As a singer he built up a repertoire from different eras: the archaic local tradition; nineteenth century popular song and more contemporary gospel.

One influence was probably the Wayne County singer and musician Dick Burnett, who claimed to have taught young Emry "I Am a Man of Constant Sorrow".

Vocalion was impressed by good sales, particularly of the religious sides, and by the fact that Emry was Southern singer living conveniently in the North, so he was invited back to record frequently through 1928 and 1929.

As with his first sessions, he recorded a mixture of solo songs and vocal duets, employing first Frank Owens then William Rexroat in place of Henry Arthur.

Previously, Myers had posted his songs to singers he admired, including Mississippi John Hurt and Dock Boggs.