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Stella Parton
She since has recorded 27
chart singles, 17 albums and
garnered numerous
awards and nominations,
including multiple ASCAP
Awards and ACM and Music
City News
Award nominations.
Stella. has been featured in
such films as "Cloud
Dancer," "The Loner," and
"Country Gold." Her work in
television has included "The
Dukes of Hazzard" and the
CBS-TV move, "The Color Of
Love," co-starring Lou
Gossett, Jr. and Gena
Rowlands.
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Dillon Dixon
While the original intent was to
focus on his songwriting talents
for the Nashville market, he
began to land tracks in motion
pictures including “Open To Me"
from Terminator 3. He has also
landed tracks in Scream, The
Crow 3, Dracula 2000, Flight Of
The Phoenix, and the Wes Craven
film, Cursed.Dillon explains,
“When you are trying to write
something for a movie, you have
to be totally immersed in the
emotion of the scene to reflect
it musically.
Warner-Chappell/Ash Street Music
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Don
Poythress He has penned songs
that have been recorded by
Willie Nelson (You Remain),
Bonnie Raitt, Sheryl Crow, Tim
McGraw (Comfort Me), Daryll
Worley, Sir Cliff Richard, Brian
Littrell, Niall Toner, The Marie
Sisters, The Wilkinsons, Leslie
Satcher, Andrea Zonn, Nashville
Bluegrass Band, Daryl Worley,
Andy Childs and Bill Gaither
among many others. His Dove
Award-winning Song "The Promise"
as sung by The Martins, was
awarded top recorded song in the
Southern Gospel Category in
2004. Don was nominated for a
2006 Dove Award for "Lay it
Down" as recorded by Jaci
Velasquez and the London
Symphony Orchestra.
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Billy
Montana As a recording artist, Montana's album, No
Yesterday, was critically acclaimed with USA Today, characterizing him
as "a wonderful songwriter." Country Weekly described his music as "A
common man's wisdom voiced in an uncommon manner." A diverse group of
artists have recorded Montana's songs including Jo Dee Messina, Tim
McGraw, Sister Hazel, Blake Shelton, Sara Evans, BlackHawk, Kenny
Rogers, Lee Ann Womack, Steve Holy, Pat Green and many others. Montana's
number one single, "Bring On The Rain" recorded by Jo Dee Messina and
Tim McGraw was nominated for a Grammy. Montana wrote
"Friends For Life" for the animated MGM movie release of the Mark Twain
classic Tom Sawyer. His song "A Clean Mind and Dirty Hands," which was
awarded Song of the Year in 1996 by Farm Journal as the song best
depicting genuine farm life. Montana’s most recent success is the Sara
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Brian White
"Watching You" for Rodney Atkins which was named SESAC Country Song of
the Year at the recent Awards Dinner. The song continues to be a fan
favorite and a radio smash as it earned the title of "Most Played
Country Song of 2007" as well as just being nominated for SONG OF THE
YEAR honors at the upcoming Academy of Country Music Awards.
His writing has earned him eleven #1 songs as well as 2 Dove Awards..
Add to that yet another Dove Award Nomination for 2008 Country Song of
the Year for "James White", a song recorded by country legend Earl
Scruggs.
He has written for such artist as Avalon, 4 Him, Point of Grace,
Brian Littrell, Selah, The Crabb Family, All Star United, Greg
Long, Larnelle Harris, Jaci Velasquez, Cliff Richard and many
others. Staff writer for BMG/Brentwood Benson Music
Publishing in Nashville.
