Real Country, Ranch Life & Nashville Dreams with CJ Garton Ep124

In this episode, Deb sits down with country artist and songwriter CJ Garton, a sixth-generation Oklahoma rancher whose life and music are deeply rooted in authentic country traditions. CJ shares his journey from growing up on his family's historic cattle ranch to building a successful career in Nashville, where he has written songs for legendary artists including Tanya Tucker, David Alan Coe, Struggle Jennings, Whey Jennings, and Daryl Singletary.The conversation explores CJ's passion for preserving traditional country music, the inspiration behind launching his own record label, G-Bar Records, and the unforgettable 700-mile horseback journey he took with his 13-year-old son from Tennessee to Oklahoma. Along the way, they discuss the stories, people, and experiences that reinforced CJ's belief that authentic country music still has a place in today's world.CJ also shares behind-the-scenes stories from his music career, life as a rancher, songwriting, Nashville, and what's next as he prepares to release new music. If you enjoy honest conversations, inspiring journeys, and a love for real country music, you won't want to miss this episode.If you enjoyed this conversation, be sure to like the video, subscribe to the channel, and turn on notifications so you never miss a new episode of Happy Hour with Deb. New episodes premiere every Thursday.Follow Happy Hour with Deb on social media for behind-the-scenes content, exclusive clips, and upcoming guest announcements. Support the showHappy Hour with DebReal Talk. Big Feelings. Country Soul. New episodes weekly — available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & YouTube 🔗 Follow us everywhere: @happyhourwithdeb 📬 For guest inquiries or collaborations: [email protected]