#347 - Jimi Westbrook on The Origin Story of Little Big Town + Why He Quit Music Prior to Joining The Group + His One Non-Negotiable While On Tour

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4.9 • 4.5K Ratings

🗓️ 20 May 2022

⏱️ 66 minutes

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Summary

Jimi Westbrook is one fourth of Little Big Town. Bobby sits down with Jimi to share his side of the origin story of the group. He tells the full story on why they decided to leave their first label after just a few months. Jimi talks about how he started singing in church as a kid but what led to him quitting music before deciding to move to Nashville. Jimi opens up and shares how his son is getting older now and starting to have to deal with seeing criticism online of his father and the group. Jimi also reveals the only thing he requires while on tour and why it’s a known requirement at all times.

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