Recently Brian expanded his writing into the country market and
has found success there as well with songs being recorded by
country super star Trace Adkins as well as Neal McCoy,
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Jimmy Butler
His
live gigs out of the Nashville area have included playing with
the B.B. King All Stars, the Wooten Brother's Friends, Joey
Richey, Larry LaDonn and a tour date with David Lee Murphy. He
is currently winding up summer touring dates with Bryan White. |
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David Worby
Creativity
describes David Worby’s life as
a composer, screenwriter, playwright, author and in his
extraordinary career as a trial lawyer, where he is nationally
known for representing 9,000 World Trade Center rescue and
recovery workers exposed to lethal levels of toxins. As an artist, Worby’s
recent works are gaining a
national audience. “Very
Truly Yours”, his play starring
Eddie Albert, Jr., opened to
excellent reviews while
his screenplay, “Rym And The
LDs”, starring Snoop Dogg and
Ice-T begins filming next
spring. His soon to be recorded
song, “Tell Me Why”, has been signed to a deal with Cherry Lane
Music. Some of
David's songs “From Now On” or
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Karen Reynolds
University of
Tennessee songwriting instructor and radio host.
"Writer's
Block" is a weekly, independently produced radio program featuring ONLY
Independent Performing Songwriters. The program has been on the air for
8 years and is web cast around the world. |
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Lisa Sanders
The two time award winner for San Diego Acoustic
Artist of the Year and the Reader Magazine's Best Acoustic Artist, has
opened for such artists as Lucinda Williams, BB King, Bob Dylan, Al
Green, Stevie Nicks, JamesTaylor, David Wilcox, Louden Wainwright III,
Babyface and Sophie B. Hawkins. Sanders also performed at the Lillith
Fair with Sarah McLachlan, Sheryl Crow and the Dixie Chicks to name a
few. With four CDs to her name including her latest, Hold on Tightly an
exploration into Lisa's self described style of "black cowgirl pop" a
roots/rock, blues oriented, pop CD that pushes mainstream pop to new
heights |
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Billy Don Burns
Not enough words can describe this songwriters hard driving
string of accomplishments. Click on his name above and visit his
website. A true songwriters, songwriter. Called the other day to say
make sure we don't forget him at the fest this
year. |
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Denny Sarokin
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Denny
had his first Top Ten hit as lead singer/ guitarist/ writer/
bandleader for Rick Nelson’s Stone Canyon Band. Denny has
Performed with the Nashville Symphony.
Critically acclaimed, Denny has written, performed and produced
songs for T.V. and film soundtracks, including “Fast Times At
Ridgemont High”, “Electric Horseman”, and “Stoker’s Ace”. |
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Pete Sallis
I've have been lucky to get some cuts recently with Rodney
Atkins and George Canyon. In fact, the George Canyon's "Somebody Wrote
Love" won the 2006 CCMA 's Single of the Year. I currently write for a
publisher called Singing Honeytree Music. I love to hear new songs from
my friends. |
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Tirk Wilder
Tirk wrote the theme
song for the mega-hit CBS television show, "Walker, Texas Ranger", "The
Eyes of The Ranger" received the prestigious BMI TV Music award for three
consecutive years.
On the heels
of a record contract with RCA Victor, he appeared with such greats as
Jerry Lee Lewis, Diana Ross and the Supremes, Dickie Betts, Black Oak Arkansas, David Allen Coe, Earl Thomas
Conley, and many others. He has also toured throughout the country as keyboard player for country
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Dave Gibson &
Dasiy Dern
"Midnight Fire"
became a top 5 hit for Steve Warnie, immediately followed by
"Heart Trouble", which also scored in the top 5.
Dave has written hit songs for
Alabama; "Jukebox In My Mind," Tanya Tucker; "If It
Don't Come Easy," Confederate Railroad; "Queen of Memphis"
and "Daddy Never Was The Cadillac Kind," Joe Diffie;
"Ships That Don't Come In," Pam Tillis; "Do You Know
Where Your Man Is," Conway Twitty; "House On Old Lonesome
Road," and most recently the hit "Lonely and Gone" for
Montgomery Gentry. |
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David Allds
Third year fest head who once had special Fest Logo
"T" shirts made with Don Henley and Glen Campbell at a golf game trying
to drop a hint. When I first met "Smoothie," I saw his
calloused hands and said, "Damn, you must be a drummer!" David's
looking for ten #1 songs this year. Hit song writer and hit record
producer, (I think) with Mel Tillis and so on. Founder of
Flatlanders Publishing Group |
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Chris Gantry
Chris has written
more than 1,000 songs some of them with Kris Kristofferson, Mel Tillis, Shel Silverstein, and Eddie Rabbit.
