Christopher Marsh Lindsey is a Grammy nominated American

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songwriter and record producer. He has created major hits for

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The Civil Wars The Civil Wars were an American musical duo composed of Joy Williams (singer), Joy Williams and John Paul White. Formed in 2008, The Civil Wars won four Grammy Awards prior to their 2014 breakup. History 2008–2010 Both Williams and White h ...

Adam Lambert Adam Mitchel Lambert (born January 29, 1982) is an American singer and songwriter. Since 2009, he has sold over 3 million albums and 5 million singles worldwide. Lambert is known for his dynamic vocal performances that fuse his theatrical tra ...

Carrie Underwood Carrie Marie Underwood (born March 10, 1983) is an American singer. She rose to prominence after winning the fourth season of ''American Idol'' in 2005. Her single "Inside Your Heaven" made her the only country artist to debut atop the ''Bill ...

Kenny Chesney Kenneth Arnold Chesney (born March 26, 1968) is an American country music singer, songwriter, and guitarist. He has recorded more than 20 albums and has produced more than 40 Top 10 singles on the US ''Billboard (magazine), Billboard'' Hot Coun ...

Kellie Pickler Kellie Dawn Pickler (born June 28, 1986) is an American country music singer, songwriter, and television personality. Pickler gained fame as a contestant on the fifth season of ''American Idol'' and finished in sixth place. In 2006, she signed ...

Keith Urban Keith Lionel Urban (born 26 October 1967) is an Australian-American musician, singer, guitarist and songwriter known for his work in country music. Recognized with four Grammy Awards, Urban also received fifteen Academy of Country Music Award ...

Tim McGraw Samuel Timothy McGraw (born May 1, 1967) is an American country singer, songwriter, record producer, and actor. He has released 16 studio albums (11 for Curb Records, four for Big Machine Records and one for Arista Nashville). 10 of those album ...

Faith Hill Audrey Faith McGraw (; born September 21, 1967), known professionally as Faith Hill, is an American singer and actress. She is one of the most successful country music artists of all time, having sold more than 40 million albums worldwide. Hill' ...

Martina McBride Martina Mariea McBride (née Schiff, born July 29, 1966) is an American country music singer-songwriter and record producer. She is known for her soprano singing range and her country pop material. McBride was born in Sharon, Kansas, and reloc ...

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, Lonestar, and many others. Lindsey has over 250 commercial recordings of his songs selling 90 Million records and counting. One of his first writing credits was Lonestar's 1999 single "

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", which at the time was the first song in 18 years to chart at number one on both

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and the ''Billboard'' Hot 100. He also co-wrote the song's followup, "

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", which was at number one on the country charts while "Amazed" topped the Hot 100. "Amazed" received

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(BMI) awards for over 5 million spins on radio, plus a Song of the Year award from the same association. It was also the top country song of 1999 according to ''Billboard'' Year-End. Lindsey's songs have appeared in the television series '' Ghost Whisperer'' and ''

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''. Another one of Lindsey's songs, "

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" by

, peaked at number 3 on the country charts and number one on

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. In 2011, it was chosen as a theme for the TV series '' The View''. Lindsey's production credits include the number one hits "

I Breathe In, I Breathe Out "I Breathe In, I Breathe Out" is a song recorded and co-written by American country music artist Chris Cagle. It was first recorded by David Kersh on his 1998 album ''If I Never Stop Loving You''; Kersh's version was not released as a single. Cag ...

" by

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and "

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" by

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. Other artists for whom he has produced include

Jimmy Wayne Jimmy Wayne Barber (born October 23, 1972) is an American country music singer and songwriter. He released his self-titled debut album in 2003 on the DreamWorks Records label. Four singles were released from it, including "Stay Gone" and " I L ...

Aaron Lines Anthony Aaron Lines (born November 17, 1977) is a Canadian country musician. He has recorded for RCA Nashville, BNA and On Ramp Records, and has charted three singles on the Hot Country Songs charts in the United States. Musical history ''Lo ...

Rachel Proctor Rachel Christine Proctor (born August 11, 1974) is an American country music artist. Before signing to a record deal, she co-wrote Martina McBride's 2002 single " Where Would You Be". By 2003, Proctor had signed to BNA Records, releasing her de ...

