Scheduled performers (in alphabetical order) are:

Bart Allmand
It’s not very often that record executives turn into hit songwriters. But in this case, Bart Allmand managed to make a smooth transition. As a former Sony label executive, Bart made a living getting songs played on the radio. As fate would have it, Bart met then Sony artist Jeffrey Steele and established a friendship that would later turn into a business partnership. They say a door doesn’t get shut without a window opening somewhere, and after Sony downsized (wink wink), Jeffrey Steele stepped in with a window and publishing deal. Success soon followed with the Grammy nominated song “Can’t Take the Honky Tonk Outta the Girl,” co-written with Bob DiPiero. Bart is currently writing with the likes of Craig Wiseman, Al Anderson and Rivers Rutherford.

Lee Brice
Lee Brice grew in up in rural Sumter, South Carolina where he
began entertaining at the age of seven.  His two dreams growing up were
playing football for Clemson University and playing music in Nashville.
Now at the age of 25 he says he's fortunate to have accomplished both of his dreams.  In 2001 he pursued his musical dreams by moving to Nashville and was soon signed by Curb Music Publishing and then Asylum Records. Lee is being produced by Doug Johnson and will begin work this spring on his debut album.   His musical influences range form Garth
Brooks to Aerosmith to Brian McKnight. Lee has collaborated with some of Nashville's finest songwriters including Bobby Tomberlin, Casey Beathard, Walt Wilkins, Frank Myers and Doug Johnson.

Chuck Cannon | View a video clip
“AMERICAN SOLDIER” – Toby Keith #1 (4-weeks)

"I LOVE THE WAY YOU LOVE ME"
#1 Country - John Michael Montgomery, ACM Song of the Year
#2 UK - Boyzone, BMI 2 Million- Air award
“ HOW DO YOU LIKE ME NOW” #1 (5 weeks) - Toby Keith
“ DREAMWALKIN” #1 - Toby Keith
“ WE WERE IN LOVE” #1 - Toby Keith

Chuck grew up in the low country of the South Carolina coast. His father and grandfather were both Pentecostal preachers, so his earliest musical influence was a unique strain of gospel music that was an amalgam of Appalachian folk and black spirituals. He started singing in church before he was five years old and it soon became clear that music would be the driving passion in his life. Read more on Chuck Cannon...

Patrick Davis
“ Soulful.”“A self-possessed writer and performer.”“A young artist on the cusp of a serious career". Words written to describe a 27-year-old singer and songwriter who has made it his business to adamantly write, tour, play and sing, and as a result, take a chance on generating one hell of a debut record.

Patrick Davis ’first full-length LP, appropriately titled Chances Are, which recently earned the Top 5 best-seller status on Awarestore.com, chronicles Davis ’determination to take the necessary risks that define his Tom Petty meets Lyle Lovett-singer-songwriter meets old-school rock-n-roll-music style. Performing Songwriter Magazine hails Davis debut effort as “a natural blend of Springsteen style working-class rock and from-the-gut alternative country … a notable debut from a young artist on the cusp of a serious career..” Read more on Patrick Davis...

Dillon Dixon
Originally from Englewood Colorado, just south of Denver; Dillon Dixon left the comforts of home in 1988 to pursue a career as a singer and songwriter. Having cut his teeth on the Greenwich Village, NY and Boston folk circuits, Dillon is quite at home on any kind of stage.

Dillon financed his education at Berklee College of Music of Boston by spending his summers as lead vocalist, bass player, and bandleader for a cover band on St.Simon's Island, Georgia.

After graduating Cum Laude, he took off for New York City, establishing a career in retail music with PolyGram Group Distribution, while playing the bars and clubs in Greenwich Village. Dillon moved to Nashville in the summer of 1995 where he found a community to listen to intelligent lyrics with soulful melodies. "Artistic Integrity" is what he calls it, and he's in the right place for that!

Since Dillon has been in Nashville, he has made the songwriter's circuit, playing such well-know clubs as The Bluebird Cafe, Douglas' Corner, Bailey's 123, Jonathan's, and many others. Read more on Dillon Dixon...

