Blake Bollinger

So about me? I was born at an early age in Fort Worth, TX. When I was five I wanted to take piano lessons to learn the song ?Chariots of Fire.? You know, duh nuh nuh nah nuh nuh? inspired to go running? Me too... so I learned some piano, played soccer, chased girls that ignored me, and sang in the ?good, but ever-so-nerdy? Texas Boys Choir. When my voice started cracking uncontrollably, they kicked me out.

When my voice started cracking uncontrollably, they kicked me out. (You mean that's NOT pretty?) So I picked up my Dad's old Gibson guitar, learned a few chords, and started writing songs? some of which were so bad I laugh (and cry) hysterically when I hear them again. (Why did I ever put that on a CD???)

I formed a high school band whose first gig was around my neighbor's pool. Not quite Madison Square Gardens, but close. Over the next few years we bought a van, hit the road playing music, and had a total blast. There's something about five stinky dudes in a van driving cross-country that is really hard to beat?

College came around and I went to good ol' Baylor U. Not a lot of sports victories to celebrate, but the people there were incredible. I made life-long friends and was blessed with lots of opportunities to play my tunes. This past summer I was there again for some performance dates and took the opportunity to write some music. Picture this ? gorgeous night, cool breeze, alone on a swing in the middle of campus at 2am? perfect moment right? It was? until the sprinklers kicked on and soaked my guitar and computer. Classic.

After graduation and a few fun years in Houston, I headed to Nashvegas, TN? songwriting capitol of the world! For me, it was the only choice. After lots of soul searching, I realized that at the end of my life I would always wonder ?what if? if I chose to stay comfortable. Like an actor in LA, I'm attempting the impossible? but I've never been more at peace (or had more fun!).

Upon arrival, it was clear I needed to discover who I was as an artist?to ?find my voice,? so to speak. I knew who I liked, and maybe even sounded like a bit, but I had never really found that ?thing? that makes my music unique. I may always be on a journey of self-discovery, but with this latest CD offering, I can finally give you ?me? in its truest form. I genuinely hope these songs connect with you, stir up some memories, make you belt out in your car, and bring you out to a concert to do it all again.
ground and be a part of yours.