Interview with Lee Greenwood

Country artist Lee Greenwood's lengthy string of hits includes such classics as "I.O.U.", “Ring On Her Finger, Time On Her Hands,” “It Turns Me Inside Out,” “I Don’t Mind The Thorns (If You’re the Rose)” and “Dixie Road.” He became a working musician at a young age and was very focused on his career. He even skipped his high school graduation ceremony because he had a show to play at the Golden Hotel & Casino in Reno, Nevada. “I needed to put my next foot forward,” says Lee with a smile. “So I skipped graduation and headed for Nevada.” Eventually, he opted for the bright lights of Las Vegas where he became one of the most popular entertainers on the competitive casino circuit. There he perfected his live performance skills and developed his craft as a songwriter. Famed Country Music manager Larry McFadden discovered Lee and brought him to the attention of MCA Records Nashville where he teamed with acclaimed producer Jerry Crutchfield to record his debut Country album, “It Turns Me Inside Out.”