Kennedy will join Garth Brooks 2019 Stadium Tour on guitar. Dann Lee Huff is an American record producer and songwriter. In his early career, Kennedy was a member of the Christian Rock band White Heart for six years in the 1980s. [23]. Public Figure. American Songwriter/Musician/Producer, born November 28, 1959 in Shreveport, Louisiana. "Breathe" and "The Way You Love Me" both reached number one on the US Billboard Hot Country Songs chart; the former also peaked at number 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 and was the top pop song of 2000 according to Billboard Year-End. The Listening Room’s early show began long before the sun went down on Saturday, but there are reasons to come indoors early on a perfect spring evening. [12] Kennedy wrote his first song in the high school auditorium during his graduating year. His experience teaching both privately and in the public school system has given him a very diverse set of skills in working with young musicians. [27] NPR reviewer Ken Tucker stated, "Something in the chemistry that occurs in mixing Gordon Kennedy's melodies, the Christian imagery of the lyrics and the surging vocals results in music that is both vivid and thoughtful." Get Gordon Kennedy setlists - view them, share them, discuss them with other Gordon Kennedy fans for free on setlist.fm! Jerry was asked to work as a talent scout for Smash Records, a subsidiary of Mercury Records. “While other families might gather around the TV to enjoy time together,” Kennedy recalls, “we gathered around a tape machine. Bluegrass Legend Ricky Skaggs’s Grammy nominated Mosaic, released in 2010, was produced and co-written mostly by Kennedy. Clapton's version, produced by Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds, spent 81 weeks on Billboard's adult contemporary chart, with 13 weeks at No.1. Gordon Kennedy. 176176. Press alt + / to open this menu. It is also his third double live album. The Petty Junkies. The track was produced by the R&B record producer Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds. Gordon Scott Kennedy is a Nashville-based songwriter, musician, and record producer whose most successful composition is the international hit song "Change the World", recorded by Eric Clapton, for which Kennedy and his co-writers received a Grammy Award for Song of the Year (1996). About a month later, Kirkpatrick asked Sims to restate that idea on tape; Kirkpatrick then created the lyric for the chorus and all but one line of the second verse. Gordon Scott Kennedy is a Nashville -based songwriter, musician, and record producer whose most successful composition is the international hit song " Change the World ", recorded by Eric Clapton, for which Kennedy and his co-writers received a Grammy Award for Song of the Year (1996). [36] The song was first recorded in 1995 by Wynonna Judd and later Eric Clapton through the release of the John Travolta film, Phenomenon , in mid-1996. He started his music career in civic theater and area night clubs. He returned to Arista as a recording artist in 2002, releasing two more singles. With his love for storytelling, vintage guitars and his deep knowledge of music history, he has emerged as one of Music City’s most beloved Ambassadors. [17] Other original members included Kennedy's high school friend, Dann Huff and Dann's brother, drummer David Huff. [19] Dann Huff became an award-winning guitarist and producer; Tommy Simms joined Bruce Springsteen's touring band; Kennedy founded the group Dogs of Peace [19] In 2010, White Heart was inducted into the Christian Music Hall of Fame. My Utmost for His Highest is the first of three albums of songs inspired by Oswald Chambers' devotional My Utmost for His Highest. [22] Twenty years later, in 2016, Kennedy, Sloas, Masters, Hammond and Balding reunited for a second album called Heel. Gordon Kennedy is the owner of GK Music and has been involved in music education for over 25 years. The increasing demands of recording sessions conflicted with school to the extent that he decided to drop out of Belmont his final year before receiving his degree. Gordon Kennedy has quite the resume. Gordon Kennedy (musician) Gordon Kennedy is a multi Grammy Award-winning songwriter and producer, world-class guitarist and visionary at the forefront of Nashville’s music community. Wayne Kirkpatrick. On the album, Kennedy was featured on the song "Float". He recently produced Shifting Gears, the new solo project of his longtime friend Larry Stewart of Restless Heart. He has also worked with Ringo Starr, the Who's John