Troy Verges
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Troy Verges is an American country music
songwriter. His credits include the singles "Who I Am
" by Jessica Andrews
, "Blessed" by Martina McBride
and "Wasted
", all of which went to number one on the country music charts. Verges was named "Songwriter of the Year" in 2002 by Broadcast Music Incorporated
and "Songwriter of the Year" by the Nashville Songwriters Association International
.
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. His credits include the singles "Who I Am
Who I Am (Jessica Andrews song)
"Who I Am" is the title of a song written by Brett James and Troy Verges, and recorded by American country artist Jessica Andrews. It was released as the first single from her second studio album of the same name.-Content:...
" by Jessica Andrews
Jessica Andrews
Jessica Danielle Andrews is an American country music singer. At age 15 in mid-1999, she made her debut on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks charts with the single "I Will Be There for You", from her debut album Heart Shaped World, released in 1999 on DreamWorks Records Nashville.Andrews...
, "Blessed" by Martina McBride
Martina McBride
Martina McBride is an American country music singer and songwriter. McBride has been called the "Céline Dion of Country Music" for her big-voiced ballads and soprano range....
and "Wasted
Wasted (Carrie Underwood song)
"Wasted" is Carrie Underwood's sixth and final single from her multi-platinum debut Some Hearts.The single began receiving country radio airplay as an album track, causing it to place on the US Country chart weeks before its official release as a single....
", all of which went to number one on the country music charts. Verges was named "Songwriter of the Year" in 2002 by Broadcast Music Incorporated
Broadcast Music Incorporated
Broadcast Music, Inc. is one of three United States performing rights organizations, along with ASCAP and SESAC. It collects license fees on behalf of songwriters, composers, and music publishers and distributes them as royalties to those members whose works have been performed...
and "Songwriter of the Year" by the Nashville Songwriters Association International
Nashville Songwriters Association International
The Nashville Songwriters Association International is a 501 not-for-profit trade organization that works to help songwriters in three ways: through legislative advocacy, through education and advice about the actual craft of songwriting, and through teaching about the music industry, and how to...
.
List of singles co-written by Verges
- Jessica AndrewsJessica AndrewsJessica Danielle Andrews is an American country music singer. At age 15 in mid-1999, she made her debut on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks charts with the single "I Will Be There for You", from her debut album Heart Shaped World, released in 1999 on DreamWorks Records Nashville.Andrews...
— "Who I AmWho I Am (Jessica Andrews song)"Who I Am" is the title of a song written by Brett James and Troy Verges, and recorded by American country artist Jessica Andrews. It was released as the first single from her second studio album of the same name.-Content:...
" - Backstreet BoysBackstreet BoysThe Backstreet Boys are an American vocal group, formed in Orlando, Florida in 1993. The band originally consisted of A. J. McLean, Howie Dorough, Brian Littrell, Nick Carter and Kevin Richardson. They rose to fame with their debut international album, Backstreet Boys...
— "Helpless When She SmilesHelpless When She Smiles"Helpless When She Smiles" is the second single from the Backstreet Boys' 6th studio album Unbreakable, which was released on October 30, 2007. The single, produced by John Shanks, was released on January 15, 2008...
" - Kenny ChesneyKenny ChesneyKenneth "Kenny" Arnold Chesney is an American country music singer and songwriter. Chesney has recorded 15 albums, 14 of which have been certified gold or higher by the RIAA. He has also produced more than 30 Top Ten singles on the U.S...
— "You Save MeYou Save Me"You Save Me" is a single by American country music singer Kenny Chesney, written by Brett James and Troy Verges. It was the fourth single from Chesney's 2005 album The Road and the Radio.-Reception:...
" - 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...
— "Backseat of a Greyhound BusBackseat of a Greyhound Bus"Backseat of a Greyhound Bus" is the title of a song written by Chris Lindsey, Hillary Lindsey, Aimee Mayo, Troy Verges, and recorded by American country artist Sara Evans. It was released as the lead-off single for her fourth studio album, Restless...
" - Josh GracinJosh GracinJoshua Mario "Josh" Gracin is a country music singer. A former member of the United States Marine Corps, he first gained public attention as the fourth-place finalist on the second season of the Fox Networks talent competition American Idol.After his elimination from the show, Gracin completed his...