Over 100 of his songs were recorded by various artist; Roy Clark, Johnny
Cash, Sonny Curtis, Robert Goulet, Wayne Newton, Johnny Lee, Reba
McEntire, Billy Walker, Garry Pucket, KD Lang, Davey T Hamilton, Yankee
Grey, and Rhett Akins, including Dreams of the Everyday Housewife,
by Glen Campbell which won three M.M.I awards Chris recorded five albums
for Monument and ABC Dot
Records. |
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Steven McClintock
Look at Me, Now; Whenever I
Fell in Love; With This Kiss; I Believe In You; "Put Christ Back In
Christmas"; I Will Sing My Song; Christmas Needs Love To Be Christmas;
Fear Of A Broken Heart; Don't Move; Let Me Show You; All This Time; Can
I Call You My Girl; I Always Thought I'd See You Again; Oh Jackie; Until
Tonight; If Love Is Blind, and many more at the site... |
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Jim Parker 1978
ASCAP SONGWRITER’S AWARD for “I’ve Got A Feelin”, recorded by John
Anderson on Warner Brothers Records. John Anderson’s first Warner
Brothers release remained on Billboard’s National charts for 11 weeks
peaking in the top 20s. 1981 BMI SONGWRITER’S AWARD for “Chicken Truck”,
recorded by John Anderson on Warner Brothers Records. This song reached
#8 in the nation on the Billboard country charts and is currently on
John Anderson’s 1st Greatest Hits album. |
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R.C. O'Leary One of Jimmy's Parker's
longtime friends and associates in the music business, R.C. O'Leary from
Hendersonville, TN.
My
songs have been described as a mixture of Folk, Country, Blues, Pop and
Rockabilly.
In '76 I signed with Warner Brothers (Nashville). "Jailbirds Can't Fly"
(Peter Fonda), "Me and Rosana" (Garrick
Alden), "That's What Friends Are For" (Harlan Sanders), "Honky Tonker"
(Ronnie Prophet).
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Dr. Jay & Miss Diana
TV & Radio commercials for McDonalds, Wal-mart, La-z-Boy
Dell Computers, SW Airlines,Texas Commerce and Union Planters Banks.
Look on the back of any Tennessee liscense plat and you'll see their
hook. Tennessee, "Sounds good to me" |
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Monty Holmes
writer/artist, smooth, ( Multiple cuts by George Strait including "When
Did You Stop Loving Me", Michael Montgomery, Lee Ann Womack, Lane
Turner, and George Jones have also cut his songs) |
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Tommy Barnes
Cat Daddy, (7 Hank Jr. cuts, 6 Tim McGraw cuts including "Indian
Outlaw", 3 Little Texas cuts including "My Love", Western Flyer,
Englebert Humperdink and Celinda Pink have also cut his songs)
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Billy Arr
(age 29) handsome, tall, over 800 songs published, 87
cuts. Mel Tillis, (# 1 single & album) Faron Young ( 4 cuts), Dave
Dudley, (2) Loretta Lynn, ( 8 1/2 million sales) Mickey Gilley, Freddie
Hart, The Kendalls, The Wilburn Bros., Roy Rogers, Tom Jones, &
Minnie, Minnie Uthers |
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Earl Clark
A songwriters songwriter, living
what he writes.
I
Found Jesus On The Jailhouse Floor - George Strait One Step At A Time
- George Strait Can't Break It To My Heart - Tracy Lawrence
Renegades, Rebels & Rogues - Tracy Lawrence It's Not The End Of The
World But A Damn Good Start-Emilo I Can Do That - Tanya Same Ole Fool
- Johnny Rodriguez Stray Cats - Willie Nelson
Cowboys & Girls Of The Night - Willie Nelson |
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Greg Crowe
Driving writer/artist. "Little Did I Know" by Sammy
Kershaw, "Lonely and Gone" by Montgomery Gentry and more... |
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Jeff Pearson
Totally nice guy.