Kerry Harvick
Kerry Harvick was a little girl in a Comanche, Texas talent
contest when someone outside her family first took note of
just how talented she was.

Fortunately for country music fans everywhere, her talent turned the dreams she had into reality. With her first single, "Cowgirls", the dream reaches a major milestone as she enters the national spotlight with a song that showcases just what hard work and talent can accomplish.

Kerry's journey from talent competition to national record deal wound its way through the region's local Oprys until she reached college, where she knew she had a decision to make. After a heart-to-heart talk with her father, she moved to Nashville at the age of 19.
Along the way, she wrote "Till Nothing Comes Between Us," which became a hit for John Michael Montgomery, and nurtured a relationship with Lyric Street Records that
ultimately led to her signing as an artist.

Armed with persistence - combined with good looks and finely honed singing and songwriting shills - Kerry Harvick enters the country music arena knowing who she is. And it won't be long before country music fans know who she is as well. Kerry's first singe - and the debut album she is currently finishing up with producer, Byron Gallimore - introduce country music audiences to a genuine star-in-the-making.

Morgane Hayes

Morgane Hayes, a singer/songwriter, hails from Jefferson, Georgia. She signed with  BNA  records in 2004 and plans to have her first single out later this year.

James Dean Hicks
At the age of 10, country music artist James Dean Hicks began making the trip from his home on a farm near Bardstown, Kentucky, to the big-city streets of Nashville. There he appeared regularly on the "WSM Midnight Jamboree" with the Grand Ole Opry greats, including Ernest Tubb and Hank Snow. By the time he was 13, James had opened concerts for Conway Twitty, Loretta Lynn, George Jones and Tammy Wynette.

From this almost legendary beginning, James has traveled on to success as one of America's premier songwriter/artist! Read more on James Dean Hicks...

Randy Houser
Hailing from Lake, Mississipppi, Randy can’t remember a time he didn’t have a guitar in his hand. With influences ranging from Otis Redding to Willie Nelson, Randy’s voice is seasoned with blues, soul and country. Once you hear his unique and soulful voice, you’ll know your listening to raw star power.

With a Trace Adkins cut under his belt, Randy continues to turn out incredible songs. His recent co-writes include Kent Blazy, Al Anderson and Bob DiPiero. With his vocal skills and musical insight, Randy is simply a success story in the making.

Jedd Hughes
Jedd Hughes grew up in the small south Australian town of Quorn. When he wasn't listening to music at home, much of his childhood was spent onstage. At age 8, he won first place at the Port Pirie Country Music Festival. One year later, his dad gave him a few guitar lessons, and by age 10, he was playing a custom-made acoustic guitar. At 12, he was chosen to represent Australia on a three-week tour of Europe, performing at the International Music for Youth festivals held in France, Belgium and Sweden.
One night, he heard the Ricky Skaggs song "Country Boy" on the radio and was hooked on Skaggs' rapid-fire blend of country and bluegrass. Through a friend who was a bluegrass mandolin champion, Kym Warner, Hughes was introduced to some of the greats of bluegrass music.

Just six weeks after landing in Music City, Hughes auditioned to be the lead guitarist for Patty Loveless. Within an hour, he was asked to join Loveless' rehearsal and then was invited to play the Grand Ole Opry with her the next night and later at the MerleFest bluegrass festival.

During his days off from playing with Loveless, Hughes cut demos with McBride and attracted interest from MCA Nashville. He will release his debut album, with guest appearances by Alison Krauss and Loveless, on MCA in August 2004.

Brett James  | View a video clip
In the past five years Brett James has had over one hundred and fifty of his songs recorded by major label artists and has had multiple hit singles including “Who I Am” by Jessica Andrews (#1 for 4 weeks), “Blessed” by Martina McBride (#1 for 2 weeks), “When the Sun Goes Down” by Kenny Chesney/Uncle Kracker (#1 for six weeks), two #1 pop songs in Europe and the top five latin international pop hit “Todo Mi Amor” recorded by Paulina Rubio.

