John Kelly Gannett

Born in Toronto Canada, John Kelly Gannett grew up out of the musical heritage of his grandmother, a pop singer in Los Angeles during the 1950's. By age 16, John began composing classical music for the guitar. He received an award for outstanding musical achievement at age 17. John later studied songwriting under renowned gospel songwriter, Brian Deorksen, before working with Shania Twains former record producer, John Jamieson, for his first radio single released in Canada. Since moving to Nashville in 2003, John regularly co-writes with pro-writers on Music Row and is a regular performer at the legendary Bluebird Cafe. When asked about his sound, John quotes others as calling him The Christian James Taylor. Not a comparison he minds at all.What others have to say about Johns music:Johns music moves me. I recently sat listening to John play and sing. I did not want to leave. (Bart Herbison - Executive Director, Nashville Songwriters Association International)Music that makes your heart feel good. (Ralph Murphy - Vice President, ASCAP Nashville)Some songwriters are blessed with talent. Some singers are as equally blessed. John has a double dose of each. (Preshias Tomes - Columnist, Nashville Music Guide)