BERNIE NELSON on The Boston Chris Podcast | Episode 26 | IN DEPTH INTERVIEW

Welcome to Episode 26 featuring singer, songwriter, Texas Country Artist, Bernie Nelson originally from the Auburn, MI. We chatted with Bernie about growing up first in Alaska then Michigan, his entering the music industry, making his way to Nashville and then Texas, Russell Smith's influence, his mentors as a songwriter, the story behind some of his hits, his book, his latest album 'Stockyard Cadillac', his next single 'Matthew, Mark & Luckenbach' his songwriting advice and so much more including 2 live performances!Get all your Bernie Nelson information from tour dates, music and other projects he may have going on at https://bernienelson.comCheck out all episodes of "The Boston Chris Podcast" here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRVUGoqJJ6AdL2KbXbyB59e-_AOktJbahChapters:00:00: Theme Song by Adios Fatso00:42: Intro04:09: Bernie tells the story behind his song ‘Make It Back to Texas’05:37: Acoustic performance of “Make It Back to Texas”08:44: What is Bernie drinking?10:53: Growing Up in Alaska then Michigan12:12: How was he introduced to Country Music?13:43: When did he know Music was his calling?20:57: Dave Loggins & Russell Smith’s mentorship26:23: The story behind “House on Old Lonesome Road” & Conway Twitty Stories33:04: Deciding which songs to record yourself versus plugging it to someone else.34:40: His next single ‘Matthew, Mark & Luckenbach’36:22: How did he end up in Texas?38:22: What has changed in Country Music that has relevant subject matter in writing coming back?42:11: The advent of AI45:23: Bernie Nelson: Author48:44: The similarities and differences between 80s/90s country & Texas Country52:21: His current record ‘Stockyard Cadillac’ and his role in the studio57:01: The story behind his #1 hit ‘Daddy Never Was the Cadillac Kind’1:01:22: Bernie plays ‘Daddy Never Was the Cadillac Kind’1:05:00: Tales from The Dentist’s office1:06:52: Bernie’s advice for young songwriters1:08:41: Bernie’s I Can’t believe I’m here moments1:10:31: What’s the one song Bernie wishes he wrote?1:11:31: Bernie’s Mt. Rushmore of Songwriters1:15:12: Is hand-me-down mentorship missing in today’s music industry1:17:51: Upcoming projects for Bernie Nelson!Support Boston Chris💵Become a Member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCao6fJOfevnE7dkMYz3vnQQ/join👕Merchandise Store: https://boston-chris-gaming.creator-s...🎧Purchase Hyper X Products: https://hx.hyperx.gg/BG5FiQXA💵Donate to Paypal: https://www.paypal.me/etxrocksFollow Boston Chris► Twitter https://twitter.com/BostonChrisTTV► Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bostonchristtv/► TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@itsbostonchris► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheBostonChrisShow► Discord https://discord.gg/TkyV9Q2P► Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/thebostonchrisshow► Other Stuff: https://linktr.ee/bostonchrisCheck out the Podcasts:► The Chris & Kadie Show YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRVUGoqJJ6AfeGd6fbyounJgu3bNCwyOr► The Chris & Kadie Show Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4UhHqi95KXlVXzoofzLdKz?si=c335a7dd569f4dec► 10 Minutes with Boston Chris YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRVUGoqJJ6AdL2KbXbyB59e-_AOktJbah► 10 Minutes with Boston Chris Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5UeR5tgIGsltEMUh0a22h8?si=b10432ece9ec4db0