Birmingham based Joel Madison Blount is a songwriter, recording artist, guitarist, and singer. Blount is consumed in a struggle – a struggle lasting more than half the term of his natural life – a struggle for the sake of his identity. Blount is keenly aware of who he is, where he came from, and where he wants to go, but – he remains bound – fighting for an escape from the cultural norms, (perceived and genuine) familial expectations and “comfortable” lifestyle that binds him. Some call it cowardice; some say he lacks faith; others say he has chosen to live “wisely”.

Blount’s story represents that of a generation – a generation of people who genuinely want to live passionately, following their hearts to the brink of disaster if necessary, but…but…it’s always the “but” and the “what if” that holds us back – isn’t it? In an act of defiance against the steady life, Blount now makes a conscious, daily effort to actively pursue and create his very own true-life story – the story that he wants to tell – and he wants to encourage you to do the same.