Don Schlitz
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Donald Alan "Don" Schlitz, Jr. (born August 29, 1952 in Durham, North Carolina
) is a country music
songwriter. For his songwriting efforts, Schlitz has earned two Grammys, as well as four ASCAP Country Songwriter of the Year awards. Since 1993, Schlitz has also been a member of the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame
.
' "The Gambler
", which became a crossover country hit upon its release in 1978, later becoming one of Rogers' signature song
s. Since then, Schlitz has written numerous country songs and penned several hits for other country artists. Among his biggest hits are two Number One songs which he co-wrote with Paul Overstreet
, "Forever and Ever, Amen
" by Randy Travis
and "When You Say Nothing at All
" by Keith Whitley
.
United States President George H. W. Bush
also commissioned Schlitz to write a theme song for his "Points of Light
" program. This song, "Point of Light", was a #3 country hit for Travis in 1991.
. A live compilation, titled Live at the Bluebird Café, was released in 2001.
country charts.
Durham, North Carolina
Durham is a city in the U.S. state of North Carolina. It is the county seat of Durham County and also extends into Wake County. It is the fifth-largest city in the state, and the 85th-largest in the United States by population, with 228,330 residents as of the 2010 United States census...
) is a country music
Country music
Country music is a popular American musical style that began in the rural Southern United States in the 1920s. It takes its roots from Western cowboy and folk music...
songwriter. For his songwriting efforts, Schlitz has earned two Grammys, as well as four ASCAP Country Songwriter of the Year awards. Since 1993, Schlitz has also been a member of the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame
Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame
The Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame was established by the Nashville Songwriters Foundation, Inc. in Nashville, Tennessee, United States. A non-profit organization, its objective is to honor and preserve the songwriting legacy that is uniquely associated with music community in the city of...
.
Songwriting career
Schlitz' first hit as a songwriter was Kenny RogersKenny Rogers
Kenneth Donald "Kenny" Rogers is an American singer-songwriter, photographer, record producer, actor, and entrepreneur...
' "The Gambler
The Gambler (song)
"The Gambler" is the title of a song written by Don Schlitz and recorded by American country music artist Kenny Rogers. It was released in November 1978 as the title track from his album The Gambler which won him the Grammy award for best male country vocal performance in 1980. Bobby Bare had...
", which became a crossover country hit upon its release in 1978, later becoming one of Rogers' signature song
Signature song
A signature song is the one song that a popular and well-established singer or band is most closely identified with or best known for, even if they have had success with a variety of songs...
s. Since then, Schlitz has written numerous country songs and penned several hits for other country artists. Among his biggest hits are two Number One songs which he co-wrote with Paul Overstreet
Paul Overstreet
Paul Lester Overstreet is an American country music singer and songwriter. He recorded 10 studio albums between 1982 and 2005, and charted 16 singles on the Billboard country charts, including two #1 hits...
, "Forever and Ever, Amen
Forever and Ever, Amen
"Forever and Ever, Amen" is a single released in 1987 by country music artist Randy Travis, written by Paul Overstreet and Don Schlitz. It was Travis's third No. 1 single on the U.S...
" by Randy Travis
Randy Travis
Randy Travis is an American country music singer and actor. Since 1985, he has recorded 20 studio albums and charted more than 30 singles on the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts, 22 of which were number one hits...
and "When You Say Nothing at All
When You Say Nothing at All
"When You Say Nothing at All" is the debut solo single by Irish singer-songwriter Ronan Keating. The song was recorded in 1999 for the soundtrack of the film Notting Hill. It also appeared on Keating's debut solo album, Ronan. The song was released on July 26, 1999 in the United Kingdom. It peaked...
" by Keith Whitley
Keith Whitley
Jackie Keith Whitley , known professionally as Keith Whitley, was an American country music singer. Whitley's brief career in mainstream country music lasted from 1984 until his death in 1989, but he continues to influence an entire generation of singers and songwriters...
.
United States President George H. W. Bush
George H. W. Bush
George Herbert Walker Bush is an American politician who served as the 41st President of the United States . He had previously served as the 43rd Vice President of the United States , a congressman, an ambassador, and Director of Central Intelligence.Bush was born in Milton, Massachusetts, to...
also commissioned Schlitz to write a theme song for his "Points of Light
Points of Light Foundation & Volunteer Center National Network
The Points of Light Institute is a national nonprofit, nonpartisan organization in the United States of America dedicated to engaging more people and resources in solving serious social problems...
" program. This song, "Point of Light", was a #3 country hit for Travis in 1991.
