buzzz worthy. . .
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Caption) From Left to Right: James Robert Webb, Camilla Kleindienst,
Jerry Salley and Daniel Kleindienst (Courtesy of Bev Moser)
Nashville, Tennessee -- Banner Music is proud to announce the addition of award-winning singer/songwriter Jerry Salley to their creative family.
"We
are thrilled to have veteran songwriter Jerry Salley on staff at Banner
Music. His career accomplishments speak to his hard work and dedication
to this industry and we look forward to his continued success as part
of our company," said co-owner Camilla Kleindienst.
Salley, who co-wrote "Outlaw State of Mind" on Chris Stapleton's recent Grammy-winning country album, Traveller,
has penned over 400 cuts in country, bluegrass and gospel genres. His
extensive talent has garnered him recordings by multiple artists such as
Sir Elton John ("Where We Both Say Goodbye"—a duet with Australian
artist Catherine Britt), Reba McEntire ("I'm Gonna Take That Mountain"
and "Close To Crazy"), and includes the 1990 Dove Award's Inspirational
Song of the Year, "His Strength is Perfect", co-written with and
recorded by Steven Curtis Chapman and now found in Church Hymnals.
"I
am happy to join the creative minds here [at Banner Music] whose heart
and family atmosphere mirror the passion of their work," said Salley.
Salley, SESAC's Country Songwriter of the Year in 2003, was also nominated in 2014 by The International Bluegrass Music Association for Songwriter of the Year.
His winning streak continued this year with his three tracks on the
SteelDriver's Grammy Award winning Best Bluegrass Album,The Muscle
Shoals Recordings.
In
October of 2015, Salley released the bluegrass/gospel project Gospel
From My Grassroots that includes guest vocals from Steven Curtis Chapman
to Salley's daughter, Maggie, with contributing harmonies.
To
learn more about Jerry Salley you can go to www.jerrysalley.com or his
Facebook Page at https://www.facebook.com/jerry.salley.7 .