Teamwork

Here lately I've learned, or maybe re-learned the power of teamwork. When a group of people come together for a common goal, they are practically unstoppable as long as everyone wants the same goal. As people's goals change, it changes the team entirely and new goals have to be made to accommodate everyone involved, or sometimes it often results in the replacement of a new teammate who shares the same goals.
My band and I have been on the same team for about 6 years now and our goals have changed here and there, but we all continue to want the same thing and it's what has made us successful. But here lately I've realized that our "team" has expanded. Music has always been (and probably always will be to some degree) somewhat of a cut-throat business. There are tons of bands out there that want the same thing and they're willing to knock you down to get it. But they don't get it that there is plenty out there to be shared with us all. If you work hard enough, you'll get what you need. But here lately, things have changed and instead of being pushed away by my peers, I'm being embraced and that does several things. First it allows us to drop the petty crap and be creative together, which is what we were meant to do. Secondly it just doubled our fan base...for both of us because my fans will love them and their fans will love me. It's a win-win! And also, touring together is so much more cost effective. Venues get twice the bang for their buck and we share tour costs and make it more entertaining for everyone. In some instances, you can even share band members and cut down on people on the road.
I've been in Nashville long enough to have a small group of people who all have the same goals in mind and so we've all become somewhat of a little team and I'm having so much fun collaborating on songs with them, singing on stage with them, and sharing in the fun and excitement that music has to offer. So with that I want to thank everyone on my "team" and let the world know that we're packin' some heat this coming year!