Welcome to Episode 122 featuring recording artist & singer/songwriter Kayla Ray originally from Robinson, TXYou DON'T want to miss this never before seen, in-depth look into the life & art of Kayla RayWe chatted with Kayla about being raised by her grandparents in Robinson, TX, the influence on classic country on her as a youngster, the impact of Gimble family on her career and music, her recent health issues, her latest record "The World's Weight", her songwriting process, her publishing deal, living the road life & TONS more!Make sure to follow along with Kayla at https://kaylaraymusic.com/Check out all episodes of "The Boston Chris Podcast" here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRVUGoqJJ6AdL2KbXbyB59e-_AOktJbahChapters:02:11 : Theme Song02:52 : Intro03:32 : Kayla tells the story behind “Jameson Waltz”05:14 : Kayla plays “Jameson Waltz”08:50 : Growing up in Robinson, TX11:22 : Being raised by her grandparents shaping her art12:44 : She always loved the music she was exposed to13:39 : Being influenced by other styles of music14:42 : Finding inspiration to write songs16:02 : What did her early writing look like?17:03 : Early mentors for her writing19:10 : The impact of The Gimble Family on her23:02 : Was there pressure to get a “Real Job” & did her education help her music?26:55 : Essential Thrombocythemia (3 Dollar Words)35:45 : Her process for writing songs38:18 : Her publishing deal41:28 : Learning from her time writing in Nashville43:43 : Learning that she belongs45:49 : Her debut album “The World’s Weight”47:29 : Being signed to Bryan Martin’s label49:23 : My favorite Kayla Ray song50:01 : The Road Life52:02 : Kayla talks about her song “No. 9 Diesel”53:24 : Kayla performs “No. 9 Diesel”57:19 : Her YouTube Algorithm59:32 : Impactful1:04:32 : Her Mt. Rushmore1:08:02 : What the Heck?!1:11:49 : Fly on the Wall1:12:34 : Her Biggest Lesson from music1:14:00 : The 3 things she is most grateful for1:15:46 : Who is Kayla Ray?1:16:56 : OutroSupport The Boston Chris Show💵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/etxrocksFollow The Boston Chris Show► 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/bostonchrisCheck out the Podcasts:► Tunesday Tuesday YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRVUGoqJJ6Ad578OEwM_QUPoU8gJed--P► Tunesday Tuesday Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0wsvT6ktWUZJI5b7Z0hErW?si=11530c8cbbf544d9► The Boston Chris Podcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRVUGoqJJ6AdL2KbXbyB59e-_AOktJbah► The Boston Chris Podcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5UeR5tgIGsltEMUh0a22h8?si=b10432ece9ec4db0