- Regie Hamm
Regie Hamm is an American
singer-songwriter . He has multiple credits as a songwriter, producer, musician (keys, drums, vocals), and artist. [ [http://allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&searchlink=REGIEHAMM&sql=11:hifpxqqjldke~T4 allmusic ((( Regie Hamm > Credits ))) ] ]Early life
His father was a traveling
Pentecostal minister. Regie played drums in his father's band at an early age, and eventually left to go to college. AllMusic.com biography]inging career
After college, Regie began experiencing songwriting success with songs recorded by the likes of
Kenny Loggins ,Maxi Priest ,Bob Carlisle ,Jaci Velasquez , andClay Crosse . He wrote one of the most popular Christian songs of the 90's, entitled "I Surrender All," recorded byClay Crosse .Hamm released a solo-CD entitled "American Dreams" on
Universal South in 2003, and this CD spawned the Top 20 AC hit entitled "Babies," in addition to his success in the CCM market.SESAC's website reports that Regie Hamm's new EP, entitled
Starlight , was released in conjunction with the American Idol finale on his website, and shortly oniTunes . [ [http://www.sesac.com/news_detail.aspx?news_ID=445 SESAC - News Content ] ]ongwriting career
In
2008 , Hamm wrote a song called "The Time of My Life " at the encouragement of his wife, Yolanda, an avid "American Idol " fan. He submitted the song for theAmerican Idol Songwriting Competition, and won. The song became the finale song and first single for the winner of "American Idol's" seventh season, David Cook. [http://www.usatoday.com/life/music/news/2008-05-20-idol-songwriter_N.htm 'Time' is now for American Idol Songwriter winner - USATODAY.com ] ]In addition to the "American Idol" success, Regie Hamm also has a cut on
Clay Aiken 's new CD. The CD is entitled "On My Way Here ," and Regie co-wrote "Something About Us." Regie also has a song onLonestar 's last studio album. [ [http://allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&searchlink=REGIEHAMM&sql=11:hifpxqqjldke~T0 allmusic ((( Regie Hamm > Overview ))) ] ]He has had over 400 cuts as a songwriter, and has been named
SESAC songwriter of the year 4 times. [www.regiehamm.com] [ [http://allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&searchlink=REGIEHAMM&sql=11:hifpxqqjldke~T32 allmusic ((( Regie Hamm > Songs > Songs Composed By ))) ] ]References
External links
* [http://www.regiehamm.com Official site]
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