David Pierce - Sample Song: "Mystery
Blues"
David “Hunter Hawk” Pierce has spent
over forty years in the music business. He has played to many solo gigs to
count and endless gigs with bands from the Dallas, Fort Worth and Texas
regions. He has worked inside of recording studios and has promoted and
produced artist. His style of guitar playing is finger picking bluegrass
and cowboy campfire tunes. He has spent time before live audiences around
the old campfires.
David performs original cowboy tunes, original gospel songs, old time
gospel songs,
Old time country and western tunes as well as good ole traditional country
music. He has played and sang onstage at the John Wayne Alamo Village and
performed as an actor and singer in the music show and gunfight skits. He
has played for such shows as Western Heritage Festivals, Cowboy Poetry
Gatherings, rodeos and other live venues. He has played and sang in Cowboy
Churches.
His background includes writing songs and theme music or western movies.
Playing guitar and singing in western movies. Singing and acting in a
starring role in a historical amphitheater play. He won the “Most Talented
Male” Gunfighter Award which capped off six years period performing in
five award winning gunfight re-enactment groups. He has six western movies
behind his belt as an actor. David has won four international poetry
contests.
He is a published writer and composer. He is registered with (BMI) as
member 987532. David spent time in Nashville where he recorded “The Well
of Life” at Home Sound Recorders down on Music Row. He was also a featured
guest on the National Christian Television Network “Fanning The Flame”
Church ministry for six years.
David’s heritage stems from Native Texan, Native American,
“Comanche” Indian he is a Texas rancher, horseman and working cowboy.
David is a talent BSM songwriter and submits new songs on a continued
basis.
Bob Costley - Sample Song: "Black
River Flo"
Bob is a southern boy, transplanted to
the greatest place he knows of, Alaska. He says I'm no great vocalist, so
I'm always looking for Artist, but I'm good at writing songs that tell a
story, and the fact that I love playing my drums and my music in the bars,
and the thrill I get when it all comes together, is about who I am. I
Started with the band "4 Times Soul". I played for years with the Bonner
Brothers Band. We brought Alan Jackson out, and into the bars for the
first time. Up until recently, I have played with "The Wishbone Creek
Band" A great ride that lasted for the last decade and a half. I run a
successful Jam session for local musicians once a month, and recently have
started working with people interested in the blues and original material.
A New group called "Off The Cuff" It is an honor to have such a talented
songwriter here at Big Sugar Music!
R. David Cash - Sample Song: "God
Loves America"
David Cash is a songwriter who knows
exactly how to pin a tune. He writes a lot of great gospel tunes along
with country songs and songs of other genres'. He is a guitarist as well
and has played for and with several great bands through out his career in
music. He writes songs that touch the heart and proclaim a message such as
"God Loves America" a tune that should reach out and touch every American.
In this year of political unrests we are hoping that an artist will take
this song and run with it. We are proud to have David on our team here at
BSM.
Joe Barfield - Sample Song: "Granddaddy
Prayed"
Born February 9, 1966, to Virginia and
Burley Barfield. The seventh child, and baby son.
Heartache, from the loss in divorce of my first wife, Debbie, is the
motive behind why I begin writing song lyrics. To express the hurt I went
thru, it was terrible. Took three long years to get over her. He is the
father of three children, two sons, and one daughter. Clint Barfield, age
23, Joshua Barfield, age 21, and Mackenzie Rose Barfield, age 8. In 1995,
he wrote his first song, "Bedroom Lies". He pitched the song to then Alv
Music, off of Broadway, in Nashville. Rosanne Cash, came out with the same
title, so the song was passed.
Traditional country music, is Joe's first love. In 1997, He begin
co-writing with the great, Chris E. Sellmeyer. They met thru George
McClure, of Trowbridge Publishing. To develop his skills as a writer, he
and Chris became members of taxi.com.
Joe says his musical influences are Vince Gill, Gene Watson, Merle
Haggard, Waylon Jennings, Lefty Frizzell, Hank Williams Sr., and the list
is just to long to name them all. Joe is a very talented songwriter today
and we are glad that he decided to make Big Sugar Music his home.
To view Joe's Profile page and find out
more about this great songwriter and listen to some more of his music
click on his photo above!
Mike Lewis - Sample Song: "Still
Love You"
Mike was born in Spokane, Wa in 1971.
