Welcome to Episode 19 featuring singer/songwriter Megan Barker originally from Nashville, TN In this episode we share 2 LIVE performances from Megan and we talk about the role both of her parents had in her love for music, her childhood growing up with 2 parents in the music industry, her influences, living in Las Vegas, her return to Nashville, her incredible work ethic, her songwriting process, mental health, her sense of humor and personality, her love for Christmas, her tour of Texas and so much more! Check out all episodes of "The Boston Chris Podcast" here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRVUGoqJJ6AdL2KbXbyB59e-_AOktJbah Chapters: 00:00: Theme Song by Adios Fatso 00:43: Intro 03:05: Megan Performs “Once Upon a Miller Lite” 07:24: What are Megan’s favorite drinks? 08:49: The role of Megan’s parents on her music and writing. 11:02: Realizing her childhood’s ‘normal’ was not usual. 13:42: Who were her musical influences? 14:48: Was there self imposed pressure for being a 2nd generation artist? 15:58: How did she end up in Vegas? 19:21: Megan’s return to Nashville! 21:33: Megan’s work ethic. 24:21: Megan’s songwriting process & mental health 33:54: Solo writing versus co-writing. 37:14: Channeling the past, present & future of Country Music. 40:36: Megan’s sense of humor. 45:25: Megan is the ‘Queen of Christmas’ 48:06: Megan’s tour of Texas. 50:15: The incredible story behind the new single ‘Cowboy’s Church’ 1:01:13: Megan Performs ‘Cowboy’s Church’ 1:05:48: What’s next on the horizon for Megan? 1:06:27: Who does she think he is?! Support my friend Megan and everything she has going on at https://www.meganbarker.com Megan Barker came into this world with songwriting in her blood. Born in Nashville, Megan’s father wrote songs for legends like Ronnie Milsap, Barbara Mandrell, Hank Williams Jr, and more. By the age of 16, Megan was living in Las Vegas and performing live music professionally on the world famous Las Vegas Strip, and opening concerts for stars. In February 2017, Megan planted her roots back in her hometown of Nashville. In 2018, Megan released the highly anticipated EP, "Leather Souls" produced by Brad Hill. The project included fan favorites, “Tequila Told Me To,” “I Cuss When I Pray,” and “When My Boots Were New.” These special songs received high praise and rave reviews. 2019 was a year of milestones and came with endorsements from McPherson Guitars, Shure Microphones, & Dan Post cowboy boots. Megan played what she calls some of her “favorite shows ever” in the UK, Scotland, and Ireland. She also debuted at the Bluebird Cafe to a sold-out crowd and was featured on the “Spotlight Stage” at CMA Fest. Support Boston Chris 💵Become a Member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCao6fJOfevnE7dkMYz3vnQQ/join 👕Merchandise Store: https://boston-chris-gaming.creator-s... 🎧Purchase Hyper X Products: https://hx.hyperx.gg/BG5FiQXA 💵Donate to Paypal: https://www.paypal.me/etxrocks Follow Boston Chris ► Twitter https://twitter.com/BostonChrisTTV ► Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bostonchristtv/ ► TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@itsbostonchris ► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheBostonChrisShow ► Discord https://discord.gg/TkyV9Q2P ► Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/thebostonchrisshow ► Other Stuff: https://linktr.ee/bostonchris Check out the Podcasts: ► The Chris & Kadie Show YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRVUGoqJJ6AfeGd6fbyounJgu3bNCwyOr ► The Chris & Kadie Show Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4UhHqi95KXlVXzoofzLdKz?si=c335a7dd569f4dec ► 10 Minutes with Boston Chris YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRVUGoqJJ6AdL2KbXbyB59e-_AOktJbah ► 10 Minutes with Boston Chris Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5UeR5tgIGsltEMUh0a22h8?si=b10432ece9ec4db0