Paron, Arkansas
45 Years Old
Songwriter

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"Baby, lately you can't sleep if we're not touching."

BIOGRAPHY

Grew up and still am dirt poor! Live so far back in the woods, a GPS can't even get me home! (True Statement). Been writing songs since I was about 9. I can't read a single note of music, or play one instrument, but I'm a hell of a songwriter nonetheless. I believe that music in all forms is entertainment, and I have just as much right to entertain as anybody else. My favorite country song is, "I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry". I love to hunt, fish, shoot & write songs. I don't have much to my name, but I thank the Lord for all the love I have in my life.

LEVEL

aspiring

GENRES

Country, Bluegrass, Urban/Hip-Hop/Rap

PUBLISHING COMPANY

Open / Unsigned at the moment, I own my own publishing

Contact

Administrative: Malindia Shoptaw

P.R.O.

BMI

INFLUENCES

When I was younger, I loved Loretta Lynn's outspoken, tell-it-like-it-is style. As I grew older, I loved Hank Williams Jr.'s style for the same reason. I wrote my first real song for him. Lately, I worship Toby Kieth and can't understand why he isn't single and living next door to me! I also love Jake Owen's easy, laid back vocals and the raw energy of Jason Aldean. I enjoy all kinds of music from the classics to the most contemporary. Kid Rock rocks! Gretchen Wilson is a woman after my own heart. I write pissed-off girl songs with attitude as well as meaningful ballads. Recently developed a love for bluegrass music and think that my friend Tim Crouch is one of the best musician's on the planet.

I AM INTERESTED IN

in co writing in person
in networking with songwriters
in pitching songs to artist
in getting a record deal
in getting a publishing deal

I WRITE:

For a living

I Also Write:
by myself
with others
for myself
for others

I Prefer To Write:
lyrics
melody

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