Alright – so today we’ve got the honor of introducing you to Jude Toy. We think you’ll enjoy our conversation, we’ve shared it below.
Jude, thanks so much for taking the time to share your insights and lessons with us today. We’re particularly interested in hearing about how you became such a resilient person. Where do you get your resilience from?
I’m very optimistic because I believe we have the power to choose how we feel each day—whether to focus on the good or dwell on the bad. Every situation offers two perspectives, and even when things aren’t ideal, we can still find meaning in the journey it took to get there. Sometimes, simply being grateful for the struggle itself can reveal hidden blessings. My faith in God plays a vital role in this mindset, constantly reminding me of His great love and wisdom guiding every step I take.
Great, so let’s take a few minutes and cover your story. What should folks know about you and what you do?
I’ve been a songwriter in Nashville for many years and have had the privilege of working alongside some of the most respected names in the business, including Kirsti Manna (“Austin”), Mark Narmore (“That’s What I Love About Sunday”), Tony Mullins (“Me and My Gang”), and many others. Over the years, I’ve been fortunate to participate in some of Nashville’s most iconic songwriter events and venues—Tin Pan South, The Bluebird Café, The Listening Room, Backstage at The Opry, CMA Fest, and more. My passion has always been to create content that holds real value—whether through song, podcasting, or television—connecting stories, emotions, and experiences in ways that resonate deeply with audiences.
If you had to pick three qualities that are most important to develop, which three would you say matter most?
1. Do not be afraid to fail, fail big, our mistakes teach us so much about ourselves and if we allow ourselves to be ok with failure then we have an open road to opportunity. I have made a lot of mistakes but I credit those to my journey and becoming a much better version of myself.
2. Knowledge is power. The more you know about something the better you’ll become. If you’re the smartest person in the room that’s a problem. Be open to learning and always keep growing.
3. Remain humble and kind.. People who have a lot going on never have to tell everyone about it, their work and successes speak for themselves.
What was the most impactful thing your parents did for you?
I consider myself incredibly blessed to have had the parents I did. They instilled in me a deep sense of gratitude and kindness that I know I couldn’t have found anywhere else. Their unwavering faith and strong work ethic shaped my understanding of life in powerful ways. I wish I would have fully realized it growing up. I think Mark Twain said it best
“When I was a boy of fourteen, my father was so ignorant I could hardly stand to have the old man around. But when I got to be Twenty-one, I was astonished at how much he had learned in seven years”
Contact Info:
- Website: Teal truck.com
- Instagram: Judetoy_songwriter
- Facebook: Jude Toy
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Photo by Erin McCaffery
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