Andy Albert
Albert in 2016.
Albert in 2016.
Background information
Born
Andrew Paul Albert
OriginGeorgia, United States
GenresCountry, rock, pop
OccupationsSongwriter, singer, record producer, musician
InstrumentsVocals, guitars
Years active2006-present
Formerly ofHoliday Parade

Andrew Paul Albert is an American country music singer and songwriter from Roswell, Georgia, United States. His songwriting repertoire includes writing for artists such as Blake Shelton, Dustin Lynch, Dan + Shay, Lainey Wilson, and Carrie Underwood.[1][2]

Albert grew up in Roswell and moved to Nashville, Tennessee, in 2011. He signed a publishing deal with Downtown Music in 2014, and currently writes for Concord Music Publishing. [3] Prior to moving to Nashville he was in the pop-rock band Holiday Parade from 2004 to 2011 and Bonaventure in 2011 with Dan Smyers. He has written multiple #1 songs at country radio, and had over 300 songs placed and recorded.

Albert was the Country First Place Winner of the American Songwriter 2023 Song Contest.[4]

Selected writing discography

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2015
  • Devin Dawson – “Blind Man” (Neon Cross) (writer)
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
  • Dustin Lynch - "Thinking 'Bout You (Featuring Lauren Alaina)" (writer)
  • Dan + Shay - "Take Me Home For Christmas" (writer)
  • Dan + Shay - "Christmas Isn't Christmas" (writer)
2023
  • Hardy - "The Redneck Song" (writer)
2024

References

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  1. ^ "Blake Shelton Selects 'She's Got a Way With Words' as Next Single". Theboot.com. 6 June 2016. Retrieved 8 June 2016.
  2. ^ "Makin' Tracks: Granger Smith's 'If The Boot Fits' Embraces The Cinderella Story". Billboard.com. Retrieved 8 June 2016.
  3. ^ "Industry Ink: SESAC, Downtown Music Publishing, Capitol CMG, ole". Musicrow.com. 11 August 2014. Retrieved 8 June 2016.
  4. ^ Whalen, Shane (2024-04-10). "American Songwriter 2023 Song Contest Winners Announced". American Songwriter. Retrieved 2024-12-14.