Jimmy Wayne: A Homeless Kid Who Found His Way To the Opry

In this emotional episode, the singer/songwriter Jimmy Wayne opens up about his devastating childhood. Growing up, he survived a father who abandoned him and an abusive mother who eventually dumped him on the side of the road near a bus station hundreds of miles from his home. In and out of foster homes, Jimmy ultimately found a couple who brought him into their home and encouraged his interest in music.

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Robert K. Oermann hosts this moving musical journey as part of our Nashville Sessions with the series producer, Brad Newman by his side.