Drake White: Survival, Music, and Purpose

Country music artist Drake White shares his incredible journey from small-town Alabama to the music stages of Nashville. Drake dives into the discussion around some life-altering health challenges he faced in 2019, including a near-fatal AVM rupture that left him paralyzed on his left side. Discover how he overcame adversity with resilience, optimism, and the support of his family and friends, ultimately finding healing through music and a newfound purpose in life. Our host, Pat, asks him about the importance of mental health, the power of prayer, and the role of community in his recovery. Drake shares his thoughts on the evolving music industry, the significance of staying authentic, and his excitement for upcoming projects, including his new record, "Low Country High Road." Chapters: (0:00) - Welcome Drake White!(4:45) - "Travel Annihilates All Bigotry and Racism" (8:38) - Drake's Accident and Learning to Walk Again (28:00) - Suicide Rate on the Farm (31:27) - Give 'Em the Boot Presented by TECOVAS (45:38) - Drake White's Three Chord Bourbon (52:30) - That Rural American Lifestyle (58:00) - The Angel Deer (1:09:00) - New Projects and "Low Country High Road" Shop Like a Farmer merch at https://shop.agamericamedia.com/  Follow along: IG: https://www.instagram.com/likeafarmerpodcast/ FB: https://facebook.com/likeafarmer TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@likeafarmerpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/likeafarmer_  About Like A Farmer: Like a Farmer is a podcast and video series that spotlights accomplished individuals from diverse industries and their inspiring stories of overcoming adversity and achieving success. Come along for this fun ride and meet some inspiring folks along the way: https://agamericamedia.com/  Contact us at: [email protected] Powered by: AgAmerica Media  Our Supporters: Tecovas - Western wear and cowboy boots for everyone: https://www.tecovas.com/likeafarmer Outlaw Beer - Crack open an Outlaw Light, America's Fastest Growing Light Beer🍻 Where to buy: https://outlawbeer.com/where-to-buy/ AgAmerica is supporting agriculture nationwide, with personnel that know the industry best. Learn more by visiting: https://aglend.co/4cKuNKw Fresh From Florida is supporting Florida's fruit, vegetables, meat, and seafood industry. Learn more and find some delicious recipes at: https://www.followfreshfromflorida.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.