, ''

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'' winners

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, and ''

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'' season 9 finalist

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. He also produced

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second album and co-wrote five songs on it. Chris Lindsey is the host of songwriting / music podcast ''Pitch List''. Pitch List is part of the American Songwriter Podcast Network. He is the husband of the hit songwriter and author

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, with whom he has three children, Levi, Oscar and Maggie. The two own Aimeeland Studios.

Writing credits

Blake Shelton Blake Tollison Shelton (born June 18, 1976) is an American country music singer and television personality. In 2001, he made his debut with the single " Austin". The lead-off single from his self-titled debut album, "Austin" spent five weeks at ...

- "Every Time I Hear That Song" *

Billy Currington William Matthew Currington (born November 19, 1973) is an American country music singer and songwriter. Signed to Mercury Records Nashville in 2003, he has released seven studio albums for the label: his self-titled debut (2003), '' Doin' Someth ...

- "Nowhere Town", "Tangled Up" * Lonestar - "

", "Smile", "Don't Forget Me" *

- "Small Town Girl", "

Red High Heels "Red High Heels" is a song written by Chris Lindsey, Aimee Mayo, Karyn Rochelle, and co-written and recorded by American country music artist Kellie Pickler. The song was the debut single off her debut album '' Small Town Girl'' (2006). "Red High ...

", "I Wonder", "Don't You Know You're Beautiful", "Didn't You Know How Much I Loved You", "Somebody to Love Me", "One Last Time", "Going Out In Style" *

- " Drugs or Jesus", "Good Girls", "Let's Make Love" (feat. Faith Hill), "Beautiful People", "Things Change", "Smilin'", "Let Me Love You", "Seventeen", "A Place In The Sun" *

- "Poison & Wine" *

- "Red Umbrella", "Beautiful", "There Will Come a Day" *

Kris Allen Kristopher Neil Allen (born June 21, 1985) is an American singer and songwriter from Conway, Arkansas, and the winner of the eighth season of ''American Idol''. Prior to ''Idol'', he self-released a 2007 album, ''Brand New Shoes''. Allen's ...

- "Beautiful & Wild" *

Danielle Bradbery Danielle Simone Bradbery (born July 23, 1996) is an American country pop singer. She won season 4 of NBC's ''The Voice'' in 2013, becoming the youngest artist to win the competition at age 16. Bradbery's record has since been eclipsed by Sawyer ...

- Wild Boy" * Craig Campbell - "Truck-N-Roll" *

Casey James Casey Everett James (born May 31, 1982)"Happy Birthday, Casey James and ...

- "Miss Your Fire" *

- "

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", "Cry Cry ('Til The Sun Shines)", "How I Feel" *

Kip Moore Kipling Christian Moore (born April 2, 1980) is an American country music singer and songwriter signed to MCA Nashville. He has released a total of four studio albums for the label: '' Up All Night'', '' Wild Ones'', '' Slowheart'', and '' Wi ...

- "Crazy One More Time" *

- "Sleepwalker" *

- "Rockin' The Country", "I Just Close My Eyes" *

Brendan James Brendan James (born July 17, 1979) is an American, piano-based singer-songwriter from Derry, New Hampshire. James spent his early music career playing at New York City open mics before he signed to Capitol Records in 2005. At Capitol he spent ...

- "Nothing For Granted" *

Easton Corbin Dan Easton Corbin (born April 12, 1982) is an American country music singer. He signed to Mercury Records Nashville in 2009 and released his self-titled debut album in March 2010, featuring the two number-one hits " A Little More Country Than Th ...

- "Someday When I'm Old" *

Rascal Flatts Rascal Flatts is an American country music band founded in 1999. The band members were Gary LeVox (lead vocals), Jay DeMarcus (bass guitar, background vocals), and Joe Don Rooney (lead guitar, background vocals). DeMarcus is LeVox's second cou ...

- "Tonight Tonight" *

Katharine McPhee Katharine Hope McPhee (born March 25, 1984) is an American singer-songwriter and actress. In May 2006, she rose to fame as the runner-up on the fifth season of ''American Idol.'' Her eponymous debut album was released on RCA Records on Janua ...

