Shawn Camp

As a performer, a songwriter and an instrumentalist, Shawn is known for his ability to straddle bluegrass, honky tonk, folk and roots rock. The breadth of Shawn's work can be illustrated by how many country music superstars have recorded his songs: He's written No. 1 hits for Garth Brooks ("Two Pina Coladas") and the duo Brooks & Dunn ("How Long Gone"), and his songs have been cut by everyone from George Strait and Kenny Chesney to Patty Loveless and Randy Travis. Shawn's co-write, "Burning The Honky Tonks Down" is on Alan Jackson's new album. His collaborators include historic figures like Cowboy Jack Clement, Guy Clark and Jim Lauderdale, all of whom have written with him and used him as a supporting musician. His most enthusiastic supporters include such esteemed artists as John Prine (who signed him to Oh Boy Records), Del McCoury and Ricky Skaggs (both of whom have recorded his songs).