Quote by Jake Owen

I had always loved music. I grew up listening to classic country, Waylon Jennings, Merle Haggard. My dad loved Vern Gosdin and Keith Whitley. So I kept going to class and started getting totally into playing guitar and teaching myself these songs.

I had always loved music. I grew up listening to classic cou

Summary

This quote highlights the speaker's deep-rooted passion for music, particularly classic country. Growing up with influences like Waylon Jennings, Merle Haggard, Vern Gosdin, and Keith Whitley, the speaker's love for music was ingrained from an early age. They found joy and devotion in not only listening to these artists but also in learning to play their songs on the guitar. This quote emphasizes the speaker's consistent dedication to their musical journey, as they kept attending classes and teaching themselves, ultimately fueling their growing interest in becoming a musician themselves.

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