Ep. 185 - GARY NICHOLS - I've Never Known Life Without Music | The Boston Chris Podcast | INTERVIEW

Welcome to Episode 185 featuring Grammy winning singer/songwriter, producer and former Steel Driver Gary Nichols originally from Florence, ALWe chatted with Gary about growing up in the Muscle Shoals area of Alabama, how everything musically started extremely early, remembering the lyrics to his first song written in first grade, his record deal with Mercury Nashville, becoming a Steeldriver, his battle with addiction, the remarkable moment that saved him from addiction, maintaining sobriety, his relationship with Kensie Coppin & Tons More!Make sure to follow along with Gary at https://www.instagram.com/garynicholsmusicChapters:02:50: Theme Song03:40: Intro04:00: “I Can’t Love You Anymore”05:51: Growing Up in The Shoals07:15: His Beginning’s in Music09:07: The inspiration to write songs10:31: Music becoming serious11:57: His family background & his embracing of music so early14:45: First Session, First Publishing Deal, First Record Deal22:12: The initial goal for his music23:41: Why wasn’t his record released?26:43: When did his troubles with addiction start?29:03: Between the record deal & The Steeldrivers32:55: Becoming a Steeldriver35:11: Ending Up in a Bluegrass Band37:05: Did his writing change once he joined The Steeldrivers38:49: The differences between the records before and after he joined44:16: How his time with The Steeldrivers came to an end and spiraling out of control46:48: Getting through his self destruction48:54: How he got clean finally58:26: Kensie Coppin1:05:59: “Alone” by Kensie Coppin & Gary Nichols1:11:57: By The Numbers Starts1:12:05: Rapid Fire1:13:45: What the Heck?!1:16:41: Top 51:17:56: Mt. Rushmore1:18:58: Impactful1:20:34: The 2 things he is most grateful for1:21:55: Who is the ONE ARTIST he wishes everyone knew about?1:23:11: Who is Gary Nichols?1:24:57: OutroSupport The Boston Chris Show💵Become a Member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCao6fJOfevnE7dkMYz3vnQQ/join👕Merchandise Store: https://boston-chris-gaming.creator-s...🎧Purchase Hyper X Products: https://hx.hyperx.gg/BG5FiQXA💵Donate to Paypal: https://www.paypal.me/etxrocksFollow The Boston Chris Show► Twitter https://twitter.com/BostonChrisTTV► Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bostonchristtv/► TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@itsbostonchris► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheBostonChrisShow► Discord https://discord.gg/TkyV9Q2P► Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/thebostonchrisshow► Other Stuff: https://linktr.ee/bostonchrisCheck out the Podcasts:► Tunesday Tuesday YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRVUGoqJJ6Ad578OEwM_QUPoU8gJed--P► Tunesday Tuesday Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0wsvT6ktWUZJI5b7Z0hErW?si=11530c8cbbf544d9► The Boston Chris Podcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRVUGoqJJ6AdL2KbXbyB59e-_AOktJbah► The Boston Chris Podcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5UeR5tgIGsltEMUh0a22h8?si=b10432ece9ec4db0