A Memphis recording artist has penned a song featuring some familiar geography along the Annapolis waterfront. Former Navy football player Chris Nurthen wrote “Bay Dale” about a special neighborhood that became a haven for him to get away from the rigors of Naval Academy life. Cheryl Costello talks to Nurthen about what inspired the song. Watch below:
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Chris Nurthen sings the praises of the Bay Dale community of Annapolis. Image: Nathan Scarbrough, BN Photo and Video