Jeff has hosted the Bluebird Café
Songwriters Nite for 18 years.
Jeff
has
performed with, opened for
or played with... the Righteous Brothers, Rick Nelson, Jerry Lee
Lewis, Bobby Bare, Patty Loveless, Barbara Mandrell, Tammy
Wynette, Trisha Yearwood, Waylon Jennings, Paul Overstreet,
Charlie Daniels and........ |
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Travis
Meadows
#1 Christian ('Should've Been Lovin'
You"
Jonathon Pierce 2001 ASCAP Award.) and many
more.....Universal staff writer. |
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Bob Hicks
(Conway Twitty, Loretta
Lynn, George Strait, and other cuts past and present.) Hasn't
missed a fest yet. Ask him about his bio and the old days when
ya see him. He loves to share his experiences. |
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Tony Mullins
Campfire ring -a ding. How
Forever Feels- Kenny Chesney Angel In My Eyes -I’ll Take
Love Over Money- Aaron Tippin All I Want Is A Life - Tim
McGraw Home - TIm McGraw Aint That Just Like A Dream - Tim
McGraw Lonely Grill - Lonestar What About You - Sons of
the Desert The 5th -
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Tony Stampley
Writes in the shower
Hank Jr "Whiskey On Ice" Moe Bandy and Joe Stampley, John Anderson,
Randy Travis. Don Rollins, Five O'clock Somewhere, Work'n Man's PHD
Phillip Douglas, Blue Angle, Kiss This |
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Stan Webb
"I'm From the Country,"
Tracy Byrd SESAC Legacy Award for his string of musical achievements.
Wait till ya hear his new stuff. |
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Chris & Camille Wallin
I’m Tryin’ - Trace Adkins
Speed - Montgomery Gentry
Beer Run - Garth Brooks
Artists who have cut Chris's songs include Lorrie Morgan, , Sammy
Kershaw, Tommy Shane Steiner, Michael Peterson, Jeffrey Steele,
Confederate Railroad, Neal McCoy, Brian McComas, Brad Paisley, Joe
Diffie, Diamond Rio and more..... |
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Clinton Gregory
Great writer, killer
Fiddle player and studio musician of legends. "Clinton Gregory is one of
the Greatest Country Singers on the Planet." ~ Marty Stuart.po |
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Jimbeau Hinson
PARTY CROWD - DAVID LEE MURPHY/FANCY FREE - OAK RIDGE
BOYS/HILLBILLY HIGHWAY - STEVE EARLE/TRAIN OF MEMORIES - KATHY
MATTEA/STONES - TRACY LAWRENCE & TY HERNDON/GOTTA GET YOUR HEART
RIGHT - LEE GREENWOOD/HILLBILLY HIGHWAY - RICKY SKAGGS/BORN THAT
WAY - DAVID LEE MURPHY/RED ROSES - REBA MCENTIRE/WHEN YOU GIVE
IT AWAY - OAK RIDGE BOYS/HARMONY - JOHN CONLEE/BLONDE AMBITION -
RODNEY CROWELL/BILLY BURNETTE, THE GOLDENS/ BROKEN TRUST -
BRENDA LEE/I'M ON YOUR SIDE & AFTER ALL - PATTY LOVELESS
Along with others recordings by: Tammy Wynette, Porter Waggoner,
Rita Coolidge, Connie Smith, Carl Perkins, and many more. |
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Lisa Aschmann
With over 400 cuts from radio and movies from Jazz to
Bluegrass or Soup to Nuts, Lisa is an eclectic and prolific
songwriter .at the top of her game. Cuts by
Diamond Rio, Collin Raye, Aiofe Clancy, Art Garfunkel, Aaron
Neville, Grace Griffith, Don Jones, Alice Newman,Wayfaring
Stranger and with her co-writer, Joel Evans, she’s had
over 30 TV and film placements this past year, including
Numbers, Bones, West Wing, The Young and the Restless, JAG,
Providence, and The Perfect Man. “A Dozen Roses Ago”, “What Are
The Chances of That?” and “Until It Happens To You.” and
of course more... |
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Poobah
Been there done that. Real human being. A life full
of astounding music connections. Truly blessed. Thank you Poo. |
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Buzz Rabin & Jimmy Compton
Guys, I need your bios. Thanks Buzz and
Jimmy for being there. Where the hell is the Travs and those hats?
