Dave robbins songwriters hall
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Kent Robbins created classic-sounding country songs for the modern era, penning #1 country hits in the s, '80s and '90s for artists including Ronnie Milsap, Charley Pride, the Judds, John Anderson and George Strait.
Raised in the western Kentucky town of Mayfield, Robbins came to Nashville to attend Vanderbilt University and graduated in He began his life as a professional songwriter in , when he signed with Charley Pride's Pi-Gem music. Two years later, he notched his first chart-topper with "(I'm a) Stand by My Woman Man," a record that earned Ronnie Milsap a Grammy nomination for best country male vocal. Pride was quick to record Robbins' songs as well, scoring major s hits with the Robbins-penned "When I Stop Leavin' (I'll Be Gone)" and "You're My Jamaica," as well as the hit single "I Don't Think She's in Love Anymore."
Robbins formed his own publishing company with Buzz Cason in , and the focus on business did nothing to slow down his songwriting. He received a Grammy nom
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Songwriters Hall of Fame Nominees For Induction Announced
New York, NY – October 11, – Jimmy Webb, Chairman of the Songwriters Hall of Fame has announced the slate of nominees for induction. The organization, which is dedicated to recognizing the work and lives of those composers and lyricists who create popular music around the world, holds annual elections to determine those who will make up the roster of inductees for the following year. Eligible voting members will have until December 17th, to turn in ballots with their choices of three nominees from a non-performer and two from a performer category. For information with which to register or renew as a voting member before November 19th in order to participate in this election, please go to
The Annual Awards Gala will take place at the New York Marriott Marquis on Thursday, June 13th.
The nominees are: • American singer, songwriter and racing driver (–) Martin David Robinson (September 26, &#;– December 8, ), known professionally as Marty Robbins, was an American singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and NASCARracing driver. Robbins was one of the most popular and successful country and western singers for most of his nearly four-decade career,[2][3][4] which spanned from the late s to the early s. He was also an early outlaw country pioneer.[5] Born in Glendale, Arizona, Robbins taught himself gitarr while serving in the U.S. Navy during World War II, and subsequently drew fame performing in clubs in and around his hometown. In , he released his first No. 1 country song, "I'll Go On Alone". Four years later, he released his second No.1 hit "Singing the Blues", and one year later, released two more No. 1 hits, "A vit Sport Coat" and "The Story of My Life". In , Robbins released his signature song, "El Paso", for w
(*Note that the five songs listed after each nominee are merely a representative sample of their extens Marty Robbins