“I saved George Strait’s life, and he doesn’t even know.” Country star Frank Ray shares that story and many more as he details his unique journey from law enforcement to the music scene. Ray recently visited more than 50 fire and police departments across the U.S. and Canada to spotlight first responder mental health, addressing the power of forming a support system and speaking up about personal struggles.

Plus, we did into all of this:

• Ray’s mental health initiative, FRAY
• How music impacted his first responder career
• Why having a hobby outside of work is critical
• The musicians who have inspired Ray throughout his career

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