In Episode 56 of The Joy of Leadership podcast, Dr. James Taylor sits down with Nashville-based musician and recording artist Garrett Adair. They discuss life in Nashville and the grind of launching a music career in today’s industry, as well as the growing desire for authenticity in a world increasingly shaped by AI-generated music. Garrett also shares insights into his creative process and explains how his faith in Christ is woven into every part of his journey as he writes, records, and tours.

Ep. 56 Breakdown

(0:00) Introduction

(0:34) Life in Nashville & Marriage

(6:26) Crafting a career in music

(17:01) Craving authenticity

(21:19) Embracing vulnerability

(26:50) Garrett’s songwriting process

(34:32) Touring and the music industry

(40:21) Faith and mu ...