Liz Hengber
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Liz Hengber is an American songwriter and musician based in Nashville, Tennessee
. Hengber was born in Brooklyn
, New York
, and graduated from New Milford High School in New Milford, New Jersey
in 1977. She graduated from the Theatre Department of the C.W. Post Campus
of Long Island University in 1981. Hengber began her song-writing career after moving to Nashville
, where she initially worked at the Bluebird Cafe
as a waitress.
In 1991 Hengber signed with Reba McEntire
's company Starstruck Entertainment as a songwriter and within six months she had her first hit "For My Broken Heart
" (1991), which held the number one position on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks Chart for two weeks in December 1991. She composed three additional top-five country hits (Billboard) for Reba McEntire
- "It's Your Call
" (1993), "And Still
" (1995),” and "Forever Love
" (1998).
She has co-written charting singles for a variety of other artists including Rick Trevino
's “Looking for the Light
" (1995), Lisa Brokop
’s “She Can’t Save Him
" (1996), Peter Cetera
’s “Do You Love Me That Much
" (1997), Andy Griggs
’ “She's More
" (2000), Clay Davidson
’s “Unconditional
" (2000), Trick Pony
’s “The Bride
" (2005), and Bucky Covington
's "A Father's Love (The Only Way He Knew How)
" (2010).
Nashville, Tennessee
Nashville is the capital of the U.S. state of Tennessee and the county seat of Davidson County. It is located on the Cumberland River in Davidson County, in the north-central part of the state. The city is a center for the health care, publishing, banking and transportation industries, and is home...
. Hengber was born in Brooklyn
Brooklyn
Brooklyn is the most populous of New York City's five boroughs, with nearly 2.6 million residents, and the second-largest in area. Since 1896, Brooklyn has had the same boundaries as Kings County, which is now the most populous county in New York State and the second-most densely populated...
, New York
New York
New York is a state in the Northeastern region of the United States. It is the nation's third most populous state. New York is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and by Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont to the east...
, and graduated from New Milford High School in New Milford, New Jersey
New Milford, New Jersey
New Milford is a borough in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the borough population was 16,341.New Milford was incorporated as a borough on March 11, 1922, from what remained of Palisades Township, based on the results of a referendum held on April 18,...
in 1977. She graduated from the Theatre Department of the C.W. Post Campus
Long Island University C.W. Post Campus
The C.W. Post Campus of Long Island University is a private institution of higher education located in Brookville in Nassau County, New York, United States...
of Long Island University in 1981. Hengber began her song-writing career after moving to Nashville
Nashville, Tennessee
Nashville is the capital of the U.S. state of Tennessee and the county seat of Davidson County. It is located on the Cumberland River in Davidson County, in the north-central part of the state. The city is a center for the health care, publishing, banking and transportation industries, and is home...
, where she initially worked at the Bluebird Cafe
Bluebird cafe
The Bluebird Cafe is a music club in Nashville, Tennessee that opened in 1982. The club is famous for intimate, acoustic music performed by its composers...
as a waitress.
In 1991 Hengber signed with Reba McEntire
Reba McEntire
Reba Nell McEntire is an American country music artist and actress. She began her career in the music industry as a high school student singing in the Kiowa High School band , on local radio shows with her siblings, and at rodeos. As a solo act, she was invited to perform at a rodeo in Oklahoma...
's company Starstruck Entertainment as a songwriter and within six months she had her first hit "For My Broken Heart
For My Broken Heart (song)
"For My Broken Heart" is the title of a country music song written by Keith Palmer and Liz Hengber. It was recorded by American singer Reba McEntire on her 1991 studio album For My Broken Heart, from which it was released in September as the album's lead-off single. The song was a Number One hit...
" (1991), which held the number one position on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks Chart for two weeks in December 1991. She composed three additional top-five country hits (Billboard) for Reba McEntire
Reba McEntire
Reba Nell McEntire is an American country music artist and actress. She began her career in the music industry as a high school student singing in the Kiowa High School band , on local radio shows with her siblings, and at rodeos. As a solo act, she was invited to perform at a rodeo in Oklahoma...
