Andy Griggs maximizes his life to the fullest. He embraces everything he does with passion that all can bear witness too. Whether he’s performing, hunting, fishing, cooking, playing poker or writing a song about NASCAR, “Drink Champagne”; you are his prey and he’s coming after you with fervor, commitment, and compassion. He is talented, witty and knocks ‘em dead. His upcoming touring can be considered a triple threat. You may find him doing cooking demonstrations from his new cookbook “Cooking Up Dead Stuff” * or playing poker with the pros, or in a regularly scheduled poker tournament after showing in the top 12% of the 2008 World Series of Poker. But you will always find him entertaining while performing his greatest hits as a number one recording artist including ‘Forever Gold’ and number one hit from his debut album “You Won’t Ever Be Lonely,” one of his other ten top 10 hits, or singing a tribute to one of his heroes, Waylon, Johnny or Hank Williams.
He’s about to have it all. And why not? While the music business and its infinite changes continue to swirl around him, one thing never changed: his belief in the power of a phenomenal song and his belief in himself. There is no greater recipe than those you create yourself and Griggs is creating his own…for life.
"I believe in gut feelings...I don't believe in over-thinking things," explains Andy, about his unwavering approach to life. "If it hits your heart and soul, then it's a winner. And I've always approached it the same way. You pick a direction and a style, and whether you're writing a song or someone down the street is, for your latest album, it's always about the song. If it’s a recipe, it’s about the heart and soul you put into the preparation, including thinking about the hunt if it’s your own kill that you’re preparing. And poker, well there are times, especially in Texas Hold’em when you just have to depend on your gut.”
Andy Griggs has had a successful music career. Arriving in Nashville with guitar in hand in 1994, Andy quickly made a name for himself on the country scene. After his debut single “You Won’t Ever Be Lonely” on RCA was certified Gold in 2000, he racked up ten top 10 hits including his title cut on his debut album and on following albums, Freedom and This I Gotta See. “She’s More,” his second number 1 was followed by top 10 hits including: "I'll Go Crazy," “Tonight I Wanna Be Your Man,” “Practice Life” with Martina McBride, “She Thinks She Needs Me,” and “If Heaven” which leaves everyone in tears and even though he didn’t write it, could be a testimony of his life. "Ain't Livin' Long Like This,” gave fans a sampling of his scorching soulful side.
Hi Andy....I listened to your wonderful music on my hour and a half commute home from work tonight thru the detours of the Iowa Flood Waters 2010.....Kathie(Miss Joans Cousin)
If you will be in the Nashville area on August 6th, don't forget the Grand Ole Opry at the War Memorial Auditorium! You'll be able to see Andy performing with all your Opry favorites! If you can't be there in person, you can always logon to www.wsmonline.com and catch Andy's performance on the Grand Ole Opry. For tickets and more information you can login to their website Opry.com
If you will be in the Nashville area on July 10th, don't forget the Grand Ole Opry at the Ryman! You'll be able to see Andy performing with all your Opry favorites! If you can't be there in person, you can always logon to www.wsmonline.com and catch Andy's performance on the Grand Ole Opry. For tickets and more information you can login to their website Opry.com
Andy,..Iam hearing u on the radio more and more lately...That would be 95.1 95Q Decatur IL.... Will you be in our area anytime again? You met my daughter and I & she and I BOTH love you & your music... Your music touches me..Thanks & Happy 4th of July. Hugs- Megan & (mom) =)
~CIAO; THANK YOU ANDY FOR THE ALL THE LOVE YOU SHARE TO SO MANY. IF HEAVEN IS A PLACE WHERE I WILL SEE YOUR SMILING FACE, I LOOK FORWARD TO GETTING THERE AND MAYBE SOMEDAY WE CAN PLAY A SONG TOGETHER. YOUR WONDERFUL ANDY. HUGS! LOVE, CYNTHIA LOUISE BEARBY XXOO
