#29 Ships That Don't Come In - with Dave Gibson

Welcome to Behind the Shedd!  In episode 29, Harold, Chuck, and Wade sit down with legendary songwriter and singer, Dave Gibson.   Thanks to our Behind the Shedd Members on Patreon.  Ron Ledet - Stacy Shedd - Kay WilsonDave's Bio:Dave's  journey to the hub of country music, Nashville, Tennessee, began in 1982. This marked a turning point in his career, as he was soon to leave an indelible imprint on the country music scene.  In Nashville, Gibson held a publishing contract with a company owned by The Oak Ridge Boys. His songwriting prowess quickly caught the attention of prominent artists and led to collaborations that produced many chart-topping country hits.From 1990 to 1994, Gibson showcased his musical versatility as the frontman of the Gibson/Miller Band. Not only did he captivate audiences with his soulful voice, but he also penned many of the band's hits, including "High Rollin'", "Texas Tattoo", "Red, White, and Blue Collar", and "Stone Cold Country". He received the ACM award for ‘Best New Group’ in 1993. He’s also won six BMI awards, two NSAI awards, and was nominated for a Grammy. But for him, this is just the beginning.Gibson's portfolio of written songs is nothing short of impressive. His notable works include Alabama's "Jukebox in My Mind", Tanya Tucker's "If It Don't Come Easy", and Confederate Railroad's "Queen of Memphis" and "Daddy Never Was the Cadillac Kind". Gibson's songs have a unique ability to resonate with listeners, often exploring themes of love, loss, and the quintessential country lifestyle.Among his contributions to the country music scene, Gibson also co-wrote Joe Diffie's "Ships That Don't Come In", Pam Tillis' "Do You Know Where Your Man Is", and Conway Twitty's "House on Old Lonesome Road". His collaboration with Montgomery Gentry resulted in the hit song "Lonely and Gone", which further demonstrated his knack for creating deeply emotional and relatable music.  - davegibsonsongwriter.comBehind the Shedd podcast is a weekly podcast series available on all major podcast platforms.  This podcast relives music row memories from Nashvilles most successful independent music producer, Harold Shedd.   Harold owned and operated the Music Mill Studio on Roy Acuff Place in Nashville and was later head of Mercury Records Nashville. Created by Wm. Wade Smith.  Produced by Russ Zavitson and Wm. Wade Smith.   Original Behind the Shedd theme song written by Russ Zavitson. Get caught up on the latest episodes here:https://www.youtube.com/@BehindTheShedd/videosCheck out all our Youtube shorts here:https://www.youtube.com/@BehindTheShedd/shortsIf you love the show and would like to help us continue making content, consider becoming a member on our Patreon page.  We have membership levels as low as 5 bucks or choose an option to hear your name or business on every podcast!https://www.patreon.com/c/behindtheshedd/membershipFollow us on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61568576867709Check us out on Instagram and please follow us at:https://www.instagram.com/behindtheshedd/Follow us on TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@behindthesheddFor more information about the show, suggest guests, or to inquire about advertising or becoming a brand partner, shoot us a message here:[email protected] to patreon supporters Ron Ledet - Stacy Shedd - Kay WilsonPlease visit our sponsors here:The Fork Inntheforkinn.comPop’s Chevrolet www.popschevy.comWild Bill’s Fireworkswww.wildbillsfireworks.comThe Kent Rose Foundation Harold Shedd Music Gallery & The Harold Shedd Foundation<...