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How Luke Bryan Inspired Cole Swindell To Pursue A Country Music Career

Anybody else remember meeting Cole when he worked for Luke? Cole Swindell owes a lot to Luke Bryan, as he was the one to encourage him to have a career…

Anybody else remember meeting Cole when he worked for Luke?

Cole Swindell owes a lot to Luke Bryan, as he was the one to encourage him to have a career in music. Back when Swindell attended Georgia State University he met Bryan when he was playing guitar for Neyami Road. Swindell met Bryan at a frat house where he heard a song called, “Small Town Favorite Son," the song inspired Swindell to write his own songs.

Fast forward to Bryan releasing his debut album, “I'll Stay Me,” Swindell joined Bryan for three years and helped sell merchandise at Bryan’s merch table.  Swindell eventually graduated from the merch table to the stage where he opened for Bryan at his “Sunset Repeat Tour” in 2019 and his Farm tour.  Who inspired you in your career?

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