Chuck Cannon
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Charles Marion "Chuck" Cannon, Jr. (born in Greenville
, South Carolina
) is an American country music
songwriter. His compositions include hit singles for Toby Keith
and John Michael Montgomery
. Cannon has also received awards for Broadcast Music Incorporated
, as well as an Academy of Country Music
award for Song of the Year. He is the husband of singer Lari White
.
. His father was a Pentecostal preacher. He was inspired at an early age by local folk songs as well as black spiritual songs. He later performed at local venues, then moved to Nashville, Tennessee
, where he attended Belmont University
. By 1988, he was signed to a songwriting contract.
Cannon's "If I Was Jesus" was nominated for the 7th Annual Independent Music Awards
for Americana Song of the year.
", a Number One hit for John Michael Montgomery
in 1993, which Cannon co-wrote with Victoria Shaw
. This song also won the Song of the Year award at the Academy of Country Music
awards, which is awarded to songwriters. From there, Cannon began working primarily for Toby Keith
, including "Me Too
", "Dream Walkin'
", "We Were in Love
", "Getcha Some
", "If a Man Answers" and "When Love Fades" in the late 1990s, "How Do You Like Me Now?!
" in 2000, and "American Soldier
" in 2003-2004. "How Do You Like Me Now?!" was also the Number One country song of the year according to the Billboard Year-End
charts. Both it and "I Love the Way You Love Me" earned Eight-Million-Air awards from Broadcast Music Incorporated
for receiving eight million spin
s at radio. Cannon also self-released two albums: God Shaped Hole and Love and Money in 2006 and 2008, respectively.
, for whom he has also written singles. They have two daughters, M'Kenzy and Kyra, and a son, Jaxon.
Greenville, South Carolina
-Law and government:The city of Greenville adopted the Council-Manager form of municipal government in 1976.-History:The area was part of the Cherokee Nation's protected grounds after the Treaty of 1763, which ended the French and Indian War. No White man was allowed to enter, though some families...
, South Carolina
South Carolina
South Carolina is a state in the Deep South of the United States that borders Georgia to the south, North Carolina to the north, and the Atlantic Ocean to the east. Originally part of the Province of Carolina, the Province of South Carolina was one of the 13 colonies that declared independence...
) is an American country music
Country music
Country music is a popular American musical style that began in the rural Southern United States in the 1920s. It takes its roots from Western cowboy and folk music...
songwriter. His compositions include hit singles for Toby Keith
Toby Keith
Toby Keith Covel , best known as Toby Keith, is an American country music singer-songwriter, record producer and actor. Keith released his first four studio albums — 1993's Toby Keith, 1994's Boomtown, 1996's Blue Moon and 1997's Dream Walkin, plus a Greatest Hits package for various divisions of...
and John Michael Montgomery
John Michael Montgomery
John Michael Montgomery is an American country music artist. He has produced more than thirty singles on the Billboard country charts, including two of Billboard’s Number One country singles of the year: "I Swear" and "Sold "...
. Cannon has also received awards for Broadcast Music Incorporated
Broadcast Music Incorporated
Broadcast Music, Inc. is one of three United States performing rights organizations, along with ASCAP and SESAC. It collects license fees on behalf of songwriters, composers, and music publishers and distributes them as royalties to those members whose works have been performed...
, as well as an Academy of Country Music
Academy of Country Music
The Academy of Country Music was founded in 1964 in Los Angeles, California as the Country & Western Music Academy. Whereas the Country Music Association, founded in 1958, was based in Nashville, the Academy sought to promote country music in the western states. Among those involved in the...
award for Song of the Year. He is the husband of singer Lari White
Lari White
Lari Michele White is an American country music artist and actress. She first gained national attention in 1992 as a winner on You Can Be a Star, a talent competition which aired on The Nashville Network...
.
Biography
Chuck Cannon was born and raised in South CarolinaSouth Carolina
South Carolina is a state in the Deep South of the United States that borders Georgia to the south, North Carolina to the north, and the Atlantic Ocean to the east. Originally part of the Province of Carolina, the Province of South Carolina was one of the 13 colonies that declared independence...
