Honkytonk Man

On NPR’s Fresh Air, music critic Ken Tucker gives a glowing review to country singer Bradley Walker’s debut album, Highway of Dreams. Walker has a form of muscular dystrophy and uses a wheelchair, but the review makes it clear that he is worthy of attention regardless of his disability. I’m no aficionado of country music, but even I can tell that he’s the real deal and not just a twangy pop act. Perhaps this will be the break Walker needs and he can quit his day job at the nuclear power plant.

I really should screw up the courage to try out for American Idol. People tell me that my rendition of Ben E. King’s “Stand By Me” is quite soulful.

Thanks to my friend Ellen for the tip.