Nashville-based country music star T. Graham Brown shared his top 15 life lessons Healthy life With Fox News Digital as the new year gets underway.
Brown, 70, recently celebrated the 25th anniversary of his deeply personal song, “Wine into Water,” which has touched many people who have faced struggles in life.
His latest album is “From Memphis to Muscle Shoals,” and he will be performing at the Carolina Opry with Lorrie Morgan in January, with a bunch of other performance dates on his schedule.
The recently inducted member of the Grand Ole Opry has a strong faith in God, an unwavering faith in the United States of America and a great love for the United States. His wife and partnerSheila Brown, who he credits with helping him overcome drug and alcohol addiction issues years ago — also shared with Fox News Digital in an interview.
15 life lessons from Nashville star T. Graham Brown
1. Never forget where you came from if you want to get where you want to go in life.
This is the lesson Elvis pulled me aside at Graceland one night and shared with me. After I heard that, I applied it to my career. Learn to be humble.
T. Graham Brown performs at Still Playin' Possum – George Jones Tribute at Propst Arena on April 25, 2023, in Huntsville, Alabama. (Credit: Jimmy Gilliam/Access Images) (scientific)
2. There is no room for ego in this business.
Fans of what you do give you everything – and if you don't stay available, humble, and true to your music and beliefs, they have every right to take it away from you.
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3. Never say “no” to a fan who comes up to you to congratulate you and ask you for an autograph.
Always consider it an honor when someone takes the time to acknowledge you.
It's the ultimate compliment.
4. Always take the time to stop and smell the roses on your journey to success.
“It's the amazing journey you're on that's what's most important.”
After all, success is not a place. It's the amazing journey you're on that's what's most important.
So make sure you don't lose sight of your trip by taking some time to reflect along the way.
“No matter how old you are, it's never too late in life to be what you could have been,” T. Graham Brown, photographed at his home in Nashville, told Fox News Digital. (Fox News Digital)
5. Money should not be your measure of success in your career.
A barometer would be better The friends you make.
Long after the smoke has cleared and fans have stopped screaming your name, your relationships will be the most important thing and the most comforting to you. Make sure you cherish them.
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6. Never get caught up in believing your own journalism.
After all, it's just journalism.
7. Never stop dreaming.
No matter how old you are, it's never too late in life to be who you are.
Dream big, be big. Dream small, be small.
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8. To be successful, surround yourself with people who know more than you.
They will help you get where you want to go. A great team can help you get further than just going it alone.
T. Graham Brown on stage for the T. Graham Brown Concert at the 70th Annual Georgia Mountain Fair Grounds, Anderson Music Hall, Hiawassee, Georgia, August 2021. (Credit: Derek Storm/Everett Collection/Alamy Live News) (scientific)
9. Use your money and influence to improve the quality of life of those around you.
This is one of my greatest lessons and joys in life. Paying that much forward is an incredible feeling, even if it's to help a complete stranger.
“A public ‘thank you’ is usually worth more to someone than money.”
10. Never continue to worry about a problem you have no control over.
Worry about the problem once, then let it go, because every time you think about the problem, you pay for it again and again.
Leave it And leave God.
11. Take time to think about every decision you make in your career, no matter how small you think it is.
Remember that sometimes small decisions are just as important as big decisions.
12. Always take time to thank and appreciate the people around you who helped pave the way for your success.
A public “thank you” is usually more valuable to someone than money.
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13. If you can't say something good about someone, don't say anything at all.
It's a small company and usually everyone knows or finds out what's being said about it.
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14. Never envy anyone for the success they have achieved.
Be happy for them, because it will help pave the way for you Own happiness and success.
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15. Never forget to be thankful for everything that comes your way.
It will take you higher than you ever imagined.
