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On this brand new episode of Dystopia Tonight we have the first-ever podcast appearance of Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Shawn Mullins!
Shawn and I talk about everything from his early days as a young musician, his musical family, early inspi...
On this brand new episode of Dystopia Tonight we have the first-ever podcast appearance of Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Shawn Mullins! Shawn and I talk about everything from his early days as a young musician, his musical family, early inspirations, creativity, the Americana/Folk music genre, his long term friendship with Amy Ray of the Indigo Girls, his Grammy Nom, touring with Glen Phillips of Toad The Wet Sprocket, his collab with Elton John, a surreal and hilarious evening with Mel Gibson, how the music business has changed, John Candy (because who doesn’t wanna talk about John Candy) Comedy, and more. Enjoy!
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Musician / Singer / Songwriter
Shawn Mullins (born March 8, 1968) is an American singer-songwriter who specializes in folk rock, instrumental rock, adult alternative, and Americana music. He is best known for the 1998 single “Lullaby”, which hit number one on the Adult Top 40 and was nominated for a Grammy Award.
Mullins was born in Atlanta, Georgia. He cultivated an interest in music beginning in his days at Clarkston High School in Clarkston, Georgia (where he made the acquaintance of friend and mentor Amy Ray of the Indigo Girls). Later, he honed his craft in his college days at North Georgia College and State University as a solo acoustic musician and bandmaster of the military marching band (Golden Eagle Band). He attended North Georgia College and State University on an Army ROTC scholarship with an intention of possibly pursuing a military career. Although he quickly abandoned this notion in favor of songwriting, the contract nonetheless obliged him after graduation to serve a short term as an inactive Infantry officer in the Individual Ready Reserve component of the U.S. Army Reserve. He served in an inactive status, reaching the rank of 1st lieutenant before fulfilling his service obligation and resigning honorably.
His critical breakthrough came when his song “Lullaby”, from the album Soul’s Core, became a radio and video hit. In the video for “Lullaby”, directed by Roger Pistole, actress Dominique Swain appeared. One of his more famous songs, “All in My Head”, was featured on the hit television sitcom “Scrubs”. This song was written after an e-mail was sent out by the produ… Read More
