Singer-Songwriter: Stephen Wilson Jr Live From The Midland Cruise
Thrilled to welcome back Friend of the show Stephen Wilson Jr Live from The Midland Cruise. Stephen Wilson Jr. is a singer/songwriter from rural Southern Indiana. Wilson was raised by a single father who was a boxer and had him boxing from age seven through adulthood as an Indiana State Golden Gloves finalist. Wilson, a self-taught guitarist moved to Nashville to pursue a degree in Microbiology at MTSU. There, he started the indie rock band AutoVaughn after finishing his degree. They toured for over five years and Wilson co-wrote songs as lead guitarist until his creative focus turned more to songwriting and singing. Stephen's album 'Son of Dad' (2023) was widely praised and acclaimed as one of the year's best albums, and he has been taking the music world by storm. In this special conversation, we touch base on the enduring power of Nirvana, the special connection with his audience, the timeless values of his Father, songs that came out of nowhere and more.