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Happy Anniversary to Appalachia Kid LP that was released 4 years ago today on October 29, 2021. First of all, THANK YOU to everyone that preordered the album when it was first announced.   That helps so much for an artist to gauge demand, and can offset the cost of making new music - both pressing up vinyl records and CDs , but also recording costs like paying your musicians, engineers, studio and songwriter royalties. Lucky for me, I was able to take my time over the years w

Entrepreneurship and Education: The Power of IP featuring Nashville Songwriter Amanda Colleen Williams, is the theme of the official U.S. Chamber of Commerce case study titled “ Rhythm & Rhyme: How Intellectual Property Enables Creators ." The study highlights Williams' experience as an artist entrepreneur and educator, shining a light on the economic powerhouse generated by creators with a strong foundation in intellectual property. Click image to read full case study on

Do not be dominated by aggression - People will try to silence you with shame, fear, intimidation Your blood will boil and wax cold - But...

Join me in recognizing all music creators who work #BehindTheRecord, an initiative to #GiveCredit where credit is due! #iAmSaved