. His father was a Pentecostal preacher. He was inspired at an early age by local folk songs as well as black spiritual songs. He later performed at local venues, then moved to Nashville, Tennessee
Nashville, Tennessee
Nashville is the capital of the U.S. state of Tennessee and the county seat of Davidson County. It is located on the Cumberland River in Davidson County, in the north-central part of the state. The city is a center for the health care, publishing, banking and transportation industries, and is home...
, where he attended Belmont University
Belmont University
Belmont University is a private, coeducational, liberal arts university located in Nashville, Tennessee, United States. It is the largest Christian university in Tennessee and the second largest private university in the state, behind nearby Vanderbilt University.-Belmont Mansion:Belmont Mansion...
. By 1988, he was signed to a songwriting contract.
Cannon's "If I Was Jesus" was nominated for the 7th Annual Independent Music Awards
The Independent Music Awards
The Independent Music Awards is an international program that honors top-ranked independent artists and releases in more than 50 Album, Song, Music Video and Design categories....
for Americana Song of the year.
Writing career
One of Cannon's first notable compositions was "I Love the Way You Love MeI Love the Way You Love Me
"I Love the Way You Love Me" is a single by American country music singer John Michael Montgomery that reached the top of the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart. Released as the second single released from his debut CD, Life's a Dance, it became Montgomery's first Number One single...
", a Number One hit for John Michael Montgomery
John Michael Montgomery
John Michael Montgomery is an American country music artist. He has produced more than thirty singles on the Billboard country charts, including two of Billboard’s Number One country singles of the year: "I Swear" and "Sold "...
in 1993, which Cannon co-wrote with Victoria Shaw
Victoria Shaw (singer)
Victoria Lynn Shaw is an American country music artist. She has recorded four studio albums, and has charted five singles on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks charts...
. This song also won the Song of the Year award at the Academy of Country Music
Academy of Country Music
The Academy of Country Music was founded in 1964 in Los Angeles, California as the Country & Western Music Academy. Whereas the Country Music Association, founded in 1958, was based in Nashville, the Academy sought to promote country music in the western states. Among those involved in the...
awards, which is awarded to songwriters. From there, Cannon began working primarily for Toby Keith
Toby Keith
Toby Keith Covel , best known as Toby Keith, is an American country music singer-songwriter, record producer and actor. Keith released his first four studio albums — 1993's Toby Keith, 1994's Boomtown, 1996's Blue Moon and 1997's Dream Walkin, plus a Greatest Hits package for various divisions of...
, including "Me Too
Me Too (song)
"Me Too" is the title of a song co-written and recorded by American country music singer-songwriter Toby Keith. It was released in November 1996 as the third and final single from his album, Blue Moon...
", "Dream Walkin'
Dream Walkin' (song)
"Dream Walkin" is the title of a song recorded by country music artist Toby Keith. It was released in January 1998 as the third single from his 1997 album of the same name...
", "We Were in Love
We Were in Love
"We Were in Love" is the title of a song written by Chuck Cannon and Allen Shamblin, and recorded by American country music artist Toby Keith. It was released in June 1997 as the lead-off single from his 1997 album Dream Walkin'...
", "Getcha Some
Getcha Some
"Getcha Some" is the title of a song co-written and recorded by American country music artist Toby Keith. It was released in September 1998 as the lead single released from his album, Greatest Hits Volume One. It peaked at number 18 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Songs chart in the U.S. and...
", "If a Man Answers" and "When Love Fades" in the late 1990s, "How Do You Like Me Now?!
How Do You Like Me Now?! (song)
"How Do You Like Me Now?!" is the title of a song, released in November 1999, by American country music artist Toby Keith. It was the second single released from the album How Do You Like Me Now?!. Keith wrote it with Chuck Cannon....
" in 2000, and "American Soldier
American Soldier
"American Soldier" is the title of a song co-written and recorded by American country music artist Toby Keith. It was released in November 2003 as the second single from his 2003 album, Shock'n Y'all. It became a number one hit on the Billboard U.S...
