Don Pedigo is a Hoosier-born Americana-roots and rock-and-roll singer-songwriter who has lived and written in Nashville long enough to call it home. A songwriter first, his compass has always pointed toward honest storytelling and melody, drawing comparisons to Tom Petty, Gram Parsons, Steve Earle and Jason Isbell. His songs have been featured in films, cut by other artists, and carried him across the country to perform songs from his Top 40 Roots Rock album The Cross Eyed Sessions. His publishing roots trace back to working with Earl Bud Lee—the hit writer behind “Friends in Low Places”—a friendship and collaboration that continues today.

Don’s latest releases, “Train,” “Weak In The Neons,” and “Maybe A Moment,” have created a buzz as he readies his much-anticipated album Freetown and its lead-off single “Indiana” this fall. His roots tie deep to his Indiana upbringing and this next project shines a light on the places and experiences that built him into the man he is today.

After he and his wife lost their son to an overdose twelve years ago, Pedigo’s passion continues to pour into the overdose prevention and awareness community, lending a helping hand anyway he can. Their collective hope is that one day no parent or loved-one will have to experience such an immense tragedy. Don’s advocacy work began with Justin Phillips at Overdose Lifeline while she advocated for Aaron’s Law to become a reality. Each year he performs at the candlelight vigil hosted during Overdose Awareness Month at the Indiana State Museum. Through Overdose Lifeline, he’s had the opportunity to work with and perform for other organizations as well, including Cahoots Indiana and the national initiative Musicians for Overdose Prevention, which promotes the availability of harm reduction kits at music venues. Pedigo recorded a version of Justin Townes Earle’s “Maybe a Moment” to further bring awareness to the cause with a wise perspective and a heavy-hearted knowing of just how significant each breath and moment is in this life.