Every now and again, a voice comes along that stands tall in the midst of musical familiarity, Even more rarely, that voice will sing words and melodies that captivate the heart and inspire the soul in a lasting manner. Alvin Garrett has that voice, and Alvin Garrett has delivered that song. The Grammy Nominated Songwriter, Alvin Garrett, has pushed through the shadows into the light with his inspirational hit song, "By Myself." In a world where people are motivated to conform and follow the masses, this song strongly encourages the individual to blaze their own path even if it means going on "By Myself." Alvin's passionate delivery and strength contagiously inspires listeners to adopt "By Myself" as a theme song for all life's personal challenges. Also joining in on this instant classic is Alvin longtime friend and American Idol winner, Ruben Studdard. Alvin Garrett and Ruben Studdard bring great chemistry to this recording largely due to their long friendship and relationship as bandmates in Birmingham, AL. Garrett and Studdard performed together with their band, Just A Few Cats; and after American Idol, Garrett played bass guitar for Ruben's tour band. While traveling as a musician, Alvin Garrett was making an impact as a songwriter. HIs catalog includes hit songs for the R&B Artist Joe ("I'd Rather Have A Love", "Love & Sex" pt 1 and 2 feat Fantasia and Kelly Rowland, and "If You Lose Her"), The Bar-Kays ("Up and Down"), Johnny Gill, Ruben Studdard, and more. He's a;so impacted the airwaves with Gospel artists such as Deitrick Haddon, Trin-I-Tee 5:7, and more. Alvin Garrett also worked for many years with Maroon 5's PJ Morton. "By Myself" tells a story of a dedicated and convicted dreamer that "won't take NO for an answer anymore." Alvin Garrett's will power and determination to continue to evolve as a musician, a writer, and an artist is on full display with this dynamic song. Be on high alert for a new Voice coming from the Southern trenches of the 205, and his name is Alvin Garrett.