If you were to write an intro for music from Miller Time before it played on the radio, what would you want listeners to know about the album?
You are about to hear some True Country Music! There’s a little something on this album for everybody, from spiritual to flat out Honky Tonk!
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6 Things You Don’t Know About Me:
What’s your favorite family tradition?
Going on vacation with my mom to South Carolina every year.
If you could go back in time, what year would you travel to?
I’d travel back to 1922 just to see how much things had changed in 100 years.
Who has left the most impact on your life?
My Dad has had the most impact on me.
If you could choose to do anything for a day, what would it be?
I would write hit songs all day long.
Aside from necessities, what one thing could you not go a day without?
Playing my guitar.
If you could join any past or current music group, which would you want to join?
I would be a Texas Playboy in Bob Wills’ band. I’ve always loved their style and would’ve loved to have played in a swing band.
Can you share 12 songs that have influenced your life and career?
“Long Black Train” Josh Turner
This is the first song I can remember falling in love with. Was also the first song I ever sang.
“Pan American” Hank Williams
This is what got me interested in Hank Williams as a small boy.
“My Bucket’s Got a Hole in It” Hank Williams
This song was one of the first songs I played with a band.
“Amazing Grace” Alan Jackson
This was the first song I learned to play on guitar.
“Drivin’ Nails In My Coffin” Ernest Tubbs
I learned how to pick a guitar by listening to this song.
“Don’t Let The Devil Ride” Neal Roberson
This was a song a lady taught me. It has always been one of my favorite gospel songs.
“I’m Over You, So Get Over Me” Alex Miller
This was the first really good song I wrote. It was also my way of revenge against an ex-girlfriend. It helped me get on American Idol too!
“Texarkana Baby” Bob Wills & His Texas Playboys
This was the first Bob Wills’ song I ever heard. It made me fall in love with swing music.
“Saving Grace” Jerry Salley
Jerry Salley wrote this and it made me cry the first time I heard it.
“Beth” KISS
I like me some KISS, what else can I say. I always thought this one could be a country song.
“Big City” Merle Haggard
I got to sing this song with Luke Bryan on Idol. It will always be a special song to me.
“Freeborn Man” Tony Rice
This song made me fall in love with Bluegrass music. It’s just a hell of a song.
