Scott was born in Aberdeen, Mississippi, a small town in the northeast corner. When he was around two years old, his family moved to another small town called Iuka. It was there, at Fifth Street Baptist Church, that Scott got his first taste of southern gospel music. His earliest musical memories are of the Fifth Street Quartet in which his dad, Dale, sang bass. It was then that Scott became a fan of the southern gospel sound.After moving back to Aberdeen a few years later, Scott continued his enjoyment of singing and could be found in the children and youth choirs of Friendship Baptist Church. But it wasnt until college that Scott realized his true passion for music. While attending Itawamba Community College, he was persuaded by friends to audition for the schools singing group called Kaleidoscope. This group of singers was used to promote the college by singing at high schools and special events throughout the area. Scott was accepted and received a full scholarship for his talents.From that point, Scott realized he wanted to be in the music industry and enrolled at Middle Tennessee State University, majoring in Recording Industry Management. During his first semester he was able to secure an internship in the copyright department of Benson Music Group. The RiverSong record label was owned by Benson and was housed there too. RiverSong is where he wanted to be because at that time they had Gold City, J.D. Sumner and the Stamps, Jeff & Sheri Easter and everyone in between he had listened to growing up. From the internship, he later secured a paying job with Benson, eventually helping in the publicity and radio promotions department for RiverSong. He eventually took over all the responsibilities in these departments.Finishing up college with a degree in Recording Industry Management, Scott accepted a position with a brand new record company, Chapel Music Group, which was being created by none other than Bill Gaither and Michael English. He was offered a job in radio promotions and, of course, accepted. He and Michael forged a friendship that would lead both of them later to Curb Records and Judd House Inc. This was also a chance for Scott to work with two of country musics top performers, Naomi and Wynonna Judd in addition to English. Scott stayed with the Judd camp for several years but eventually felt like he needed to be somewhere else and that somewhere else wound up being back home in Aberdeen, Mississippi.After Scott and his wife, Dana, whom he married in 1993, moved back home, Scott began singing again and focusing on his own music. He sang anywhere he was asked. It wasnt long before they welcomed their first child, Carley Grace in January of 1998. It was during this time that Scott began to wonder about his salvation. There had been doubts in his life before, but he didnt think much about it and just kept going. It was in October of 1998 that Scott walked the aisle of the same Baptist church that he grew up in and settled it for good. He is quick to say, The doubt is gone.Today, Scott is singing more and more and simply letting the Lord take his music and abilities and use them where He sees fit. He recently finished recording his debut, self-titled album and hopes to be able to use this to open up many more opportunities to lead others to Christ through music. Scott is even joined on stage by Carley, now eight, whenever possible. Scott and Dana also have a son, Dalton, who is four years old. Scott, Dana and their children attend Friendship Baptist Church where Scott helps with the childrens choir in which Carley sings.
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