Success didn’t come overnight, though, for this native Oklahoman and father of four. Upon completing the first two years of medical school in his home state, Brett moved to Nashville to pursue a recording contract. Seven years later, after recording two albums for Arista records, he found himself again without a record deal. When Brett allowed his love of music to take a back seat to his desire to support his growing family, in a twist of irony, his songwriting career took off.

In 1999, Brett returned to the University of Oklahoma medical school. In the nine months that he was back studying medicine, he had 28 of his songs recorded in Nashville and was offered another recording contract from Arista records. Brett finished a third year of school and then dropped out again, this time for good. His songwriting career has kept up that pace ever
since.
He now lives with his family in Brentwood, Tennessee and credits God’s sense of humor and his patient wife, Sandy, with his success.

http://www.brettjames.com/

Jamey Johnson
When you hear Jamey Johnson talk, it’s evident of his raising in the south, in Montgomery, Alabama. His slow southern drawl and deep voice resonate with everyone around, and you can’t help but turn your head to listen.
In 1994 Jamey enlisted in the Marines and served eight years in Ground Infantry as a mortarman. After his stint in the military Jamey started to pursue his love of music. He toured the southeast playing at clubs and colleges. While on tour he opened for acts such as, David Allan Coe, Darryl Singletary and Confederate Railroad. On January 1st, 2000, he moved to Nashville.

He started singing demos for some of Nashville’s best writers and sold thousands of copies of an independent record, “They Call Me Country,” which was produced by Dave Brainard. On October 1, 2004 Jamey landed a publishing deal with the world’s premier music publishing company, EMI.

Since being there he has gotten cuts by Trace Adkins and Jon Stone. Also, Jamey is working with country music producer Buddy Cannon, who also produces Kenny Chesney, Reba McEntire and many others. Several record labels in town have been working towards signing Jamey to a deal.

Chuck Jones
A native Memphis son, Chuck Jones’ compositions embody the spirit and soul of that town so richly steeped in divergent musical styles and performers.
Chuck got his first rock gig at age eighteen and proceeded to perform with a variety of ethnically diverse bands. Eventually, Chuck landed in Hollywood, California at the Guitar Institute of Technology, from which he graduated in 1981. He then returned to his home base of Memphis, from which he traveled nationwide with pop and rock bands until 1987, when he decided to move to Nashville to pursue a career in songwriting.
In 1994, John Berry's Your Love Amazes Me hit the #1 spot and also won Song of the Year from the Country Radio Music Awards and the Music City News Country Songwriter Awards as well as being nominated by the ACM for Song of the Year.
In 1996, adult contemporary artist, Michael English, recorded his version of Your Love Amazes Me and once again, this powerful ballad delivered
In January 2000, Chuck started the new millennium off by starting his own publishing company - Jonesin’ For A Hit LLC. Chuck also scored a cut on Rascal Flatts' double platinum record, "Melt", two co-writes with Deana Carter on her project, "I'm Just A Girl" and Trace Adkins project, “Comin’ On Strong”.
Chuck currently resides in Nashville with his wife Becky, and daughter Savannah Grace.

Scott Kirby
Scott Kirby spent most of the eighties working as a political consultant in his native state of New Hampshire, as well as playing a few solo gigs on the weekends. After living in Key West for 15 years, Scott finds himself splitting his time between New Hampshire, Key West and the road, where he has actively been promoting his newest release, 4 Good Dogs.

A fingerstyle guitarist and singer/songwriter, Kirby's musical style weaves from pop, to acoustic rock, to what he refers to as "beach folk." A reviewer from The Musician's Trade Journal writes, "Kirby's a storyteller. Sometimes sentimental, sometimes hilarious, but all with insight, depth and wisdom ... you can't help but like this guy's music." Frank Quatrone, of Ticket Magazine, writes, "His writing can be engagingly literate to elegantly simple ... the whole place was laughing and singing along to his sometimes outrageous lyrics."
Jimmy Buffett's online radio station, Radio Margaritaville, has broadcast a number of Kirby's live performances, in addition to including much of his material in their regular programming. Scott is also a featured artist on the Vacation Channel of Sirius Satellite Radio, which reaches over 1.3 million listeners.

