Mac McAnally

Published: Aug. 4, 2020, 11 a.m.

Mac McAnally is a singer-songwriter, session musician, and record producer that spans a career of over six decades. His career includes chart-topping singles as an artist from an impressive catalog. Including his most recent release Once and A Lifetime. He's had songs recorded by Kenny Chesney, Alabama, Sawyer Brown, David Allen Coe, Steve Wariner, Shenandoah, and more. Session credits that include Roy Orbison, Thelma Houston, Hank Williams Jr., Jerry Reed, Toby Keith, and Keith Whitley are worth mentioning. Then also a long time member of Jimmy Buffett and The Coral Reefers. You might think with a career like Mac's he would be someone that walks with confidence in any situation. But self admits he's still as shy as he was at his first bar gig where chicken wire protected the band and chain saws used as applause. We highlight some pretty big moments in Mac's vast career, but reflection and wisdom should be some pretty key takeaways. One might even be surprised by the pearls and surprises in conversation that can be used in everyday life. A great reflection of a songwriter that isn't afraid to face his fears. 

 

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