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To hear "Green Trees" click play:
To hear "I'm Sorry I Missed Your Call (Your Hitchhiking Guitarman)" click play:
To hear "Good Folks Who Love Jesus" click play:
To hear "Forever" click play:
visit: www.youtube.com/hitchhikingguitarman
To hear "That Very Sad Sixth Day Of May (At Poodie's Hilltop Roadhouse)" with Doug Moreland on fiddle click play:
visit: www.youtube.com/hitchhikingguitarman
In the Fall of 2009, Dean Strickland became the owner of a Chevy van, which was a gift from someone, with whom, he met several
years before, and with whom, he hitched a ride
down Texas Hwy. 377 in the very same van getting to his show. But, before then, Dean
also known as The Hitchhiking Guitarman took his musical career one
ride at a time for over four years after attending eight years of music
college. Through his hard work, talent and admitted "good fortune," he
has safely traversed across Texas, Tennessee and California via the
rides of more almost 1,200 generous strangers, picking up fans and
bolstering a supportive publicity base as he went. Strickland has his
faith in God, and this country-western music performer hasn't just been
following his dreams - he's literally hitchhiked toward them.
While hitchhiking, he completed a disc of original songs that he wrote and recorded on the road called "Hitchhiking Guitarman". There isn't any doubt about where Dean Strickland is coming from on this CD. This is a man who believes in life, his family and his Lord. Strickland's "Hitchhiking Guitarman" on his own Never Die Records label, is a portrait of a man's life - the trials, tribulations, wins and losses that dot the highway of life. A recurring theme in Strickland's songwriting is his enduring Christian faith and his walk with the Lord Jesus Christ is reflected in most of his songs. Dean Strickland's "Hitchhiking Guitarman" is a country-gospel album with sincerity as its greatest asset.
Strickland worried about the dangers of walking and hitchhiking long distances. He coped by praying. A real rambling singer, Dean Strickland takes the road less traveled.
While hitchhiking, he completed a disc of original songs that he wrote and recorded on the road called "Hitchhiking Guitarman". There isn't any doubt about where Dean Strickland is coming from on this CD. This is a man who believes in life, his family and his Lord. Strickland's "Hitchhiking Guitarman" on his own Never Die Records label, is a portrait of a man's life - the trials, tribulations, wins and losses that dot the highway of life. A recurring theme in Strickland's songwriting is his enduring Christian faith and his walk with the Lord Jesus Christ is reflected in most of his songs. Dean Strickland's "Hitchhiking Guitarman" is a country-gospel album with sincerity as its greatest asset.
Strickland worried about the dangers of walking and hitchhiking long distances. He coped by praying. A real rambling singer, Dean Strickland takes the road less traveled.
Read Dean's story in the chapter Hitchhiking for Him as published in the May 2009 book by Linden C. Wolfe titled Captivated Anew: Restored To Pursue Him
Click here to watch Dean's video journal
Click the links below to watch Dean on CMT's "Gone Country" episodes 1 & 2
Gone Country Episode 1 - "Coming to My Town" part 1
Gone Country Episode 1 - "Coming to My Town" part 2
Gone Country Episode 2 - "Cooking Up a Muzikmafia Showdown"
The Hitchhiking Guitarman CDs are available
at Dean Strickland’s Live shows.
Also available in stores at the following locations:
Bill's Records 1317 South Lamar Dallas, Texas 75215
Lone Star Music 1243 Gruene Road Gruene, Texas 78130
Cactus Jack's Hampe House 1706 Hunter Road Gruene, Texas 78130
Surf Club Records 309 A North Water Street Corpus Christi, Texas 78401
Denton Recycled Books Records CDs 200 N Locust St. Denton, Texas 76201
Hastings, Books, Music, & Videos 2020 S. Georgia Amarillo, Texas 79102
Also available for purchase online at:
MP3s for the Hitchhiking Guitarman CD are available for purchase at the following online stores:
