#33 - Colby Acuff (Country Artist)

Colby Acuff is the guest on today's episode of Shadows in the Limelight. Colby has just released his third studio album, Honky Tonk Heaven.  Colby discusses what it takes to be an independent artist in the music industry, his loyal fans, how he played his first concert at eleven years old, and so much more.Follow Colby on Spotify: Click HereSubscribe on YouTube: Click HereBuy Colby's Merch:  Click HereTour Schedule: Click HereAbout Colby Acuff :Brought to you from the mountains of North Idaho is an independent country artist with an old soul. Acuff's blend of old-school storytelling and powerful voice takes you to an unfamiliar place of honest country music. Acuff grew up listening to country music of all kinds. From bluegrass to outlaw country. His inspirations from a young age were Hank Williams, Waylon Jennings, Merle Haggard, Johnny Cash, Ricky Skaggs, and many more.Acuff had drawn inspiration for his songs throughout his life, songs like "Moscow Drinking Team" talks about the days when he was attending the University of Idaho, as well as "Dying Breed" which conveys his life when he was a fly fishing guide on the Coeur d' Alene river.Acuff dropped "Life of a Rolling Stone" in January of 2020 but everything got put on hold due to COVID-19. he had lost everything, but instead of giving up he doubled down on his dream and one year later he dropped his independent sophomore album "If I were the Devil" which put him on the map. In the first 6 months, the album has done over 6 million total streams and has been featured on over 50 media outlets including Whiskey Riff, and CMT.