Scott has released four CDs, entitled Too Damn Yankee, Grand Bar Schemes, Walkin on Thin Ice, and 4 Good Dogs.

Over the years, Scott has collaborated with a number of songwriters, including Peter Mayer and Roger Guth, of Jimmy Buffett's Coral Reefer Band, and drummer/producer Russ Kunkel. He has also recently written with Hugo Duarte and guitarist Bobby Donaldson.

Kendell Marvel
Growing up in Thompsonville, IL, Kendell began playing guitar at five and in the bars when he was 10. Instead of tips, he was allowed to eat all the pickled eggs he wanted. Sounds like a Merle Haggard or a Hank Jr. song, doesn’t it? Well, that would be about right since Kendell’s influences are exactly that. Country is something Kendell knows by heart and it shows when you hear the grit in his voice and the twang in his soul.
With songs like Gary Allan’s “Right Where I Need to Be” and cuts by Travis Tritt, Tracy Lawrence, Joe Diffie and Jeff Bates, Kendell Marvel is riding tall on the shoulder of success.

Vicki McGehee
Vicky McGeHee grew up in Shawnee, Oklahoma. She moved to Nashville in 1989 to pursue her songwriting career. To make ends meat, Vicky worked in entertainment law, while honing her music skills at night. Seven years later, her hard work paid off when she was signed to Buddy Killen Publishing.

In 2000 she landed a deal with Sony Tree Music Publishing. There, she formed a lasting bond with John Rich. It was this friendship that, professionally, made Vicky a force to be reckoned with. John introduced Vicky to several members of Muzik Mafia, a group of musicians supporting one another in their love of music. Members such as Gretchen Wilson, James Otto and Big & Rich shared a common idea of where country music was heading. Vicky’s music fueled that passion.

It wasn’t long before Music Row took notice. Vicky’s songs were being heard. Cut’s such as Reba McEntire’s “Room to Breathe”, Big & Rich’s “Holy Water”, and Gretchen Wilson’s latest “When I Think About Cheatin’” catapulted Vicky into the songwriter spotlight. The country world started to notice, too.

EMI Music Publishing saw the potential and the talent in Vicky McGeHee, and soon, she was part of the team. Success quickly ensued. “Skoal Ring” and “All Jacked Up” were cut for Gretchen Wilson’s highly anticipated sophomore album. Newcomers Shannon Brown and Keith Anderson jumped at the chance to record Vicky’s songs, “Cornfed”, “Big Man”, and “Stick It”. Vicky’s music is sure to be a country music favorite.

Wendell Mobley
Nashville Singer-Songwriter
16 years in Nashville- from Celina, Ohio

Some of his Cuts:
Joe Diffie- Alabama- Montgomery Gentry- Andy Griggs- Kenny Chesney- Chely Wright- Mark Chesnut- Rascal Flatts- John Michael Montgomery- Trisha Yearwood- Neil McCoy- Tracy Byrd- Edwin McCain- Chad Brock-Kenny Rogers- Keith Stegall- Ricky Van Shelton

Some Albums he sang on:
Lynyrd Skynyrd- Alabama- Chely Wright- Faith Hill- Crystal Gayle-
Keith Stegal- Ty Herndon-

Commercials:
Oscar Meyer- Bob Evans- McDonalds- Pabst Blue Ribbon
Pro-Craft Boats

Played guitar on the Opry with Jack Green after moving to town.
Played guitar and sang background vocals for Alabama on the road.

Some Singles he wrote:

Rascal Flatts “I Melt”
Kenny Chesney “How Forever Feels”
Kenny Chesney “There Goes My Life”
Alabama “We Can’t Love Like This Anymore”
Andy Griggs “How Cool Is That”
Trisha Yearwood “I Need You”
John Michael Montgomery “Ain’t Got Nothin’ On Us”
Edwin McCain “I Want It All”

Tim Nichols
“If you're going to hunt tigers, you have to go where the tigers are”. It was that bit of advice from music publisher Si Siman that convinced Tim Nichols to leave Springfield, Missouri for Nashville, Tennessee to pursue a music career. Once in Nashville, Tim discovered that song writing was one of the keys that could unlock the doors to the major record labels.

