Born and raised in Kentwood, Louisiana, Russell began singing at the age of ten in a Pentecostal church. As Russell grew through adolescence, he continued to build on his innate desire to perform. He would sing along with such legends as Conway Twitty, Hank Williams, and even Elvis, “The King of Rock-n-Roll”. Russell joined the Navy in 1985, where he worked hard not only continuing to develop his music, but his character as well. He served his country as one of America’s elite in Special Warfare Group One at Special Boat Unit XI in the Persian Gulf. After completing his tour of duty, Russell returned to his native Louisiana, where he began playing local bars and honky-tonks. Since that time, Russell has grown to become one of the most prominent acts in this area, and has shared the stage with Tracey Lawrence, Matt King, Chris LaDoux, Joe Diffie, Mark Wills, T. Graham Brown, Confederate Railroad, Jimmy Van Zandt, Merle Haggard, Andy Griggs, Artimus Pyle (of Lynyrd Skynyrd), Dan Seal, Wayne Toups, River Road, Neal McCoy, Little River Band Richocette and Travis Tritt. In addition to developing into an outstanding performer, Russell has become one the most successful merchandising act in the area. He has sold several thousand CD’s, tee-shirts, hats, and many other novelty items. In 1994, Russell released the album “Russell Walker and Bandera”. A few years later, he released “Top of Rock Bottom” produced by Capitol Records own “Steve Grisaffe” of River Road Band. This album turned out to be a great success selling thousands of copies. Russell recently teamed up with songwriter and producer, Tom Paden, for his latest album project. Many have praised the album, “It’s a Good Thing”, completely recorded in Nashville as Russell’s best work to date, and a smash! Russell looks to each day as an opportunity to continue mastering his craft and living out his ambitions of becoming a true “Music Man”.