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Artist
Donny Sawyer
12+ albums
countryfolkUnited Statesamerican
about
Donny was honored in 1989 with being voted #1 male country vocalist in the state of CT. In 1991 Donny released his first self-labeled/Independent album titled "Holdin' on", penning all 10 songs. Donny was a highly sought after performer with his band 'Country' in many clubs, private parties, and other venues in the North East corner. Donny also had the pleasure of being the highlighted opening act for many greats, namely Ricky Van Shelton, Keith Whitley,Bobby Bare, Faron Young, Eddy Raven and others.In 1992 Donny set out for Nashville to further his goals and pay his DUES. Within a week he landed an exclusive Publishing/Artist development deal. Only a year later to be selected as one of the "head-liners" at the well known Hunter Mountain Music Festival in Catskill NY. In Nashville Donny also had the pleasure of collaborating with many great respected song writers such as Hugh Moffat ("Old Flames Can't Hold A Candle To You" Merle Haggard also released by Dolly Pardon),Larry Kingston ("ThankGod & Greyhound She's Gone" Roy Clark), Kendal Francheschi ("Whoever's In New England"/Reba McCentire) Roger Dillon("Sticks & Stones"/Tracy Lawrence), Harlan Sanders ("If The Drinking Don'tKill Me"/George Jones), William Kitchens ("Bad Dog No Biscuit" / Darin Norwood) to name a few. Donny also had the pleasure of working with many respected music industry people, and still has an honorable relationships with. In the year "2000" Donny was honored with being chosen #1 Country Artists by
