Mantachie, Mississippi
35 Years Old
Singer-Songwriter, Vocalist, Producer

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BIOGRAPHY

Shay began writing at fourteen years of age when challenged by a family member. Since then, Shay has written for himself as a story-teller and lyricists and has a reputation around home as a talented songwriter. He has only recently released songs to artists other than himself and writes songs from Jazz, Gospel, Contemporary Gospel, Country, and Adult Contemporary. His dream is to have his lyrics on a motion picture. His hidden talent is the ability to write, "on the fly" and create songs, "in the moment."

LEVEL

semi-pro

GENRES

Christian, Country, Pop

PUBLISHING COMPANY

Noayo Music BMI, I own my own publishing

Contact

Management: NA
Publishing: Noayo Music, shayguess@hotmail.com
Label: NA
Booking: NA
Administrative: Shay Guess

P.R.O.

BMI

INSTRUMENTS

bass / drums / harmonica / keyboard / percussion / piano / vocals

INFLUENCES

James Taylor, Michael Jackson, Eagles, Karen Carpenter, Michael W. Smith, Bryan White, Michael English and my wife Michi, and Bobby Woods

DAY JOB

Bookkeeper / and part time Music leader for a Church.

I AM INTERESTED IN

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

I WRITE:

When I have time

I Also Write:
by myself
for myself
for others

I Prefer To Write:
lyrics
melody
music

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SONG CUTS

(One of These Morning-( NewGround) Flight to Glory, Canaan Road, Drink From The Well-(Southern Image Qt) Lyrics: I Thank God 4U, Jesus My Love-(Alvis Hatch and the Grace Based Band) [jazz] Co-wrote Lyrics: Every Day Is Sweeter Than Before- (Acts of Faith) [gospel choir]

SONG PLACEMENTS

They Think I'm Strong- used for a local charity for a home for foster children.

AWARDS & ACCOLADES

They Think I'm Strong - 2010 - 2nd Place Nashville Songwriters Fest

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