What is the Your Story Project?

I've always believed that everyone has a story that could inspire a song. So, in April 2011 I launched the 'Your Story' Project to invite fans to send me their stories to inspire a song for my album, "Stories Behind Songs." Read more about the project in The Nashville Bridge and Underground Nashville.

After reading countelss stories from fans throughout the U.S., I selected a real life love story inspired by Louis Sillay, a new friend from Alpharetta, Georgia. According to Lou, he and his wife Laura Lee have been 'sweethearts' for 65 years and married for 61 years.

And, during the writing process, I turned on the video camera.  Watch how the song came to life:

Part One- Finding the Title
Part Two- Decisions, Decisions
Part Three- Coming Together

Performing the Song
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Louis and Laura Lee Sillay, at the same church 65 years later!
photo courtesy of Simon Wakefield

Free Download: "Love Always Finds A Way"
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