In this episode, Host Jason English sits down with Virginia native and Nashville-based artist Levi Foster, a traditional country voice with an old soul. Levi shares his incredible journey from living in his van to signing a publishing deal and writing over 300 songs. He discusses the inspiration behind his debut album, "We Made Fire," the classic country vibes of his duet "Emerald Eyes," and how a spontaneous TikTok video of him singing pop songs as Johnny Cash unexpectedly launched his brand. In an exciting announcement, Levi reveals his dream collaboration—an upcoming full-length record produced by the legendary Shooter Jennings. This is a conversation about chasing a dream with conviction, the surprising paths to success, and staying curious through it all.

Chapters:

[00:00:00 ] - Welcome to Curious Goldfish

[00:01:15 ] - Growing Up in the Shadow of Liberty University

[00:02:45 ] - The "On a Whim" Move to Nashville

[00:04:10 ] - Making a Pact: Living in a Van to Chase the Dream

[00:04:45 ] - How a Publishing Deal Changed Everything

[00:06:15 ] - The Songwriter's Grind: Writing Over 300 Songs

[00:11:15 ] - Behind the New Album: "We Made Fire"

[00:14:15 ] - The Story of "Emerald Eyes" with Gloria

[00:17:05 ] - Reluctantly Embracing TikTok & Social Media

[00:20:05 ] - What He Thinks of Brendan Abernathy's Viral Moment

[00:23:30 ] - The Dream Collaboration: Recording with Shooter Jennings

[00:25:20 ] - Be Curious: What Drives Levi Foster?

🎙️ Welcome to Curious Goldfish!Curious Goldfish is a podcast community where music and curiosity come together through meaningful conversations with the music makers of our world. It’s a music podcast about more than music, inspired by Ted Lasso. Hosted by Jason English, each episode dives into the stories, struggles, and inspirations behind some of the most captivating voices in Americana, rock, folk, country, and bluegrass.Whether it’s Grammy winners, rising stars, or undiscovered gems, we explore the creative journey, personal transformation, and the impact of place and purpose on art.