Entwistle, David Bowie and both Matt Cameron and Mike McCready from Pearl Jam, among others. Gordon Kennedy was born on March 8, 1968 in Scotland as Gordon McGregor Kennedy. [4], Kennedy is the oldest of three brothers— the next is Bryan and the youngest is Shelby. Furthermore, Gordon Kennedy has used the guitar on sessions with Jewel, Garth Brooks, Frampton, SheDaisy, and others. For his work as a producer in the country music genre he has won several awards including the Musician of the Year award in 2001, 2004, and 2016 at the Country Music Association Awards and the Producer of the Year award in 2006 and 2009 at the Academy of Country Music. Kennedy played on or produced nearly all of the country music records of Jerry Lee Lewis. US country/bluegrass songwriter/musician, Type: Person, Gender: Male, Born: 1959-11-28, Area: Nashville Gordon Kennedy may refer to: Gordon Kennedy (musician) (born 1959), rock musician from the United States; Gordon Kennedy (actor) (born 1958), Scottish actor; This disambiguation page lists articles about people with the same name. However, he has since toured the world several times, both on his own and with Steve Winwood. [28] The album received two Grammy nominations. White Heart's discography includes thirteen albums, the most recent of which was released in 1997. Gordon Kennedy is a songwriter, musician, and producer based in Nashville, Tennessee best known for his work in the Christian rock band White Heart and co-writing the Eric Clapton song "Change the World", with Wayne Kirkpatrick and Tommy Sims. Jerry detailed that the unusual-looking gizmo on the guitar is a palm pedal built by … In a recorded interview with Songcraft, Kennedy gave his recollection of how the three men worked together to create the song: [16] In 1991, during some downtime at a recording session, Tommy Sims gave a title and played a riff for Kennedy and Wayne Kirkpatrick and asked if they thought it was something their group could use for a pending record contract. His brother, Bryan is tour manager and “all-purpose multi-threat guy for Garth,” explains Gordon. The album produced the singles "John Cougar, John Deere, John 3:16"; "Break on Me", "Wasted Time", "Blue Ain't Your Color", and "The Fighter". It was released November 9, 1999 via Warner Bros. Records. Kenny Gordon is a Grand Rapids hometown boy who graduated from Central High School. Facebook. True at Heart is the third solo album of the German female hard rock singer Doro Pesch. Nov 28, 1959 (age 61) Other popular celebrities. Kennedy is the son of Jerry Kennedy and singer Linda Brannon. The Jordanaires were an American vocal quartet that formed as a gospel group in 1948. Brentwood Academy is a coeducational Christian independent college preparatory school located in Brentwood, Tennessee, for grades 6–12. On Kennedy's drive back to Nashville he listened to it and finished the first verse and Kirkpatrick's missing line of the second verse, dictating into a hand-held recorder. He was previously associated with the bands Humble Pie and the Herd. His younger brother is American screenwriter and director Karey Kirkpatrick. He graduated from Baton Rouge Magnet High School in 1979. In the 60’s Kenny and the Big Band Sound of Bobby Charles toured the country and Canada playing the top night spots. 1 hit, “Change the World,” which he co-wrote with Wayne Kirkpatrick and Tommy Sims. The song won Record of the Year for Eric Clapton, and spent a record breaking 81 weeks on the top of the charts. [15] Kennedy said, "I was watching [Huff] become 'that guy' and he drove me to play better". Gordon Kennedy, Actor: Alle for én. Bryan Kennedy. Gordon Kennedy is a multi-Grammy Award-winning songwriter, musician, and record producer. Seals and Crofts 2, the Beatles cover band Mystery Trip, and Tom Petty cover band The Petty Junkies are current projects Kennedy enjoys. As a songwriter, Kennedy has written 15 songs recorded by Garth Brooks. Rickie Lee Skaggs, known professionally as Ricky Skaggs, is an American country and bluegrass singer, musician, producer, and composer. Kennedy spent the mid-1990s composing songs and honing his skills as a session guitarist, primarily for contemporary Christian artists like Amy Grant, Twila Paris, Susan Ashton, Steven Curtis Chapman and PFR (aka Pray for Rain). “Garth and I have been friends for many years. Brother of Bryan Kennedy . 