Drake White on Survival, Faith & Finding Strength in Hardship

In this powerful episode, country artist Drake White opens up about his near-death stroke, the fight to regain his ability to walk, and the relentless mindset that propelled him back on stage. He shares raw, unfiltered truths about faith, perseverance, and how hitting rock bottom can lead to the greatest comeback. From opening for Willie Nelson to launching his Benefit for the Brain Foundation, Drake’s story is a testament to grit, passion, and unwavering belief in purpose. Plus, we dive into his new documentary, songwriting journey, and upcoming tour with Riley Green. If you’ve ever faced setbacks, this episode will inspire you to rise, push forward, and find meaning in the hardest moments. About Drake WhiteDrake White grew up singing in his church’s youth choir in Alabama before becoming one of Country music’s most spirited innovators, earning four Top 40 hits and traveling the country on multiple nationwide tours. His 2013 debut single “Simple Life” introduced his brand of Country soul,which he cemented with 2016 debut album SPARK followed by the EPs ‘Pieces’ and ‘Stars.’In August 2019, he collapsed on stage due to a hemorrhagic stroke, and doctors told him he might never perform again. After undergoing a series of operations to repair his Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM) and months of physiotherapy, White has proved them wrong, embarking on his The Optimystic Tour to spread his incredible positivity to his fans. New songs “Power of a Woman” and “Giants” are the latest tastes of new music from White, who has received accolades including Rolling Stone’s 10 Country Artists You Need to Know, The Grammy’s Artist of Tomorrow and the British CMA Awards’ International Song of the Year. He has shared the bill with Country music superstars like Luke Bryan, Eric Church and Zac Brown Band.Find out more about Drake, his music and story through his website.  💬 Got a question or comment? Send me a voicemail at 501-402-0085. Your question could be on the next solo episode!  If you enjoyed this episode, make sure and give us a five star rating  and leave us a comment on iTunes, Podcast Addict, Podchaser and Castbox about what you’d like us to talk about that will help you realize that at any moment, any day, you too can decide, it’s your turn! 🎥Check out the Decide It’s Your Turn Podcast® on YouTube! 📱To schedule a time for a free Clarity Call with me, follow this link and text me the word “CALL” Connect with me!Follow along on InstagramDecide It’s Your Turn: The PodcastConfidence CoachingBook Christina For Your Next Speaking Engagement