#355: Selling an Album for $100 with Thad Cockrell

Thad Cockrell is a musician, songwriter, and producer in Nashville, TN. His new album, THE KID, comes out January 26th and is available on vinyl for $100. Thad appeared on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon after Fallon discovered his song "Swingin'" at a hardware store.

In this episode, Thad discusses the evolution of his musical style and the importance of creating from a place of authenticity. He explains how he is challenging the current state of the music industry and the devaluation of music by selling his new record for $100. We had a great conversation about the power of music and songwriting, and the enjoyment of the craft.

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Show Notes:

• Purchase Thad's album, THE KID: https://www.thadcockrell.com/the-kid
• Thad's Website - https://www.thadcockrell.com
• Thad's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thad_cockrell
• Thad's YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@thadcockrell435
• Jimmy Fallon's Story About Thad's Song - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y28Qz27fGNg
• Thad's Tonight Show Performance - https://www.facebook.com/ThadCockrellMusic/videos/255791442600265/
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• This episode was edited by Animus Invidious of PerforModule - https://performodule.com/

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