“Jim Lauderdale is a consummate entertainer, a sharp-dressed man as well, a terrific songwriter, and a great singer."– George Strait

At any given time, you’re likely to find Jim Lauderdale making music, whether he’s laying down a new track in the studio or working through a spontaneous melody at his home in Nashville. And if he’s not actively crafting new music, he’s certainly thinking about it. “It's a constant challenge to try to keep making better and better records, write better and better songs. I still always feel like I'm a developing artist,” he says. This may be a surprising sentiment from a man who’s won two Grammys, released 38 full-length albums with 2 more on the way, and took home the Americana Music Association’s coveted Wagonmaster Award.

He’s been a vital part of the country music ecosystem since 1991, when he released his debut album and began penning songs…