Cauthen has been the strongest, loudest singer in the room for as long as he can remember. He grew up in Tyler, Texas, where his grandfatherûûa songwriter and gospel song leader originally from Lubbock who worked with artists including Buddy Holly, Sonny Curtis, and other Cricketsûû taught Cauthen and his two sisters to sing harmony. Since Cauthen released his debut LP My Gospel, heÆs criss-crossed the country supporting artists like Elle King, Cody Jinks, Margo Price, and Ryan Bingham.