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Kennedy’s live shows are a treasure trove of colorful backstories and outstanding performances that one only as talented and immersed in rich experiences can truly deliver. My brothers Bryan, Shelby and I couldn’t wait to hear from Roger Miller, Bob Dylan, Roy Orbison, The Statler Brothers or Jerry Lee Lewis.” The Meet the Beatles album his dad gave him when he was five, and more records from his father’s days as an executive of the Mercury Records office of Nashville, provided him with a diverse diet of music. The best tools for musicians and the best music for everyone else. [18] Music historian Don Cusic said, "The group had great musicians; many of them played studio sessions in Nashville, and the talent of the individual members is evident from their post-White Heart success". Email or Phone: Password: ... Musician/Band. Over the years, they have recorded both sacred and secular music as a solo act for various record companies, including Capitol Records, RCA Victor Records, Columbia Records, Decca Records, Vocalion Records, Stop Records, and many other smaller independent labels. Rita Coolidge is an American recording artist. i 2 (EYE) is Michael W. Smith's fifth album and his first platinum album. Gordon is the fifth and final recipient of the Distinguished Lecturer, an honor given to industry professionals who inspire others through their work in the entertainment and music industry. The album was released on June 19, 1992 by Sparrow Records. Public Figure. Breathe is one of the most successful country/pop albums to date. Smith collaborated again with lyricist Wayne Kirkpatrick, and produced a music video for the song "Secret Ambition". Gordon Kennedy has quite the resume. Gordon has two brothers and between them they continue the multi-talented music industry legacy of their parents. [43] In 1997 Kennedy was inducted into the Southern Songwriters Guild Hall of Fame. 44-Gordon Kennedy", "Christian Music Hall of Fame and Museum/Inductees/2010/WhiteHeart", "#725 - "He's the Light of the World" by Dogs of Peace", "Garth Brooks/Chart History/Country Airplay", "Garth Brooks/Chart History/Billboard 200", "Ricky Skaggs: A 'Mosaic' Of Modesty, Openness", "The Recording Academy Announces GRAMMY Awards Process Changes", "Frampton comes alive at Grammys for first time", "Peter Frampton releasing Grammy-winning 2006 album "Fingerprints" on vinyl for first time", "Bonnie Raitt Hits the Road in First-Ever Lyric Video 'Gypsy In Me': Exclusive Premiere", "39th Annual Grammy Awards (1996)/Winners", "Mystery Trip at Third and Lindsley/Meet the Re-Beatles", "Mystery Trip: A Beatles Tribute At Arts Center Jan. 22", "Business/People/Brentwood Academy Board of Trustees", Evergreen (Love Theme from A Star Is Born), Ray Charles McCullough II, Jeremy Reeves, Ray Romulus & Jonathan Yip. Skaggs called in Kennedy to produce after hearing his song demos. Just like his previous album Fuse (2013), Urban co-worked with multiple producers on this one, this was also busbee's final album as a producer before his death in 2019. He is a 3-time #1 hit songwriter, an author, actor, novelist, playwright and life coach. Both his parents were professional musicians who came to Nashville hoping to advance their careers. [5] Attending recording sessions with his father was a common occurrence for him as a youth.  Gordon has been a working musician in California since his High School Years. Gordon Kennedy - musician - was born in 1959. He also was a member of the Brentwood Academy Board of Trustees from 2006 until 2010. Gordon Kennedy (Nov. 28, 1959) is an American singer-songwriter, guitarist and record producer. He is an actor and writer, known for The Halcyon (2017), Robin Hood (2006) and Final Prayer (2013). The album, produced by Brown Bannister, features performances by popular Christian musicians of songs relating to a day from Chamber's book. "I Will Be Here for You" is a 1992 single written by Diane Warren and Michael W. Smith and performed by Smith. Kennedy enjoys performing in a Beatles tribute band called "Mystery Trip" which includes veteran professionals like Frampton's keyboardist, Rob Arthur; "Crash Test Dummies" tour player Saul Zonana; and Steve Allen of 20/20 [40] [41] He participates in songwriter workshops and gives master classes on songwriting including college campuses. The award, "Best Pop Instrumental Album", was renamed by The Recording Academy in 2014 to be called "Best Contemporary Instrumental Album". He is a multi-Grammy Award winning songwriter and record producer, a talented guitarist, and is widely considered to. He came by it honestly as the son of legendary guitarist, Jerry Kennedy. 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