What five albums or singles are in heavy rotation for you now?

1. Todd Snider's "The Devil You Know": One of my favorite artists. A great set of songs.
2. Patty Griffin's "Children Running Through": She's one of the best.
3. Gary Allan's "Tough All Over": A deep look into some real issues we face. Not very common for a country artist these days to tackle personal demons.
4. Sugarland's "Enjoy the Ride": A fantastic, feel-good record from a great band.
5. Bruce Springsteen's "Nebraska": Obvious reasons.

What one song or album can you always listen to and how did you find it?
"Red Headed Stranger" by Willie Nelson. I grew up with this record and it always has something new to offer me when I give it a spin.

What was the first record you ever bought and do you still have it?
"Abbey Road" by the Beatles. Yes.

What was the first live show you ever saw?
Triumph, Houston, 1983.

What was the best live show you ever saw?
Todd Snider in 1996. We opened for him somewhere in South Carolina. It was the first night of a tour together.

Do you have any guilty pleasures you'd care to reveal?
Music.

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