The youngest of 5. Mike has been a songwriter since the age of 15. He
launched his professional career in 2007 after becoming friends with Curb
singer Steve Holy. Mike has spent 1000s of hours in a recording studio
crafting his skills as a songwriter/producer. Mike has been influenced and
mentored by the great song writer Ray Stephenson which hit's include
"Willies Guitar" and "Hemingway's Whiskey" as well as "Red River Blue" by
Blake Shelton. Mike says if it weren't for Ray's guidance I would not be
here writing great songs today. Mike has a creative ear in music
production as well. He is known for his high quality standards. He has
helped many songwriters make their dreams come true by producing great
music for their songs. Recently Mike came across a homeless songwriter in
Nashville and decided to produce one of his songs. Mike says, It's all
about helping others. Mike has written many songs over his career, notably
his song "Still Love You" which is a Country/Rock ballad written about his
wife when their marriage was at it's breaking point. Mike says I am always
listening to radio. I try to write main stream songs, you know the kinda
stuff that's being played on radio today. I grew up listening to such
greats as Lenard skynard and Steve Miller. After Steve Holy and I became
friends I decided Country was the type of music I wanted to write. So now
I write Country/Rock/Alternative...It's a adventure and I just love the
art of songwriting. I am constantly learning new ideas and I am truly
blessed to be a part of the Big Sugar Music team!
Rick Barker- Sample Song: "Tavern
Man"
Rick is a true Texas Troubadour of
Country Music. He is a talented artist and songwriter with a long history
in the country music world. His latest album was recorded at his friend
Johnny Divine’s studio in Wichita Falls, Texas.
You can hear the sounds of true Texas
music in Rick’s delivery of every song. He is a Honky Tonk man who enjoys
making his fans happy. His songs touch the vary heart of Country Music;
with great melodies that bring in a touch of the Texas music that all
listeners will enjoy. Whether its two steppin’ across the dance floor or
listening to some good ole time rockabilly tunes you can become a part of
every show! Thumbs up for Rick Barker a great Texas Singer and Songwriter
and team player here at BSM.
Krystal Gillespie - Sample Song:
"He
Da Boss"
Krystal is just starting her career as an upcoming
songwriter, she has co-written with her dad and with Bigie Monroe. She
brings a new message of hope to the world of Rap and Hip Hop Music. Her
writing is always positive while still describing the things that we all
go through in our lives. Her ability to take words and come across with a
message of hope to the street and drug people is uncanny. We are proud
that she has made Big Sugar Music her home!
Gilbert Burke - Sample Song: "Riding
On A Wing & A Prayer"
Hi Ya'll! My name is Gilbert Burke and I'm a staff
songwriter, for Big Sugar Music, in Texas!. My passion and drives are
songwriting and playing Acoustic and 12 string Acoustic, guitars. .I also
enjoy working out, hunting, flea markets and going to country and rock
concerts! .My musical influences are Hank Williams Sr, Patsy Cline, Merle
Haggard, Elvis, Barbara Mandrell, and many more! Looking forward to a
great year 2012 at BSM, working with Big Sugar Music and the Cramer Media
Group/Jerry Cramer and all their constituents!
Thanks you,
Gilbert Burke (Country/Pop Country Songwriter)
Bigie "Jeremy" Monroe - Sample
Song: "It'll
Be Revealed"
Bigie Monroe hails from Texas and is a prolific
songwriter. He has opened doors for other songwriters and artist in the
Christian rap and hip hop marketplace. He has written and co-written songs
for us here at Big Sugar Music and one of his songs "Blessed" is the
feature song behind the scenes on a television commercial for the "Blessed
T-Shirt Ad's". We are looking forward to working with him this year as he
submits more of his great tunes. He says he is so proud to be a team
player here at BSM!
Michael Dale Trusty - Sample Song: "Fiddle
& The Swing"
Michael Dale "Zane" Trusty started his
career as a singer/songwriter, he embarked on a solo career in 1988, then
found commercial success as part of the duo Austin & King. Trusty was born
in Frederick, OK, and took up the guitar at age ten in Dallas, TX. He
began performing small gigs after moving to Altus, OK , Trusty soon struck
up a partnership with songwriter and producer Jim Whitaker, he then took
leave from the Oklahoma gig scene to try his luck in Nashville. In 1989 he
signed an artist- management contract with Anita Bryant. Trusty was also
given guidance by Reba McEntire, Clinton Gregory & the late Faron Young.
Trusty recorded two albums while with ABI, Oklahoma Blue produced by Jim
Whitaker hit song writer, and Heartzone Produced by Larry Rogers & Jim
Pace of studio 19 who also produced Rickey Nelson, Charley McClain, and
Billy Swan. Mike as we call him here at BSM is one of the most well
rounded songwriters we have ever had the priviledge of working with. We
are honored that he has made Big Sugar Music his home away from home.
