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Cary Pierce

Producer/Songwriter/Performer

About Me


Cary Pierce is a Producer, Songwriter and Performer. His mission is to connect with millions and millions of people and make their lives better through his music, performance and production. His songs and co-writes have appeared on more than 2 million records. He has shared stages with John Mayer, Dave Matthews Band, Matchbox Twenty, Counting Crows, Wallflowers, Vertical Horizon, Sheryl Crow, Mat Kearney, Jewel, Lyle Lovett, No Doubt, Collective Soul, Train, - to name a few. Cary also played the largest one-day ticketed event of all time, BlockBuster Rockfest in Dallas with almost 500,000 people in attendance. He has appeared on Rosie O'Donnell, Conan O'Brien and countless other national and local TV shows. He has written songs with Stan Lynch (Don Henley, The Eagles, Tom Petty, the Mavericks), Franne Golde (Faith Hill, Randy Travis), Jamie Houston (Jessica Simpson) and many others. He has recorded with John Alagia (John Mayer, Dave Matthews Band),T Bone Burnett (Wallflowers, Counting Crows), Neal Avron (Everclear, Semisonic), Justin Niebank (Eric Clapton, Blues Traveler), John Fields (Switchfoot,) and others. Cary was instrumental in the early development of Vertical Horizon, Evan & Jaron, Jack Ingram and Guster. He has produced and/or co-written records for Chris Tomlin (7x Dove Award, 2x Grammy nominated, 2x cert Gold, several no. 1 chart positions) Graham Colton (Universal), Jack Ingram (Universal/Big Machine), Jon Abel, Patrick Ryan Clark, American Royal, Creede Williams, Jay Quinn Band, Kai Brown, Jenny Kirtland and others. (most avail at their sites or on iTunes) In addition to his solo debut, You Are Here (Aware Records), Cary has released foreverything vol.1 and vol 2 and Live at Schubas on his own foreverything records. All are available at carypierce.com. Cary is also half of the band Jackopierce (Jack ONeill & Cary Pierce). For twenty years, Jackopierce has toured the world in 44 states, 10 countries, on 3 continents. They've recorded 7 records (2 for A&M). JP reunited in 02 and play most major cities once a year. They are working on a new record (the first new material in 12 years!) to be released Fall 08. To get on JP and Cary's mailing list please go to jackopierce.com. Cary lives in Dallas with his wife and family. 

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 2/4/2005
Band Website: carypierce.com and jackopierce.com
Influences: Sting, U2, Police, Fleetwood Mac, Matthew Sweet, Peter Gabriel, Roxy Music/Bryan Ferry, James Taylor, John Gorka
Record Label: foreverything records (Cary's label)
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

New Jackopierce Album Coming Soon!

Cary and Jack are putting the finishing touches on the first new Jackopierce record in over 12 years! The album is tentatively scheduled for release sometime this summer. More info coming soon...
Posted by Cary Pierce on Mon, 28 Apr 2008 09:13:00 PST

Graham Colton on Leno

One of Cary's artists, Graham Colton, recently on Jay Leno...to watch this performance go to (select Friday, Feb 1 and go near the end at 39:48):TONIGHT SHOW"Man - I was so proud to see Graham up ther...
Posted by Cary Pierce on Tue, 05 Feb 2008 12:29:00 PST

Cary earns another Gold Record

Chris Tomlin's, "See The Morning" was certified Gold this month by the Recording Industry Association of America. Cary has a song on that record called "Awesome is the Lord Most High" that he original...
Posted by Cary Pierce on Thu, 24 Jan 2008 02:42:00 PST

October 31- FREE SHOW

October 31 FREE Jon Abel Concert/CD Release and FREE Chick Fil-A!! Cary will be there! On the Highland Park Presbyterian front Lawn - 3821 University - b/t Preston and Hillcrest DirectionsJeff Johnson...
Posted by Cary Pierce on Mon, 29 Oct 2007 03:26:00 PST

Jon Abel- Back To You

Jon Abel's new CD, "Back to You" is available now at iTunes and through his site, JonAbel.com. It was a blast writing/producing/playing on this record. I've been wearing it out! 
Posted by Cary Pierce on Mon, 29 Oct 2007 01:23:00 PST

Denver- snow and shows.

Just got back from a GREAT sold-out JP show in Denver at the new Soiled Dove. SO NICE! Everyone there was really cool to us - especially Rhett, Danielle, Chris and of course everyone who came. Thanks!...
Posted by Cary Pierce on Mon, 29 Oct 2007 01:22:00 PST

Houston! Two acoustic shows this Saturday Sept 29

Jackopierce is playing 2 acoustic shows in Houston this Saturday (Sept 29) at Warehouse!For early show tickets visit click hereFor late show tickets click here...
Posted by Cary Pierce on Wed, 26 Sep 2007 12:37:00 PST

Jackopierce FULL BAND show Friday Sept 28th in Dallas

Jackopierce is playing Dallas as a FULL BAND this Friday (Sept 28) at the House of Blues! For tickets click here
Posted by Cary Pierce on Wed, 26 Sep 2007 12:36:00 PST

colorado...

New Colorado pictures are up. Go check 'em out!
Posted by Cary Pierce on Thu, 20 Sep 2007 01:42:00 PST

JACKOPIERCE Fall Tour Dates

Jack and Cary are prepping a few new songs for these upcoming shows. They will likely put out a new record in 2008 so they are testing some new material on the road. All shows are acoustic duo perform...
Posted by Cary Pierce on Tue, 18 Sep 2007 11:05:00 PST