Recordings
In addition to writing hit singles for other artists, Schlitz has recorded two albums of his own. The first, titled Dreamers' Matinee, was released in 1980 on Capitol RecordsCapitol Records
Capitol Records is a major United States based record label, formerly located in Los Angeles, but operating in New York City as part of Capitol Music Group. Its former headquarters building, the Capitol Tower, is a major landmark near the corner of Hollywood and Vine...
. A live compilation, titled Live at the Bluebird Café, was released in 2001.
Singles
| Year | Title | US Country Hot Country Songs Hot Country Songs is a chart published weekly by Billboard magazine in the United States.This 60-position chart lists the most popular country music songs, calculated weekly mostly by airplay and occasionally commercial sales... |
|---|---|---|
| 1978 | "The Gambler The Gambler (song) "The Gambler" is the title of a song written by Don Schlitz and recorded by American country music artist Kenny Rogers. It was released in November 1978 as the title track from his album The Gambler which won him the Grammy award for best male country vocal performance in 1980. Bobby Bare had... " |
65 |
| 1979 | "You're the One Who Rewrote My Life Story" | 91 |
Singles co-written by Don Schlitz
Singles written or co-written by Don Schlitz include the following. Asterisks denote songs which reached Number One on the U.S. BillboardBillboard (magazine)
Billboard is a weekly American magazine devoted to the music industry, and is one of the oldest trade magazines in the world. It maintains several internationally recognized music charts that track the most popular songs and albums in various categories on a weekly basis...
country charts.
- "40 Hour Week (For a Livin')40 Hour Week (For a Livin')"40 Hour Week " is the title of a song written by Dave Loggins, Don Schlitz and Lisa Silver, and recorded the American country music band Alabama. Originally released as a single in April 1985, the song was the title track to Alabama's sixth album....
" by AlabamaAlabama (band)Alabama is a country music and southern rock band from Fort Payne, Alabama, United States. The band was founded in 1969 by Randy Owen and his cousin Teddy Gentry , soon joined by Jeff Cook...
* - "Almost GoodbyeAlmost Goodbye (song)"Almost Goodbye" is the title of a song written by Billy Livsey and Don Schlitz and recorded by American country music singer Mark Chesnutt. It was released in August 1993 as the second single from his album, also titled Almost Goodbye. The song reached number-one on the U.S...
" by Mark ChesnuttMark ChesnuttMark Nelson Chesnutt is an American country music singer. Chesnutt recorded and released his first album, Doing My Country Thing, in the late-1980s on private independent record label, Axbar Records, with the vinyl album version now a collector's item...
* - "Ball and ChainBall and Chain (Paul Overstreet song)"Ball and Chain" is a single by American country music artist Paul Overstreet. Released in June 1991, it was the second third from his album Heroes. The song reached #5 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart in October 1991....
" by Paul OverstreetPaul OverstreetPaul Lester Overstreet is an American country music singer and songwriter. He recorded 10 studio albums between 1982 and 2005, and charted 16 singles on the Billboard country charts, including two #1 hits... - "The Battle Hymn of LoveThe Battle Hymn of Love"The Battle Hymn of Love" is a single by American country music artists Kathy Mattea and Tim O'Brien. Released in 1990, it was the first new single from Mattea's album A Collection of Hits. The song reached #9 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.-Chart performance:...
" by Kathy MatteaKathy MatteaKathleen Alice "Kathy" Mattea is an American country music and bluegrass performer who often brings folk, Celtic and traditional country sounds to her music. Active since 1983 as a recording artist, she has recorded seventeen albums and has charted more than thirty singles on the Billboard Hot...
and Tim O'BrienTim O'Brien (musician)Tim O'Brien is an American country and bluegrass musician. In addition to singing, he plays guitar, fiddle, mandolin, banjo, bouzouki and mandocello... - "The Center of My Universe" by The Bellamy Brothers
- "Cheatin'Cheatin'"Cheatin" is a song recorded by country music artist Sara Evans, released in October 2005 as the second single from her album Real Fine Place. In early 2006, it peaked in the Top 10 on the US Country charts. The song was later included on Evans' Greatest Hits album.-Content:The song, which is a...
" by Sara EvansSara EvansSara Lynn Evans is an American country singer and songwriter.Evans was one of the few traditional-styled singers to emerge from Nashville in the late 1990s, according to Allmusic. Since emerging in the late 1990s, Evans has made five No. 1 Country hits and Gold and Platinum-certified albums by... - "Crazy from the HeartCrazy from the Heart"Crazy from the Heart" is a single by American country music duo The Bellamy Brothers. Released in 1987, it was the first single and title track from the album Crazy from the Heart. The song reached #3 on the Billboard hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.-Chart performance:...
" by The Bellamy Brothers - "Crying ShameCrying Shame"Crying Shame" is a single by American country pop artist Michael Johnson. Released in 1987, it was the first single from the album That's That. The song reached #4 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.-Chart performance:...
