Michael Schott was born and still lives on his family farm in Swansboro, North Carolina, but his story in music started in the Appalachian Mountains of Southwest Virginia, where as early as 8 years old, he participated in bluegrass and old-time music jams. There, he learned his first guitar chords and developed a foundation for music. His first original song was written as a tribute to his family, and after winning his 5th grade talent show with it, he had found his passion for singing, songwriting, and live performance.