We had a great conversation with Andy Griggs today on The Chris & Sandy Show. We talked about many things from God, family, music, passion and told some stories. Click the play button to listen to the podcast!
Andy Griggs often says his influences in music are like a pot of gumbo. Growing up in Monroe, LA, he was raised on Jerry Lee Lewis, Jimmy Swaggert, Waylon, Bill Monroe, hardcore blues, and hardcore rock’n roll, sprinkled with a touch of jazz. He often says, “there is no defining a style of song. As long as there’s soul, it has a place in music.” Andy moved to Nashville in 1995 after a childhood life of major mountains and valleys. Music was such a huge inspiration in his young life that it helped him grieve. And he did plenty of that. His father, the praise and worship leader at their church, died from a brain tumor when Andy was 11 years old. His brother Mason, his only sibling took the baton of music and ran with it. Throughout their teenage years, Mason was Andy’s hero. Mason died at the early age of 21 from heart complications that he had had since birth. Andy grabbed that same baton and he quotes, “when I jumped into the pool of music, I jumped into the deep end and never came out.”
Several years of playing in the blue grass band, ‘Jerry and Tammy Sullivan’ Andy found himself a record deal with RCA and exploded with his first single “You Won’t Ever Be Lonely.” After two #1’s, five top 5’s and 4 other top 10’s, Andy came to a musical crossroad in his life…there was something missing. Feeling that his music was only reaching 99% of his capability of releasing his heart and soul, his life was not complete. “My childhood was a rollercoaster ride and so has been my profession as a singer. I’m at that point in my life, where I either want to make a difference with a song and a worn out guitar or I need to find something else to do. I’ve learned that you don’t come to this town and TRY to fit a certain mold.
You don’t TRY to fit a certain style. You don’t TRY to sing your heart out. You either DO or you DON’T.” This awakening in Andy’s restless being caused him to start writing most of his songs and producing his own music. “Heck, I don’t know how to produce, I just know what I hear and feel. That’s what I want and that’s what I have to have.” As you listen, to the songs that come out of his voice now, you will realize that he is finally complete and one with his music. Ladies and gentleman, please make welcome to the stage the new, improved, and REAL Andy Griggs.
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Can hardly wait!! I’ll have the live going while continue to unpack. I’m thankful that things are opening up again.
I love ya, Mr Griggs! So happy for ya
Andy Griggs is a sweet precious soul. He’s down to earth and he is truly a Blessing. Love his precious smile and his great sense of humor. Great guy. Great eye candy….. C’mon
I love Andy Griggs! Have been following him from the start of his career! Thanks for having him on your show today!! He is so humble and Kind!! He can sing and play anything!! But most of all I love how he talks about his Love for God and Mama and Nana etc❤️
I ran into to Andy Griggs online concerts at the beginning of the Pandemic. I’ve followed him every since. I live in the Pacific Northwest and it is a challenge today to hear a Singer/Musician with their own style and uniqueness. Andy is the Merle Haggard of today. When you hear his voice, you know exactly who is singing! I especially enjoy the different genre’s of music he leans towards and the addition of gospel with a flair! If I didn’t live so far away, I’d be at every one of his concerts! Thank you Andy Griggs
To Thine Own Self be True.
Andy Griggs is one of a kind. He is a gifted singer…..he never forgets where he came from, he is so humble and grateful for the benefits bestowed on him. He loves God, he loves his Mama, he loves his Nanna and his many many many fans love him. Thank you for having him on your show!!!
I love his singing and speaking of his momma and the word he talks love ya from apple valley California been a fan 4ever god bless keep the mondays coming c’mon
He is so kind an carrying I would love to meet him someday I have been a big fan of first time I heard him sing he melts this old heart I e have some surgery real soon I Want him to sing I come to the garden alone for next Monday nite
Thank you for having Andy on your show! Oh how I wish country radio would play more if his songs! His true love for God, Mama, and Music comes through in his music! Followed him for years but live his Monday Nights at his house❤️❤️
I wish country radio played more Andy Griggs! Followed him for years! Love his Monday Nights at his house❤️
Love some Andy Griggs❤️
What a special treat to hear Andy Griggs as a guest on your show. All the best to you with your Chris and Sandy show, and what a special treat to hear Andy Griggs as a guest today on your show. We have gotten to know Andy so much better with his online living room shows every Monday night, and we love his great voice, love for the Lord, love for his family, and his kind heart. God bless you all… and He does! 💗
.All the best to you with your Chris and Sandy show, and what a special treat to hear Andy Griggs as a guest today on your show. We have gotten to know Andy so much better with his online living room shows every Monday night, and we love his great voice, love for the Lord, love for his family, and his kind heart. God bless you all… and He does! 💗
Chris and Sandy thank you for having Mr Andy Griggs on your show I just recently found him on you tube he is now a favorite of mine especially because of his love of the Lord. Thank you for your show also.
