Interview with Carl Junior Milam

 Posted by at 11:55 am on August 10, 2019
Aug 102019
 

What project(s) are you currently working on?

YouTube Channel Start Up,  New Volume of recordings for end of year release, local shows

What inspired you to pursue a career in music and when did you know?

My whole life,  I’ve always made music,  I’ve decided to see how far I can take it professionally now, for me, my family, and my supporters.  But it’s always been there.

If you weren’t pursuing a career in music, what would you be doing for a living?

I work a 9-10 as an armed security officer for the United States Government

What is your favorite downtime activity?

Musky Fishing, Bow hunting stop and stalk

Who is your biggest celebrity crush?

I don’t have a celebrity crush.

Who is your favorite sports team(s)?

I prefer combat sports,  I’m a fan of Anyone willing to step into a cage and fight for a living.  I like Donald Cerrone, Urijah Faber, and Amanda Nunes fights.  Masvidal is looking good too lately, exciting fights.

What is the last movie that you watched?

Crimes of Grindelwalde maybe?  Don’t have time to watch much these days.

What is the last album you listened to?

Country Squire, Tyler Childers

If you could only listen to one album for the rest of your life, what would it be?

Any Hank III album would do.

What is the greatest country song of all time?

Country Boy Can Survive – Hank JR

What has been your favorite city/town that you’ve visited out on the road?

I’m a big fan of home. Ripley WV.  It’s an awesome place to be.

What is your favorite meal?

Backstrap of a deer fried in egg, milk, and flower.  Buttermilk Biscuits.  Fresh half runners.  Big red tomato.  Fried potatoes. Ice Cold PBR.

Who is your dream duet partner?

I think Sturgill Simpson would be some good times.

Who would you like to go on tour with?

Anyone that’s willing.

What is your ultimate career goal(s)?

I wanna share my upbringing and reserve my influences and heritage through my songwriting,  and like to find a way to make it lucrative enough that it helps ease the time it takes away from my family and friends.  That means building an audience that enjoys the work enough to want to come see shows and download tracks, so ultimately I wanna find that audience and settle in.