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Billy Yates
BILLY YATES AT # 1 FOR 26 WEEKS IN 2005 (01/20/06) -
For the past 2 years, our own
Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter, Billy Yates, has enjoyed widespread
recognition among country music fans around the world. While performing
more than 100 shows all over Europe during the past two years, Yates and
his M.O.D. (my own damn) Record Label decided to start releasing singles
there. "Our first single went straight to number one, the second did the
same and the craziness hasn't stopped".
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Mack Vickery
(Mack will be there in Spirit!)
Mack has written countless songs,
which have been recorded by Americas Top Country Stars, including, “The Jamestown Ferry” (Tanya Tucker),
“I’m The Only Hell My Mama Ever Raised” (Johnny Paycheck), “The
Fireman” (George Strait), “Right In The Wrong Direction” (Vern Gosdin) “Rockin’ My Life Away” (Jerry Lee Lewis. Mack has
written many songs for the late great Waylon Jennings such as
“The Eagle”, “If She’ll Leave Her Mama”, “Cedartown Georgia” and
“ I Can’t Keep My Hands Off You”. Mack has written songs for
Charlie Pride, Mel Street, Ricky Van Shelton, Mark Chestnut,
John Anderson, Mickey Gilley, Hank Williams Jr., Claude King,
Lefty Frizzell, Cal Smith, Willie Nelson, George Jones, Becky
Hobbs, Louise Mandrell, Barbi Benton, Faron Young & Earnest Tubb. |
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Billy Ray Reynolds
Over the years, Reynolds has continued to churn out quality
tunes for the likes of Waylon, Johnny Cash, Tanya Tucker, David
Rogers, Tompall Glaser, John Conlee, Johnny Rodriguez, Jack
Greene, David Frizzell and many, many more. Plans to record the
ruggedly handsome singer were periodically floated by, and
then--similarly--they'd vanish in the breeze. |
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Michael Peterson
The success of the hit single,
"Drink, Swear, Steal & Lie" catapulted Michael Peterson into the
national spotlight in 1997 and the follow up release, "From Here
To Eternity," earned the singer his first #1 hit. The
self-titled debut disc was certified gold and Peterson was
recognized as country music's top selling new male artist of
1997 and 1998. |
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Jimmy Payne
As a songwriter Jimmy Payne has
had songs recorded by Charley Pride, Ray Price, Bill Anderson,
Glen Campbell, Grandpa Jones, Jim Glaser, Tompall and the Glaser
Brothers, Cal Smith, Connie Smith, Jo-El Sonnier, Jeanne Pruett,
Tammy Wynette, Dottie West, Daniel O'Donnell, Frank Ifield,
Frank Jennings and many others. |
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Casey Kelly
His many hit songs include
#1’s: Anyone Who Isn’t Me Tonight by Kenny Rogers and Dottie
West, Soon by Tanya Tucker, Somewhere Down the Line by T G
Shepherd and country music standard, The Cowboy Rides Away by
George Strait. He works as a session player and singer and
performs in clubs and concerts for audiences in Europe and
throughout the US. A frequent panelist, workshop contributor and
songwriters' rights activist, Casey is a member of ASCAP, NARAS
and NSAI. He mentors the NSAI Regional Workshops in Providence,
RI; Atlanta, GA; Greenville, SC and Pensacola, FL. He is
currently a Songwriters Guild of America Board of Councilors
member, and serves as elected Vice President of that
organization, representing the Southeastern Region. |
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Dick Feller
Five of
Dick Feller's songs have won
BMI Awards:
"Any
Old Wind That Blows"; "The Credit Card Song"; "East Bound And Down"; "Lord, Mr. Ford";
"Some Days Are Diamonds" |
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Crocket Frizzell
Crockett is working on
releasing a new CD of original songs that he has written or
co-written.
