In this episode, Durell sits down with producer ,songwriter, artist, and TV and Film Composer Shay Watson to explore the intricate journey of a musician whose passion for music has taken him from teaching band to navigating the complexities of the commercial record industry. Their connection, sparked by mutual friend Jean-Dominique, sets the stage for an engaging conversation about Shay's early introduction to music and the profound love that blossomed from those initial experiences.

Shay recounts his transition from a band teacher to a staff writer at a music publishing company, where he discovered the inner workings of the industry. This path led him to collaborate with a promising young artist, culminating in the formation of the acoustic pop band “Ten Mile Drive.” Together, they blended bluegrass instruments wit ...