Suppose you get country music legend T. Graham Brown talking about his life and career. In that case, the Nashville-based star and new member of the Grand Ole Opry is sharing his faith in God, his unwavering belief in the USA, and his abounding love for his wife and partner, Sheila Brown, whom he credits with helping him beat alcohol and drug addiction issues years ago. He told Fox News Digital in an interview, “My wife, Sheila, is my best friend. She’s been taking care of me for 46 years. She’s seen me go up and down and all around.”

He added that he’s “thankful to God for helping me get everything straightened out.” Speaking via Zoom video from his home in Nashville, Brown said, “If it weren’t for the grace of God and the love of Sheila Brown, I wouldn’t even be here. But I came through all this craziness, and I just like to tell people there’s a way out.” Brown’s desire to help others through tough times after pushing through his own is a running theme for him, he indicated to Fox News Digital and stems from a bedrock desire to do the right thing, he said.

He shared all of this and more as he prepares to release a new studio album on Aug. 2 called “From Memphis to Muscle Shoals.”  The album includes duets and collaborations with such stars as Dwight Yoakam, Tanya Tucker, Sam Moore, Wynonna Judd, Delbert McClinton, Randy Houser and more. He’s released three individual tracks so far, including, most recently, “Take Me to the River,” an Al Green song that he performs with Wynonna, a longtime pal of his. He’s also working on an autobiography. In addition, he recently celebrated the 25th anniversary of his powerful and deeply personal song, “Wine into Water,” which has impacted many people who’ve faced their struggles in life. Brown, 69, told Fox News he was baptized early in life and was “always … a believer in Jesus.” But, as time went on, he found himself on the wrong path, struggling with addiction and mental health issues.

He once told Jesus Calling, “I was always taught about Jesus, and I don’t think even in my drunkest days, I don’t think I ever missed saying my prayers at night. I don’t really remember ever not doing that: I’ve always said my prayers.” But the chaos kept progressing. At one point, he was pouring vodka into his coffee in the morning — just one of the signs he was no longer in control. Eventually, it all came to a head. “One morning — and this is a cliché of a story — but I’d been trying to get sober,” he told Fox News. “I’d get on the horse and ride for a while, then fall off. I’d get on the horse, ride awhile and fall off. I went to rehab. That didn’t help.”

It wasn’t until Brown had an honest conversation with himself and the Lord one morning around 14 years ago that everything came together. “I think I was ready, and I can remember it like it was yesterday,” he said. “I looked in the mirror, and I actually talked to myself. I said, ‘Man, what are you doing? You’re about to blow everything. You need to straighten up and do something about this, man. You’re smarter than this.’” But that wasn’t all Brown proclaimed. He also made a request to God. “And I asked God to help me,” he said. “And you know, from that instant — I have not had one craving.”

Underscoring how incredible this development truly was, the country crooner said he went from looking for a buzz around the clock to never even thinking about it. “I got to call that a miracle,” he said, noting he now has a clear mine. “This has just been wonderful.”