" in 2003-2004. "How Do You Like Me Now?!" was also the Number One country song of the year according to the Billboard Year-End
Billboard Year-End
Billboard Year-End charts are a cumulative measure of a single or album's performance in the United States, based upon the Billboard magazine charts during any given chart year. Billboard's "chart year" runs from the first week of December to the final week in November...
charts. Both it and "I Love the Way You Love Me" earned Eight-Million-Air awards from Broadcast Music Incorporated
Broadcast Music Incorporated
Broadcast Music, Inc. is one of three United States performing rights organizations, along with ASCAP and SESAC. It collects license fees on behalf of songwriters, composers, and music publishers and distributes them as royalties to those members whose works have been performed...
for receiving eight million spin
Spin (radio)
In radio broadcasting, a spin is a single play of a song. The term is also used as a unit to measure popularity, typically in spins per week...
s at radio. Cannon also self-released two albums: God Shaped Hole and Love and Money in 2006 and 2008, respectively.
Family
Cannon is married to Lari WhiteLari White
Lari Michele White is an American country music artist and actress. She first gained national attention in 1992 as a winner on You Can Be a Star, a talent competition which aired on The Nashville Network...
, for whom he has also written singles. They have two daughters, M'Kenzy and Kyra, and a son, Jaxon.
Singles written by Cannon
- Sarah BuxtonSarah Buxton (Singer)Sarah Buxton is an American country music artist, formerly signed to the independent Lyric Street Records...
– "Space" - Billy DeanBilly DeanWilliam Harold "Billy" Dean, Jr. is an American country music singer and songwriter. Billy Dean first gained national attention after appearing on the television talent competition Star Search...
– "This Is the Life" - Wynonna JuddWynonna JuddWynonna Ellen Judd is an American country music singer. Her solo albums and singles are all credited to the singular name Wynonna. Wynonna first rose to fame in the 1980s alongside her mother, Naomi, in the country music duo The Judds...
– "Heaven Help Me", "Flies on the Butter (You Can't Go Home Again)" - Toby Keith – "Me Too", "Dream Walkin'", "We Were in Love", "Getcha Some", "If a Man Answers", "When Love Fades", "How Do You Like Me Now?!", "American Soldier"
- LonestarLonestarLonestar is an American country music group consisting of Richie McDonald , Michael Britt , Keech Rainwater , Dean Sams , and Michael Hill . McDonald left the band in November 2007 for a solo career before returning in 2011...
– "Saturday Night" - Shane MinorShane MinorShane Allen Minor is an American country music artist. Signed to Mercury Nashville Records in 1999, Minor released his self-titled album that year, and it produced three hit singles on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks charts...
– "Slave to the HabitSlave to the Habit"Slave to the Habit" is the debut title of a song recorded by American country music artist Shane Minor. It was released in March 1999 as the first single from the album Shane Minor. The song reached number 20 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart and peaked at number 8 on the RPM...
" - John Michael Montgomery – "I Love the Way You Love Me"
- Lari WhiteLari WhiteLari Michele White is an American country music artist and actress. She first gained national attention in 1992 as a winner on You Can Be a Star, a talent competition which aired on The Nashville Network...
– "What a Woman Wants", "That's My BabyThat's My Baby (song)"That's My Baby" is a single by American country music artist Lari White. Released in 1994, it was the first single from the album Wishes. The song reached #10 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.-Chart performance:...
", "That's How You Know (When You're in Love)That's How You Know (When You're in Love)"That's How You Know " is a single by American country music artist Lari White. Released in 1995, it was the third single from the album Wishes. The song reached #10 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart....
" - John & Audrey WigginsJohn & Audrey Wiggins-Track listing:#"Falling Out of Love" – 2:55#"She's in the Bedroom Crying" – 3:18#"Has Anybody Seen Amy" – 3:18#"Memory Making Night" – 3:46...
– "She's in the Bedroom Crying" - Danny GokeyDanny GokeyDaniel Jay "Danny" Gokey is an American country music singer and church music director from Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He was the third place finalist on the eighth season of American Idol...
- "I Will Not Say GoodbyeI Will Not Say Goodbye"I Will Not Say Goodbye" is the title of a song written by Lari White, Chuck Cannon and Vicky McGehee, and recorded by American Idol season 8 finalist Danny Gokey...
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