Born in Louisiana, raised in South Carolina, forged in the Heat of Battle. Growing up in Conway, SC, Herring initially started playing the guitar as a kid. After joining the U.S. Navy, where he served as a weapons specialist, he felt a burning desire to pick it up again. Deployments were the perfect time to sing, write, and practice. After completing several tours of duty, Herring continued to play music while obtaining his B.S. in Exercise Science and Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the University of South Carolina Arnold School of Public Health.