Darrell was born in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains (Knoxville, TN).

Darrell is a member of the International Songwriters’ Association (ISSA) and the Tennessee Songwriters’ Association International (TSAI). Darrell was nominated as a Songwriter for a Josie Award for his song, Anything Easy off of his album, "It Is What It Is"

After meandering through a couple of states and several cities, he headed to Nashville.  There he turned down two recording contracts and a publishing deal (maybe not the smartest move, but made sense at the time), he found himself as one of the up and coming writers with numerous appearances at the Bluebird Cafe. However, Nashville never found a niche for Darrell& his eclectic style.
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Today he is living the dream (the life of a rock star), playing venues throughout the south and parts of the north. His music is mixed with sounds of Folk, Americana and Country Rock(ish). He currently lives in Spring City, TN writing songs,

playing music and loving life on the lake with his amazing wife!!!