- "It's Your Call
It's Your Call (song)
"It's Your Call" is a single by American country music artist Reba McEntire. Released in May 1993, it was the third and final single from her album, It's Your Call. The song reached #5 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart in July 1993....
" (1993), "And Still
And Still
"And Still" is a single by American country music artist Reba McEntire. Released in May 1995, it was the fifth and final single from her album, Read My Mind...
" (1995),” and "Forever Love
Forever Love (Reba McEntire song)
"Forever Love" is a single by American country music artist Reba McEntire. Released in July 1998, it was the second single from her album, If You See Him. The song reached #4 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart in November 1998....
" (1998).
She has co-written charting singles for a variety of other artists including Rick Trevino
Rick Trevino
Ricardo Treviño, Jr. , known professionally as Rick Trevino, is a Mexican American country music artist. Signed to Columbia Records in 1993, Trevino began his career that year with the release of his debut single, "Just Enough Rope", the first mainstream country music single to feature separate...
's “Looking for the Light
Looking for the Light
Looking for the Light is the title of an album released in 1995 by country music artist Rick Trevino. Although its second single "Bobbie Ann Mason" was a Top Ten hit on the Hot Country Singles & Tracks charts in 1995, neither of the album's other singles — "Save This One for Me" or the title track...
" (1995), Lisa Brokop
Lisa brokop
Lisa Brokop is a Canadian country music singer/songwriter and actress. Active since 1990 in the country music field, she has released a total of six studio albums, and has charted more than twenty singles on the country music charts in her native Canada...
’s “She Can’t Save Him
Lisa Brokop (album)
Lisa Brokop is the self-titled third studio album by Canadian country music artist Lisa Brokop. It was released on February 20, 1996 by Capitol Records. "She Can't Save Him," "Before He Kissed Me" and "West of Crazy" were all released as singles...
" (1996), Peter Cetera
Peter Cetera
Peter Paul Cetera is an American singer, songwriter, bassist and producer best known for being an original member of the rock band Chicago, before launching a successful solo career...
’s “Do You Love Me That Much
You're the Inspiration: A Collection
You're the Inspiration: A Collection is largely a compilation of music artist Peter Cetera's duets, though it does feature remakes of the songs "You're the Inspiration," "If You Leave Me Now," and "Baby What a Big Surprise" which he had previously written and recorded with the group Chicago...
" (1997), Andy Griggs
Andy Griggs
Andrew Tyler "Andy" Griggs is an American country music artist. He has released three albums for RCA Records Nashville and a fourth for Montage Music Group...
’ “She's More
She's More
"She's More" is the title of a song written by Liz Hengber and Rob Crosby, and recorded by American country music singer Andy Griggs. It was released in January 2000 as the third single from his debut album, You Won't Ever Be Lonely...
" (2000), Clay Davidson
Clay Davidson
Clay Davidson is an American country music artist. He signed to Virgin Records' Nashville division in late 1999, Davidson released his debut album Unconditional on April 11, 2000. Its title track was a top 5 hit for him on the Billboard country charts, and the album produced two more Top 30 hits...
’s “Unconditional
Unconditional (Clay Davidson song)
"Unconditional" is the debut single of American country music singer Clay Davidson that reached the Top 5 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart, peaking at #3. It was his most successful hit single to date.-Content:...
" (2000), Trick Pony
Trick Pony
Trick Pony was an American country music group. It was formed in 1996 by Keith Burns , Ira Dean , and Heidi Newfield . The group recorded three studio albums: Trick Pony, On a Mission and R.I.D.E., released in 2001, 2002 and 2005, respectively...
’s “The Bride
R.I.D.E.
R.I.D.E. is the third and final studio album by American country music group Trick Pony. It is also the group's only recording for the Asylum-Curb label. The album's name is an abbreviation for "Rebellious Individuals Delivering Entertainment"....
