Singer-songwriter who has written hits for artists such as Melissa Manchester, Neal McCoy and Nana Mouskouri. For her efforts, she has twice won SESAC’s “Songwriter of the Year” award. In 2002, she won the SESAC Legacy Award.
“How Can I Help You Say Goodbye”, a #1 hit for Patty Loveless, was nominated “Best Country Song” at the Grammys and “Song of the Year” by the Academy of Country Music and the Country Music Association. The song has also been covered by Laura Branigan, Al Jarreau and Jeane Mason. “Not That Different”, another chart-topper for Colin Raye, was named SESAC’s “Song of the Year”.
She has also had success as a vocalist, singing backing vocals for Al Green, George Jones, Willie Nelson, Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers. Not content to remain in the background, her own singles have charted nine times. She owns her own merchandising, music publishing and record companies. In 2001, she released a CD entitled On Angel’s Wings, which comes with an accompanying book.
Her songs, like her public speaking events, are meant to inspire. It is no wonder, then, that her services have been sought out by the American Business Women’s Association, Harmonizing with Humanity, The National Hospice Foundation, The Planet Earth Project and U.S. Bank.
In February 2009, she released The Life That’s Chosen Me. It seems that life chose right.
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