Gary Baker (songwriter)
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Gary Baker is an American country music
singer and songwriter.
. He has written songs for John Michael Montgomery
, Alabama
and others. Baker has been writing with his song writing partner, Frank J. Myers
since 1988, both having played in Marie Osmond's band. Baker and Myers' most successful song as songwriters is "I swear", recorded by both All 4-One and John Michael Montgomery. The song sold more than 20 million copies internationally, and won the 1995 Grammy for "Best Country Song". In 1995, he and Myers recorded one album on Curb Records
as the duo Baker & Myers
.
.
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...
singer and songwriter.
Career
In the late 1970s, Baker was a musician with the LeBlanc and Carr Band. Baker was also a singer musician with the country pop band, The ShootersThe Shooters
The Shooters was a five-piece country music band founded in Muscle Shoals, Alabama. It consisted of Walt Aldridge Gary Baker , Barry Billings , Chalmers Davis , and Michael Dillon . They charted several times on the Billboard country charts between 1986 and 1989...
. He has written songs for John Michael Montgomery
John Michael Montgomery
John Michael Montgomery is an American country music artist. He has produced more than thirty singles on the Billboard country charts, including two of Billboard’s Number One country singles of the year: "I Swear" and "Sold "...
, Alabama
Alabama (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...
and others. Baker has been writing with his song writing partner, Frank J. Myers
Frank J. Myers
Frank Joseph Myers is an American country music singer, songwriter and record producer. In his career, he has written songs for John Michael Montgomery, Eddie Rabbitt, Crystal Gayle, Lonestar and others...
since 1988, both having played in Marie Osmond's band. Baker and Myers' most successful song as songwriters is "I swear", recorded by both All 4-One and John Michael Montgomery. The song sold more than 20 million copies internationally, and won the 1995 Grammy for "Best Country Song". In 1995, he and Myers recorded one album on Curb Records
Curb Records
Curb Records is a record label started by Mike Curb originally as Sidewalk Records in 1963...
as the duo Baker & Myers
Baker & Myers
Baker & Myers was an American country music duo composed of singer-songwriters Gary Baker and Frank J. Myers, who first worked as songwriters for other country music artists; one of their most notable compositions is John Michael Montgomery's 1994 crossover hit "I Swear", which won the Grammy Award...
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Personal
Baker lives with his wife and his two sons, Brett and Cole, in the Muscle Shoals region of northwest AlabamaAlabama
Alabama is a state located in the southeastern region of the United States. It is bordered by Tennessee to the north, Georgia to the east, Florida and the Gulf of Mexico to the south, and Mississippi to the west. Alabama ranks 30th in total land area and ranks second in the size of its inland...
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