I've written poems and I've written lyrics. I've learned if you can do one, you can usually do the other. As a poet, I've enjoyed the pure creative process, and the occasional publication of my work.

Most rock, hip hop and rap singers record their own songs, but the market in country music has many more openings for original tunes and lyrics.

I'm proud of you even though I haven't heard your voice or read a stop-this-limo line in one of your lyrics...

In the May 9, 2014 issue of Billboard,
there is a review of Tune-Yards by Nikki Nack...