Ernie Penley is a Singer/Songwriter from the high mountains of Western North Carolina. He started playing drums at the age of 8 and picked up a guitar at 14 and immediately started writing songs. As a country gospel singer/songwriter Ernie has had 6 original compositions on the national charts since 2013. This new CD"Around & Around It Goes" is getting back to country music roots with a little country gospel added in. Songs include the title song"Around & Around It Goes" about a widow finding her old boyfriend on facebook,"Never Give Up" about those who face depression or medical issues and encouragement to keep fighting."You Still Take My Breathe Away" is a love song about a long and happy marriage."Old Photograph" is a tribute to Ernie's father."That's How I'd Like The Story To Go" is a song about something we would all like to do - erase and edit chapters in our life."Riding The Wind To Colorado" is a song about cheating, revenge and sorrow with the setting in the old west days.It is our hope that these songs will inspire, encourage and bring a smile. Enjoy!