" by Michael JohnsonMichael Johnson (singer)Michael Johnson , is an American pop, country and folk singer-songwriter and guitarist. He is best known for his 1978 hit song "Bluer Than Blue". To date, he has charted four hits on the Billboard Hot 100 charts, and nine more on the Hot Country Songs charts, including two Number One country hits... - "Daddy's Come AroundDaddy's Come Around"Daddy's Come Around" is a 1990 track from Paul Overstreet's third album, Heroes. "Daddy's Come Around" was written by Paul Overstreet along with Don Schlitz and was Paul Overstreet's only number one country hit as a solo artist. The single went to number one for one week and spent a total of...
" by Paul OverstreetPaul OverstreetPaul Lester Overstreet is an American country music singer and songwriter. He recorded 10 studio albums between 1982 and 2005, and charted 16 singles on the Billboard country charts, including two #1 hits...
* - "Deeper Than the HollerDeeper Than the Holler"Deeper Than The Holler" is a single released by American country music singer Randy Travis and written by Paul Overstreet and Don Schlitz. The second single released from Travis's 1988 album, Old 8x10, the song was his eighth Number One single, and his sixth consecutive.-Content:"Deeper Than the...
" by Randy TravisRandy TravisRandy Travis is an American country music singer and actor. Since 1985, he has recorded 20 studio albums and charted more than 30 singles on the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts, 22 of which were number one hits...
* - "Forever and Ever, AmenForever and Ever, Amen"Forever and Ever, Amen" is a single released in 1987 by country music artist Randy Travis, written by Paul Overstreet and Don Schlitz. It was Travis's third No. 1 single on the U.S...
" by Randy TravisRandy TravisRandy Travis is an American country music singer and actor. Since 1985, he has recorded 20 studio albums and charted more than 30 singles on the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts, 22 of which were number one hits...
* - "The GamblerThe Gambler (song)"The Gambler" is the title of a song written by Don Schlitz and recorded by American country music artist Kenny Rogers. It was released in November 1978 as the title track from his album The Gambler which won him the Grammy award for best male country vocal performance in 1980. Bobby Bare had...
" by Kenny RogersKenny RogersKenneth Donald "Kenny" Rogers is an American singer-songwriter, photographer, record producer, actor, and entrepreneur...
, Clint Snow, Johnny CashJohnny CashJohn R. "Johnny" Cash was an American singer-songwriter, actor, and author, who has been called one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century...
and MergeMergeMerge, merging, or merger may refer to:- Concepts :* Merger , the combination of two or more political or administrative entities such as municipalities into a single entity...
* - " Twentieth Century " by AlabamaAlabama (band)Alabama is a country music and southern rock band from Fort Payne, Alabama, United States. The band was founded in 1969 by Randy Owen and his cousin Teddy Gentry , soon joined by Jeff Cook...
Co-written with Chris CummingsChris CummingsChristopher Allen Thomas "Chris" Cummings born August 11, 1975 in Norton, New Brunswick, Canada, is a country music artist. In his career, he has released five studio albums, an EP and two compilations... - "Give Me WingsGive Me Wings"Give Me Wings" is a 1986 single written by Rhonda Fleming and Don Schlitz and recorded by Michael Johnson. "Give Me Wings" was Michael Johnson's third country hit and was the first of two number one country singles. The single went to number one for one week and spent a total of sixteen weeks on...
" by Michael JohnsonMichael Johnson (singer)Michael Johnson , is an American pop, country and folk singer-songwriter and guitarist. He is best known for his 1978 hit song "Bluer Than Blue". To date, he has charted four hits on the Billboard Hot 100 charts, and nine more on the Hot Country Songs charts, including two Number One country hits...
* - "Good as I Was to YouGood as I Was to You"Good as I Was to You" is a single by American country music artist Lorrie Morgan. Released in 1997, it was the third and final single from her album Greater Need...
" by Lorrie MorganLorrie MorganIn 1996 Morgan married Jon Randall, a singer/songwriter now credited with writing the 2004 Brad Paisley/Alison Krauss hit "Whiskey Lullaby"; they divorced three years later in 1999.... - "The Greatest" by Kenny RogersKenny RogersKenneth Donald "Kenny" Rogers is an American singer-songwriter, photographer, record producer, actor, and entrepreneur...
- "Guardian Angels" by The JuddsThe JuddsThe Judds were an American country music duo composed of Naomi Judd and her daughter, Wynonna Judd. Signed to RCA Records in 1983, the duo released six studio albums between then and 1991. One of the most successful acts in country music history, The Judds won five Grammy Awards for Best Country...
