- From Macon, Georgia. Lives in Brentwood, Tennessee.
- A singer, songwriter, and popular session musician (plays harmonica and guitar). Well-known in southern gospel music.
- 1983-1986, was a member of Jerry Reed’s band.
- 1991, won Dove award for Best Country Album (“Sojourner’s Song”).
- Has written songs recorded by Kenny Rogers, Wynonna, Kathy Mattea, Reba McIntyre, the Whites, Del McCoury, many others.
- 2002, released a bluegrass-flavored album called “Rufus” (his middle name) with guest musicians Jerry Douglas, Ron Block, Sam Bush, others.