My biggest musical influences are Scotty Strother (my step-father whom I co-wrote my first song), Gene Watson and Randy Travis. My Mom is definitely my biggest personal influence. She raised me and my brothers on a waitress pay without any help from our dad and never once complained!!! She's my hero !!!
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I've been told that I sound like Randy Travis, Mark Chesnutt, and Keith Whitley all rolled up in one.....you be the judge!!!
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If there is one word in the English language to describe Terry Dennis, it would be “persistent”. After 19 years of chasing his dream up and down music row in Nashville Tn. , Terry is no where near packing up and calling it quits.
Terry says, “ I’ve put in too much time and effort to just give up, I’ll be here when my ship comes in “.
Terry’s love for country music began at a very early age. When he was only five years old, he heard “ Green, Green
Grass of Home “ playing on the radio. This was his first big inspiration. Since that time, his dream of becoming a
successful country music singer has been a priority in his life.
Terry gives his step - father credit for encouraging him to write songs. “ After writing my first song in 1978 with my
step - father, I was hooked, “ he recalls. “ I knew then that I needed to move to Nashville “. It wasn’t until May 27th, 1987
that he finally loaded up all his personal belongings and headed for Music City.
The first few years in Nashville proved to be a struggle for the young entertainer. Through hard work, dedication,
determination and a strong love for the music business, his persistence began to pay off. June 1st, 1991 Terry accepted
a position as staff writer at Polygram Music which lasted two and a half years. There he had the opportunity to write
with some well known successful songwriters such as Tracy Lawrence, Melba Montgomery, Leona Williams, Mel Besher,
Tim Johnson, Ronnie Scaife, Randy Archer, just to name a few. Terry has had songs recorded (but not released) by Leona Williams, Daryle Singletary, Jeff Carson and Ken Mellons. Terry eventually opened his own publishing company, What Is Written Music, for the soul purpose of pitching his own song catalog.
Around that same time Terry was introduced to Bo Loeser , the president of Music City Attractions. Terry was hired as a staff singer and opened shows for many of country music’s favorite stars. Terry has shared the stage with top name stars such as Randy Travis, Vince Gill, Tracy Lawrence, Willie Nelson, Marie Osmond, Gene Watson, John Conley, The Statler Brothers and various Grand Ole Opry stars.
Special performances for Terry include guest spots at the world famous Grand Ole Opry House, the nostalgic Ryman
Auditorium in Nashville and The Ernest Tubb Midnight Jamboree. He Headlined the Collier County Fair in Naples Florida in 1998 and 1999. Special awards include third place in the country category of Billboard’s 2nd Annual Songwriting Contest where Terry won his first guitar. He also made it to the semi - finals in Nashville’s Big Break Contest in 1991 which was aired in 43 states. He won first place in the 2004 Southwest Florida Colgate Competition at the Lee County Fair in Fort Myers, Florida and first place in numerous local talent shows.
Terry’s currently signed on as a staff writer with Makin’ Progress Publishing and that’s exactly what he’s doing. “ I’ve
got a good feeling in my heart that all my hard work is about to pay off “, says Terry. “ God has really been blessing me
lately with some great opportunities “. Terry’s drive and determination to succeed is an inspiration to us all. Terry’s advice to others seeking a career in country music is to “believe in yourself, put your faith in God and be patient“. For further information concerning Terry Dennis, Or to book him for your next event, contact Terry at (239) 357 - 8630.
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Terry, thanks for being one of my friends. I love the song God's Up to Something. How can I get a couple of copies of that? I have someone I need to send it to, in addition to keeping it for myself to listen. It's very inspirational. You seem so blessed with a wonderful family!
Good morning Terry: I'M just stopping in to say hi, i hope you have a nice day, I bet you miss Mark being around already huh? he is in Cookeville right now, then he is gonna stop here in Crossville where I live and we are gonna visit for a day, then he will be off to finish the rest of his tour, i wish you nothin but the best my friend. Hey your Music sounds awesome terry. Your friend Barbie Jo
YeeHaa from the road england was a blast goin back sept playing the British country music awards sept21 looking for the song to play stay intouch MICHAEL KEN
HEY TERRY, JUST STOPPING BY TO DROP A BIG "HOWDY" ON YOUR PAGE AND WISH YOU THE BEST...LONG TIME NO SEE...I'VE BEEN BUSY MAKING CHANGES (GOOD ONES) IN MY LIFE AND HAVEN'T BEEN OUT TO THE BARS AS MUCH AND AIN'T BEEN MISSIN' IT EITHER..LOL ANYWAY HOPE YOU ARE FINE..WRITE WHEN YOU CAN..TAKE CARE XOXOXOXO
