Gary has a unique perspective for the timeless music he grew up around at the Grand Ole Opry. He honed his craft while sitting back stage in Dressing Room #3 at the Grand Ole Opry, watching, learning and waiting to play the next show. His Nashville journey began in 1988 when he and his band were asked to do a tour with Tommy Cash and back him up for 30 dates though most of Texas. Later that year Gary played on the Grand Ole Opry for the first time with his hero, Grand Ole Opry Star Del Reeves. Gary continued to work with many great Opry legends over the years, including 12 years with the legendary Little Jimmy Dickens. He toured with Jett Williams and The Drifting Cowboys (Hank Sr.’s original band with Don Helms and Jerry Rivers), The Legendary Drifters, and many more. A lifetime of incredible musical experiences is now shared through stories, showmanship, music, and memories; a true gift handed down from the amazing pioneers of country music to ones who were there to receive it. What separates his For the Love of Cash Show from the rest is that Gary is NOT a Johnny Cash impersonator, although the sounds can sometimes be haunting when Gary decides to sound like Cash, Willie, and a dozen more voices. He will captivate and entertain an audience just as his predecessors did. Backed by a team of Nashville legendary musicians and friends, West has developed a remarkable show which is a tribute to Johnny Cash and the legends of country music.