Monte Warden won his first of seven Austin Music Awards when he was all of 15 years old (for Best New Band). The band in question was the country trio Whoa Trigger!, which the young Warden rode all the way into his next project - the even more popular Wagoneers, which scored a major-label deal with A&M after performing at the 1st SXSW. The band's "Stout and High" debut was released to worldwide critical acclaim and is widely considered one of the best country albums of the 80s. The early-to-mid '90s found Warden launching a solo career, resulting in three albums showcasing his signature blend of Buddy Holly hooks, hot rockabilly guitar licks and straight-up Texas honky-tonk. His self-titled solo debut was named one of the 100 best American albums of the 20th century by NME. Warden's biggest success in recent years has been as a professional songwriter, selling millions of records, landing cuts in several movies and television shows, as well as with artists like Kelly Willis, Patty Loveless, George Jones, Bruce Robison, Travis Tritt, and George Strait, to name a few. Warden co-wrote Strait's smash, "Desperately". In the fall of 2005, Warden was awarded his first BMI songwriting award for success in the country field. In March 2006, Warden was awarded the prestigious BMI 'Million-Air' Award, signifying over 1 million radio performances of his song, "Desperately". Warden writes exclusively for Moonkiss Music and lives in Austin with his wife and publisher, Brandi, and their 3 sons.
Well, I have moved from the "It Hurts Too Much" phase to the "I Waved" phase of my life..... LOVE, LOVE, LOVE your songs! and your voice!! Hoping you record another CD! Hope all is well with you and your family.... Donna (GA)
Monte, Thanks for the add! I really like "I Waved." Until I found your page here, I hadn't heard the song. The parade is such an effective metaphor. At 34, I can definitely identify with this song. Beautiful melody too. Keep on writing!
Hey Monte, How have you been? Did you have a great 4th of july? If you don't have plans tonite we are having an open mic tonite July 10th 7-10pm at Moody's Cafe 309 North Hwy 183 Leander Texas 78641. Come on out and sing some of your originals! Call Jason at 627-9352 if you have any questions! Hope to see you there!
Monte: For your Vast Catalog ... hope you check out SongNation. com and all your MANY Fans and Friends do too ! ! GREAT, Brand New MUSIC COMMUNITY ! ! All the Best ! George and Lynne
Congrats on the "Million-Air" Award from BMI, that is something to be proud of. I hope to hear more from you Monte. I am just starting my journey to success and it is delightful.
Kim Yarson Debut CD Satisfied to be released end of 2008
good day your music is great I love the country you sing well you has a beautiful voice and it is great cool itself that you does I thank you to have me accepts and I says you good week end thank you
Hey Monte! I found some things I had saved from when y'all first got signed and if I ever get to spend more than 3 days at home again I'll scan and e-mail them to ya. I still have some pics from when you, Brad, Mas and David were out here, too. As soon as I can they're coming your way.
Captain Fantastic!!!! I just heard about a party that had 2 kegs AND.... a box of wine!!!!! I think it's just an urban myth though, you know how these Hollywood types are with their tall tales. You guys coming back here anytime, or do Jose and I have to bum-rush Texas and crack some skulls?!?!?!?!
Oh my goodness, We will SO be there. It was seriously SO awesome to finally see you play, Ive been listening to you for 20 years, Wow! I would just love it if you would play I wanna know her again...thought I would tell ya now incase you cant remember the words :)
Nice to hear from you! I'm glad things are going well. On my end, it's work, work... and... well ... more work... hahaha.. but it's all good :) ~Angel~
Hi Monte, I haven't heard from you in a while and wondered how things have been? How has your week been so far? Look forward to talking with you soon! Have a great day!
Hey Monte, I just wanted to say,if my Dad, Leon Payne, could have passed the torch, I am positive you would have been among the ones chosen! Love Ya Myrtie
Love the new songs!! You sound great as always.... "It Hurts To Much" sort of hits home right now... :( So who's the singer in that song? She's great, though it caught me off guard when it started (expecting to hear your voice).... Sure hope you are thinking of doing a CD... Take Care, "Hoppy" Easter, Donna (GA) Easter Comments
So........ I suck. What can I say. I did *not* get to see you and Brandi this SXSW, despite my intentions and your sweet invitation. And why, you may ask? Because I was, um, occupied with those pesky, hard-to-resist, cute boys - the kind that you can't swing a dead cat in Austin without hitting.
Like I said, I suck. My eternal little brother should come before *boys*.
*Sigh*
But I will be back. Coming to Houston again anytime?
alice b, the sheepish tart, now sick as a dog and deservedly so since she didn't get a whole lot of sleep, but not regretting a minute of it....except that she missed seeing Montsome.
