Today we’d like to introduce you to CJ Briscoe.
Hi CJ, can you start by introducing yourself? We’d love to learn more about how you got to where you are today.
I was raised in Nashville and began playing guitar at the age of 6. I took some lessons but for the most part a self-taught. I moved down to Texas when I started high school and started really honing in on my music as something I wanted to pursue. The transition was rough, particularly the first few years I was living down here, and playing guitar and learning new instruments became almost a form of therapy for me. I started gigging almost immediately after moving and have been ever since. Now I play for a couple of bands, have my solo projects, and am opening a studio/venue in Krum, TX.
Alright, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall, and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
It definitely hasn’t been the easiest road, and I’m extremely thankful for the people and support system that have helped get me to where I’m at today. It took me a while to figure out exactly what I was wanting to do with my life. I thought the only way to a successful future was to go to college and get a good desk job, but I tried tried and it just wasn’t me. I think it cause a lot of pain which manifested in a couple of addictions I’ve since had to kick. So, it was extremely liberating when I really stepped into music as my career, and I was able to focus on doing the thing I really love.
Can you tell our readers more about what you do and what you think sets you apart from others?
I play for a couple of different groups, ranging from country to indie rock. I also play solo shows where. I like to say I play the hits from the ’60s to the ’90s. Because I’ve been gigging for so long, I have a repertoire of a couple hundred songs I can rattle off, so I love taking requests from people.
What would you say has been one of the most important lessons you’ve learned?
The most important lesson I’ve learned is that you can’t do it by yourself. You have to surround yourself with good people who care about you and want the best for you. I would have honestly gotten nowhere had it not been for my friends and family.
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Katelyn Briscoe
