Aaron Watson Talks About the “Healthy Chip” on His Shoulder, Making Independent Music & His New Album, “Vaquero”

Jim Casey talks with Aaron Watson about working hard, persevering despite being ignored by industry bigwigs, aspiring to be the King of Texas, writing a special song for his daughter, and his new album, Vaquero, which drops on February 24.

Show Participants

  • Aaron Watson
  • Jim Casey, NCD managing editor

Show Links & Notes

https://youtu.be/-bFQVMbqj_g

The Writers Room, Ep. 57, 30 minutes
photos by Jason Simanek

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