Mixing country and rap, Paul Misfud is paving trails for future artists

“I ain’t snitching on nobody,” jokes Paul Misfud, better known throughout the area as Cowboy Killer, a rising Nashville artist from Kimbolton. Staying true to his Guernsey County roots is one of the foundations of his art, and he’s got big things planned to show his dedication. Misfud grew up on the Kimbolton/Birmingham line near Salt Fork State Park and attended Buckeye Trail schools. He began his career recording music at the age of 14 in his garage. When he was 15, he transferred to Columbus’ Jerome High School. After high school, he headed to Florida where he obtained a degree in recording arts. New Mexico was next. “That’s where my name really started to pop up,” Misfud said. “New Mexico really embraced me like I was from there.” The attention he received in New Mexico prompted a move to Nashville. The man behind Cowboy Killer Misfud goes by the name Cowboy Killer after the nickname given to Marlboro Red Cigarettes. When Misfud was 11, he lost his father to lung cancer and the idea came to him in a dream. He comes across as relatable and familiar. He’s the guy down the road who has horses. He’s the one...