Great and enduring songwriters are always willing to get a little bit dirty. That's because they are connected in some intrinsic way to the earth and the people on it. They mine the fertile soil of their region, wherever that may be, uncovering the history of the place and the stories of its people. Even more importantly they mine for the rarest of treasure—truth. Not just any truth, but the kind of truth that adds deeper meaning to experience, the kind of truth that transforms. Into that great tradition of songwriting strides Stoll Vaughan—poet, traveler, seer.
Vaughan is an intuitive chronicler of modern-day America and its people. His songs are informed and enriched by the places he's seen and the people he's met since hitting the road at sixteen to pursue a career as working musician. His fierce attention to detail and an ongoing commitment to refining the craft of his songwriting have made him one of the most heralded of America's new breed of song poets. The results have lead to countless accolades and the opportunity to tour with John Mellencamp, John Fogerty, Def Leppard and Journey.
His latest album, Love Like A Mule, received nearly universal critical acclaim and landed in the Top 10 of the AMA (Americana Music Association) Chart. As a road warrior, Vaughan has traveled the country in support of his albums and as an explorer of the human heart. His wandering spirit leads him to the doorway of many opportunities and his fearless explorations allow him to step through them. It's led to some fascinating opportunities.
In fact, he's been on tour this past year with Marty Stuart, one of the finest, most respected musicians working in any genre of music. The experience both informed and inspired Vaughan to push his own musicianship to higher levels.
Vaughan also put on his producer's hat recently, but this time not for his own music. He teamed with Rick Allen of Def Leppard to co-produce an album by independent artist Lauren Monroe.
There's no rest for a wandering soul and Vaughan has recently finished a new batch of songs he'll soon start recording. While it's been a busy 2007, the road ahead looks even more exciting as his career continues to build momentum. It's a story still unfolding, but so far it's been a great read. And there's no telling where the story will take Stoll Vaughan as he continues down the path of becoming the next great American songwriter.