Singer, songwriter, guitarist, drummer, bassist, engineer, producer, Chip Martin wears many hats well. He cut his teeth on the classic pop sounds of the 60's- the Beatles, the Rolling Stones, and other British invasion bands as well as American performers like the great Motown acts. Later it was the sounds of bands like the Eagles, Crosby Stills and Nash, and America that caught the attention of the already traveling singer-songwriter. Chip formed his first band at the age of 12 and has been on stage ever since playing in rock and country-rock groups from Maine to Miami.
In the late 70's, Chip turned his talents toward songwriting, and to date has over 300 songs in his catalog. He has an RIAA certified gold record for his song "Forget About Love" recorded by country star Mark Wills, has a song that is the title track ("Love Me or Leave Me Alone") on Randy Meisner's (formerly of The Eagles) latest CD, a tune placed on Billy Paul's record "Wide Open" (of "Me and Mrs. Jones" fame), and a cut by Grand Ole Opry star Billy Dean. The song that Billy Dean recorded was used on the popular Turner Broadcasting TV Show "Live at the Bluebird Cafe" shot here in Nashville at the famous songwriter venue.
Chip is currently working with Kyle Lehning, producer of Randy Travis, Bryan White, Restless Heart, and many more, on a co-venture producing up-and-coming artists in Nashville. Chip and Kyle produced a project for Matt Kennon and pitched to labels. As a result, James Stroud signed Matt to Stroudavarius Records. Chip continues pre-production for Matt's upcoming album, on which he will co-produce and play guitar.
Chip is a voting member and has served on the Board of Governors of NARAS (the Grammy Organization), is active in the Nashville Songwriters Association International (NSAI), and is on the Board of Advisors for the Georgia Music Industry Association.
If you would like to learn more about Artist production and development or song demos, please contact us at the website:
www.chipsongs.com
Hey you are very welcome! :) Thanks for stopping by and commenting us! We hope you’re doing well! We have some exciting news we want to share with you! Our first album is due out in November and our first single is the title track, "You Can't Say Love Enough!" We feel so blessed to have multiple celebrities in the country music industry generously lend their talent to this powerful song! "You Can't Say Love Enough" will be available to download on iTunes next month, with the proceeds from “You Can’t Say Love Enough” being donated to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (www.jdrf.org). We know this special song inspires us every day and we hope you and your friends will support us and the JDRF when the time comes, we will keep you updated! :) Have a lovely weekend! Smile Smile & Smile Some More, MJ2 www.twitter.com/mollieandjackie
hi Chip, how have you been? I just wrote your wife a message to see if she wants to meet up with me. I think we are going to ground zero again in 2011 if it works out the way Randy wants. Would be fun again...I just talked to Paul today! I never see Julie anymore do you?
Hi Chip, You're welcome and thank you ! I really love your music! ... and I hope you enjoy voice and music as well. I wish you a wonderful day, Greetings from Germany and the Dominican Republic God bless Hasta la vista Nidia
Hope you had a good time in Fl. Our concert went good with Linda Davis I got to sing "Does He Love You " with her .Hillary came also and hung out the afternoon with us before the Kenny concert. Did you get to do a show with your old the band ? Destany
Hey Chip If you will be free Fri Aug 7th while you are here in Jax . We will be at the Jacksonville Sports Pub next to the arena with Linda Davis . Our show starts at 330 it will be a pre-Kenny concert with Linda . Destany
Hey thanks for adding me here Chip!!!!! Although we've been friends in 'real life' since early/mid 2003......now we are friends in 'cyberspace'......so it's now official.....right???? I appreciate everything you've done for and with me over the years.....and the best part is that we ain't near done yet. Proud to have known you for all these years.
So rock on my friend and now I'll add you to my Top Friends. Take care and I'll talk to you soon.
Thanks for the friendship Chip. Good songs! I got a kick looking at your 80's band pic. I've got some like it. Gotta love that 80's hair! ;) Hope to see around sometime. Many blessings, Bret
Thank you bro.. The stuff on your myspace sounds great..You look like you must be living right...did you get a chance to check out some of my tunes? I hope to get your vote when my GAC video comes out in July.. Take Care man. -RB-
Thanks Chip! I feel it every time I sing it live. I'm interested to see how many adds we get tomorrow since that is the add date we have been shooting for.
On another note, if you have any connections that book live shows with full bands anywhere in the US, please let me know.
