He took musical inspiration from Jerry Lee Lewis and Elvis Presley, and began playing guitar in fourth grade.
In his preteen years, he formed a band that performed cover versions of rockabilly songs.
That same year, he signed with Capitol Records Nashville and released his self-titled debut album.
[2] The album was produced by Jack Holder, a Memphis-based guitarist who has also worked with Tracy Chapman.
His debut single "Roll Over" received a positive review from Lisa Smith and Cyndi Hoelzle of Gavin Report, who compared his voice favorably to Presley's.