Welcome to the 34th Annual Frank Brown International Songwriters' Festival

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Brigham Cason Brigham Cason is a multi-instrumentalist from Baldwin County, Alabama with a passion for music. He recorded his first all-original solo album in Muscle Shoals at Fame Studio and Big Star Recording at the end of 2016. His self-titled album was released in August of 2017. Brigham was selected as the 2017 Frank Brown International Songwriters Festival Youth Showcase winner, earning him an invitation to become a paid and featured songwriter in the 2018 Frank Brown International Songwriters Festival. SONGWRITERS BIOS Bruce Channel Bruce Channel has written songs for several artists including number one hits for T.G. Shepherd on “Party Time,” Janie Fricke on “Don’t Worry ‘Bout Me Baby,” and John Conlee on “As Long As I’m Rockin’ With You,” Anne Murray’s re-make of “Hey! Baby,” and Mel McDaniel’s smash, “Stand Up.” Bruce has also had cuts by Alabama, The Oak Ridge Boys, Jerry Lee Lewis and Tom Jones. He co-wrote the country hit “You‘re The Best,” with Kieran Kane who recorded it, and “Gonna Have A Party,” recorded by Alabama. Christina Christian Christina Christian is singer songwriter from Miflin, Ala. She’s been traveling the Southeast, gracing many bars and venues for a living since 2011. Silent Sea, her debut album, was released in 2017. It features top notch Nashville and Gulf Coast musicians. When she’s not on stage, Christina is one half of Sandy Roots Productions in Perdido Key, Fla. with her husband and songwriting partner, Nick Biebricher (bibree) The whole story is at thechristinachristian.com #ResposibleFreeSpirit Austin Church Austin Church’s songs are written with depth, an unorthodox turn of phrase and a touch of whimsy. He became inspired by the likes of Townes Van Zandt, Gamble Rogers and Jimmy Buffett. Austin co-wrote the song “Brand New Country Star” with Jimmy Buffett, which appeared on Jimmy’s album “Living and Dying in 3/4 Time.” Lyle Lovett recorded “Sheik of Sh-Boom,” which Austin co-wrote with Ken Spooner and Walter Hyatt. Austin has four CD’s to his credit. Barbara Cloyd Shortly after her move to Nashville, from the club scene of her hometown of St Lois, Mo., Barbara was hired to host the Bluebird Cafe Open Mic and has been helping songwriters ever since. After charting with the Lorrie Morgan classic “I Guess You Had To Be There,” she began mentoring through workshops and consultations. Many writers owe their first deals to introductions she made for them, including Brent Anderson whom she met at the Frank Brown Festival. 46 Please check www.FBISF.com for Songwriters’ scheduled performances
Nora Collins Nora Collins brings a confident and youthful originality to country music. The Wisconsin native has been performing since she was a teenager, picking up multiple Best of Milwaukee awards as female vocalist and best acoustic musician. She moved to Nashville in 2016 after securing a songwriting and artist development deal with MV2 Entertainment. She is working on new music with producer Marshall Altman. The first single from that upcoming project “Who Knows Who,” gained attention from CMT and Radio Disney. Jon Cook Jon Cook grew up in Connecticut, moved to the Gulf Coast in 2000 after numerous visits to play the Flora-Bama and various venues with former partner Taylor Hicks during college years. He is currently performing with The Perdido Brothers, featuring Rick Whaley and often times with Hurricane Warning, featuring Larry T. Wilson, as well as various side projects. He released his first solo CD “Songs From The Bottom” in 2013. Larry Cordle Kentucky was home for Larry Cordle and his childhood friend, Ricky Skaggs. Hearing Cordle’s “Highway 40 Blues,” Ricky promised that he would one day record it. In 1983, it was number one, helping to launch Larry’s songwriting career. Larry has had songs recorded by Ricky Skaggs, Garth Brooks, Diamond Rio, Trisha Yearwood, George Strait, Reba McIntire, Sammy Kershaw, George Jones and Gene Watson, et al. “Mama Don’t Forget to Pray for Me,” by Diamond Rio went platinum. SONGWRITERS BIOS Curly Corwin Curly was born in Kansas but got to Oklahoma as quick as he could, where he now live on a cattle ranch with his Wife Carolyn. He didn’t get into music, music got into him. He has owned various Studios in Nashville for 35 years. Taylor Craven Mississippi’s Taylor Craven has been invited to Frank Brown for the last nine years and is honored once again to be invited in 2018. He has been recognized twice by American Songwriter Magazine; he has more than 20 cuts to his credit in the last three years, including recent cuts by Ray Stevens and Dallas Moore. He’s written with masters including Wild Bill Emerson, Bo Roberts and Mark Sherrill, among others. Taylor is a founding member of the Mississippi Songwriters’ Festival. Please check www.FBISF.com for Songwriters’ scheduled performances 47
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