Welcome to Episode 26 featuring singer, songwriter, Texas Country Artist, Bernie Nelson originally from the Auburn, MI. We chatted with Bernie about growing up first in Alaska then Michigan, his entering the music industry, making his way to Nashville and then Texas, Russell Smith's influence, his mentors as a songwriter, the story behind some of his hits, his book, his latest album 'Stockyard Cadillac', his next single 'Matthew, Mark & Luckenbach' his songwriting advice and so much more including 2 live performances! Get all your Bernie Nelson information from tour dates, music and other projects he may have going on at https://bernienelson.com Check out all episodes of "The Boston Chris Podcast" here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRVUGoqJJ6AdL2KbXbyB59e-_AOktJbah Chapters: 00:00: Theme Song by Adios Fatso 00:42: Intro 04:09: Bernie tells the story behind his song ‘Make It Back to Texas’ 05:37: Acoustic performance of “Make It Back to Texas” 08:44: What is Bernie drinking? 10:53: Growing Up in Alaska then Michigan 12:12: How was he introduced to Country Music? 13:43: When did he know Music was his calling? 20:57: Dave Loggins & Russell Smith’s mentorship 26:23: The story behind “House on Old Lonesome Road” & Conway Twitty Stories 33:04: Deciding which songs to record yourself versus plugging it to someone else. 34:40: His next single ‘Matthew, Mark & Luckenbach’ 36:22: How did he end up in Texas? 38:22: What has changed in Country Music that has relevant subject matter in writing coming back? 42:11: The advent of AI 45:23: Bernie Nelson: Author 48:44: The similarities and differences between 80s/90s country & Texas Country 52:21: His current record ‘Stockyard Cadillac’ and his role in the studio 57:01: The story behind his #1 hit ‘Daddy Never Was the Cadillac Kind’ 1:01:22: Bernie plays ‘Daddy Never Was the Cadillac Kind’ 1:05:00: Tales from The Dentist’s office 1:06:52: Bernie’s advice for young songwriters 1:08:41: Bernie’s I Can’t believe I’m here moments 1:10:31: What’s the one song Bernie wishes he wrote? 1:11:31: Bernie’s Mt. Rushmore of Songwriters 1:15:12: Is hand-me-down mentorship missing in today’s music industry 1:17:51: Upcoming projects for Bernie Nelson! Support Boston Chris 💵Become a Member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCao6fJOfevnE7dkMYz3vnQQ/join 👕Merchandise Store: https://boston-chris-gaming.creator-s... 🎧Purchase Hyper X Products: https://hx.hyperx.gg/BG5FiQXA 💵Donate to Paypal: https://www.paypal.me/etxrocks Follow Boston Chris ► Twitter https://twitter.com/BostonChrisTTV ► Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bostonchristtv/ ► TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@itsbostonchris ► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheBostonChrisShow ► Discord https://discord.gg/TkyV9Q2P ► Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/thebostonchrisshow ► Other Stuff: https://linktr.ee/bostonchris Check out the Podcasts: ► The Chris & Kadie Show YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRVUGoqJJ6AfeGd6fbyounJgu3bNCwyOr ► The Chris & Kadie Show Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4UhHqi95KXlVXzoofzLdKz?si=c335a7dd569f4dec ► 10 Minutes with Boston Chris YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRVUGoqJJ6AdL2KbXbyB59e-_AOktJbah ► 10 Minutes with Boston Chris Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5UeR5tgIGsltEMUh0a22h8?si=b10432ece9ec4db0