- From East Tennessee (lives in North Carolina)
- A successful songwriter: has had songs recorded by Doug Stone, Perfect Stranger, others.
- Founding member of the Charlotte Americana Showcase.
- He is also a well-known storyteller. He was featured at the National Storytelling Festival and was Teller In Residence at the International Storytelling Center.
- He has performed at major music events like MerleFest and the Walnut Valley Festival.
- His band is called No Angels.
- Has released numerous albums including Ways to Travel (Rank) featuring Jerry Douglas, Stuart Duncan, Brent Truitt, Pat Flynn, other bluegrass musicians.