- "Say Goodbye" * Johnny Cooper - "Follow" *

The Wilkinsons The Wilkinsons were a Canadian country music trio from Belleville, Ontario. Founded in 1997, the group consisted of lead singer Amanda Wilkinson, her brother Tyler Wilkinson, and their father, Steve Wilkinson. The Wilkinsons achieved success late ...

- "Paper Dolls" * Melinda Watts - "There Will Come A Day" *

- " Backseat of a Greyhound Bus", "The Secrets That We Keep" *

Jessica Simpson Jessica Ann Simpson (born July 10, 1980) is an American singer, actress, entrepreneur and philanthropist. After performing in church choirs as a child, Simpson signed with Columbia Records in 1997, aged seventeen. Her debut studio album, '' Swe ...

- "When I Loved You Like That" *

- "California", "Because of Your Love" * Glenda Neace - "I Remember You" * Laura Bryna - "Out The Window" *

Kristy Lee Cook Kristy Lee Cook (born January 18, 1984) is an American country music singer and television personality. She was the seventh place finalist on the seventh season of ''American Idol''. In 2005, Cook released her first album called ''Devoted''. In ...

- "Not Tonight" *

- "Wheel of the World" * Cole Deggs & the Lonesome - "Do You Ever Think About Me" *

- "Your Everything" * Kelly Allyn - "My Boyfriend's Out of Town" *

- "Cheaper to Keep Her", "Nothing Like You", "Let's Get Drunk and Fight" * Mel Kennedy - "There Will Come a Day" * Calaisa - "Never Looking Back" *

Julie Roberts Julie Roberts (born February 1, 1979) is an American country music singer. Signed to Mercury Nashville in 2003, Roberts made her debut with the single "Break Down Here" in February 2004, a Top 20 hit on the ''Billboard'' Hot Country Singles & ...

- "Men & Mascara" *

Jason McCoy Jason McCoy (born Jason Dwight Campsall on August 27, 1970) is a Canadian country singer-songwriter. He has won the 2001 Male Vocalist of the Year at the Canadian Country Music Awards, 3 SOCAN Song of the Year awards, 19 CCMA nominations and ...

- "This Used To Be Our Town", "I'm Gonna Make Her Mine" * Kinleys - "Crazy Love" * Carolyn Dawn Johnson - "Simple Life" * Brittany Wells - "Too Long", "Bittersweet" *

Lorrie Morgan Loretta Lynn Morgan (born June 27, 1959) is an American country music singer and actress. She is the daughter of George Morgan, widow of Keith Whitley, and ex-wife of Jon Randall and Sammy Kershaw, all of whom are also country music singers. Mor ...

- "Rocks" *

Pam Tillis Pamela Yvonne Tillis (born July 24, 1957) is an American country music singer, songwriter, record producer, and actress. She is the daughter of country music singer Mel Tillis and ex-wife of songwriter Bob DiPiero. Tillis recorded unsuccessful ...

- "Jagged Hearts" *

Andy Griggs Andrew Tyler Griggs (born January 31 1973) 1973) is an American country music artist. He has released three albums for RCA Records Nashville ('' You Won't Ever Be Lonely'', '' Freedom'', and ''This I Gotta See'') and a fourth ('' The Good Life'' ...

- "Long Enough" * Rachel Proctor - "Where I Belong" *

Deana Carter Deana Kay Carter (born January 4, 1966) is an American country music singer-songwriter who broke through in 1996 with the release of her debut album '' Did I Shave My Legs for This?'', which was certified 5× Multi-Platinum in the United States ...

- "Liar", "Make Up Your Mind" *

- "Are You Ever Gonna Love Me?", "Trespassin'", "You Are" * Kristy Starling - "There Will Come a Day" *

Jessica Andrews Jessica Danielle Andrews (born December 29, 1983) is an American country music singer. At age 15 in mid-1999, she made her debut on the ''Billboard'' Hot Country Singles & Tracks (now Hot Country Songs) charts with the single "I Will Be There ...

