Mike Farris Is 2008 Emerging Artist of the Year

Posted by Carmen Wagster on 09/22/2008
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Mike Farris was honored as 2008's Emerging Artist during Thursday night's Americana Music Awards and Honors. He began his music career as the front man of the rock group, Screamin' Cheetah Wheelies. Now, he retells his journey from hard rock in his Salvation in Lights album. On this album, he chronicles his story through old-time hymns and his own personal compositions.  Soon to appear at Nashville’s Station Inn in October, Farris will share some good, old-time religion in his Sunday Night Shouts series. He decided to leave Screamin’ Cheetah Wheelies and his wild lifestyle to seek refuge in the church. Through his music, Farris recreates his life story of ups and downs and how his trials and tribulations have helped him find himself.Now, Mike Farris has found a new voice and persona, which is exemplified in Salvation in Lights. Of the album, Farris said, “We’ve taken the music of the long-lost Deep South, dug it out of American’s collective attic and brought it back to life for everyone to enjoy.” For more information on Mike Farris and his tour dates, visit http://www.mikefarrismusic.net/.