JIM MILLS was born and raised in Arkansas, and began singing almost as soon as he could talk. He got his first guitar at age five, after which his daddy took him to see an old timer who taught him a few chords. He’s been playing ever since. A stint as a church caretaker started his interest in piano. “They had one in every room, and as I’d clean, I’d take a break and play on every one of them.” As a child, Jim sang in church, then later with high school friends. He began performing around town and soon attracted a loyal following. He’s played all over the country, opened for J.J. Cale, and recorded and played with Arkansas’ legendary Cate Brothers.