- "He Thinks He'll Keep HerHe Thinks He'll Keep Her"He Thinks He'll Keep Her" is the title of a song co-written and recorded by American country music artist Mary Chapin Carpenter. The song was Carpenter’s first number-one single on the Radio & Records country music charts, although it peaked at #2 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart.First...
" by Mary Chapin CarpenterMary Chapin CarpenterMary Chapin Carpenter is an American folk and country music artist. Carpenter spent several years singing in Washington, D.C. clubs before signing in the late 1980s with Columbia Records, who marketed her as a country singer... - "Heart of the Matter" by The KendallsThe KendallsThe Kendalls was an American country music duo, consisting of Royce Kendall and his daughter Jeannie Kendall . Between the 1960s and 1990s, they released sixteen albums on various labels, including five on Mercury Records...
(1980), Loretta LynnLoretta LynnLoretta Lynn is an American country music singer-songwriter, author and philanthropist. Born in Butcher Hollow, Kentucky to a coal miner father, Lynn married at 13 years old, was a mother soon after, and moved to Washington with her husband, Oliver Lynn. Their marriage was sometimes tumultuous; he...
(1983) - "Heroes and FriendsHeroes and Friends"Heroes and Friends" is the title of a song co-written by recorded by American country music artist Randy Travis. It was written with Don Schlitz. It was the second and final single released from his album of duets, Heroes & Friends and his only song on the album that was not a duet. The song opens...
" by Randy TravisRandy TravisRandy Travis is an American country music singer and actor. Since 1985, he has recorded 20 studio albums and charted more than 30 singles on the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts, 22 of which were number one hits... - "Houston SolutionHouston Solution"Houston Solution" is a single by American country music artist Ronnie Milsap. Released in 1989, it was the second single from the album Stranger Things Have Happened. The song reached #4 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart....
" by Ronnie MilsapRonnie MilsapRonnie Lee Milsap is an American country music singer and pianist. He was one of country’s most popular and influential performers of the 1970s and 1980s... - "I Could Be PersuadedI Could Be Persuaded"I Could Be Persuaded" is a single by American country music duo The Bellamy Brothers. Released in 1990, it was the first single from the album Reality Check. The song reached #7 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart. It was their duo's last Top 10 hit.-Chart performance:...
" by The Bellamy Brothers - "I Feel LuckyI Feel Lucky"I Feel Lucky" is the title of a song co-written and recorded by American country artist Mary Chapin Carpenter. Released in May 1992, it was the first single from the album Come On Come On. The song reached #4 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart...
" by Mary Chapin CarpenterMary Chapin CarpenterMary Chapin Carpenter is an American folk and country music artist. Carpenter spent several years singing in Washington, D.C. clubs before signing in the late 1980s with Columbia Records, who marketed her as a country singer... - "I Know Where I'm GoingI Know Where I'm Going (The Judds song)"I Know Where I'm Going" is the title of a song written by Craig Bickhardt, Don Schlitz, and Brent Maher and recorded by American country music duo The Judds. The song was The Judds' ninth number one on the country chart. The single went to number one for one week and spent a total of thirteen...
" by The JuddsThe JuddsThe Judds were an American country music duo composed of Naomi Judd and her daughter, Wynonna Judd. Signed to RCA Records in 1983, the duo released six studio albums between then and 1991. One of the most successful acts in country music history, The Judds won five Grammy Awards for Best Country...
* - "I Take My ChancesI Take My Chances"I Take My Chances" is the title of a song co-written and recorded by American country music artist Mary Chapin Carpenter. Released in April 1994, it was the seventh and final single from her album Come On Come On...
" by Mary Chapin CarpenterMary Chapin CarpenterMary Chapin Carpenter is an American folk and country music artist. Carpenter spent several years singing in Washington, D.C. clubs before signing in the late 1980s with Columbia Records, who marketed her as a country singer... - "I Think About It All the TimeI Think About It All the Time"I Think About It All the Time" is the title of a song written by Billy Livsey and Don Schlitz, and recorded by American country music artist John Berry. It was released in June 1995 as the second single from the album Standing on the Edge...
" by John Berry - "I Think About YouI Think About You (song)"I Think About You" is the title of a song written by Don Schlitz and Steve Seskin, and recorded by American country music singer Collin Raye. It was released in February 1996 as the third single from his 1995 album of the same name...
" by Collin RayeCollin RayeFloyd Collin Wray Floyd Collin Wray Floyd Collin Wray (born August 22, 1959 or 1960,Although multiple online sources all indicate Raye's date of birth as 1959, Raye's MySpace lists his date of birth as 1960. Furthermore, the 2004 Deseret News article cited in this article indicates the singer as... - "I Watched It All (On My Radio)I Watched It All (On My Radio)"I Watched It All " is the title of a song co-written and recorded by American country music Lionel Cartwright. Released in February 1990, it was the first single from the album I Watched It on the Radio...