In 1986 Ronnie Milsap recorded a Nichols composition that lead to his first publishing deal with Milsap-Galbraith Music Group. Other hits soon followed. Keith Whitley recorded “ I'm Over You ” and “ Brotherly Love ”, both reaching #1 on the charts. Milsap scored a top 5 hit with “ All Is Fair In Love And War ”. Co-writing with Capitol artist Billy Dean, Tim wrote “Tryin' To Hide A Fire In The Dark.”

John Pierce
Montana native John Pierce lays claim to a number of impressive credentials, only one of which is becoming the newest recording artist to join the RCA Nashville roster. Arriving in Music City with the support and encouragement of fellow Treasure State resident and powerhouse tunesmith, Kostas (who’s penned hits for Martina McBride, Patty Loveless, Dwight Yoakam, and more), John’s talents quickly drew attention from multiple labels anxious to sign the young singer/songwriter/guitarist. With influences ranging from Dylan to Willie and from Buffett to Don Williams, fans can look for John to bring his own personal style and a dose of Big Sky Country spirit to his RCA debut in 2006.

Kylie Sackley | View a video clip
Kylie Sackley may be only 22, but this Australian-born Singer-Songwriter has a successful history in the music biz that far outshines her youthful appearance and stylish look, an image that cleverly disguises the young songwriter’s extensive intelligence, experience and maturity.  After only a brief two years based in Music City USA – Nashville - Kylie’s already seen the fruits of hard work & determination, with the recent LeAnn Rimes smash hit “Nothin Bout Love Makes Sense” amongst an increasing collection of writing credits to her name.
Sackley describes her music as ‘edgy’, ‘adventurous’ & ‘undiscovered’. “A little like me!” she playfully remarks. She currently works in Nashville as a staff songwriter for producer Scott Hendricks’ Big Tractor Music Publishing, where she is already making waves in Music City with major-label artist cuts and co-writing sessions with top dogs such as Wayne Kirkpatrick (writer of Eric Clapton’s ‘change the world’) Bob Dipiero (Montgomery Gentry’s ‘If You Ever Stop Loving Me’ & Brooks & Dunn’s ‘Girl Out of the Honky-tonk’) to name less than a handful of the creative genius this appreciative aussie is exposed to on a daily basis.
Kylie’s most recent songwriting triumph is soon to be released on the forthcoming Faith Hill album. “Sunshine, Summertime”, co-written by “Big & Rich’s” John Rich and texas writer Rodney Clawson is an untempo, fun, lighthearted tune. “It blows my mind that superstars like these are asking after and recording my songs”, sackley remarks. “The hobby turned into the lifestyle, the lifestyle turned into the career – I’m just rolling with it”. Read more on Kylie Sackley...

Jennifer Schott
Born and raised in Pittsburg, Kansas, Jennifer was destined to have a career in music.  It’s in her genes.  Her grandfather was the concert master violinist for the CBS orchestra on the Ed Sullivan show, her father was a college professor of woodwinds, and her mother is a flutist.  So it isn’t a surprise that from a very young age, Jennifer took an interest in musical performance.  She studied piano for over ten years and performed in over 15 musical theater productions while she was growing up.
After graduating with a journalism degree from the University of Missouri in 1997, Jennifer moved to Nashville to pursue a career as a songwriter and singer.  After a few years, a few odd jobs, and many writer’s nights later, Jennifer landed her first publishing deal in 2000 and has been writing professionally ever since.  Her talent has gotten the attention of a number of record labels and producers, and she’s had songs recorded by artists including Lonestar, Restless Heart, Pam Tillis, Lila McCann, and Faith Hill.

