With just coming through the gift-giving season, I thought it would be perfect timing to share my top five small businesses that give back to the community. This time of year we feed into consumerism while there are others in this world that are struggling to get their basic needs met. The great thing about these top five small businesses is that they provide us with great products while also helping those struggling. I highly encourage you to check them out and support them!

The label sat us down and said, "What do you guys want to do?". The words shook me to the bone. I had no idea that my entire music career was comin...