He collaborated with George Jones, Johnny Paycheck, Dwight Yoakam, Merle Haggard, Ricky Skaggs, and Vince Gill.
He was a traditional-style country singer and songwriter. He played gospel music in his youth with his brother and cousins. He performed in Nashville clubs and signed with independent Evergreen Records, cutting a pair of singles. Randy Travis co-produced his debut LP. His hits include "Amen Kind of Love", "I Let Her Lie," and "Too Much Fun".