Jennifer has also become a skilled acoustic guitar player in addition to recently taking up the mandolin.  She has played on the road with Lila McCann and sung back-up on the road with Anthony Smith.  In addition to performing in and around Nashville, Jennifer has been an opening act for John Michael Montgomery, Lee Greenwood, and Brian McComas

Chris Stapleton
Chris Stapleton was born in Lexington, KY and grew up in Staffordsville, KY. Chris taught himself to play guitar on his father’s Gibson B25.  After attending a couple colleges and various jobs Chris began pursuing his music career. Chris came by Sea Gayle with a co-writer and Liz O’Sullivan asked him to send her a CD. Liz heard Chris’s potential and asked to meet with him. Chris then moved to Nashville in October, 2001 and signed a publishing deal with Sea Gayle Music that December. Less than a year later he had his first cut with “Higher Than The Wall” recorded by Patty Lovelace. Since then Chris has had songs recorded by artists such as Gary Allan, Brad Paisley, Diamond Rio, Travis Tritt, Darryl Worley, Terri Clark, Montgomery Gentry, Julie Roberts, Trent Willmon, Jill King, and Morgane Hayes.

Jeffery Steele
Jeffery Steele is a top grade, totally successful, hot in demand, can’t write ‘em fast enough songwriter! In the last 3 years over 200 of his songs have been recorded by some of Nashville’s biggest stars. Tim McGraw, Faith Hill, Trace Adkins, Montgomery Gentry, Collin Raye, Diamond Rio, LeAnn Rimes, Rascal Flatts, Randy Travis, Lonestar, Jamie O’Neal, and just about every act in country music.

Songs like, “The Cowboy In Me”, “Chrome”, “I’m Tryin’”, “When The Lights Go Down”, “These Days”, “My Town”, “Speed”, “Unbelievable”, and “Big Deal”, are just a few of Steele’s hits. Recently awarded by B.M.I. for over 17,000,000 airplays, you will be hard pressed to find a CD without a song credit of his…or two!

Jeffrey moved to Nashville in 1994 after the success of his group Boy Howdy to pursue his passion for writing and producing, and has had 10 years of hits since then with no sign of slowing down. Born in Burbank, Ca., the last of 5 kids, Jeffrey’s upbringing was filled with every type of music possible from Hank Williams to Led Zeppelin to the beatles to Waylon Jennings

Keith Stegall
Although the average country music fan may not recognize the name Keith Stegall, chances are, they’ve probably
listened to, bought and enjoyed a record with Keith Stegall’s name on it. And that is just fine with Keith. As a
producer and a songwriter, Keith has consistently been providing listeners with some of the best music in the world for over the past 25 years. The bare numbers are staggering: Producer and/or songwriter of over forty number one hits including a number one song in each of the past 15 years. Producer of eighteen platinum and multi-platinum albums plus seven gold albums. Producer of over 45 million records sold. Four CMA awards. Ten ACM awards. Six Grammy nominations. The list goes on . . . and on . . .

In late summer of 2003, the Stegall produced, “It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere” by Alan Jackson and Jimmy Buffett spent a staggering eight weeks at number one, making it the biggest hit of Alan Jackson’s career and Buffett’s first number one record. The song propelled Jackson’s Greatest Hits Volume 2 album to go platinum in less than three weeks and earned Keith two ACM Awards in 2004. Currently, Keith is devoting his time to songwriting and new productions from Catherine Britt (RCA Records),
Whitney Duncan (Capitol Records), Alan Jackson, George Jones and others.

Chris Wallin
Chris has experienced active chart success and numerous cuts. Most recently, he had top 5 hit singles with Trace Adkins - "I'm Tryin" and the Montgomery Gentry smash ”SPEED” as well as their current single "Something To Be Proud Of" .Chris also had a top 20 hit on Brian Mccomas - “Your In My Head”.
Artists who have cut Chris’s songs include Lorrie Morgan, Montgomery Gentry, Sammy Kershaw, Tommy Shane Steiner, Trace Adkins, Michael Peterson, Anthony Smith, Jeffrey Steele, Confederate Railroad, Neal McCoy, Brian Mccomas, Brad Paisley, Joe Diffie, Diamond Rio and many more.