" by Lionel CartwrightLionel CartwrightLionel Cartwright is an American country music artist. Between 1988 and 1992, Cartwright charted twelve singles on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks charts, including a Number One single in 1991's "Leap of Faith"... - "I Won't Take Less Than Your LoveI Won't Take Less Than Your Love"I Won't Take Less Than Your Love" is a 1987 single by Tanya Tucker with Paul Davis & Paul Overstreet. The single went to number one for one week and spent fifteen weeks on the country chart....
" by Tanya TuckerTanya TuckerTanya Denise Tucker is a female American country music artist who had her first hit, "Delta Dawn", in 1972 at the age of 13...
with Paul OverstreetPaul OverstreetPaul Lester Overstreet is an American country music singer and songwriter. He recorded 10 studio albums between 1982 and 2005, and charted 16 singles on the Billboard country charts, including two #1 hits...
and Paul Davis* - "If I Could Bottle This Up" by Paul OverstreetPaul OverstreetPaul Lester Overstreet is an American country music singer and songwriter. He recorded 10 studio albums between 1982 and 2005, and charted 16 singles on the Billboard country charts, including two #1 hits...
- "If I Never See Midnight Again" by Sweethearts of the RodeoSweethearts of the RodeoSweethearts of the Rodeo is an American country music duo composed of sisters Janis Oliver and Kristine Oliver . The duo recorded for Columbia Records between 1986 and 1991, releasing four albums and twelve singles for the label. In the 1990s, they also recorded two albums for Sugar Hill Records...
- "If You Can Do Anything ElseIf You Can Do Anything Else"If You Can Do Anything Else" is the title of a song written by Billy Livsey and Don Schlitz, and recorded by American country music artist George Strait. it was released in February 2001 as the third and final single from his album George Strait. The song reached #5 on the U.S. Billboard Hot...
" by George StraitGeorge StraitGeorge Harvey Strait is an American country music singer, actor, and music producer. Strait is referred to as the "King of Country," and critics call Strait a living legend. He is known for his unique style of western swing music, bar-room ballads, honky-tonk style, and fresh yet traditional... - "I'll Be Lovin' You" by Lee GreenwoodLee GreenwoodMelvin Lee Greenwood is an American country music artist. Active since the early 1980s, he has released more than twenty major-label albums and has charted more than 35 singles on the Billboard country music charts....
- "In Terms of Love" by SHeDAISYSHeDAISYSHeDAISY is an American country music group founded in the late 1980s by sisters Kristyn Robyn Osborn , Kelsi Marie Osborn , and Kassidy Lorraine Osborn from Magna, Utah...
- "Learning to Live AgainLearning to Live Again"Learning to Live Again" is the title of a song written by Don Schlitz and Stephanie Davis, and recorded by American country music singer Garth Brooks. It was released in January 1993 as the third single from his album, The Chase and his sixteenth overall. This song peaked at number 2 on the U.S...
" by Garth BrooksGarth BrooksTroyal Garth Brooks , best known as Garth Brooks, is an American country music artist who helped make country music a worldwide phenomenon. His eponymous first album was released in 1989 and peaked at number 2 in the US country album chart while climbing to number 13 on the Billboard 200 album chart... - "Leavings Not An Option" by Chris CummingsChris CummingsChristopher Allen Thomas "Chris" Cummings born August 11, 1975 in Norton, New Brunswick, Canada, is a country music artist. In his career, he has released five studio albums, an EP and two compilations...
- "Like Father, Like Son" by Lionel CartwrightLionel CartwrightLionel Cartwright is an American country music artist. Between 1988 and 1992, Cartwright charted twelve singles on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks charts, including a Number One single in 1991's "Leap of Faith"...
- "Long ShotLong Shot (song)"Long Shot" is a single by American country music group Baillie & the Boys. Released in 1988, it was the first single from the album Turn the Tide. The song reached #5 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.-Chart performance:...
" by Baillie & the BoysBaillie & the BoysBaillie & the Boys is an American country music group that gained prominence in the late 1980s. The band's original lineup consisted of Kathie Baillie , her husband, Michael Bonagura , and Alan LeBoeuf . Baillie & the Boys has recorded five studio albums and charted ten Top-40 singles on the U.S... - "Looking For A Sign" by Chris CummingsChris CummingsChristopher Allen Thomas "Chris" Cummings born August 11, 1975 in Norton, New Brunswick, Canada, is a country music artist. In his career, he has released five studio albums, an EP and two compilations...
