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Regie Hamm

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5/29/08 HAMM HAS NUMBER ONE SONG!!

"The Time of My Life"

is 1 on Billboard's Hot Digital Songs, and 3 on

the Billboard Hot 100 in its FIRST WEEK!

CLICK HERE for the Billboard Hot Digital Songs

CLICK HERE for the Billboard Hot 100 chart



5/22/08 The NUMBER ONE iTunes Download "The Time of My Life" click here
CLICK COVER TO DOWNLOAD STARLIGHT --REGIE HAMM'S BRAND NEW EP! Featuring 5 brand new studio tracks!
Press Release: 5/21/08 HAMM HAVING "THE TIME OF MY LIFE" AT SEASON FINALE SHOW ! (Los Angeles, CA)…Nashville’s Regie Hamm is the winner of the 2nd annual AMERICAN IDOL Songwriting Competition with his solo-written song, “The Time Of My Life.” Hamm will be in the audience at tonight’s season finale show (Fox, 8 ET/PT), when “The Time Of My Life” is performed live for millions of viewers by the newly crowned AMERICAN IDOL who will also release it as a single. For more on Regie Hamm, check out the feature on page 5D in today’s USA Today or click here.
The AMERICAN IDOL Songwriting Competition launches a country-wide search for a song befitting the next American Idol. After thousands of online entrants were narrowed down to the 20 strongest and most suitable songs, the fans listened to the final Top 20 songs and cast their votes -- choosing Regie Hamm’s submission, entitled "The Time Of My Life," as the next AMERICAN IDOL hit single. Last season, over 2 million online votes were cast for the winning song which was performed live on last year’s finale show and went on to become the winner’s first hit single.
Regie Hamm entered the AMERICAN IDOL Songwriting Competition at the encouragement of his wife who is an avid watcher of the show. Two days later, he wrote “The Time Of My Life” and made his submission. "This song is about living in the moment and embracing your blessings, and letting go of bitterness and past pain," Regie says about the song. The son of a traveling preacher and musician, Hamm spent his youth forging a musical identity in the fires of Pentecostal churches, tent revivals and all-night-singings. Regie's music and songwriting are clearly the work of a keen observer of the world who has something to say about it. Combining the beauty, irony, and sometimes even harshness of life, Regie's work has a cinematic quality that leaves the listener with the feeling of an experience they will not soon forget.
Regie Hamm resides in Nashville, Tennessee with his wife Yolanda and their two adopted children. He’s an established producer and singer/songwriter -- but artistry, Regie’s first love, remains his true passion. A brand new, self-produced EP of his unique and captivating brand of contemporary pop, entitled Starlight, will be available shortly through iTunes and at www.regiehamm.com.
5-20-08: REGIE HAMM WINS AMERICAN IDOL SONGWRITING COMPETITION! Fans Choose Hamm's "The Time Of My Life" As Single For Season 7 Winner!
USA Today writes ... ' Time' is now for American Idol Songwriter winner (click here to read article)
CHARITY AUCTION TO BENEFIT ANGELMAN SYNDROME 5-20-08 Please visit the upcoming Charity Auction On Ebay which benefits Angelman Syndrome, the disorder that affects Regie's daughter, "Bella". www.ebay.com/bellabash SONG ON NEW CLAY AIKEN CD (5-2-08) Regie has co-written a song on Clay Aiken's new album. The song, entitled "Something About Us," is available in stores and online on Clay's new CD starting May 6th. According to Clay, the song is "One of the most beautifully written songs I've ever heard." Check out Clay Aiken's live performance of Regie's song here: Clay Aiken - Something About UsREGIE'S "THE TIME OF MY LIFE" ENTERS AMERICAN IDOL COMPETITION (Nashville, TN)…The American Idol Songwriter contest launches a country-wide search for a song befitting the next American Idol. Regie Hamm’s submission, entitled "The Time Of My Life," was chosen from thousands of entries as one of the top 20 strongest and most suitable songs. The fans will ultimately choose American Idol's 2008 song by voting on the songs at http://songwriter.americanidol.com.Regie Hamm, the son of a traveling preacher and musician, spent his youth forging a musical identity in the fires of Pentecostal churches, tent revivals and all-night-singings. After settling in his native Nashville, he quickly became a sought-after songwriter and producer --but artistry, his first love, remains his true passion. Regie's music and songwriting are clearly the work of a keen observer of the world who has something to say about it. Combining the beauty, irony, and sometimes even harshness of life, Regie's work has a cinematic quality that leaves the listener with the feeling of an experience they will not soon forget. Hamm chose to enter the songwriting competition at the encouragement of his wife who is an avid watcher of the show.The winning songwriter will be revealed on this season’s American Idol finale, where their song will be performed live in front of millions of viewers and then released by this year's American Idol winner. Register to vote now at http://songwriter.americanidol.com ------------------------------------------------------------ ---------------------------------- PURCHASE "AMERICAN DREAMS" CD HERE FOR $15! ------------------------------------------------------------ -----------------------------------

