Welcome to Episode 122 featuring recording artist & singer/songwriter Kayla Ray originally from Robinson, TXYou DON'T want to miss this never before seen, in-depth look into the life & art of Kayla RayWe chatted with Kayla about being raised by her grandparents in Robinson, TX, the influence on classic country on her as a youngster, the impact of Gimble family on her career and music, her recent health issues, her latest record "The World's Weight", her songwriting process, her publishing deal, living the road life & TONS more!Make sure to follow along with Kayla at https://kaylaraymusic.com/Check out all episodes of "The Boston Chris Podcast" here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRVUGoqJJ6AdL2KbXbyB59e-_AOktJbahChapters:02:11: Theme Song02:52: Intro03:32: Kayla tells the story behind “Jameson Waltz”05:14: Kayla plays “Jameson Waltz”08:50: Growing up in Robinson, TX11:22: Being raised by her grandparents shaping her art12:44: She always loved the music she was exposed to13:39: Being influenced by other styles of music14:42: Finding inspiration to write songs16:02: What did her early writing look like?17:03: Early mentors for her writing19:10: The impact of The Gimble Family on her23:02: Was there pressure to get a “Real Job” & did her education help her music?26:55: Essential Thrombocythemia (3 Dollar Words)35:45: Her process for writing songs38:18: Her publishing deal41:28: Learning from her time writing in Nashville43:43: Learning that she belongs45:49: Her debut album “The World’s Weight”47:29: Being signed to Bryan Martin’s label49:23: My favorite Kayla Ray song50:01: The Road Life52:02: Kayla talks about her song “No. 9 Diesel”53:24: Kayla performs “No. 9 Diesel”57:19: Her YouTube Algorithm59:32: Impactful1:04:32: Her Mt. Rushmore1:08:02: What the Heck?!1:11:49: Fly on the Wall1:12:34: Her Biggest Lesson from music1:14:00: The 3 things she is most grateful for1:15:46: Who is Kayla Ray?1:16:56: OutroSupport The Boston Chris Show💵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/etxrocksFollow The Boston Chris Show► 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/bostonchrisCheck out the Podcasts:► Tunesday Tuesday YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRVUGoqJJ6Ad578OEwM_QUPoU8gJed--P► Tunesday Tuesday Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0wsvT6ktWUZJI5b7Z0hErW?si=11530c8cbbf544d9► The Boston Chris Podcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRVUGoqJJ6AdL2KbXbyB59e-_AOktJbah► The Boston Chris Podcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5UeR5tgIGsltEMUh0a22h8?si=b10432ece9ec4db0