Leslie Winn Satcher (born 1962) is a singer-songwriter based in Nashville, Tennessee. She has recorded two albums of her own, and has additionally co-written several singles for such artists as George Strait, Martina McBride, Pam Tillis, Gretchen Wilson, Patty Loveless, and Vince Gill.
Leslie Satcher | |
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| Birth name | Leslie Winn Satcher |
| Born | 1962 (age 61–62) Paris, Texas, U.S. |
| Genres | Country Bluegrass |
| Occupation | Singer-songwriter |
| Instrument | Vocals |
| Years active | 1989–present |
| Labels | Warner Bros. |
| Website | http://lesliesatcher.com/ |
Biography and career
editLeslie grew up in her birthplace of Paris, Texas, United States, where she sang in local churches and schools – an experience which she lists as one of her biggest influences.[1] In 1989, she moved to Nashville, Tennessee to pursue her dream of being a country music singer, but found a niche writing the songs for which she is most well known – including many by notable country music acts like Patty Loveless, Vince Gill, Willie Nelson, and Reba McEntire.[2][3] Pam Tillis reached No. 12 on the country charts in 1998 with Satcher's "I Said a Prayer". In 2002, Martina McBride's performance of her song "When God-Fearin' Women Get the Blues" reached No. 8 in the United States, while her 2006 song "Politically Uncorrect", performed by Merle Haggard and Gretchen Wilson, reached No. 23 and was nominated for a Grammy award.[4]
At the same time, her singing career also began to take off, following her signing with Warner Bros. Records, and the release of her first album Love Letters in 2002.[3] This was followed by the independent release of Creation in 2005, which she has been touring to promote.[5] Her work has met with critical acclaim, with the Texas State Legislature calling her:
[Able] to craft songs that capture the ears and hearts of music lovers and honoring her [...] for bringing further acclaim to the illustrious musical reputation of the Lone Star State; and, be it further [..] an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives and Senate.[3]
USA Today listed her as part of a "groundswell" in traditional country and bluegrass music.[6] Leslie Satcher continues to write and sing, after taking some time off in 2006.[5]
In 2008, two songs she co-wrote with Monty Holmes, "Troubadour" and "House Of Cash" were recorded by George Strait.
In 2017, Leslie and The Electric Honey Badgers released the single "This Won't Take Long", featuring Vince Gill and Sheryl Crow.[7]
Discography
editAlbums
edit| Title | Album details |
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| Love Letters |
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| Creation |
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Singles
edit| Year | Single | Album |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | "Love Letters from Old Mexico" | Love Letters |
| "Burn Me Down" | ||
| "Ode to Billie Joe" | ||
| 2002 | "Slow Way Home" | |
| 2017 | "This Won't Take Long" |
References
edit- ^ "Letters From Leslie". Country Music Television. 2001. Archived from the original on September 30, 2007. Retrieved June 21, 2007.
- ^ Tarradell, Mario (April 2, 2002). "This train is bound for glory". Dallas Morning News.
- ^ a b c "H.C.R. No. 106". Texas State Legislature. February 2, 2007. Retrieved June 21, 2007.
- ^ "Students to perform at Country Music Hall of Fame". Country Music Hall of Fame. April 2, 2006. Archived from the original on May 1, 2007. Retrieved June 21, 2007.
- ^ a b Mackay, Jacquie (April 3, 2006). "Who writes the songs for the Nashville greats?". ABC. Archived from the original on August 19, 2006. Retrieved June 21, 2007.
- ^ Mansfield, Brian (July 9, 2007). "O country music, where art thou?". USA Today. Retrieved June 21, 2007.
- ^ "Leslie Satcher Joined By Vince Gill, Sheryl Crow On New Single, Out Today". MusicRow – Nashville's Music Industry Publication – News, Songs From Music City. September 2, 2017. Retrieved September 27, 2017.