Say hello to Drew Baldridge. A guy from small town Illinois, making authentic country music and that is what we’re going to learn about in this latest episode of “Beginnings”. First, a little peek at his bio:
Drew Baldridge was literally moving cows with his brother on the family farm in Patoka, Illinois, when he fully realized his musical destiny. After years of living in Nashville and experimenting with his sound, Drew understood his new direction. All it took was a trip back to his hometown to get back to his roots. To connect to the country.
“When I was out there, it hit me: I wasn’t making music that was authentic to me. I grew up listening to Alabama, Brooks & Dunn and John Anderson with my grandpa, with my friends. It was the music I was raised on. There are a lot of people just like me who grew up that way, and I want my music to reflect them,” says Baldridge.
The thing I like about my conversations with the artists who join me on Beginnings – it’s like catching up with an old friend, Drew was no exception. He even made the mistake of giving me his cell phone #. (LOL)
We talked about growing up, his Mom’s gray hairs, 1st kisses, the proposal, a lot about his music and much more. You can always listen to “Beginnings” where every you listen to podcasts, just search “JJ on Demand” (don’t forget to subscribe and rate it)
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THE MUSIC
When the pandemic hit, Drew like all artists, had to pivot. Zoom concerts, and this song which took on a life of it’s own as seniors everywhere had things turned upside down.
Big Prayers – if you watched the interview, you know how it affected me. A lot of ‘real life’ stuff in this song.
and his latest single…man I love these fan submitted videos – just puts a lump in your throught and a tear in your eye.
and if you’re a “Boy Mom” – this TikTok trend is perfect for you and for Drew and his wife who just had a baby boy less than a year ago
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@drewbaldridgemusic #duet with @Amber Katherine #mothersondance get your tissues mommas.. #musicoftiktok #canshehavethisdance #foryou
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