Nashville Scene

From Reidsville, North Carolina, Debi Champion began singing with cousins and friends in her home state, then as a solo performer and later with duo's and bands all over NC, SC, Georgia, Virginia, and Maryland. She then moved to South Florida in 1976. Debi's unique blend of country, rock, and jazz made her one of the area's favorite entertainers. In 1978 she won the Mark Allen Critic's Choice Award for "Best Female Vocalist" and in 1985 she won the South Florida Music Award for "Best Rock/Pop/Blues Female Vocalist". Debi has appeared in concert with such diverse artists as Spyro Gyra, Bob James, Leon Russell, Dan Seals, The Dirt Band, Gary Morris, Kris Kristopherson, Restless Heart, Suzi Boggus, Dave Mason, Marshall Tucker Band, Ronnie Milsap, Three Dog Night, The Bama Band, and Mark O'Conner. She also toured as a back-up vocalist with Miami Dolphin, Tim Foley, and sang with the Miami Symphony.

Debi now lives in Kingston Springs, outside of Nashville, where she does demo session work, back-up vocals for different artists, and writes songs, some of which you may have heard on HBO or Showtime. She also serves as hostess for songwriter showcases every Tues, Wed, and Thurs night at the Commodore Grill in Nashville. She currently performs at the Commodore, the Bluebird, and at special events.

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I came to Nashville in 1977 to write songs and I never left! I've been a staff writer at several publishing companies in that time, including but not limited to MCA Music and HoriPro Entertainment and I've had single song contracts at many, many more. I've seen people come and go, some of the ones you would swear couldn't miss, did, and some of the ones you thought would never amount to anything ended up on top. And a whole lot more just faded away. And then there are those of us who accidentally...stayed. I've had cuts by people you've never heard of and some you have. My biggest claim to fame is the song, "If I Know Me", written with Dean Dillon, which George Strait recorded and took to 1 for 2 weeks. George Strait also recorded a song of ours, "Holding My Own", which was the title cut of a cd, but never a single.

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Im back living in Tn. ,happy creative ,joyful, appreciative,greatful,talented,witty, sensitive, ..looking forward to my new life!! Helping others, giving of my talents, making new friends and cherrishing old ones. I'm not going to give a rundown on everything Ive done or accomplished in the music biz....I dont have to prove who I am..I know who I am...and very happy to be me:) acceptance of oneself is a very tough lesson to learn.....being happy to be alone with oneself...It took me a lot of years...but for the most part..now I finally understand ... Happiness comes from within...and peace is found spiritually ...at least for me and my journey ...I cant speak for anyone else... ....

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n 1986, Angel moved to Nashville as a professional singer/songwriter. A number of her gospel songs have been recorded since then, including "Bring A Little Heaven Here" and "Go Tell The People" by Mid South; "Everybody Give Him Praise" by Chronicle; "Safe In The Arms Of Love" by Living Water; "A Most Precious Grace" by the Chandlers; "Broken Believer" by Barbara Fairchild; "Some Things" by Becca Jackson on Word Records and more. .. Angel's career continues to grow. She has performed at area noted entertainment venues such as the Bluebird, Douglas Corner and Lyrix as well as many churches. She is one of only a few women in Nashville to own and engineer a 24-track recording studio, named Eastside Sound. Her studio credits include a Christmas CD entitled "Winter Wonderland" and a second CD entitled "Personal" for Louise Mandrell; "Better Shade of Green" by Tanya Savory, which went to Number 10 on the Americana charts; "Pink Elephants" by Mary Lafleur, which won a Parents Choice Award for children's recordings. She also co-produced "The Littlest Star" music and numerous other projects. .. The singer/songwriter recorded her first CD titled, "Broken Believer," a project containing eight of her most requested gospel songs. Selections on the album range from the foot-tapping "Walk Me Through Those Pearly Gates" and the tender "Don't You Know How Much I Love You" to the life-changing "When He Walked Up That Hill." .. The lyric for the CD's title cut is featured in "A Season To Heal," a book written by Luci Freed & Penny Yvonne Salazar and published by Thomas Nelson Publishers in Nashville. .. Angel is currently co-founder of "Captive Audio" a new & innovative Music & Messaging On Hold company. Captive Audio allows Angel to use her studio as well as writing skills.

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Joe Hash has written songs for most of his life. But he only got serious about it sometime in 2006, after spending a day at a Tommy Emmanuel workshop. "That guy is inspirational," says Hash. "I went there thinking I was going to learn to be a better guitar player, but I came out thinking about what's important to me in life." It turned out to be songwriting. Like many songwriters, Hash plays at writer rounds and small venues, recently as a guest performer at the release concert for Billy Dean's album, "A Man Of Good Fortune." And audiences respond to the catchy, story-telling, often-emotional songs. "It has to be the songs," he says, "because I'm not all that much of a singer." Audiences aren't the only ones responding. Music Connection Magazine ranked Hash's songs among their Top 25 new music finds of 2012.

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Mason Douglas possesses a distinguished diversity, sounding like Chris Isaak with his signature, sexy falsettos; like Garth Brooks with his honesty & range; & others even say he's 'country music's Rob Thomas'.

