About Eric Jerome Brodberg
Eric Jerome Brodberg is a Michigan-based country music artist, songwriter, and author whose journey has been shaped by persistence, community, and a lifelong commitment to music.
His story began at five years old with a toy guitar — not as a path to fame, but as the start of something that felt necessary. What followed was a long road marked by empty rooms, self-doubt, late nights, and moments when quitting would have made sense. Instead, Eric chose to stay.
Over the years, that decision led to a deep involvement in Michigan’s country music scene, where music became less about recognition and more about connection, storytelling, and supporting others along the way. In 2023, Eric was honored with induction into the Michigan Country Music Hall of Fame — a moment that represented not an ending, but a full-circle reflection on the value of staying the course.
Eric is the author of From Toy Guitar to Hall of Fame, a music memoir about persistence, creative purpose, and never putting the guitar down. The book reflects his belief that small beginnings still matter, that progress often happens quietly, and that the long road is worth walking when it’s rooted in something real.
Today, Eric continues to write, perform, and advocate for independent musicians while sharing stories that encourage others to keep going — not because it’s easy, but because it matters.
New year. Still playing.
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