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It’s Not Over Till It’s Over: Jim Jacobs Talks To Us About New Single, ‘Over For Good’, Country Music, George Jones, And Doing The Things He Loves
An Interview By Lisa Hafey
08/12/22
We were deeply moved by Jim Jacob’s single, ‘Over For Good’, and we were equally stunned that it was his debut single. Jim has blessed us by taking some time out of his day to answer some questions for us. We hope you enjoy our chat with Jim.
Thanks for speaking to us today! I’ve just been listening to ‘Over For Good’. It’s a harrowing story, and I hope some listeners get comfort in knowing they’re not alone when it comes to having to deal with alcoholic partners.
Do you feel country music is uniquely placed for telling such stories, given the music format is set up for storytelling?
Thanks no problem at all! I feel traditional country music is the perfect genre to tell such a story as it’s always been a story telling genre. I’m glad to know there are other men out there who have gone through this with their partners. For the longest time I thought I was the only one and went a long time without anyone to talk to about it. Just since I’ve released the song I’ve had people tell me they’ve been through it as well and that brings me comfort knowing that they could share that with me and that I helped to let them know they were not alone.
Even before I read your bio I heard the influence of George Jones in your sound. How inspirational is his music to you, and who else have you found inspires your work?
Aww thanks a lot for that! I’m glad you could hear that I was influenced by George Jones! It’s a really…