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Twila LaBar

About Me

I'm a staff writer for Brentwood-Benson Music Publishing in Nashville, TN. I'm also on staff as the Music Director of First Church, in Nashville, TN.
I've been blessed to have had my songs recorded by Point of Grace - "On God's Green Earth," Avalon - "Orphans of God," Charles Billingsley, Dottie Peoples, Babbie Mason, Vicki Yohe, Karen Peck and New River, CrossWay, Legacy V, Jeff and Sheri Easter, The Talley Trio, Lauren Talley, The Whisnants, The Imperials, The Inspirations, and many more.
"Orphans of God" won a BMI Award this past April, for one of the most performed Christian songs on radio in 2007.
This song was recently nominated for a Dove Award for Southern Gospel Recorded Song of the Year. It was nominated for a Dove Award for Inspirational Song of the Year 2007 for Avalon's recording on their STAND CD project.
"Livin' in the Rain," (recorded by Jeff and Sheri Easter with Vince Gill), and "Orphans of God," (recorded by the Talley Trio), were honored at the Harmony Honors on April 22. These 2 songs were in the Top Ten Songs of 2007.
I also produce demos and independent CD artists projects. My production work began in the early 90's, writing and producing jingles for radio and television and my own song demos.
Check out my McKim Creek Production's website at www.mckimcreek.com for more information or to hear samples of my work.

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 7/23/2007
Band Website: www.mckimcreek.com
Band Members: This layout was handmade with love by the folks at My space or yours? Go get one!

Influences: Andrae' Crouch, Amy Grant, Bryan Duncan, Russ Taff, David Foster, Michael Omartian, Stevie Wonder, Kevin Stokes, James Ingram, Anita Baker, Margaret Becker, Diane Warren, Bubba Smith, Dottie Rambo, The Winans, Kenny Hinson, CeCe Winans, Marvin Winans, Joel Lindsey, Fred Hammond, Tommy Sims, Michael W. Smith, Cindy Morgan, Geoff Thurman, Keith Urban, Tim McGraw, Walter Hawkins, Earth, Wind & Fire, Prince, Shirley Caesar, John Mayer, Rusty Goodman, Israel Houghton, Celine Dion, Rascal Flatts, Martha Munizzi, Faith Hill, Cindy Cruse-Ratcliff, Sheryl Crow, Brian McKnight, Percy Bady, The Clark Sisters, Wynonna, Brad Paisely, Faith Hill, Donnie McClurkin, Richard Smallwood, Byron Cage, Dottie Peoples, Yolanda Adams, Joe Pace, Michael English, Sheila E, Herbie Hancock, The Rippingtons, Aaron Lindsey, The Yellow Jackets, Coldplay, Nicole C. Mullen, Annie Lennox, Journey, The Archers, Billy Joel, Tye Tribbett, Sara Bareilles, Carole King, Carol Cymbala, Hillary Lindsey, Aimee Mayo, Craig Wiseman, Jeffrey Steele, Dolly Parton, Switchfoot, Maroon V, The Isaacs
Record Label: Brentwood-Benson Music Publishing/Universal Music
Type of Label: Major

My Blog

Songwriter of the Year Nomination - SGN Awards

Just received a nomination for Songwriter of the Year - Southern Gospel News Awards. Click on www.sogospelnews.com to vote!
Posted by on Wed, 28 Jan 2009 17:18:00 GMT

Dove Award Nomination

Joel Lindsey and I were thrilled to receive a Dove Award Nomination for Orphans of God, Southern Gospel Recorded Song of the Year, (The Talley Trio). The Dove Awards are Wednesday April 23.
Posted by on Tue, 19 Feb 2008 15:33:00 GMT