Country greats Bobby Bare and the late Del Reeves are just a few of the characters that influenced Cochran's early music home life.

Cochran cultivated an interest in music beginning at Hunters Lane Comprehensive High School in Nashville, Tennessee.

[citation needed] Finally, after a long struggle, Cochran's ability to walk without pain was restored when doctors at the Nashville VA Medical Center performed an experimental procedure called kyphoplasty.

[citation needed][9] Cochran teamed up with other country music artists and began performing with John Rich and the MuzikMafia around Nashville.

In 2007 he began Armed Forces Entertainment tours of the Middle East, scores of benefit appearances on behalf of his fellow veterans, and constant roadwork in support of his acclaimed, self-titled debut album.

In November 2008, Cochran appeared on ABC's Good Morning America to promote the second annual "Salute to the Troops" benefit concert.

I'm one of the only combat vets from this era in country music, and I need to use that platform to help things change and give hope back.In 2012, Cochran signed a production contract with New Voice Entertainment.

Cochran, Hamilton and Broderick continue to make music and are hoping to help many veterans navigate the songwriting maze in Nashville.

[14] They have five kids, Aaron Ryder, Addy Rae, Stephen Eugene III (Tripp), Katherine Ann and Charles Caswell.