Ed Gowens - Sample Song:
"
The Alabama Waltz"
Ed Gowens Received an award in The "Hall of Honor" At
"The Atlanta Country Music Hall Of Fame" Awards Ceremony in Atlanta, GA
He is a prolific songwriter and studio owner. Ed has written well over 500
songs and had over 200 of those songs recorded by various recording artist
through out the years. His songs have been recorded by such artists
as Charley Pride, Bobby Huckaby, Gail Russell
Charlie Byrd, Candy Cochran, Jerry Cramer, Loraine Washburn, Lamar Hunter,
Jessie Bryant,
the Sweetheart of the Louisiana Hayride Donna Ray and many others.
We are proud to have some of Ed's great songs in the Big Sugar Catalog!
Joe Howe - Sample Song:
"
American Man"
Joe hails from Morgantown, Kentucky growing up to write
songs. He is a great songwriter and guitarist. He has written some truly
assume country tunes and is on of the best gospel songwriters we have had
the honor to know. We are looking for some more great songs from Joe in
the near future and are honored to have him as a member of our songwriting
family!
 Mark Stephen Hendry
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Sample Song:
"The
Simple Things I Love"
Mark was born in Louisiana, raised in
Oklahoma and now lives in Texas. He has been writing and singing since
Junior High School. A December trip to Nashville in 1984 started him on a
more serious path to songwriting and recording. Jackson Brumley (son of
the famous Gospel songwriter-Albert Brumley) told Mark the quickest way to
success in the music business was through songwriting. Mark has been
writing ever since and has had the opportunity to perform and share the
stage with some Grand Ole Opry greats. He owns "Big Sugar Music"
publishing and the "Redshed Recording Company". He has been influenced by
various singers and songwriters throughout the years and writes mainly in
the country, folk and bluegrass fields. Mark has co written with Zane
Trusty, Jerry Cramer and others. His daughter Beka is also a very talent
recording artist. Mark and his dad Jack founded Big Sugar Music as a means
to publish their songs but after being asked by a few friends to publish
their songs as well Mark had the fore sight to open the doors of BSM. He
teamed up with long time friend and fellow songwriter Jerry Cramer to take
Big Sugar Music to the next level and today BSM is one of the fastest
growing publishers in America. It is also one of the very few music
publishers to accept unsolicited material from unknown songwriters. Mark
is the chairman of the board here at BSM and is always here to assist our
new songwriters and our present staff writers. He invites you to submit
your songs for review today!
Jerry Cramer - Sample Song: "Maria"
Jerry Cramer has spent the last 50 years
in the music industry. He began his career with his own garage band in the
early sixties. He had the good fortune to co-write a song with two other
writers that would produce a block buster hit in the early sixties which
allowed him to become involved within the inner circle of the music
industry. Doors opened for him to be a writer for a Nashville based
publisher but he didn't like the pay scale and the fact that he wouldn't
receive any of the royalties from the songs he wrote so he moved on. He
went to work for Maverick Talent a booking agency in those days and began
to book big name country music acts. After doing this for a couple of
years he became bored and really wanted to pursue his own interest in
music as a writer and performer. He went to Las Vegas and formed a band
that would work the clubs, hotels and casinos. The group performed the
standard hits of contemporary music such as Sinatra, Bennett, Como and the
like. After being in Vegas for three years he ran into a Black musician
who had a blues band and was in need of a road musician and singer to play
in the southern states for the Blues clubs or juke joints of the day.
Since Jerry played a good blues bass and new a lot of those good old delta
blues tunes he joined the band and left Vegas behind. He had a great time
with this blues band all though he was the only bit of salt in a whole
barrel of pepper, so they would say! He could tell you a ton of funny
stories about working with this group and being the only white boy in the
place! He later would enter the field of country music as an opening act
for many of the great country and Grand Ole Opry stars. He is a true
entertainer and a songwriters, songwriter! Jerry is the cog behind the
wheel here at Big Sugar Music he has more songs in the BSM Catalog than
any other writer to date and continues to turn them out on a regular
basis. He is always available to help other songwriters, in fact he says
that he gets his greatest pleasure from helping other writers an artist
hone their talents. Jerry overseas the day to day operations of BSM and is
always looking for new songs to publish. As we enter this new year we hope
to build our catalog of songs to a new plateau and we hope if you are a
songwriter you will join us in this endeavor.
If you would like to become our next staff writer contact us today for
complete details at:
info@bigsugarmusic.com
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