196: Russ Taff: Music, Addiction, and Redemption

“I was 24 when I won my first Grammy,” says Russ Taff. “And within an hour, all the joy is gone.”  Russ is a legend in Gospel music circles. His accolades include six Grammys, sixteen Doves, and three inductions into the GMA Hall of Fame for his work as a solo artist and a member of multiple bands. But underneath—his career, his success, and his past, almost broke him.  In this episode, Russ gets vulnerable about his childhood trauma, his self-hatred, his alcoholism, and his long road to recovery and forgiveness.  Show Notes  Resources mentioned this episode:  Russ’s Website  "Cover Story" by Russ Taff  Similar NSE episodes:  Amy Grant: Fame, Vulnerability, and Staying Grounded  Drew Holcomb: Fighting Dragons and Singing at Loss  Megan Barry: Addiction, Loss, Possibility  Ashley Cleveland: Does This Make My Butt Look Big?  PDF of Lee's Interview Notes  Transcription Link  Want more NSE? JOIN NSE+ Today! Our subscriber only community with bonus episodes designed specifically to help you live a good life, ad-free listening, and discounts on live shows  Subscribe to episodes: Apple | Spotify | Amazon | Google | YouTube Follow Us: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | YouTube Follow Lee: Instagram | Twitter Join our Email List: nosmallendeavor.com  See Privacy Policy: Privacy Policy  Amazon Affiliate Disclosure: Tokens Media, LLC is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.