Elbert West
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| Elbert West | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Elbert Lee West |
| Origin | West Virginia, USA |
| Genre(s) | Country |
| Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals |
| Years active | 1991-2003 |
| Label(s) | Broken Bow |
| Associated acts | Tracy Lawrence John Michael Montgomery |
Elbert West (born Elbert Lee West in West Virginia) is an American country music singer-songwriter. Initially a session songwriter in Nashville, Tennessee, West saw his first chart success in the 1990s as a co-writer on singles for country singer Tracy Lawrence, including the Number One "Sticks and Stones" and "Can't Break It to My Heart".[1][2] West also co-wrote album tracks for other artists, including tracks for Tim McGraw and John Michael Montgomery.[3]
By 2001, West had signed to Broken Bow Records, then a newly-formed independent label; his debut album, Livin' the Life, was released that year.[1] West co-wrote ten of the album's thirteen tracks,[3] including its lead-off single "Diddley", which peaked at #56 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks (now Hot Country Songs) charts. "Diddley" was also made into a music video, which aired on CMT.[2] The album also included his own rendition of "(This One's Gonna) Leave a Mark", which John Michael Montgomery previously recorded for his 1998 album Leave a Mark.[2]
Contents |
[edit] Discography
[edit] Albums
- Livin' the Life (2001)
[edit] Singles
| Year | Title | US Country | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | "Diddley" | 56 | Livin' the Life |
| "Unpredictable" | |||
| 2002 | "(This One's Gonna) Leave a Mark" | ||
| 2004 | "A Beautiful Day for Goodbye" | ||
| "Kimberly Cooper's Eyes" |
[edit] References
- ^ a b Hage, Erik. Elbert West biography. All Music Guide. Retrieved on 2008-05-05.
- ^ a b c Downs, Jolene. Elbert West - Livin' the Life review. About.com. Retrieved on 2008-05-05.
- ^ a b Claffey, Laura. Elbert West interview. Country Interviews Online. Retrieved on 2008-05-05.
