His Father
He was asked about the persona he exemplified and the work ethic he possessed. He replied without hesitation that it was from his father. In an interview with NPR, Sam mentioned that having spent some time with his father and his friends, all of whom were outdoorsmen, gave him an idea as to the kind of man he wanted to become.
Before The Voice
One of Elliott’s trademarks and best features is his voice. He said that it actually just came with time. He said that his voice kept getting deeper and deeper as he aged. Apparently, there is no grand secret about his intriguing baritone.