Crockett continues to bring integrity and pride to the Frizzell
name. He is a talented singer and songwriter. |
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Gary Talley
As a songwriter, he has penned
cuts for Keith Whitley, The Box Tops, James Cotton, T.G.
Shepard, Fish Heads & Rice and others. He has continued writing
and teaching, while at the same time playing television
appearances, live events or touring with artists like Billy
Preston, Sam Moore, Pam Tillis, Brenda Lee, Tammy Wynette, Rufus
Thomas, Tim McGraw, Sam "the Sham" Samudio, David Lee Murphy,
Bobby Whitlock, Tracy Nelson, Dr. John, Mac Gayden, Bobby Bare,
Ray Vega, Deirdre Reilly, the Hombres, Jason D. Williams, James
Carr, Lloyd Price, and Little Eva among others. |
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Robert Jason
BMI Millionaire Award (one million
airplays worldwide) For "She Ain't Your Ordinary Girl";
NSAI #1 Award; R&R #1 Award; Quadruple Platinum Record For
"Alabama's Greatest Hits - For The Record" - Featuring "She Ain't Your
Ordinary Girl"; John Lennon Songwriting Contest Award
[Gospel/Inspirational]; Basil Morrotta Honorium - Best Piano Composition
[1983]; CLIO Award - Best Commercial, Radio "Penguins Frozen Yogurt";
Christian Country Radio #1 [2001] for "Yours", Recorded By The Fox
Brothers; Power Source Christian Country Charts #1 [2001] for "Yours",
Recorded By The Fox Brothers |
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The Luboffs
As songwriters, we have had
success with "Trust Me," the first single on Snoop Dogg's "Topp
Dogg" album, "I Wish He Didn't Trust Me So Much," a No. 2 chart
recording by Bobby Womack, "Body Language" cut by Patti LaBelle
(gold album) and the featured song in the John Travolta movie,
"The Experts," among others. |
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Virgil Gibson
was the original lead singer for The
Platters and will be singing and sharing some of his life's story.
Vernon Rust White Collar Man, Sacred Ground. The Ranch and a whole new
catalog.
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Wayne Barker Jr.
Wayne Barker
Jr. & the VETTZ Band,
18 certified
gold records, BMI's top 10 songwriters in November of 2004, wrote theme song
for Veterans Memorial in Washington DC, (The Wall), Rockabilly Hall of Fame in
February 2005. Worked with Charlie Daniels Band, Marshall Tucker, John
Anderson, Hank Williams Jr., John Kay, Joan Jett, Edgar Winter, Molly Hatchet,
Rick Derringer, Willie Nelson, etc.
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Joie Scott
#1 song (Not That Different) Collin Raye
and cuts by Anne Murray, Restless Heart, Riders In The Sky, Peabo
Bryson, The Lynns, Cheap Seats |
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Troy Martin
Troy Martin "Baby's Gotten Good At
Goodbye, She Can't Say I Didn't Cry. etc." |
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Larry Johnson
"Don't Take The Girl" (Tim
McGraw) nominated for CMA Award and few more under his sleeve. |
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The
River Red aka Sandy Hardin
The festival and it's attendees owe many thanks to this high
energy go getting volunteer. Her talents extend way beyond songwriting
and she is an asset to any songwriters career. River Red for
President! |
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Donna Frost
Donna has performed across the US,
the Caribbean and UK. Donna has a distinct style, blending folk, blues &
pop.
Two songs made the top 25 in
the indie charts in Europe and "Feels Like Home"
went straight to #1 on the World Independent charts in
Australia and remained in the top 10 for 38 weeks.
