Casey Donahew - How He Built a 24-Year Music Career Without Selling Out

<p>Casey Donahew built a 24-year music career without giving up ownership, control, or the right to sound like himself. In this conversation, Kenneth Witt talks with Casey about what it takes to turn songs into a lasting career in Texas country.<br /><br />Casey reflects on the early Texas and red dirt scene, building an underground following through word of mouth, burned CDs, and MySpace, and managing the business in-house with his wife. He shares why owning his recordings and publishing mattered, and how relentless touring helped him build a loyal audience across Texas and the Midwest.<br /><br />They also discuss TikTok, the shrinking number of Texas venues and festivals, and why artists still need to write, perform, and earn a crowd one person at a time. For independent musicians and Texas country fans, this is a candid look at the hard work behind longevity.</p>