TIM JAMES on The Boston Chris Podcast | Episode 85 | IN DEPTH INTERVIEW | 7/25/25

Welcome to Episode 85 featuring Grammy-nominated songwriter Tim James originally from Murfreesboro, TN!We chatted with Tim about growing up in Murfreesboro, TN, moving to Los Angeles, getting a late start in music, going from self-taught musician to published songwriter, his struggle with Imposter's Syndrome, the story behind his 5 week #1 hit "My List" by Toby Keith, writing a book & TONS more!Grab a copy of Tim's book and check out his page here: https://www.thetimjames.com/Check out all episodes of "The Boston Chris Podcast" here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRVUGoqJJ6AdL2KbXbyB59e-_AOktJbahChapters:01:09: Theme Song01:50: Intro02:19: Tim’s favorite drinks03:37: Growing up in Murfreesboro, TN05:11: Early musical memories06:41: The reason for moving to L.A.09:49: What was his dream job growing up?10:53: How did he get turned onto music as a career?13:42: Before turning to music for a career, how musical was he?16:21: Moving back to Nashville18:57: Getting his first publishing deal24:16: The Impact of Toby Keith26:15: The story behind his huge hit “My List”27:53: Replicating success as a songwriter30:45: Does the first hit open more doors?31:32: His favorite recorded song he wrote32:40: Imposter’s Syndrome34:27: The book he wrote41:04: The story behind “Good People” by Jeff Bates44:14: Something his fans may not know!44:28: Mt. Rushmore of Songwriters45:31: What the Heck?!46:14: Who is the ONE ARTIST they wishes everyone knew about?46:33: His wishlist47:43: The biggest lesson he has learned from music47:55: His Moment of Gravity49:42: The 3 things he is most grateful for49:57: Who is Tim James?Support The Boston Chris Show💵Become a Member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCao6fJOfevnE7dkMYz3vnQQ/join👕Merchandise Store: https://boston-chris-gaming.creator-s...🎧Purchase Hyper X Products: https://hx.hyperx.gg/BG5FiQXA💵Donate to Paypal: https://www.paypal.me/etxrocksFollow The Boston Chris Show► Twitter https://twitter.com/BostonChrisTTV► Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bostonchristtv/► TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@itsbostonchris► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheBostonChrisShow► Discord https://discord.gg/TkyV9Q2P► Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/thebostonchrisshow► Other Stuff: https://linktr.ee/bostonchrisCheck out the Podcasts:► Tunesday Tuesday YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRVUGoqJJ6Ad578OEwM_QUPoU8gJed--P► Tunesday Tuesday Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0wsvT6ktWUZJI5b7Z0hErW?si=11530c8cbbf544d9► The Boston Chris Podcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRVUGoqJJ6AdL2KbXbyB59e-_AOktJbah► The Boston Chris Podcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5UeR5tgIGsltEMUh0a22h8?si=b10432ece9ec4db0