Clay is from the, not so small, town of Wylie, Texas, just outside of Dallas. He is a "tall drink of water" Country Artist with roots in traditional and modern country music. His deep, bass voice has been described as "smooth as Tennessee Whiskey".The Wylie Opry, a time-honored country music venue, exposed him to music from legends such as Conway Twitty, Merle Haggard, and Johnny Cash. However, he also has a love for modern country and is influenced by artists such as Chris Young, Josh Turner, and Craig Morgan.