Cecil James Cumberland is a singer/song writer and artist born and raised in Kentucky. He grew up like many in the south watching Hee Haw and listening to his parents Classic Country LP's On the family's console stereo. Johnny Cash, Marty Robbins, Merle Haggard and George Jones, are just a few of his early influences. By the time he was a teenager he had become hypnotized by Hard Rock and Heavy Metal. At the age of 13 he started playing guitar, at 14 he wrote his first song, and by 16 he was in a rock band playing covers and some of his originals. Like most kids his age his dream was to be a rock star. In 1992 he and his two small children, moved to Salem, IN where he let go of the dream of being a rock star and focused more on raising his children. Later in 1999 his third child was born. In 2000 Cecil, his two oldest children, his mom and dad moved to Navarre, FL were he attended the University of West Florida seeking a Bachelors of Fine Arts Degree. Just a year later in 2001 his father passed away. In 2007 Cecil returned to Salem, Indiana, where he currently resides.
Cecil appreciates all types of music but since the early 90’s he has reconnected with his roots, Country Music. His songs have a story that reach all generations, including many teens. Many of his songs have been written and set aside for many years because his priority was his family. His dreams are still alive and his talent has gone untarnished.
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