Her Christmas single,
was voted the #2 Christmas song on the indie charts in
Europe for 2001
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Gary Sefton
Gary Sefton has had
his songs recorded by more than one hundred different artists Including
John Anderson, Tom T. Hall, Chris Ledoux, Ray Price, Bobby Bare, Wilma
Burgess, Norma Jean, Jimmy C. Newman, Joe Diffie, Dottsie, and Earl
Richards to name a few. "Ready Mixed Revenge" the song that brought him
to Nashville has been recorded at least 15 times including a top 5
chart record in Australia by Johnny Chester (Australia's Johnny
Cash). "Different Kind of Flower", a hit single for Ray Price in the
early eighties,"Soldier of Fortune" was not only a hit
single by Tom T. Hall, it was also the title song of one of his
albums. |
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Boomer
Castleman
Inventor:
Bigsby PalmPedal
Music Director:
The International Country Music Awards Show;
A live Audio/Vidio production featuring top
international artist. Tom Jones
hosting.Musician:
Played on recording
sessions
for Pop, Country, and R&B artist such as;
Linda Ronstadt, Vic Dana, Lola Folana, Kenny
Rodgers, Merilee Rush, Michael Martin Murphy, George
Hamilton, Tammy Wynette, David Alan Coe, Johnny
Rodriguez, George Jones, Dorsey Burnette, Johnny
Paycheck, Patti Page, Johnny Lee, Roy Clark, Mel
Tillis, Earl Scugges, Trini Lopez, Dave Dudley, Hoyt
Axton, Big Al Downing, Gerry Mulligan, and many
more.Live
Performances:
The White
House, Washington DC December 29th, 2000; 2001 Super
Blues Fest, San Diego; American Bandstand (One of
only two artists to perform live. The other was Jim
Stafford); guitarist for flutist James Galway on the
"Stranded in West Texas" show; Staff guitarist for
the Smokey Mountain Steel Guitar Jamboree,
Knoxville, TN (a yearly event).Background
Vocalist: "In the Heat of the
Night" (Oscar for best sound track, 1968); "I Dream
of Jeannie", "For Singles Only", "The Tiger Makes
Out", guitarist on "Take This Job & Shove It",
movie; "New Country", "Christmas on the General
Jackson", "The Graham Parsons Notebook" (Vocalist &
Guitarist).Songwriter:
Songs by
Lyle Lovett, John Dever, The Monkeys, George
Hamilton IV, Ronnie Prophet, Chad Evertt, Rusty
Weir, Seldom Seen, Ray Wylie Hubbord, Michael
Martin Murphy, BW Stevenson, Mari Wilson, and the TV
shows "Bonanza" & "I Dream of Jeannie".Producer:
"Judy Mae" (Boomer Castleman,Mums
Records); "Telephone Man" (Mari Wilson, BNA/GRT
Records); "Say You Do", (Bobby David, 20th Century
Records); "Hollywood & Vine" (Kim Morrison, Malalco
Records); "Just Fir You" (Ronnie Prophet, Cachet/TeeVee
Records) Records; "Peter the Meter Reader" (Mari
Wilson WMOT Records); "Silent Partners" (Rodney Lay,
Sun Records); "Summertime Blues" (Boomer Castleman,
Cream Records); "Internet Man", "900 Song" (Mari
Wilson WB/Giant Records); "Mr Hyde" (Mr Hyde, axim
Records); "Personal Notes" (Boomer Castelman, RLG
Records) "HOT LYX" (Boomer Castleman, RLG Records).Awards:
Vocals on Quincy Jones Oscar winning soundtrack "In
the Heat of the Night", "Telephone Man" (Mari Wilson
RIAA Certified gold record); "Just For You" (Ronnie
Prophet CRIA Certified gold record); "Telephone Man"
(Mari Wilson Ampex Golden Reel Award); "Just For
You" Ronnie Prophet Ampex Golden Reel Award);
"Telephone Man" (Mari Wilson UK Certified Silver);
"Spotlight Guitar" (Boomer Castleman, Guitar Player
Magazine June 1994); "Lick-of-the-month" (Boomer
Castleman Guiter Player Magazine, March 1999);
("Rock & Read" Magazine Boomer Castleman 'Cover
Story');Record
Labels: Owned BNA Records, a
successeful independent label, sold to BMG, 1993;
Head of Delta Disc Records A&R 1999, currently COO
of Legend Records; also owns and operates Amria
Records
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