Ward Davis: Learning from Cody Jinks, Randy Travis & Getting the Call to the Grand Ole Opry

Country singer-songwriter Ward Davis joins the Like A Farmer Podcast for a deep, unfiltered conversation about outlaw country, independent grit, and earning your place the hard way. Ward reflects on growing up in Arkansas and discovering music, the influence of legends like Randy Travis, and how today’s independent artists are reshaping the business. He shares his perspective on Florida Georgia Line, the lasting impact of Achy Breaky Heart, and why he believes AI might be “the devil” when it comes to songwriting. Ward also dives into the difference between songwriting and performing, what he learned from touring with Cody Jinks, and the emotional moment he got the call to play the Grand Ole Opry. Subscribe and leave a review to support the show!   Chapters: (0:00) – Welcome Ward Davis!  (3:00) – Florida Georgia Line, Independent Artists & Achy Breaky Heart  (7:00) – Growing Up in Arkansas and Finding Music  (10:15) – Randy Travis, AI is the Devil & Songwriting to Performing  (16:00) – Learning from Cody Jinks  (20:20) – Give ‘Em the Boot Presented by TECOVAS  (24:45) – Absolutely Wild Cody Jinks Story  (30:30) – Getting the Call to Play the Grand Ole Opry   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/ Case Knives - Built for the hard work in the field and Every Day Capable so you can keep your hands sharp, no matter the task. Check them out here: https://www.caseknives.com Ducks Unlimited - Fill the Skies with Waterfowl Today, Tomorrow, and Forever. Join our mission at: https://www.ducks.org/volunteer Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.