Rhett McLaughlin Instagram – This guy (me circa 1998) could have never predicted he’d one day be releasing a country album that dealt with his drifting away from the faith. It’s surreal to think about sitting down and talking with him, because I can anticipate his questions, his very strong arguments, and his unwillingness to budge. I love him for his convictions and his commitment.
Today I’m filled with gratitude. Not just because that guy in this picture opened his heart up to his very real doubt, but because he was able to find a way to grapple with his raw emotions in the musical genre he’s always loved.
I’m also grateful for the extremely talented people who helped make my debut album a reality. These songs all started the same way: me, a guitar, and a laptop (it’s not very romantic but I write my lyrics in Evernote instead of being truly cool and hipster and using a pen and pad). I then took these demos to @derekfsongs, asking him to do something he’d never done before: produce a country album. I approached him because, in the couple of times @linkneal and I had worked with him, his attention to detail and commitment to making an incredible final product (in any genre) were so impressive. He set out to assemble a remarkably skilled team of musicians who contributed to a deeply collaborative effort that brought my simple songs to life in ways that more than did them justice. Thank you to each and every one! | Posted on 01/Oct/2022 23:01:52
