Traveling troubadour Colby T. Helms discusses and performs from his debut album Tales of Misfortune

Colby T Helms hails from the southwest Virginia foothills, and he is set to release his debut album this Friday titled Tales of Misfortune.

He stopped by RFD-TV Studios to talk with Suzanne Alexander about how his inspiration for music came about, his upbringing, and his debut album.

He also stuck around to perform “Daddy’s Pocket Knife.”

To keep up-to-date with Colby, click HERE.

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