Thom Shepherd

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CMA of Texas Songwriter of the Year Thom Shepherd is a Bandera, Texas-based touring artist who spent many years as a songwriter in Nashville. Recent years have found him traveling across the country, telling stories, and captivating audiences with his wife, artist Coley McCabe. He is the writer of five #1 singles - “Redneck Yacht Club,” recorded by Craig Morgan, “Riding with Private Malone” recorded by David Ball, and three Texas music number ones. He is the current TRMA Songwriter of the Year. Thom, along with his Radio Margaritaville hit “Always Saturday Night,” are featured in the “The Parrot Heads Documentary” with Jimmy Buffett. He also appears in the film “Chasing The Sun,” and his song “New York to Montana” has recently been turned into a novel. In total Thom has written over 10 singles and had over 100 songs recorded by other artists. He is the producer of two concert events: The Lone Star Luau, and the Palm Coast Songwriters Festival. His music has taken him on 9 tours performing for our military in 17 different countries. He was born in St. Louis, Missouri and spent his high school years in Stephens City, Virginia. He graduated from George Mason University and one week later moved to Nashville. He is a two time cancer survivor, a father of two, recipient of the TRMA “I Can” Humanitarian Award, winner of TRMA “Best Radio Show” for “Live From The Redneck Yacht Club,” and has received three TropRockin.com People's Choice Songwriting Awards.