Darrell Scott: It's a Great Day to Be Alive

After a week of debilitating back pain, Darrell Scott wrote “It’s a Great Day to Be Alive” from the sheer relief of sitting upright again. Warm, playful and a little wistful, the song comes alive through Scott’s expressive vocals and deft, resonant Weissenborn playing. It was later made famous by Travis Tritt, whose version became a major country hit. Four-time Grammy nominee Darrell Scott has been called “a musician’s musician and songwriter’s songwriter” and “a master wordsmith” whose songs have become part of the roots-music vernacular. A recipient of the Americana Music Association’s Lifetime Achievement Award, Scott is known for deeply personal, finely crafted songs rooted in family, place and lived experience. To see more Jam extras go to: http://NebraskaPublicMedia.org/Jam or YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/NebraskaPublicMedia