We talk of generations, of fortunes acquired and squandered. We talk of what is needed for body and soul to survive, to thrive. In today's topsy turvy world there are no guarantees about anything. On top of the world, and then digging out from the rubble. Our lives benefit from the passed down lore and wisdom, but what if it is interrupted? What happens when we can't fulfill our seeming destiny? Hell, ya gotta walk the path anyway, and somehow, sometimes it all works out the way it was meant to.

Take for instance, Chris Scruggs. Yes, it's that Scruggs family, but Chris didn't know them growing up. He was raised by his mother, the amazing Gail Davies. And so he inherited the talent, and the passion and drive to follow his heart. But not just expression in music, as he just made his acting debut in Country Strong with Gwyneth Paltrow.

Chris brought it to us stripped down, yet with determined power for our showcase at Threadgill's during SXSW 2010 in Austin. Here's "Change Your Made Up Mind," from last year's Anthem CD.

- Jessie Scott