I was born in the Appalachian Mountains of Maine in
the small town of Weld. Home of Web Lake & Mount
Blue State Park. I grew up with my father and relatives
playing Bluegrass and Country music. As a youngster and
teenager I spent my weekends playing gig's with my father
and the Midnight Ramblers. I taught myself to play the
guitar at the age of 14 and started writing music shortly
there after. I was selected all four year of high school as a
lead tenor in the All-State high school chorus and soloed
as a guitarist my senior year. I consider it a great honor
to have opened the stage for Tammy Wynette at the age of
16 in a Farmington, Maine County Fair Concert. Upon
graduation from Mt. Blue High School I entered the
Army and spent six years serving my country. During that
time I continued to compose music and made my first
attempt at Nashville. After separation from the Armed
Forces, I worked as an open range cowboy. During this
period, I continued with my songwriting always enjoying
playing the guitar and singing around the campfires and
cow camps of which I lived and rode. The passing of my
father in May of 2001 inspired me to pursue the
publishing of my music. Today I continue to compose
songs about life and my adventures.
I enjoyed my involvement with the RoughRider Band of
which I was a co-founder, background vocalist, guitarist,
mandolin, and keyboard player.
In most recent years I have had the enjoyment of being a
2007 Colgate Country Showdown contestant, a new band
The County Line and having my latest three song debute
on KAMU-FM 90.9 & Celebration Radio 101.5
KAMB. I have also had the honors of Ten
Compositions in the Broadjam.com Top 10 listing in the
2006 and 2007.
I sincerely hope you enjoy the songs that I have written
as much as I have enjoyed writing them. God Bless each
one of you.
May your life be filled with love and sunshine!
Teddie Cochran, My lovely wife Robin and the County
Line Band Members
