Tom Hemby – Guitarist, Producer, Songwriter, Programmer.......
Tom has lived and worked in Nashville as an active musician for the past 29years. He was born in the southeast Missouri city of Poplar Bluff, and raised in the neighboring community of Puxico. Tom moved to Nashville In 1978. Upon his arrival he soon became an active touring musician, backing artists such as “The Imperials” and Amy Grant. His touring career soon evolved into a recording career as a studio guitarist/ producer/ songwriter.
Tom’s recording credits include artists: Michael English, Kenny Loggins, former Doobie Brother – Michael McDonald, Amy Grant, Donna Summer, Vince Gill, Peter Cetera, Barry Manilow, Faith Hill, Wynonna Judd, Brian McKinight, Rob Thomas of Matchbox 20, Steve Winwood, Glenn Shorrock (Little River Band), Michael W. Smith, BeBe & CeCe Winans, Glen Campbell, John Secada, . Englebert Humperdinck, Charlie Daniels, Stephanie Mills, Yolanda Adams, Mindy McCready, Andy Williams, B J Thomas, Collin Raye, Bob Carlisle, Ricky Scaggs, Carman, Bill Gaither, Point Of Grace, 4 Him, The Imperials, Garth Brooks, Paul Overstreet, Twila Paris, Steven Curtis Chapman and many, many more.
Tom’s songwriting credits include songs recorded by artists: Amy Grant, Faith Hill, Dionne Warwick, Hank Williams Jr., Bruce Carroll, BeBe & CeCe Winans. Gaither Vocal band, Michael English, and others.
Awards include: A Grammy for producing CCM artist Bruce Carroll - 4 Dove Awards, the latest Dove Award was for his solo acoustic project in 2004 which won “Instrumental Album Of The Year”
Tom’s live performances include backing artists such as: Michael McDonald, Chaka Kahn, BeBe Winans – musical director, Marc Cohen, James Ingram, Edwin McCain, Yolanda Adams, CeCe Winans, Fred Hammond, Niki Costa, Keb Mo, The “Simply Christmas” tour as principal guitarist with Amy Grant - Vince Gill, The Judds, Deana Carter, Jo Dee Messina, Barry Manilow, Trisha Yearwood, Jackie Velasquez, Martina McBride, Lynn Anderson, Tanya Tucker, Montgomery Gentry, George Strait, Kenny Rogers, and many more.
Tom’s other production credits include the multi artist soundtrack of Mel Gibson's "The Passion Of The Christ", 2 albums for Gospel/R&B singer “BeBe Winans”, Grammy nominated “My Christmas Prayer” and Dove Award nominated “Dream”. Tom also produced the latest solo project for singer/songwriter “Cheri Keaggy” which features a duet with “Marty Row” of “Diamond Rio” on a cover of Carol King's “You Got A Friend”. Tom’s second solo instrumental project “Chasing The wind” is now available for purchase! His third instrumental project which is nearing completion will feature a who's who list of famous guest artists and musicians!
Thank you! May God bring you into the destiny of His heart for you and radical transformation by His glory! Now is the time of favor! I am looking forward to our fellowship here on myspace, feel free to stop by chat, request prayer, or read my blogs! Also I have a new website: www.allgloriouswithin.com New product: "Touched By the Fire: A call to the Bride for intimacy, repentance, and brokenness~ The E-book on my "Our Product's " page. There is also more info on the ministry and what we do! You are a treasure~ Praying for His glory to overwhelm you!
The smell of incredible new music is in the air! I have a feeling this will be a big one, brother! God bless - Bert PS: If you check out Keaggy's Live DVD, I shot the pictures inside the booklet...
