Mary Ann Kennedy is an American

country music Country (also called country and western) is a genre of popular music that originated in the Southern and Southwestern United States in the early 1920s. It primarily derives from blues, church music such as Southern gospel and spirituals, ...

songwriter. In her career, she has been a member of the groups

Calamity Jane Martha Jane Cannary (May 1, 1852 – August 1, 1903), better known as Calamity Jane, was an American frontierswoman, sharpshooter, and storyteller. In addition to many exploits she was known for being an acquaintance of Wild Bill Hickok. Late ...

and Kennedy Rose, both times pairing with fellow songwriter

Pam Rose Pam Rose is an American country music songwriter. In her career, she has been a member of the groups Calamity Jane and Kennedy Rose, both times pairing with fellow songwriter Mary Ann Kennedy. Rose's co-writing credits include the Grammy Award- ...

. Kennedy's co-writing credits include the Grammy Award-nominated songs "

Ring on Her Finger, Time on Her Hands "Ring on Her Finger, Time on Her Hands" is a song written by Don Goodman, Pam Rose and Mary Ann Kennedy (American singer), Mary Ann Kennedy and first recorded by American country music artist Lee Greenwood. It was released in February 1982 as t ...

" by

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 ...

and " I'll Still Be Loving You" by

Restless Heart Restless Heart is an American country music band established in 1984. The band's members are Larry Stewart (lead vocals), John Dittrich (drums, vocals), Paul Gregg (bass guitar, vocals), Dave Innis (piano, keyboards, guitar, vocals), and Greg Je ...

. Other songs that she has written include "

Safe in the Arms of Love "Safe in the Arms of Love" is a country music song written by Mary Ann Kennedy, Pam Rose and Pat Bunch in 1986. The song was originally recorded by the American country music band Wild Choir. It was issued on their self-titled debut album in 198 ...

" by

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 relocat ...

and " You Will" by

Patty Loveless Patty Loveless (born Patricia Lee Ramey, January 4, 1957) is an American country music singer. She began performing in her teenaged years before signing her first recording contract with MCA Records' Nashville division in 1985. While her first ...

Discography

*''The Trail Less Traveled'' (2000) *''Hoofbeats, Heartbeats & Wings'' (2005) *''The Rhythm of the Ride'' (2009)

Chart Singles Written by Mary Ann Kennedy

The following is a list of Mary Ann Kennedy compositions that were chart hits.

References

American women country singers Place of birth missing (living people) American country singer-songwriters Living people American country drummers Year of birth missing (living people) Kennedy Rose members Calamity Jane (band) members {{US-country-singer-stub