INDEPENDENT OF EXPECTATIONS

hile Nashville may be known as the birthplace of country music, there’s more to this Southern city than Tim McGraw and Dolly Parton. The so-called Athens of the South has launched the careers of artists across many diverse genres, including “Cut My Teeth” singer James Droll. Originating from the Midwest but happening upon the music city by chance, Droll has taken Nashville by storm and captivated listeners worldwide with his brutally honest lyrics. We caught up with the rising star at our NY headquarters to understand how he developed his sound as a solo artist and what fans can expect to take away from his upcoming