Marc Beeson
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Marc Beeson is an American country music
singer and songwriter. Beeson has co-written several singles which have reached the Hot Country Songs
charts.
Beeson moved to Nashville, Tennessee
in 1990. One of his first co-writes was "Even Now
", a top 20 hit for Exile
.
In 1992, he co-wrote Restless Heart
's "When She Cries
", which won him Country Song of the Year and Pop Song of the Year awards from the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP). Beeson signed to BNA Records
in 1994, charting at number 70 with "A Wing and a Prayer".
In 1997, Beeson founded the group Burnin' Daylight
with former Exile member Sonny LeMaire and former Southern Pacific member Kurt Howell. This group recorded one album for Curb Records
and charted three singles.
Beeson has returned to songwriting, including Pat Green
's 2008 single "Let Me
".
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...
singer and songwriter. Beeson has co-written several singles which have reached the Hot Country Songs
Hot Country Songs
Hot Country Songs is a chart published weekly by Billboard magazine in the United States.This 60-position chart lists the most popular country music songs, calculated weekly mostly by airplay and occasionally commercial sales...
charts.
Beeson 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...
in 1990. One of his first co-writes was "Even Now
Even Now (Exile song)
"Even Now" is a single by American country music group Exile. Released in 1991, it was the first single from the album Justice. The song reached #16 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.-Chart performance:...
", a top 20 hit for Exile
Exile (American band)
Exile, originally known as The Exiles, is an American band founded in Richmond, Kentucky by J.P. Pennington. They started by playing local clubs which led to touring with Dick Clark’s Caravan of Stars opening shows and providing backup for major rock artists of the period.Their name was shortened...
.
In 1992, he co-wrote Restless Heart
Restless Heart
Restless Heart is an American country music band established in 1984. The band's original members were John Dittrich , Paul Gregg , Dave Innis , Greg Jennings , and Verlon Thompson...
's "When She Cries
When She Cries
"When She Cries" is the title of a song written by Sonny LeMaire and Marc Beeson, and recorded by American country music group Restless Heart. It was released in August 1992 as the first single from the album Big Iron Horses. The song reached #9 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart....
", which won him Country Song of the Year and Pop Song of the Year awards from the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP). Beeson signed to BNA Records
BNA Records
BNA Records, formerly known as BNA Entertainment, is a label group that shares ties with Arista Nashville and RCA Nashville from parent company Sony Music Nashville, which itself is a subsidiary of Sony Music Entertainment. Based in Nashville, Tennessee, BNA features country music acts on its roster...
in 1994, charting at number 70 with "A Wing and a Prayer".
In 1997, Beeson founded the group Burnin' Daylight
Burnin' Daylight
Burnin' Daylight was an American country music band composed of Marc Beeson , Kurt Howell , and Sonny LeMaire . Howell was formerly a member of Southern Pacific, and LeMaire a former member of Exile...
with former Exile member Sonny LeMaire and former Southern Pacific member Kurt Howell. This group recorded one album for Curb Records
Curb Records
Curb Records is a record label started by Mike Curb originally as Sidewalk Records in 1963...
and charted three singles.
Beeson has returned to songwriting, including Pat Green
Pat Green
Patrick Craven "Pat" Green is an American Texas Country artist. Active since 1995, he has recorded a total of ten studio albums, including several independent works, three for Republic Records and two for BNA...
's 2008 single "Let Me
Let Me
"Let Me" is a country music song written by Marc Beeson and Danny Orton, and recorded by American singer Pat Green. It is the lead-off single to his eighth studio album What I'm For, which was released on January 27, 2009...
".
Singles
| Year | Single | Peak positions |
|---|---|---|
| US Country Hot Country Songs Hot Country Songs is a chart published weekly by Billboard magazine in the United States.This 60-position chart lists the most popular country music songs, calculated weekly mostly by airplay and occasionally commercial sales... |
||
| 1994 | "A Wing and a Prayer" | 70 |
Music videos
| Year | Video |
|---|---|
| 1994 | "A Wing and a Prayer" |
Singles co-written by Beeson
Singles that Beeson co-wrote include:- Big Kenny — "Long After I'm GoneLong After I'm Gone"Long After I'm Gone" is the title of a song co-written and recorded by American country music artist Big Kenny, one-half of the duo Big & Rich. The song was released to country radio on August 18, 2009 as his debut single as a solo artist, where it debuted at #57 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country...
" - The Buffalo Club — "If She Don't Love YouIf She Don't Love You"If She Don't Love You" is the title of a song written by Trey Bruce and Marc Beeson, and recorded by American country music group The Buffalo Club. It was released in January 1997 as the first single from their self-titled debut album. The song reached #9 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles &...
" - Burnin' DaylightBurnin' DaylightBurnin' Daylight was an American country music band composed of Marc Beeson , Kurt Howell , and Sonny LeMaire . Howell was formerly a member of Southern Pacific, and LeMaire a former member of Exile...
— "Say Yes" - Linda DavisLinda DavisLinda Kaye Davis is an American country music singer. Before beginning a career as a solo artist, she charted three minor country singles as one half of the duo Skip & Linda. In her solo career, Davis has recorded five major-label studio albums and more than 15 singles...
— "From the Inside Out" - Due WestDue WestDue West is an American country music group composed of Matt Lopez, Tim Gates and Brad Hull. Due West was founded in Nashville, Tennessee in 2004, and was almost signed to a contract with RCA Records Nashville in 2006, but lost the deal due to the merger of Sony Music and BMG...
— "The Bible and the Belt" - ExileExile (American band)Exile, originally known as The Exiles, is an American band founded in Richmond, Kentucky by J.P. Pennington. They started by playing local clubs which led to touring with Dick Clark’s Caravan of Stars opening shows and providing backup for major rock artists of the period.Their name was shortened...
— "Even Now" - Pat GreenPat GreenPatrick Craven "Pat" Green is an American Texas Country artist. Active since 1995, he has recorded a total of ten studio albums, including several independent works, three for Republic Records and two for BNA...
— "Let MeLet Me"Let Me" is a country music song written by Marc Beeson and Danny Orton, and recorded by American singer Pat Green. It is the lead-off single to his eighth studio album What I'm For, which was released on January 27, 2009...
", "What I'm For" - Martina McBrideMartina McBrideMartina McBride is an American country music singer and songwriter. McBride has been called the "Céline Dion of Country Music" for her big-voiced ballads and soprano range....
— "Phones Are Ringin' All Over Town" - Restless HeartRestless HeartRestless Heart is an American country music band established in 1984. The band's original members were John Dittrich , Paul Gregg , Dave Innis , Greg Jennings , and Verlon Thompson...
— "When She CriesWhen She Cries"When She Cries" is the title of a song written by Sonny LeMaire and Marc Beeson, and recorded by American country music group Restless Heart. It was released in August 1992 as the first single from the album Big Iron Horses. The song reached #9 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart....
" - LeAnn RimesLeAnn RimesLeAnn Rimes is an American country/pop singer. She is known for her rich vocals and her rise to fame as an eight-year-old champion on the original Ed McMahon version of Star Search, followed by the release of the Patsy Cline-intended single "Blue" when Rimes was only age 13, resulting in her...
— "This Love"