Some may say it’s his voice,  textured like barn wood: soft, weathered and grainy. Or the way he wears his hat—to one side, casting a shadow over intense blue eyes. And those who know his music insist it’s just the magic of the songs, usually anchored to a waltz-tempo beat. It may seem futile to analyze style, but that’s what sets this cowboy singer apart: not the melodies and lyrics of his many originals, but the very way he connects with an audience and simply sets his songs free,


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