Even at an early age Jimmy Stephens discovered he had a gift for words. He began filling up his notebooks with songs and ideas and very little homework. This pattern of "distraction" continued all the way through school. "If I hadn't been so involved in writing and singing, I would probably be the president by now. Then again, that's a job I don't think I'd want, so I'll just stick to performing." Jimmy moved to Tennessee in 1998 to follow a dream. "It's a miracle that I can even make a living doing this. Like so many other artists, it's a hard business, and I've done my share of odd jobs, but nothing compares to performing or recording. I can sacrifice a lot to follow a dream... wouldn't you?" After performing a live show one evening he was approached by the owner of Clockworks Records to make a CD. Before Stephens knew it, he had signed his first deal. It didn't take them long to learn that they have an artist that has it all, and the track record to prove it. "The things I have wanted for me and my family are starting to come true, so I just keep writing songs and make as much noise as I can." His songs reflect the life experiences he has under his belt and the maturity of someone who has paid his dues...in some cases more than his share.