— "Telluride" - Andy GriggsAndy GriggsAndrew Tyler "Andy" Griggs is an American country music artist. He has released three albums for RCA Records Nashville and a fourth for Montage Music Group...
— "Tonight I Wanna Be Your ManTonight I Wanna Be Your Man"Tonight I Wanna Be Your Man" is a song written by Rivers Rutherford and Troy Verges, and recorded by American country music artist Andy Griggs. Released in January 2002, it was the second single from the album Freedom. The song reached #7 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks...
" - LonestarLonestarLonestar is an American country music group consisting of Richie McDonald , Michael Britt , Keech Rainwater , Dean Sams , and Michael Hill . McDonald left the band in November 2007 for a solo career before returning in 2011...
— "With MeWith Me (Lonestar song)"With Me" is the title of a song written by Brett James and Troy Verges, and recorded by the country music group Lonestar. It was released in August 2001 as the second single from their 2001 album I'm Already There. It peaked at #10 on the U.S...
" - Martina McBrideMartina McBrideMartina McBride is an American country music singer and songwriter. McBride has been called the "Céline Dion of Country Music" for her big-voiced ballads and soprano range....
— "Blessed" - Tim McGrawTim McGrawSamuel Timothy "Tim" McGraw is an American country singer and actor. Many of McGraw's albums and singles have topped the country music charts with total album sales in excess of 40 million units in the US, making him the eighth best-selling artist, and the third best-selling country singer, in the...
— "Drugs or JesusDrugs or Jesus"Drugs or Jesus" is a song recorded by country music singer Tim McGraw. It is the third single from his 2004 album Live Like You Were Dying. It peaked at #14, thus becoming his first single since 1993's "Two Steppin' Mind" to miss the top ten...
" - Craig Morgan — "God Must Really Love Me"
- Kellie PicklerKellie PicklerKellie Dawn Pickler is an American country music artist and television personality. She gained fame as a contestant on the fifth season of the Fox reality show American Idol, eventually finishing in sixth place. In 2006, she signed to 19 Recordings and BNA Records as a recording artist, releasing...
— "Didn't You Know How Much I Loved YouDidn't You Know How Much I Loved You"Didn't You Know How Much I Loved You" is the title of a song written by Chris Lindsey, Aimee Mayo, and Troy Verges, and recorded by American country artist Kellie Pickler...
" - Paulina RubioPaulina RubioPaulina Susana Rubio Rue is a Mexican singer and actress. Rubio achieved international stardom with her fifth studio album, Paulina...
— "The One You Love (Todo Mi Amor)The One You Love (Todo Mi Amor)"The One You Love" is a song written by Brett James and Troy Verges for Rubio's sixth album Border Girl . It was produced by Doug Morris, Bruce Carbone and Sal Guastella and released as the album's second single single in North America and Latin America .-Formats and track listings:These are the...
" - Kelly SweetKelly SweetKelly Sweet is an adult contemporary singer with classical and jazz styles currently living in Los Angeles, CA.-Biography:...
— "Raincoat" - Carrie UnderwoodCarrie UnderwoodCarrie Marie Underwood is an American country singer-songwriter and actress who rose to fame as the winner of the fourth season of American Idol, in 2005...
— "WastedWasted (Carrie Underwood song)"Wasted" is Carrie Underwood's sixth and final single from her multi-platinum debut Some Hearts.The single began receiving country radio airplay as an album track, causing it to place on the US Country chart weeks before its official release as a single....
" - Rhonda VincentRhonda VincentRhonda Lea Vincent is a bluegrass singer, songwriter, mandolin player, guitarist, and fiddle player.Her musical career started as a child in her family's band, The Sally Mountain Show, and has spanned almost four decades...
— "I've Forgotten You" - Trisha YearwoodTrisha YearwoodPatricia Lynn Yearwood, professionally known as Trisha Yearwood , is an American country music artist. She is best known for her ballads about vulnerable young women from a female perspective that have been described by some music critics as "strong" and "confident."Trisha Yearwood signed with MCA...
— "I Would've Loved You AnywayI Would've Loved You Anyway"I Would've Loved You Anyway" is the title of a song written by Mary Danna and Troy Verges, and recorded by American country music singer Trisha Yearwood. It was the lead single from her 2001 studio album, Inside Out. The song became a Top 5 hit, peaking at #4 on the Billboard Country Chart...
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