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Don Poythress

About Me

Don Poythress is a noted songwriter with Extreme Writers Group and Big Loud Shirt in Nashville, Tennessee. He is also signed with Integrity/Hosanna Music in Mobile, Alabama. He was born in Meridian, Mississippi. He has penned songs that have been recorded by Willie Nelson, Bonnie Raitt, Sheryl Crow (You Remain), Tim McGraw (Comfort Me), Daryll Worley, Sir Cliff Richard, Brian Littrell, Niall Toner, The Marie Sisters, The Wikinsons, Leslie Satcher, Andrea Zonn with Darryl Scott, Nashville Bluegrass Band, Daryl Worley, Hank Williams Junior, and Earl Skruggs among many others. His Dove Award-winning Song "The Promise" as sung by The Martins, was awarded top recorded song in the Southern Gospel Category in 2004. Don was nominated for a 2006 Dove Award for "Lay it Down" as recorded by Jaci Velasquez and the London Symphony Orchestra. Don is also known as a performer in his own right, appearing on such stages as the Grand Ole Opry, the Louisiana Hayride as well as performing for four years at Opryland USA.Don is also a regular at the legendary Bluebird Cafe in Nashville. Don has been a worship leader at Abundant Life Church in Mt. Juliet, TN, for the past 11 years.Don’s current singles include Travis Tritt’s “Stronger Than Me,” Kellie Pickler’s “Things That Never Cross a Man’s Mind,” Clint Black’s “The Strong One,” and Diamond Rio’s Christmas song “A Star Still Shines.”Don just recorded his first live record with Integrity Music. It will be released to Christian Book Stores June 23rd. You can also purchase the CD by contacting Don on myspace.

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Member Since: 03/04/2008
Band Website: integritymusic.com/ecard/washaway/ecard.html
Influences: Willie Nelson, Keith Green, Mickey Newbury, Kevin Prosche...
Record Label: Integrity Hosannah
Type of Label: Major

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lYbCGjO4EWw An exclusive, behind the scenes look at Don Poythress' new album! Wash Away - 06/23/09
Posted by on Tue, 09 Jun 2009 19:20:00 GMT

CD release June 23

Hey everyone here is my new website http://www.integritymusic.com/ecard/washaway/ecard.h tml. I hope you enjoy the website you can watch video clips, hear the new songs, and view some pictures from the...
Posted by on Mon, 01 Jun 2009 18:53:00 GMT