Jimmy Burland, BMI and Nashville recording artist, began his musical journey in the late 60’s and early 70’s in Houston, Texas, playing rhythm guitar in a garage band at the age of 12 and later as a solo acoustic performer while at LSU. Playing covers from folk, pop and country artists like Cat Stevens, Neil Young, the Eagles and James Taylor, he has incorporated these "old school" sounds into a retro-modern blend of acoustic ballads and love songs, all original tunes. His lyrics and melodies seek to reverberate heartfelt emotions surrounding personal relationships, such as long-lost love, and later-in-life regrets that still haunt many of his Boomer generation.

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But there is always a hopeful and positive element to his music. He understands that we all must move forward in this uncertain world and overcome our circumstances in order to live a freer and more philanthropic life, helping others along the way with their emotional and musical journeys. Setting an example, he donates all of his tip money to charities and hopes to start a non-profit foundation to assist local area schools with musical instrument purchases and lessons.