Freddy Powers was born in Duncan, Oklahoma, raised in Seminole, Texas. Freddy coming from a family of musicians and writers holds many BMI and CMA Awards including CMA's Triple Play Award for writing three number one songs in twelve month period. Fre [+]Freddy Powers was born in Duncan, Oklahoma, raised in Seminole, Texas. Freddy coming from a family of musicians and writers holds many BMI and CMA Awards including CMA's Triple Play Award for writing three number one songs in twelve month period. Freddy has had his songs recorded by such artist as George Jones, Ray Charles, Janie Frickie, The Wilburn Brothers and over thirty recorded songs and written with Merle such as number ones "I Always Get Lucky With You" , "Natural High" "Lets Chase Each Other Around The Room" and "Looking For A Place To Fall A Part" and many other artist. He tour's as opening act and featured artist with Merle Haggard as well as played on many Merle albums. Freddy has toured with several other artist and played and sang on their albums such as Sonny James and Willie Nelson, including co-producing Willie's album "Over The Rainbow" which went platinum, and most recently produced Merle Haggards latest cd "Unforgettable" on Capital Records. He has cut many albums himself, the most recent "My Great Escape" was co-produced by good friend Merle Haggard which also features duets with Freddy and Merle. Avaiable through Smith Music www.smithmusic.com, "The Country Jazz Singer" re-released as Collectors Edition, "The Hottest Thing In Town", "Silver Eagle" and many more. Touring himself for many years with his band playing Dixieland Jazz and comedy act playing the Banjo. He has settled into a very well known and noted unique style of rhythm guitar and playing more swing and country style with still his Dixieland influence. Freddy has appeared on many national television shows such as "The Tonight Show", "Today Show" and several "Austin City Limits" programs. He is also co-producer of the "Cable Ace Award" nominee songwriter's television show "The Rogers and Hammerhead Show" with business and songwriting partner Bill McDavid.
Latest Freddy Powers News: "Unforgettable" Merle Haggard released December 14, 2004 on Capital Records was Produced by Freddy Powers along with song writing and business partner Executive Producer Bill McDavid with the exception of four songs which Merle Haggard produced himself "Gypsy", "Stardust", "Goin' Away Party", and "What Love Can Do" though Powers had a hand in the production of those cuts as well,
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