Born and raised in Mesquite, Texas, country crooner and multi instrumentalist Craig Wayne Boyd moved to Nashville with big dreams and a bellowing voice. He spent ten years working those late night honky tonks until fate stepped in and dealt him one heck of a hand. America fell in love on their living room couches as they eagerly watched CWB win season 7 of The Voice with unforgettable versions of “Workin’ Man Blues”, “Old Rugged Cross” and “I Walk the Line”. “The show was like pouring rocket fuel on your career and I had to build a solid foundation to land on” says Boyd of the experience. With hundreds of solo performances under his belt, Craig has now joined forces with season 10 runner up from The Voice Adam Wakefield and American Idol season 9 runner up Casey James to form the vocal supergroup Texas Hill. Be looking for the boys on their “Brothers in Harms” tour and stay up to date on all things Craig Wayne Boyd at www.craigwayneboyd.com

Playing guitar at the age of Six, I knew it was going to be a life of music. It wasn't until the age of fifteen when I joined my first band called Southern Wind. This was the starting point of a wonderful new music adventure for for myself and the fellow band members. Playing in local clubs and private parties, Southern Wind continued to play small town music for good time country folk and bring country music to the top of the food chain in this small town. Shows were booked at Gw's, Kelly's, Wild West, Joyland, etc. Playing lead guitar and sharing the mic with the other singers in the group, I continued to use this time to write a few songs and learn the basics of the music industry.

After the band Southern Wind broke up, like most young bands do, it was time to branched off forming a new band called High Noon. All the musicians were extremely gifted. My assignment; lead singer and rhythm guitar player for this hot new band of the 90's. I couldn't play guitar to save my life. Five long years together playing in clubs all around the state of Florida, sometimes playing five nights a week! Because of the awesome friends around us and the high energy that was pure magic! High Noon was wanted in every bar that had country music mainly because Rhob our Bass player kicked ass when it came to booking shows! He was the mastermind behind the operation.

After leaving Punta Gorda, Lakeland was next on the radar, first stop; look for a new band in the big city. Lakeland is a small town but when you compare the two, Lakeland has a few more red lights. Here is where the full time job at the local motorcycle shop while trying to learn a new instrument, (Keyboards) comes in. Working 8 hrs a day and then another 8 hrs of practice, learning this new instrument went on for over a year. After getting the hang of it I was soon playing keyboards in a band called Fletcher Cane.

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JD Walker’s path into music was one that most never overcome. To say his life and music is anything but a miracle is a vast understatement. You could call him the man, the myth, the legend. And clearly God was with him every step of the way. It all began in Missouri where he was born and raised, the youngest of 3 brothers.    

There was no doubt music was part of his DNA. He started writing songs in high school and when he was 18, wrote his very first song with the help of his uncle. JD dreamed of becoming a professional songwriter making a living in music and getting to perform on The Grand Ole Opry stage.

 JD’s world was about to forever change. After graduating, he attended the Aeronautical school for Aviation completing 2 years of training. It was summer and just before the 4th of July. He was traveling with his childhood best friend down a country road near Warsaw, MO by his family's lake cabin, when his best friend was shot while driving the truck, they were in. The truck accelerated rapidly and started to veer off the road. JD yelled for his friend to turn the wheel before they went off into a ravine, he grabbed for the wheel, but it was too late, the truck slammed into a tree head on at 60 mph.

 Through broken glass, twisted metal, sparks flying and the smell of gas, JD went to open the door, but it was jammed, and he was injured. He remembers praying while pushing on the door and after a few attempts he was able to open it just enough to squeeze out. He stumbled over to the driver’s side and opened the door, his friend was unconscious. In fear the truck was going to ignite in flames, he made the decision to pull him out, dragging him far enough away to safety. CPR attempts to revive his friend were unsuccessful, and he died in his arms. Later it was learned that his friend had been shot in the back of the head. JD had to relive this day over and over while investigators put the case together. He ended up testifying for trial and a man was eventually convicted of 2nd degree murder. He served 10 years and was released. He ultimately ended up suffering a heart attack that ended his life.

5 years later JD would meet Tina, the love of his life and after 4 years of being together they were married. However, his time of happiness would prove short as a month into their new lives together Tina would be diagnosed with a very rare form of cancer. In shock, JD would be by her side for the next 7 months while she fought hard, but she ended up succumbed to the disease.

10 months later while dealing with the loss of his wife and trying to find a way to go on without her, JD lost his oldest brother to suicide. He had a strong faith thanks to being brought up in a Christian home, but he could feel it slipping. Hurt and angry he battled though some dark times, questioning God and why he had allowed all these things to happen to him. But God was faithful and led him back to his plan and purpose. Instead of allowing people to discourage him and leave him feeling sorry for himself he took the pain and channeled it into his music and songwriting and also learned the martial arts of Aikido/Jujitsu. His faith grew stronger, he and his parents grew closer becoming his 2 best friends. Grateful more than ever he knows that God is going to use him powerfully to accomplish his great purposes in his life and wants nothing more than to share that message with the world.
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