Casey Kelly | |
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Background information | |
Born | Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States |
Genres | Rock, Folk music, country |
Occupation(s) | Songwriter, musician |
Instrument(s) | Vocals, guitar, harmonica, piano |
Years active | 1966–Present |
Website | caseykelly |
Casey Kelly is an American songwriter and musician.[1]
Kelly has written several Grammy-nominated songs. His many hits include four Top Ten Country Music Hits: "Anyone Who Isn't Me Tonight" by Kenny Rogers and Dottie West (Grammy Nominated),[2] "Soon" by Tanya Tucker (Grammy Nominated),[3] "Somewhere Down the Line" by T G Shepherd and country music standard, "The Cowboy Rides Away" by George Strait. He works as a session player and singer and performs in clubs and concerts for audiences throughout the US and Europe. A frequent mentor, panelist and workshop contributor, Casey is a member of ASCAP, NSAI the Songwriters Guild of America Board of Councilors. The Complete Idiot's Guide to the Art of Songwriting is his first published book.