BIO

Raised the son of a travelling preacher and musician, Regie Hamm spent his youth forging a musical identity in the fires of Pentecostal churches, tent revivals and all-night-singings. After moving back to Nashville (his birthplace), he quickly became a much sought-after songwriter and producer. Artistry, however, is his first love and true passion. Regie's music and songwriting are clearly the work of a keen observer of the world who has something to say about it. Combining the beauty, irony, and sometimes even harshness of life, Regie's work has a cinematic quality that leaves the listener with the feeling of an experience they will not soon forget. His critically acclaimed debut solo album, American Dreams (Universal South/Refugee), yielded the Billboard top 15 AC hit "Babies." As a songwriter, Regie has enjoyed more than 400 cuts -- over 20 of them number one hits -- and he was honored as the "SESAC Songwriter of the Year" in 1995, 1996, 1997 and 2000. He has multiple Grammy and Dove Award nominations as both a producer and writer. He currently writes with, produces and plays in the band "Smokey Lonesome". Their debut record is soon to be released. He continues to play solo dates and is working in the studio on a new solo record.

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 2/6/2006
Band Website: regiehamm.com
Influences: Diane Hamm, Dottie Rambo, Andre Crouch, Elton John, Sly and the Family Stone, Doobie Brothers, Carol King, Jackson Five, Stevie Wonder, James Taylor, Don Henley, Merle Haggard, Roger Miller, Billy Joel, Skynard, The Eagles, Jackson Browne, The Hinsons, Rusty Goodman, Joel Lindsey, Randy Newman, Paul Simon, Jimmy Web, David Wilcox, David Baroni, Albert Brumley, Bill Gaither, Irving Berlin, Sammy Cahn, Fannie Crosby, Bruce Hornsby, Sting, Richard Page, The Beatles, Bob Dylan, George and Ira Gershwin, anyone I've ever played with at the Bluebird, hundreds of anonymous, brilliant musical forces who will never be famous but who inspired me constantly throughout my life by being true to the muse!
Sounds Like: Regie Hamm
Record Label: Rutledge Nash & Associates, LLC (management)
Type of Label: None

My Blog

CHART TOPPERS AND FROZEN WAFFLES

I have, in the past, had friends with a major success or a child with a scholarship or a great, life-changing moment, only to then dish it to everyone around them for breakfast, lunch and dinner for t...
Posted by Regie Hamm on Mon, 02 Jun 2008 09:43:00 PST

AMERICAN IDOL, MAGIC RAINBOWS ...AND DOTTIE

So, the outpouring of love and support has been overwhelming. The congratulatory emails, phone calls and text messages have been too many to count or respond to, but I've done my best. If I've missed ...
Posted by Regie Hamm on Sun, 25 May 2008 02:08:00 PST

BUMPER STICKERS

One of the reasons I enjoy posting my blogs on myspace is that folks can actually comment. I like the fact that if you disagree you can sound off and I actually have to listen to your point, however w...
Posted by Regie Hamm on Mon, 19 May 2008 11:15:00 PST

BELLA BASH 08!!!

I usually post a new blog every Sunday night and leave it up for a week. I'm posting early this week and leaving it up until May 18th. I'm also taking the other blogs down. I want complete attention o...
Posted by Regie Hamm on Thu, 08 May 2008 02:43:00 PST