About the Album Tried & True is the result of a multi-year project rooted in Texas and delivered with a classic Nashville sound.
Working for the Weekend
A song most folks can relate to — especially anyone living the 9-to-5 grind and counting down to Friday night.
Sailing for the Skyline
The story of a restless soul drawn to the horizon, where the ocean offers escape, healing, and clarity. Guided by moonlight and lighthouse beams, the song reflects the freedom found when you let go of anchors and trust the tides to lead you forward.
Backroads to Burnet
A reflective drive through the Texas Hill Country, where familiar roads stir memories of a love that never quite let go. Set against moonlit highways, rivers, and old ranch landmarks, the song captures the ache of nostalgia and the pull of the past.
Guadalupe Nights
A snapshot of the carefree magic of a Texas summer by the river — floating under the stars, cold drinks close at hand, music in the air, and love unfolding in the heat of July.
Two-Steppin’ Trouble
A fun, flirty dancehall burner about boots-on, whiskey-sweet trouble that keeps you dancing long after you should’ve called it a night — a nod to Texas dancehalls and the kind of trouble worth stepping into.
Under Texas Stars
A quiet, romantic moment beneath wide-open skies, where time slows and the outside world fades away. Framed by moonlight and summer night sounds, the song celebrates love, closeness, and being exactly where you’re meant to be.
Whiskey and Starlight
A late-night honky-tonk tale of worn-down souls looking for relief at the end of the week. Set among jukebox glow, empty highways, and restless hearts, the song captures escape that only lasts until sunrise.
Whiskey on the Colorado
A late-night reflection along the river’s edge, where memories linger and healing feels just out of reach. With moonlit water and echoes of laughter, the song reveals the hard truth that some pain can’t be drowned — only faced.
Crystal Blue Again
A heartfelt sequel to “Crystal Blue”, originally released in 1986. Returning to the same Texas town decades later, the song reflects a life shaped by love, loss, faith, and family — honoring resilience, wisdom, and a story that continues to shine.
Tried & True
The album’s title track and statement piece. Spanning decades of dancehalls, rodeos, back roads, and Texas nights, the song celebrates endurance, tradition, and the unbroken bond between music and the people who live it. It’s not nostalgia — it’s proof of the journey.