- "Loved Too MuchLoved Too Much"Loved Too Much" is a single by American country music artist Ty Herndon. Released in 1997, it was the third single from his album, Living in a Moment. The song reached #2 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart in June 1997....
" by Ty HerndonTy HerndonBoyd Tyrone "Ty" Herndon is an American country music and Christian singer. Signed to Epic Records in 1995, Herndon made his debut that year with the Number One single "What Mattered Most", followed by the release of his first album, also entitled What Mattered Most... - "Midnight Girl/Sunset TownMidnight Girl/Sunset Town"Midnight Girl/Sunset Town" is a single by American country music duo Sweethearts of the Rodeo. Released in 1986, it was the third single from the album Sweethearts of the Rodeo. The song reached #4 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart....
" by Sweethearts of the RodeoSweethearts of the RodeoSweethearts of the Rodeo is an American country music duo composed of sisters Janis Oliver and Kristine Oliver . The duo recorded for Columbia Records between 1986 and 1991, releasing four albums and twelve singles for the label. In the 1990s, they also recorded two albums for Sugar Hill Records... - "My Arms Stay Open All NightMy Arms Stay Open All Night"My Arms Stay Open All Night" is a single by American country music artist Tanya Tucker. Released in 1989, it was the second new single from her 1989 Greatest Hits album. The song reached #2 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart....
" by Tanya TuckerTanya TuckerTanya Denise Tucker is a female American country music artist who had her first hit, "Delta Dawn", in 1972 at the age of 13... - "Not Too Much to Ask" by Mary Chapin CarpenterMary Chapin CarpenterMary Chapin Carpenter is an American folk and country music artist. Carpenter spent several years singing in Washington, D.C. clubs before signing in the late 1980s with Columbia Records, who marketed her as a country singer...
with Joe DiffieJoe DiffieJoe Logan Diffie is an American country music singer known for his ballads and novelty songs. Between 1990 and 2004, Diffie charted 35 cuts on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart, including five number one singles: his debut release "Home", "If the Devil Danced ", "Third Rock from the Sun",... - "Oh HeartOh Heart"Oh Heart" is the debut single by American country music group Baillie & the Boys. It was released in June 1987, it was the first single from the album Baillie & the Boys. The song reached #9 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart....
" by Baillie & the BoysBaillie & the BoysBaillie & the Boys is an American country music group that gained prominence in the late 1980s. The band's original lineup consisted of Kathie Baillie , her husband, Michael Bonagura , and Alan LeBoeuf . Baillie & the Boys has recorded five studio albums and charted ten Top-40 singles on the U.S... - "Old SchoolOld School (John Conlee song)"Old School" is a single by American country music artist John Conlee. Released in 1985, it was the first new single from his Greatest Hits 2 album. The song reached #5 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.-Chart performance:...
" by John ConleeJohn ConleeJohn Conlee is an American country music singer. Between 1978 and 2004, Conlee charted a total of thirty-two singles on the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts and recorded eleven studio albums... - "On the Other HandOn the Other Hand"On the Other Hand" is a country music song written by Paul Overstreet and Don Schlitz. First recorded by Keith Whitley on his 1985 album L.A. to Miami, it was later released as a single by Randy Travis. It was the lead-off single to his 1986 album Storms of Life, and it peaked at #67 in the United...
" by Randy TravisRandy TravisRandy Travis is an American country music singer and actor. Since 1985, he has recorded 20 studio albums and charted more than 30 singles on the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts, 22 of which were number one hits...
* - "One Promise Too LateOne Promise Too Late"One Promise Too Late" is a 1987 single by Reba McEntire. "One Promise Too Late" was written by Dave Loggins, Don Schlitz, and Lisa Silver and was Reba McEntire's eighth number one country single as a solo artist. The single went to number one for one week and spent a total of fourteen weeks on...
" by Reba McEntireReba McEntireReba Nell McEntire is an American country music artist and actress. She began her career in the music industry as a high school student singing in the Kiowa High School band , on local radio shows with her siblings, and at rodeos. As a solo act, she was invited to perform at a rodeo in Oklahoma...
* - "Point of LightPoint of Light"Point of Light" is the title of a song co-written by Don Schlitz and Thom Schuyler and recorded by American country music artist Randy Travis. It was the lead-off single released from his album, High Lonesome. It was his twenty-first single overall...
" by Randy TravisRandy TravisRandy Travis is an American country music singer and actor. Since 1985, he has recorded 20 studio albums and charted more than 30 singles on the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts, 22 of which were number one hits... - "Richest Man on EarthRichest Man on Earth"Richest Man on Earth" is a single by American country music artist Paul Overstreet. Released in April 1990, it was the fifth single from his album Sowin' Love. The song reached #3 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart in August 1990....
