J.R. Carrollhas zero interest in being hailed as country musics next savior.
Im only doing things that I really want to do, Carroll tellsRolling Stone.
Im not actively trying to market myself to a wider audience.
J.R. Carroll performs at Windy City Smokeout in 2023; he released his debut album ‘Dark Cloud’ this week.Michael Hickey/Getty
I am happy where Im at.
Im respected by the people who I wanted to be respected by when I started this.
And I wrote the last original song on the album the day before I proposed to my wife.
I was the one left alone at home for a change, he says.
So, I made up a story that kinda reminded me of that vision I saw in my head.
The entirety of the album is a self-exploration for Carroll.
Carroll got his start in Oklahomas Red Dirt scene.
He still writes for those reasons, but a J.R. Carroll solo concert is a rare occurrence.
I know its kind of stupid because its my entire job, but I dont really love touring.
So its even harder to get me out the door.