- "Never Be Forgotten", "Now" * Laura Turner - "Devoted" *

Lee Greenwood Melvin Lee Greenwood (born October 27, 1942) is an American country music singer-songwriter. He also plays the saxophone. Active since 1962, he has released more than 20 major-label albums and has charted more than 35 singles on the ''Billboa ...

- "Love Is Stronger Than Time" *

Emerson Drive Emerson Drive is a Canadian country music band consisting of Brad Mates (lead vocals), Danick Dupelle (guitars, backing vocals), Mike Melancon (drums), and Dale Wallace (keyboards, backing vocals). The band was founded in 1995 as 12 Gauge, which ...

- "How Lucky I Am" * Kristen Mercer - "There Will Come a Day" *

Tommy Shane Steiner Tommy Shane Steiner (born October 9, 1973) is an American country music artist. He made his debut in 2001 with the single "What If She's an Angel", which reached a peak of No. 2 on the ''Billboard'' Hot Country Singles & Tracks charts. It wa ...

- "Havin' a Good Time" * J Michael Harter - "Sugar and Gasoline" * John Berry - "Eternally" * Jolie & the Wanted - "You Make Me Feel Like a Woman" * Brian Gowan - "One Good Woman" * Jo Dee Messina - "Closer" * Sons of the Desert - "Albuquerque", "Everybody's Gotta Grow Up Sometimes", "When It's Right" *

- "Are You Ever Gonna Love Me" *

Mindy McCready Malinda Gayle McCready (November 30, 1975 – February 17, 2013) was an American country music singer. Active from 1995 until her death in 2013, she recorded a total of five studio albums. Her debut album, 1996's ''Ten Thousand Angels'', wa ...

- "Over and Over", "Thunder and Roses" *

Jennifer Day Jennifer Day Morrison (born August 22, 1979) is an American country music singer. Signed to BNA Records BNA Records, formerly known as BNA Entertainment, was a label group that shared ties with Arista Nashville and RCA Nashville from parent ...

- "Disappear" *

Colin Raye Floyd Elliot Wray (born August 22, 1960) is an American country music singer, known professionally as Collin Raye, and previously as Bubba Wray. Under the latter name, he recorded as a member of the band The Wrays between 1983 and 1987. He made ...

- "You Will Always Be Mine" *

Joe Diffie Joe Logan Diffie (December 28, 1958 – March 29, 2020) was an American country music singer and songwriter. After working as a demo (music), demo singer in the mid 1980s, he signed with Epic Records' Nashville division in 1990. Between then and ...

- "Houston, We Have a Problem" * David Michael Frank - "If I Fall Tonight" *

Jim Brickman James Merrill Brickman (born November 20, 1961) is an American pop songwriter, pianist and radio host. Brickman has earned two Grammy nominations for his albums ''Peace'' (2003) for Best Instrumental, and ''Faith'' (2009) for Best New Age Album. ...

- "Amazed" *

Emerson Hart Emerson Hart (born July 21, 1969) is a songwriter, vocalist, guitarist and producer. He is the lead singer and songwriter of the alternative rock band Tonic. Biography Emerson Hart was born in Washington, Pennsylvania. He grew up in Atlantic ...

- "You Know Who I Am" *

Blue October Blue October is an American rock band originally from Houston, Texas. The band was formed in 1995 and is currently composed of singer/guitarist Justin Furstenfeld, drummer Jeremy Furstenfeld, multi-instrumentalist Ryan Delahoussaye, bassist M ...

- "Bleed Out", "Not Broken Anymore" *

Nikki Lane Nikki Lane (born October 17, 1983) is an American country music singer-songwriter and artist. She has released four albums: ''Walk of Shame'', ''All or Nothin' (Nikki Lane album), All or Nothin, ''Highway Queen, and Denim & Diamonds''. Earl ...

- "Walk of Shame", "Coming Home to You", "Look Away", "Save You" *

- "Nothing for Granted" * Shelly Bonet - "Devoted" *

Maggie Sajak Maggie Marie Sajak (born January 5, 1995) is an American country music singer. She is the daughter of '' Wheel of Fortune'' host Pat Sajak and photographer Lesly Brown Sajak. Her musical style resembles Michelle Branch and Jewel, with influenc ...

- "Wild Boy"

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