" by Paul OverstreetPaul OverstreetPaul Lester Overstreet is an American country music singer and songwriter. He recorded 10 studio albums between 1982 and 2005, and charted 16 singles on the Billboard country charts, including two #1 hits... - "The River and the HighwayThe River and the Highway"The River and the Highway" is a single by American country music artist Pam Tillis. Released in 1996, it was the second single from the album All of This Love. The song reached #8 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart....
" by Pam TillisPam TillisPamela Yvonne "Pam" Tillis is an American country music singer-songwriter and actress. She is the daughter of country music singer Mel Tillis.... - "Ready and Waiting" by Deborah AllenDeborah AllenDeborah Allen is an American country music singer. Since 1976, Allen has issued 12 albums and charted 14 singles on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart, most notably the 1983 crossover hit "Baby I Lied" which reached #4 on the country charts and #26 on the Billboard Hot 100. Allen has also...
- "Rockin' with the Rhythm of the RainRockin' with the Rhythm of the Rain"Rockin' with the Rhythm of the Rain" is a 1986 single by The Judds. "Rockin' with the Rhythm of the Rain" was written by Brent Maher and Don Schlitz and was The Judds' seventh number one country single. The single went to number one for one week and spent twelve weeks on the country chart...
" by The JuddsThe JuddsThe Judds were an American country music duo composed of Naomi Judd and her daughter, Wynonna Judd. Signed to RCA Records in 1983, the duo released six studio albums between then and 1991. One of the most successful acts in country music history, The Judds won five Grammy Awards for Best Country...
* - "Satisfy YouSatisfy You (Sweethearts of the Rodeo song)"Satisfy You" is a single by American country music duo Sweethearts of the Rodeo. Released in 1988, it was the first single from the album One Time, One Night. The song reached #5 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart....
" by Sweethearts of the RodeoSweethearts of the RodeoSweethearts of the Rodeo is an American country music duo composed of sisters Janis Oliver and Kristine Oliver . The duo recorded for Columbia Records between 1986 and 1991, releasing four albums and twelve singles for the label. In the 1990s, they also recorded two albums for Sugar Hill Records... - "Say What's in Your HeartSay What's in Your Heart"Say What's in Your Heart" is the title of a song written by Donny Lowery and Don Schlitz, and recorded by American country music group Restless Heart. It was released in July 1989 as the fourth and final single from their album Big Dreams in a Small Town...
by Restless HeartRestless HeartRestless Heart is an American country music band established in 1984. The band's original members were John Dittrich , Paul Gregg , Dave Innis , Greg Jennings , and Verlon Thompson... - "Say Yes" by Dusty DrakeDusty DrakeDean Buffalini is an American country music artist, known professionally as Dusty Drake. Drake played various venues in his native Pennsylvania for several years before moving to Nashville, Tennessee, co-writing a 1996 single for Joe Diffie. By 2003, Drake was signed to Warner Bros. Records as a...
- "She Deserves YouShe Deserves You"She Deserves You" is a single by American country music group Baillie & the Boys. Released in 1989, it was the second single from the album Turn the Tide. The song reached #8 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.-Chart performance:...
" by Baillie & the BoysBaillie & the BoysBaillie & the Boys is an American country music group that gained prominence in the late 1980s. The band's original lineup consisted of Kathie Baillie , her husband, Michael Bonagura , and Alan LeBoeuf . Baillie & the Boys has recorded five studio albums and charted ten Top-40 singles on the U.S... - "She Said, He Heard" by Suzy BoggussSuzy BoggussSusan Kay "Suzy" Bogguss is an American country music singer. In the 1980s and 90s she released one platinum and three gold albums and charted six top ten singles, winning the Academy of Country Music's award for Top New Female Vocalist and the Country Music Association's Horizon Award.After...
- "Sowin' LoveSowin' Love (song)"Sowin' Love" is a single by American country music artist Paul Overstreet. Released in March 1989, it was the second single from his album Sowin' Love. The song reached #9 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart in June 1989....
" by Paul OverstreetPaul OverstreetPaul Lester Overstreet is an American country music singer and songwriter. He recorded 10 studio albums between 1982 and 2005, and charted 16 singles on the Billboard country charts, including two #1 hits... - "Stand a Little RainStand a Little Rain"Stand a Little Rain" is the title of a song written by Donny Lowery and Don Schlitz, and recorded by American country music group Nitty Gritty Dirt Band. It was released in June 1986 as the first new single from the album Twenty Years of Dirt. The song reached #5 on the U.S...
" by The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band - "Strong Enough to BendStrong Enough to Bend (song)"Strong Enough to Bend" is the title track to a 1988 album by Tanya Tucker. "Strong Enough to Bend" was written by Beth Nielsen Chapman and Don Schlitz and was Tanya Tucker's ninth number one on the country chart as a solo artist. The single went to number one for one week and spent a total of...
