Jackson, Mississippi
35 Years Old
Singer-Songwriter

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BIOGRAPHY

I was born and raised in MS...so when I moved to Manhattan in '04 I didn't know exactly what to expect. I definitely didn't expect to start writing songs...I guess it really is an inspiring city.
So I've been writing for about 5 years...but I've been a musician/band leader/worship leader for much longer.

I recently recorded my first EP of original songs. It was produced by Neilson Hubbard (Matthew Perryman Jones, Tyler James) and I had some great Nashville guys play on it. Andy Hubbard on drums and Kris Donegan on electric guitars.
A few of the songs were written during my time in New York and the others after I moved back to MS in '06.

LEVEL

semi-pro

GENRES

Singer/Songwriter, Pop, Alternative Pop

Contact

Administrative: 601-955-6932

P.R.O.

BMI

INSTRUMENTS

acoustic guitar / vocals

INFLUENCES

Griffin House, Andrew Osenga, Trent Dabbs, Ryan Adams, Charlie Mars, Teitur, Jonatha Brooke, Sarah Harmer, Ray LaMontagne

DAY JOB

worship leader, husband, dad

I AM INTERESTED IN

in networking with songwriters
in pitching songs to tv
in getting a publishing deal

I WRITE:

When I have time

I Also Write:
by myself
with others

I Prefer To Write:
lyrics
melody
music

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