GRETCHEN PETERS, after moving to Nashville in the late 80’s, quickly established herself as both a talented performer and in-demand songwriter, writing songs for Martina McBride, Etta James, Trisha Yearwood, Patty Loveless, George Strait, Anne Murray, Shania Twain, and Neil Diamond. She also collaborated with Bryan Adams Peters won the 1995 CMA for Best Song with her breakout song “Independence Day”. Her new album ‘Dancing With The Beast’ showcases her skill at creating characters who feel true-to-life within stories that are all too relatable in reflecting the times we live in.
MARTY BROWN was born in Maceo, Kentucky and eventually made his way to Nashville, Tennessee to a record deal at MCA Records. He toured with acts such as Garth Brooks, Alan Jackson, Hank Williams, Jr. and many, many more. After his recording years, he started writing hit songs for artists like the heart-felt and groovy “I’m From the Country and I Like It That Way” for Tracy Byrd. He recently also appeared on America’s Got Talent and will have a new album out later this year on Plowboy Records.
WoodSongs Kid: Shelby Callahan is a talented thirteen-year-old vocalist and guitarist from Lexington, Kentucky. Shelby performs Trisha Yearwood’s breakout song “Independence Day” which was written by Gretchen Peters.