" by Tanya TuckerTanya TuckerTanya Denise Tucker is a female American country music artist who had her first hit, "Delta Dawn", in 1972 at the age of 13...
* - "True HeartTrue Heart (song)"True Heart" is a single by American country music group The Oak Ridge Boys. Released in 1988, it was the second single from the album Heartbeat. The song reached #5 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.-Chart performance:...
" by The Oak Ridge BoysThe Oak Ridge BoysThe Oak Ridge Boys are an American country and gospel vocal quartet.The group was founded in the 1940s as the Oak Ridge Quartet. They became popular in southern gospel during the 1950s... - "Turn It LooseTurn It Loose"Turn it Loose" is the title of a song written by Craig Bickhardt, Don Schlitz, and Brent Maher and recorded by American country music duo The Judds. The song was The Judds' eleventh number one country single. The single went to number one for one week and spent a total of twelve weeks on the...
" by The JuddsThe JuddsThe Judds were an American country music duo composed of Naomi Judd and her daughter, Wynonna Judd. Signed to RCA Records in 1983, the duo released six studio albums between then and 1991. One of the most successful acts in country music history, The Judds won five Grammy Awards for Best Country...
* - "When You Say Nothing at AllWhen You Say Nothing at All"When You Say Nothing at All" is the debut solo single by Irish singer-songwriter Ronan Keating. The song was recorded in 1999 for the soundtrack of the film Notting Hill. It also appeared on Keating's debut solo album, Ronan. The song was released on July 26, 1999 in the United Kingdom. It peaked...
" by Keith WhitleyKeith WhitleyJackie Keith Whitley , known professionally as Keith Whitley, was an American country music singer. Whitley's brief career in mainstream country music lasted from 1984 until his death in 1989, but he continues to influence an entire generation of singers and songwriters...
* (later covered by Alison Krauss & Union StationAlison KraussAlison Maria Krauss is an American bluegrass-country singer, songwriter and fiddler. She entered the music industry at an early age, winning local contests by the age of ten and recording for the first time at fourteen. She signed with Rounder Records in 1985 and released her first solo album in...
) - "Why They Call It Falling" by Lee Ann WomackLee Ann WomackLee Ann Womack is an American country music singer and songwriter, who is best known for her old fashioned-styled country music songs that often discuss subjects such as cheating and lost love....
- "You AgainYou Again (The Forester Sisters song)"You Again" is a 1987 single written by Paul Overstreet and Don Schlitz and recorded by The Forester Sisters. "You Again" was The Forester Sisters' fourth and final number one single. The single went to number one for one week and spent a total of fourteen weeks within the top 40.-Chart...
" by The Forester SistersThe Forester SistersThe Forester Sisters are an American country music vocal group consisting of sisters Kathy, June, Kim and Christy Forester. The quartet had commercial success in the 1980s, charting fifteen Top Tens on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart, including the Number Ones "I Fell in Love Again Last...
* - "You'll Never Be SorryYou'll Never Be Sorry"You'll Never Be Sorry" is a single by American country music duo The Bellamy Brothers. Released in 1989, it was the second new single from their Greatest Hits Volume III album. The song reached #10 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart....
" by The Bellamy Brothers
Awards
- 1979--Country Music AssociationCountry Music AssociationThe Country Music Association was founded in 1958 in Nashville, Tennessee. It originally consisted of only 233 members and was the first trade organization formed to promote a music genre...
--Song of the Year (The Gambler) - 1979--Grammy--Country Song of the Year (The Gambler)
- 1986--Country Music AssociationCountry Music AssociationThe Country Music Association was founded in 1958 in Nashville, Tennessee. It originally consisted of only 233 members and was the first trade organization formed to promote a music genre...
--Song of the Year (On the Other Hand) - 1986--Academy of Country MusicAcademy of Country MusicThe Academy of Country Music was founded in 1964 in Los Angeles, California as the Country & Western Music Academy. Whereas the Country Music Association, founded in 1958, was based in Nashville, the Academy sought to promote country music in the western states. Among those involved in the...
--Song of the Year (On the Other Hand) - 1986—Nashville Songwriters Association International—Song of the Year (On the Other Hand)
- 1987--Country Music AssociationCountry Music AssociationThe Country Music Association was founded in 1958 in Nashville, Tennessee. It originally consisted of only 233 members and was the first trade organization formed to promote a music genre...
--Song of the Year (Forever and Ever, Amen) - 1988--Grammy--Country Song of the Year (Forever and Ever, Amen)
- 1988-1991--ASCAP--Country Songwriter of the Year