Steve will be heading back to the studio later this month with famed Nashville Songwriter/Producer Phil O'Donnell aka "Philbilly."  Steve and Phil will be laying down tracks for Steve's 2010 release which as of now is untitled.

We'll be documenting the recording process, so please check back later for Steve's recording diary and plenty of photos!

 

More about Phil O'Donnell:

O’Donnell’s songwriting credits include his first 1 single, “Back When I Knew It All” recorded by Montgomery Gentry, “Love Remembers” and “I Got You” (Craig Morgan), “Tougher Than Nails” (Joe Diffie), and “Fore She Was Mama (Clay Walker).

In addition to having a successful career as a songwriter, O’Donnell also serves as producer for artists such as Craig Morgan, Justin McBride, Tara Oram, Jason Blaine and Darren Kozelsky.  Among his many production credits is the six-week 1 country hit, “That’s What I Love About Sunday” (Craig Morgan), which was the most played country song of 2005.

Currently Receiving Airplay at Christian Country Radio With “Never Leave You Behind,” The Charismatic Country-Rock Singer/Songwriter—Whose Earlier Single “Stomp” Is Now An Interactive Video Game—Toured This Past Summer With Fellow ICM Winner Craig Morgan.

Singer Sandra Dee, Rachelle Richard, and Steve Richard

The success Steve Richard (www.steverichardmusic.com) is enjoying at Christian Country Radio this year with his singles “Make It Into Heaven” and “Never Leave You Behind” made him the overwhelming choice as “Best New Artist” at the 15th Annual Inspirational Country Music Award Show (ICM Awards), a star studded ceremony taped for broadcast from Trinity Music USA Auditorium.  

“Make It Into Heaven” hit the Top Three on Power Source’s Christian Country Top 100 earlier in 2009; “Never Leave You Behind” is currently receiving airplay in the format. Both songs are from the charismatic country-rock singer/songwriter’s self-titled debut, which Richard worked on with producer/engineer Michael Bradford (Kid Rock, Uncle Kracker, Travis Tritt) and Grammy Award winning composer Jeff Silbar (Alabama, Janie Fricke, Bette Midler), not to mention superstar John Rich of Big & Rich fame.

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