" (2005), and Bucky Covington
Bucky Covington
William Joel "Bucky" Covington III is an American country music singer. He placed eighth on the 5th season of the Fox Network's talent competition series American Idol. In December 2006, he signed a recording contract with Lyric Street Records...
's "A Father's Love (The Only Way He Knew How)
A Father's Love (The Only Way He Knew How)
"A Father's Love " is the title of a song recorded by American country artist Bucky Covington. It was released in March 2010 as his sixth single, and was intended to be included on an album titled I'm Alright.-Content:...
" (2010).
Singles co-written by Liz Hengber
Singles written or co-written by Liz Hengber include the following.- "For My Broken HeartFor My Broken HeartFor My Broken Heart is the eighteenth album, released in 1991 by American country music singer Reba McEntire. It was the first album recorded after an airplane crash which killed most of the members of her touring band...
" by Reba McEntireReba McEntireReba Nell McEntire is an American country music artist and actress. She began her career in the music industry as a high school student singing in the Kiowa High School band , on local radio shows with her siblings, and at rodeos. As a solo act, she was invited to perform at a rodeo in Oklahoma... - "And StillAnd Still"And Still" is a single by American country music artist Reba McEntire. Released in May 1995, it was the fifth and final single from her album, Read My Mind...
" by Reba McEntireReba McEntireReba Nell McEntire is an American country music artist and actress. She began her career in the music industry as a high school student singing in the Kiowa High School band , on local radio shows with her siblings, and at rodeos. As a solo act, she was invited to perform at a rodeo in Oklahoma... - "It's Your CallIt's Your Call-Personnel:As listed in liner notes.*Terry Crisp – steel guitar*Linda Davis – background vocals*Steve Gibson – acoustic guitar, electric guitar*Vince Gill – background vocals*Vicki Hampton – background vocals*John Barlow Jarvis – piano, synthesizer...
" by Reba McEntireReba McEntireReba Nell McEntire is an American country music artist and actress. She began her career in the music industry as a high school student singing in the Kiowa High School band , on local radio shows with her siblings, and at rodeos. As a solo act, she was invited to perform at a rodeo in Oklahoma... - "Forever LoveForever Love (Reba McEntire song)"Forever Love" is a single by American country music artist Reba McEntire. Released in July 1998, it was the second single from her album, If You See Him. The song reached #4 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart in November 1998....
" by Reba McEntireReba McEntireReba Nell McEntire is an American country music artist and actress. She began her career in the music industry as a high school student singing in the Kiowa High School band , on local radio shows with her siblings, and at rodeos. As a solo act, she was invited to perform at a rodeo in Oklahoma... - "She's MoreShe's More"She's More" is the title of a song written by Liz Hengber and Rob Crosby, and recorded by American country music singer Andy Griggs. It was released in January 2000 as the third single from his debut album, You Won't Ever Be Lonely...
" by Andy GriggsAndy GriggsAndrew Tyler "Andy" Griggs is an American country music artist. He has released three albums for RCA Records Nashville and a fourth for Montage Music Group... - "UnconditionalUnconditional (Clay Davidson song)"Unconditional" is the debut single of American country music singer Clay Davidson that reached the Top 5 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart, peaking at #3. It was his most successful hit single to date.-Content:...
" by Clay DavidsonClay DavidsonClay Davidson is an American country music artist. He signed to Virgin Records' Nashville division in late 1999, Davidson released his debut album Unconditional on April 11, 2000. Its title track was a top 5 hit for him on the Billboard country charts, and the album produced two more Top 30 hits... - "Do You Love Me That MuchYou're the Inspiration: A CollectionYou're the Inspiration: A Collection is largely a compilation of music artist Peter Cetera's duets, though it does feature remakes of the songs "You're the Inspiration," "If You Leave Me Now," and "Baby What a Big Surprise" which he had previously written and recorded with the group Chicago...
