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SONGWRITERS WORKSHOP Daryn Wright

The first of many radio stations that believed in my song personal photographer for Kenny Rogers, and I could not
was produced by Scott Wikle. My Kind Of Country radio have asked for a more polite, professional, and high
show has won several awards in the past, and likely many quality product for my project. His assistant, Mrs.
more in the future. It is a radio show on Fish Creek Dorman is skilled in acting and modeling which helps
Radio. I am grateful for his assistance and believing in during the photoshoot. I highly recommend their
me. Thank you Scott Wikle. services. Scenic Ridge Records and Studios at 1-615-758-
8301. Thank you Randy and Ann Dorman.
I arrived early and was able to sing in several locations
leading up to the award show. During this time I learned While in Nashville, I also recorded two videos. One for
who Jerry Collins was. I knew of Gwen and Jerry Collins my next release, which may be on the radio by the time
before, but had no idea it was him, since there must be this article comes out. Listen for “When I Had You”, and
several people with that same name. request it often if you like what you hear. Lance
Goodman. Perhaps one of the best music videographers
Good news continued to come in from the radio stations, of our time. Lance worked for Big Machine Records for
and before I left Nashville again, I agreed to become an video and promotion purposes. I highly recommend
artist under Independent Artist Management, owned by using Lance for any future projects you may have. Thank
Jerry Collins. Another YES I was looking for. Thank you you Lance Goodman.
Jerry Collins for believing in me.
There are a lot of associations concerning music. Most of
Some things happen for a reason, and the next part may those whom have award shows will help you get closer to
have been exactly that. I experienced a financial crisis your record deal, but not all of them. The more legit the
that would last nearly a year to overcome. During that awards, the more likely you are toget noticed.
time, I’ve Got Nowhere To Go But Crazy was hitting the
charts. This is true about having high numbers on social media.
The record companies are smart and will know if you are
The song debuted at number 15 in international radio cheating these numbers artificially. If you get high
airplay. In that chart it hit as high as number 10. Other numbers, let it be real numbers, and congratulations if
charts starting listing the song in the top charts, and one you get high enough to get noticed. That is my next step.
year later, it was still in the Indie Express charts at number I will open up Twitter, Youtube, and other avenues to
17. WOW!! I have never heard of anything doing so well record numbers. They will be available near the time of
for so long in all of my years. my next release. I do not have that date yet, but you can
check my Reverbnation, or my CDBaby account listed at
My finances turned around just as fast they went bad, and the bottom of this article.
this meant it was time to go to the next level. I needed to
record an entire CD. I want to thank everyone who helped me get to this point.
Without fans, no artist would be where they are today. It
I was once again on my way to Nashville. is you that made this possible. Thank you from the
bottom of my heart.
While recording my new album, I was offered a record
deal, $250k deal per year with buyout options. This was I thank God for allowing me the chance to sing. It is truly
it. THE RECORD DEAL I WAS WAITING FOR. April a miracle I can talk due to an accidental poisoning many
3rd marks the date I finally got my deal. I signed a years ago, and even more of a miracle that I can sing.
contract with Black Ribbon Records. Yes I have had offers God has been good to me. Thank you Sir, my Captain,
before, and even agreed on a few things now and then my Father.
with record labels, but made sure they were not binding,
either by their lack of continued assistance, or by failing in Now for the future. If you have compliments, please post
giving the promised services. None of them were keepers them on my website at www.darynwright.com, and on my
until now. Thank you Curt Ryle for believing in me. Reverbnation account at www.reverbnation.com/daryn-
wright. These comments make a difference in my future.
It is critical you give your best product to your fans. Get Follow me on my facebook, and on my other accounts
the best songs, best producer, best production, best which will be available soon.
photographer, best videographer, and best chances to
make it. From the bottom of my heart, I am truly humbled, excit-
ed, and grateful at the same time.
I used one of the greatest photographers in the Nashville Daryn Wright
area for my photoshoot. Randy Dorman was the www.darynwright.com
www.reverbnation.com/darynwright

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