Country Music Association Songwriter Series
Salutes the Duos and Groups of Country Music
Featuring Al Anderson, Ronnie Bowman,
Bob DiPiero and Chris Wallin.

Show Description

The Country Music Association Songwriter's series continues with a salute to the Duos and Groups of county music. Hear the story behind the hit songs and performed in the raw by the original songwriters. Tonight features Al Anderson, Ronnie Bowman, Bob DiPiero, and Chris Wallin.

Al Anderson, a former member of NRBQ, is one of the most prolific songwriters in music today, Al created such upbeat country hits that artists have consistently recorded his songs; such as Rascal Flatts and Lonestar, to Vince Gill and the Mavericks. Anderson penned the mega-hits "Unbelievable" recorded by Diamond Rio, "Cowboy in Me" recorded by Tim McGraw, "Powerful Thing" recorded by Trisha Yearwood, and "Big Deal" recorded by LeAnn Rimes; just to name a few.

Ronnie Bowman is a household name in the bluegrass community with the release of four albums as a member of the Lonesome River Band and an additional four solo projects. Ronnie has been awarded IBMA Male Vocalist of the Year in 1995, 1998, and 1999, has twice earned the IBMA Song of the Year Award. As a songwriter Ronnie has earned a great deal of respect not only among bluegrass professionals, but also in country music with songs recorded by such artists as Lee Ann Womack, Brooks & Dunn, and most recently Brad Paisley and Kenny Chesney.

Bob DiPiero has written multiple #1 hits including Montgomery Gentry's "If You Ever Stop Loving Me", George Strait's "Blue Clear Sky" and Vince Gill's "World's Apart" to name a few. He was awarded CMA's Triple Play Award in both 1995 & 1996 for having three number ones in a twelve month period for Faith Hill's "Take Me As I Am", Neal McCoy's "Wink", Reba McEntire's "Till You Love Me", George Strait's "Clear Blue Sky", Vince Gill's "World's Apart" and Ricochet's "Daddy's Money". Bob penned the classic Oak Ridge Boys song "American Made" and was also named Sony/ATV Nashville's Songwriter of the Year in 2000.

Chris Wallin has experienced active chart success and numerous cuts. Chris currently has the chart-topping Kenny Chesney hit "Don't Blink". Chris also recently had the multi-week #1 hit single from Montgomery Gentry, "Something To Be Proud Of" and top-5 hit singles with Trace Adkins - "I'm Tryin" and the Montgomery Gentry smash "Speed." Artists who have cut Chris's songs include Lorrie Morgan, Montgomery Gentry, Sammy Kershaw, Tommy Shane Steiner, Trace Adkins, Michael Peterson, Jeffrey Steele, Confederate Railroad, Neal McCoy, Brian McComas, Brad Paisley, Joe Diffie, Diamond Rio and many more.