Chris was raised in the small town of White Pine, Tennessee. He began playing the guitar at the age of eight and wrote his first song four years later. His first taste of Nashville was at the age of 9, when his mother moved there and made a record pursuing her own musical career. They soon returned to East Tennessee, where Chris continued to hone his musical talents, influenced by the likes of Jim Croce, James Taylor,and Merle Haggard.

After spending a few years playing in bands at local bars and solo acts in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, Chris made the trek back to Nashville. He soon landed his first songwriting deal at King Lizard Music that began his professional songwriting career. He is currently with Corlew Music Group since 2000 where he has become a force to be reckoned with in the Nashville songwriting community.

Amber White
Born: Victoria, Tx
Hometown: Edna, Tx
Resides: Kingston Springs, TN
Musical Influences: Patty Loveless, George Strait, My Dad
Instruments: Piano, Drums

I first realized I wanted to be an artist: The first time I sang with my dad (3 yrs old).

First Paying gig: A bar called "Dodge City" with my band "showdown" - Victoria, TX.

My hero is: My Dad.

The most exciting thing in my career so far: Hearing one of my songs on the radio.

If I could tour with anyone: My good friend Blake Shelton & George Strait

My Sound:Patty Loveless, Bonnie Rait, and Karen Carpenter.

Phillip White
For Phillip White, listening to the positive songs of Paul Overstreet while growing up inspired him to take up music and begin writing songs himself. Little did he know that one day he'd actually be writing with his musical hero, Overstreet, and working in the same industry that has turned out such great talents as Dolly Parton, Aretha Franklin, Kris Kristofferson and Bob Dylan, all of whom have influenced White's music.

Though he was born in Music City, White grew up in Rogersville, Alabama, where his father moved to work when Phillip was three. In his teens, he began tinkering with a guitar his dad had bought him, and hanging around with a cousin, Spooner Oldham, who is a talented and successful writer himself ~ with some pretty hefty music industry ties. Also, being a session piano player, Oldham had played on records for various artists, such as Aretha Franklin and Jim Croce. With this additional influence, White became instantly enthralled with the sounds of Rhythm &: Blues. Seeing his cousin's success fueled White's interest in the business, and he began writing with Oldham on a regular basis. When the two traveled to Nashville to work on a session that Oldham had been hired to play, White met another writer named J Aaron Brown, who would soon become his employer. Read more about Phillip White...

D. Vincent Williams
A Proud Texas native, D. moved to Nashville in 1994 and, in what most would consider a short time, was signed to a major recording contract in February of 1995. While writing songs for his own project, those around him noticed a unique and undeniably identifiable style that has become a ten year success story. He has had cuts and hit records by the likes of: 

2002 “Song of The Year” I’m Movin’ On By Rascal Flatts
Randy Travis’s “Four Walls”
The new single by Steve Holy “Put Your Best Dress On” due out May 1st

Also, his many hits include:
Ty Herndon/Hands of a Working Man
Billy Gilman/Oklahoma
John Michael Montgomery/Look at Me Now
Jimmy Wayne/Just a Dream and You’re The One I’m Talking Too
The Kinleys/You’re Still Here
Reba McEntire/Room To Breathe
Mark Willis/Rich Man
John Berry/Rescued Me
Diamond Rio/You’ll Find Me
 

In 2000 Craig went on to sign with BMG Music Publishing. Two years later he was named BILLBOARD MAGAZINE's 2002 Top 2 Country Songwriter and his song, “The Good Stuff”, was credited with being Billboard Magazine’s 2002 Country Song of the Year. At the 2003 ASCAP Country Awards, this song was also awarded Song of the year and Craig was named the ASCAP Songwriter of the Year. During his three years with BMG, Craig accrued more than 60 cuts and had 22 singles.

In October 2003 Craig started his own independent publishing company, BIG LOUD SHIRT INDUSTRIES. The first single from the new catalog was Tim McGraw’s “Live Like You Were Dying”. It went on to become a #1 song and topped the R&R Country Singles chart for an unprecedented ten weeks.
He is a member of the CMA and serves on the Executive Board of the Nashville Songwriter’s Association International and ASCAP’s Advisory Board.