Actor James Marsden Reveals His Dreams Of Country Music Career

James Marsden, star of the new movie "Sonic The Hedgehog," recently joined Cody Alan to reveal details behind his videogame inspired flick and dished on his retirement plans, which include moving to Nashville.

The Hollywood actor is a huge fan of Garth Brooks and an even bigger fan of country music. "Not only am I a fan of Garth Brooks, but I was most influenced musically by Garth and Frank Sinatra," yielded James.

"I was born in Stillwater, which is where Garth went to school at Oklahoma State University." James spent years playing in a cover band, which fronted the entertainment for numerous chili cook-offs, tailgate parties, and birthday celebrations. Garth singlehandedly influenced their sound. "When he hit the scene, I had never heard a voice like his. I had never heard interpretation like his. I just began to immolate him. I spent my whole life immolating him," shared "The Notebook" actor. 

"Music has always been something that was close to my heart," James shared before continuing to reveal that his retirement plans include relocating to Tennessee to pursue a new angle within the entertainment industry, "singing country music."

"Music has always been something in my life that I have been able to incorporate into some of the acting jobs that I have done. I do have this idea in my head that when the acting jobs stop, or when I decide to stop, I want to move to Nashville and pursue a country music career. Mark my word!"

BONUS Fun Fact: James was once married to Dennis Linde's daughter, Lisa Linde. Linde is responsible for a slew of country and rockabilly hits including, "Goodbye Earl," (Dixie Chicks,) "John Deere Green," (Joe Diffie,) "Callin' Baton Rouge" (Garth Brooks), "It Sure Is Monday, (Mark Chestnutt), and "Burning Love," (Elvis).

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