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10 Questions with ... David Leonard
June 12, 2023
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1. Share a little bit about that new song/album of yours.
My new record Plans has been in the works for the last year. It is a collection of songs I've gathered over the last few years. A lot of it has to do with my own struggles of doubt and leaning into the truth that God has planned for my life.
2. What's one thing you wish you had known about being an artist when you first started?
I wish I would've known to take myself less seriously. I think if I would've settled down and just had more fun, and not got caught up in how important everything seemed to be, I would be sitting in a much different spot today. Now, I try to take myself less seriously, and it's changed my life.
3. How has God pulled you out of your comfort zone?
He continually places things in front of me that I've never done, never been a part of. This past year was full of FIRSTs, first time on the radio, first time touring by myself, and it's caused me to lean in and draw closer to the Lord.
4. Some great advice you recently received is…
Quit coveting other people's blessings and open my eyes to the blessings that the Lord has before me and for me. I started putting on blinders to the comparison game, and started leaning into what God has for me, and that's been huge for me.
5. Tell us about someone who you really respect and why?
I really respect my father. He's served in ministry over the last 50 years and continually serves faithfully, and I'm thankful for what he does.
6. What's something about you that would surprise most people?
I love hunting. I grew up in Southeast Arkansas, so I love getting to go duck hunting and getting into the woods. It's something that's really really special to me.
7. What's your go to song when the windows are down and you're driving on the highway?
Runnin' Down A Dream by Tom Petty
8. In 3 words, describe your ideal vacation.
Golf, Golf, and Golf
9. Describe your life when you're not writing, recording or touring?
I have two daughters and my wife, so we're always running around, doing a lot of stuff together. I love playing golf, I love getting out whenever I can and just having a good time.
10. Tell us one thing that you bought recently that WASN'T on your grocery list.
I am a sucker for any kind of new chip. If there's a new flavor or something cool, I'm a sucker for it and I'm always going to buy it.
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