Mason has: showcased at the Ryman Auditorium; opened for Trace Adkins, James Otto, & Jewel; continued radio airplay with the song "Home Free"; released his 2010 debut CD on Rural Rhythm Records.

Mason is: a HUGE military supporter; originally from Tucson, Arizona; a diehard Arizona Wildcats & Dallas Cowboys fan; a red wine lover. Mason says "I am so EXCITED to get this music out to the world & all audiences to let everyone have the opportunity to enjoy it as well. Thank you for these few minutes & for taking a listen..."

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In the summer of 1980 Tim traveled to Nashville and in three days had one of his songs published. He also managed to land a job as the headline entertainer at Natchez Trace Restaurant, which was a very popular nightspot in Nashville at that time. It was also at this time that he met Elmer Alley who gave him a spot on the Ralph Emory morning Television show that has now become part of the TNN network. Tim's time in Nashville was well spent and soon he was rubbing elbows with the likes of Ronnie Milsap, Chet Atkins and many more of The Music City’s finest musicians and songwriters. In order to complete his work on his Masters degree, Tim turned down an offer to perform as a regular at Opryland and headed back to Baltimore. He continued to travel back and forth to Nashville and those contacts led to him accepting an offer to play in St. Croix, US Virgin Islands in 1982. After soaking up the sun, the laid back atmosphere and a great deal of the music, he returned back to his new home in Bel Air, Md. Tim received his Masters degree and continued teaching, performing, writing and recording. Currently, Tim is still writing, recording and performing. The Tim Landers story is still being written and if history is any indication of what the future might bring, there is a great deal of music still waiting to be heard from this man.

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Singer/songwriter from Oregon. Moved to Nashville in 2010 to pursue a career in songwriting. More bio to come....and better recordings. Most of these are work tapes recorded right after they were written to preserve the melodies. I am currently raising funds to make a CD. Please leave a note to say hi when you stop by!! And thanks for listening!

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Listening to Bill Maier and Ten Gallon Fat will leave you feeling as satisfied as a great big helping of moms apple pie... ala mode of course! .... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. For years a dynamic performer on the New York music scene, Bill Maier's talents as a songwriter and singer earned him the respect of his musical peers, and rave reviews in local and national publications. Performing Songwriter Magazine said, Maier writes lyrics that touch the heart, and melodies that stay in your head. Newsday's Nightbeat called him a songwriting sharpshooter ...one of New York's best kept musical secrets." .. Maier and his band, Ten Gallon Fat cut it's teeth playing legendary New York City clubs like Kenny's Castaways, The Bitter End, and the now defunct Crossroads. The band earned it's reputation as one of the top live acts around, appearing in the finals of the Long Island Music Festival, and being selected as one of the Top Ten bands in the NY Tri State area by WCCN radio in Connecticut. Despite their success as a live band, the band only managed to release one full length CD before Maier moved to Nashville to concentrate on his songwriting. .. Maiers songwriting reputation is spreading from New York to Nashville and beyond. His song, Little Tin Can, was judged among the top songs in the CMT/Nashville Songwriters Associations Songwriting Contest. A few trips to Music City brought him some new fans, the attention of a few major music publishers, and the opportunity to perform in-the-round with an A-list of Nashville hit writers, including Bob DiPiero, Deborah Allen, Alex Call, and Stewart Harris. With each successive trip to Nashville, Maier became more entrenched in the Nashville music scene, working with music publishers and writing with many talented writers. He decided to make Nashville his home in July 2006.

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After hearing Billy Droze sing one time, you’ll not be surprised to know that this twenty six year old from Boaz, Alabama was born into a musical family and simply has music in his blood. His dad, Bob Droze, a country singer himself, encouraged Billy early on and it didn’t take the kid long to know that singing was what he wanted to do more than anything.

As a teenager he would perform anywhere, at anytime for anyone who would listen. If he couldn’t get somebody to take him to a gig, Billy would walk for miles, carrying his guitar down the country roads of Alabama to play.

Some of his happiest moments as a child were singing gospel with his Dad. One of the first song’s he can remember singing was “Old Rugged Cross”. From there he gained a deep interest in music, developing a style that is none other than his own – pure, soulful and true. He says his early passion for those good ole’ gospel songs, plus his love of bluegrass and traditional music are what have brought him to where he is today.

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I'm a Nashville recording artist. I'm currently writing and perform in Nashville Tennesse. I'm from Houston Texas were I studied entertainment music production.

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When charming wit meets musical prowess, Steve Lester is the outcome. Known not only for his powerful voice and soulful delivery, Steve’s engaging personality and on stage antics are equally impressive.

A student of soul pioneers and classic crooners, Steve strives to sustain that certain "class" to his sound and bring it back to the forefront of modern day music. While these elements are present, the true beauty lies within his lyrics. Originally strictly a songwriter, Steve’s transition in to a performing artist has been seamless. Taking the time to perfect his songwriting has allowed him the opportunity to find his true voice and niche as an artist. His number one goal as an artist and songwriter is to establish a real connection with his listeners. Few songwriters can capture the emotions of heartache and redemption like Steve Lester. It is his intention to provide meaningful songs that will stand the test of time by singing directly to the heart.

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