" by Peter CeteraPeter CeteraPeter Paul Cetera is an American singer, songwriter, bassist and producer best known for being an original member of the rock band Chicago, before launching a successful solo career... - "The Bride" by Trick PonyTrick PonyTrick Pony was an American country music group. It was formed in 1996 by Keith Burns , Ira Dean , and Heidi Newfield . The group recorded three studio albums: Trick Pony, On a Mission and R.I.D.E., released in 2001, 2002 and 2005, respectively...
- "The Chance" by Julie RobertsJulie RobertsJulie Roberts is an American country music singer. Signed to Mercury Nashville in 2004, Roberts made her debut that year with the single "Break Down Here", a Top 20 hit on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks charts and the first track from her self-titled debut album...
- "The Power of One" by BomshelBomshelBomshel is an American country music duo founded in 2004 by lead singer Buffy "Buf" Lawson and fiddle player Kristy Osmunson. Signed to Curb Records in 2004, Bomshel's original lineup charted four single on the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts, and recorded an unreleased album called Bomshel Stomp...
- "Looking for the Light" by Rick TrevinoRick TrevinoRicardo Treviño, Jr. , known professionally as Rick Trevino, is a Mexican American country music artist. Signed to Columbia Records in 1993, Trevino began his career that year with the release of his debut single, "Just Enough Rope", the first mainstream country music single to feature separate...
- "Giants" by Tamara WalkerTamara WalkerTamara Walker is a female singer-songwriter. Walker began here career in 1999 when she signed with Curb Records. Initially, Walker recorded country music, but her due to the failure of her first singles, her album went unreleased...
- "Before He Kissed MeLisa Brokop (album)Lisa Brokop is the self-titled third studio album by Canadian country music artist Lisa Brokop. It was released on February 20, 1996 by Capitol Records. "She Can't Save Him," "Before He Kissed Me" and "West of Crazy" were all released as singles...
" by Lisa BrokopLisa brokopLisa Brokop is a Canadian country music singer/songwriter and actress. Active since 1990 in the country music field, she has released a total of six studio albums, and has charted more than twenty singles on the country music charts in her native Canada... - "She Can't Save HimLisa Brokop (album)Lisa Brokop is the self-titled third studio album by Canadian country music artist Lisa Brokop. It was released on February 20, 1996 by Capitol Records. "She Can't Save Him," "Before He Kissed Me" and "West of Crazy" were all released as singles...
" by Lisa BrokopLisa brokopLisa Brokop is a Canadian country music singer/songwriter and actress. Active since 1990 in the country music field, she has released a total of six studio albums, and has charted more than twenty singles on the country music charts in her native Canada... - "For You" by James OttoJames OttoJames Allen Otto is an American country music artist who is a member of the MuzikMafia, a group of country musicians known for their "country music without prejudice"...
- "Seven Vern Gosdins Ago" by Darren Kozelsky
- "A Father's Love (The Only Way He Knew How)A Father's Love (The Only Way He Knew How)"A Father's Love " is the title of a song recorded by American country artist Bucky Covington. It was released in March 2010 as his sixth single, and was intended to be included on an album titled I'm Alright.-Content:...
" by Bucky CovingtonBucky CovingtonWilliam Joel "Bucky" Covington III is an American country music singer. He placed eighth on the 5th season of the Fox Network's talent competition series American Idol. In December 2006, he signed a recording contract with Lyric Street Records... - "A Father's Love (The Only Way He Knew How)A Father's Love (The Only Way He Knew How)"A Father's Love " is the title of a song recorded by American country artist Bucky Covington. It was released in March 2010 as his sixth single, and was intended to be included on an album titled I'm Alright.-Content:...
" by High ValleyHigh ValleyHigh Valley is a Canadian country music group from Blumenort, Alberta which is located close to the town of La Crete. The band is composed of brothers Brad, Bryan and Curtis Rempel... - "Ain't My Day To Save the World" by Hoyt Hughes