Jimmie Allen got where he is today by getting some sound advice from friends, family and mentors…now he’s passing down a little helpful hints to fellow artists trying to make their mark in the music business…

Using the hashtag “MusicMatters” Jimmie posted this video with the message “YOU are the connection, songs are the connection.”

The music that matters to Jimmie and his fans these days is his new song with Brad Paisley, “Freedom Was A Highway” — listen to the track here…

Photo Credit: Dustin Haney