Untold: Sonny Burgess

Music has the power to heal, connect and inspire - and few people understand that better than Sonny Burgess, Director of Clinical Performing Arts.  In this episode of Untold: The Stories of Cook Children’s, Sonny shares the remarkable journey that took him from playing music in small-town Texas to Nashville stages - and ultimately to the halls of Cook Children’s.

Today, as Director of Clinical Performing Arts, Sonny brings music directly to patients and families through performances, songwriting, and a one-of-a-kind recording studio inside the hospital. What started as a passion for music has grown into a mission: helping children find joy, confidence and healing through sound. Sonny reflects on the unexpected path that led him here, the moments that showed him music could truly change lives, and the powerful connections formed when patients pick up an instrument or share their voice.Because sometimes, healing starts with a song.

This episode is also available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or you can watch on YouTube.