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DON SCHLITZ (Composer/Lyricist). His first recorded song, "The Gambler," sung by Kenny Rogers, earned him his first Grammy and was the Country Music Association's and the Academy of Country Music's Song of the Year. Don's songs have been recorded by Randy Travis, Mary Chapin Carpenter, the Judds, Reba McEntire, Vince Gill, Tanya Tucker, Garth Brooks, Allison Kraus, and many other singers. His 50+ hits include 24 "number ones." Among his best-known songs are "On the Other Hand," "Forever and Ever, Amen," "When You Say Nothing at All," "Rockin' with the Rhythm of the Rain," "One Promise Too Late," "Strong Enough to Bend," "I Know Where I'm Going," "I Feel Lucky," "He Thinks He'll Keep Her," "I Take My Chances," "Learning to Live Again," "I Think About You" and "The Greatest." Schlitz, a four-time ASCAP Country Songwriter of the Year, has won three CMAs, two ACMs, and two Grammys. The Adventures of Tom Sawyer is his first musical.
Bio as of November, 2007.
American Theatre Wing programs, interviews and/or credits include:
Working in the Theatre (video)
Composer and Lyricist - September, 2000 - Watch now.
Internet Broadway Database Listing (IBDB.com)
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