EDUCATION:
Bachelor Of Music, Belmont College (now University) 1987
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Rockie Lynne Sony/Robbins Nashville recording artist (January 2006 – present)
Gretchen Wilson Multi-platinum Sony / Epic recording artist (April 2004 – September 2005)
2005 Country Music Association Best Female Vocalist; 2005 American Music Award Best Female Vocalist; 2005 Academy of Country Music Best New Artist; 2005 Academy of Country Music Best Female Vocalist; 2004 Grammy Award - Best Female Country Performance; 2004 American Music Award Breakthrough Artist; 2004 Country Music Association Horizon Award; 2004 Billboard Awards Best Female Country Artist, Best New Artist; 2004 Top Selling Debut Artist
Stacy Mitchhart & Blues-U-Can-Use Bourbon Street Blues & Boogie Bar in Printers Alley, Nashville, TN (December 1996 – April 2004)
House band which also backed many special guests including James Brown, Stephen Stills, Jewel, Patrick Moraz (Yes, Moody Blues), Zakk Wylde (Ozzy Osbourne), Lee Oskar (War) and Rufus Thomas.
Ricky Van Shelton - Multi - award winning Country artist (April 1996 - September 1996)
Salem Hill - Critically acclaimed progressive rock band (1990 - 1992; 1997-present)
Appeared on shows with David Ragsdale (Kansas), Jerry Peek (Steve Morse Band), Glass Hammer & Discipline. Featured guest at Prog Day 1997.
Barbara’s Showcase Club in Printers Alley, Nashville (May 1995 - April 1996)
Member of house band which backed numerous artists such as Tanya Tucker, Mark Chestnutt, Johnny Rodriguez, Hank Cochran, Jo - El Sonnier & Hank Williams III.
Circle Of Stone - Christian rock band (1991 - 1996)
Appeared on shows with such acts as Bride, Whitecross, Novella & Sixpence None The Richer.
Force Majuere - Progressive hard rock band (1989 - 1990)
RECORDING CREDITS:
Rockie Lynne: I Can’t Believe It’s Me, Blowing Off Steam
Gretchen Wilson: All Jacked Up
In From The Storm – The Symphonic Music Of Jimi Hendrix with various artists including: Sting, Carlos Santana, Bootsy Collins, Brian May (Queen), Stanley Clarke, Corey Glover (Living Colour), John McLaughlin & Doug Pinnick (King’s X)
Salem Hill: The Robbery of Murder, Not Everybody’s Gold, Puppet Show, Be, Mimi’s Magic Moment
Rockie Rash: Lock-N- Key
Willis Gupton: Bringing Home The Bacon
Scott Pennell: Read Between These Lines
Billy Hoffman: New Style
Scotty Owens: One More Time
Stacy Mitchhart & Blues-U-Can-Use Live at Bourbon St. Blues & Boogie Bar: What I Feel, Midnight Breeze
Bourbon St. Blues & Boogie Bar, Nothin’ But the Blues (Compilation)
Live at the Slippery Noodle, Vol. 2 (Compilation)
VIDEO AND TELEVISION APPEARANCES:
Rockie Lynne: Good Morning America, Grand Ole Opry Live, CMT 330 Sessions
Salem Hill: Mystery Loves Company (DVD)
Gretchen Wilson: All Jacked Up Video, I Don’t Feel Like Loving You Today Video, Here For The Party Video, 2005 Super Bowl, Late Show with David Letterman, Ellen, 2005 CMT Video Music Awards, 2005 Academy of Country Music Awards, Muzik Mafia TV (Series), 2004 CMT Flameworthy Awards, Grand Ole Opry Live, Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Today Show, CMA Music Festival Special (CBS), CMT In The Moment, GAC Straight Up, 60 Minutes, 2004 CMA Awards, 2004 American Music Awards, Various TV programs in Canada, Australia, Sweden, Germany, Norway & UK
Stacy Mitchhart & Blues-U-Can-Use: Jubilee (PBS Series)
Ricky Van Shelton: Prime Time Country
Delbert McClinton: Come Together Video
ENDORSEMENTS:
Dean Markley Strings
Skjold Design Basses
Fender
Carvin
Levy’s Leathers Straps and Gig Bags