First much love from Louisiana to Andy.I am now and will forever be his biggest fan.We are so proud of Andy and all he has done with his career.He is amazing and has a heart of gold..
Love Andy and his music. My sister and I used to be in his fan club years ago and have been to his fan club party. We’ve met him talked to him and had our picture taken with him. He is a very sweet guy. I love his videos on Facebook during this pandemic time. Love to hear him talk about the Bible. I wish he would make a new cd too and a religious one also. That would really be awesome.
Andy Gribbs. I ditto ‘Donna Wilson’.
You are definitely a precious Sweet Soul down to earth and truly a blessing. You are always smiling I love your great sense of humor I also love when you talk about the Lord and sing gospel you are truly a great guy and truly Great eye candy….C’mon’
‘God bless you Andy keep you safe under the shadow of his wings’ you stay sweet now.
Thank you for having Andy Griggs on your show.
I love and adore Andy for the “ person “ he is
today. It is strange how I ran across Andy.
I was watching videos and right in middle of
those videos, Andy Griggs came on but was
not singing. What caught my attention was Andy
saying I AM ‘s…
Psalm 46.10, Be Still and Know I AM God. “ that
has been my favorite and like Andy I think about
the I AM’s.
Andy has T- Shirts with I AM in them! ♥️
I started watching Monday’s @ Andy’s Place
and I got to listen to this gifted / talented man
only God could give one person what Andy has.
He has this genuine quality that makes you trust
him and believe in him. ♥️
He tells stories that will be biblical / verses and
Andy takes you to the next level. ♥️🙏🏼♥️
I could listen to him talk about anything he
captivates you and draws you in.
His Monday night Shows at Andy’s Place has
made my life’ so much better.
I just think God intended me to find Andy that
day. 🙏🏼♥️🙏🏼
I am happy to watch his shows onMonday nights.
He sings, Jokes around, tells stories , reads his
incoming messages. ♥️🌺♥️
I told him I think Andy is the ABSOLUTE BEST!
I hope Andy you will meet that dog one day and
take pics and post.
Thank you to the Chris and Sandy Show for having
such a special person, Andy Griggs on your show. ♥️
I am sure you both love him now.
Andy has an extraordinary mother,
He loves her very much and the COVID-19 has
kept him from seeing his beautiful mother.
God bless this lady that had this awesome son,
Andy Griggs! ♥️
Hoping Andy will see his mother soon. 🌺
Again thank you for having Andy on your Podcast.
Andy safe travels to PC and enjoy all of your visits
and the concert on 6-28-2020 you are playing at
Panama City Beach. ♥️🌺♥️
Have a good night Andy and kudos to Chris and
Sandy Show! ♥️
God bless y’all today and always… 🙏🏼♥️🙏🏼
Kathryn Parham
Athens, GA 🍑
A true fan of Andy Griggs ♥️
Heard him on your show today he is a wonderful singer and a wonderful man very humble total sweetheart he’s the kind of guy every woman wants and a God-loving man but as he says he’s married to his music but we still love him
I’ve been a fan of Andy Griggs for years . I have all his songs and do continue to enjoy his talent. I think they should be playing his music on radio. In California I did a interview with KFrog 95.1 fm and I hear many new songs but think they need to play more of songs from great country artist like Andy . When I’m having a hard day I’ve tuned in to his Monday nights and he definitely puts a big smile on my face . As I battled cancer now a survivor and it has been a rough journey as I began to do podcast and became a big advocate for women’s cancers I get positive inspiration my when Andy will post bible verses that fills my heart with faith to keep inspiring all those warriors out there fighting hard in there cancer journeys. He’s definitely been my inspiration to keep fighting in this journey for all warriors in his music and messages of hope prayers in life in general. I look forward to Monday smiles and tuning in to Andy’s great sense of humor and he could even be a Comedian and music artist all in one . So glad he has the Monday evening music sharing. When the world is getting more tough it’s good to know there’s a wonderful person feels like a friend to give us great laughs and great feelings of his great music and have to say he’s one of our better artist I’ve heard can grab his guitar and Bare feet and his paper towel holder for his live Facebook music evening and no Microphone I’m sing like no tomorrow . Andy definitely is amazing heart sole . He’s definitely got a heart of gold . Thank you for sharing his amazing podcast with us . God bless .