Tony Martin (songwriter)
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Tony Martin is a country music
songwriter who has had twelve Number One hits as a songwriter. Among his compositions are "Third Rock from the Sun
" by Joe Diffie
and "Just to See You Smile
" by Tim McGraw
.
Martin received a bachelors degree from Brigham Young University
(BYU) in 1986. His degree emphasized journalism and he was a reporter for Time Magazine after he graduated from BYU. His song "Baby's Gotten Good at Goodbye" was recorded by George Strait
in 1988. Its success made Martin decide to go to Nashville. When he first moved there he worked as a correspondent for The Tennessean
to help support himself and his wife Amethea.
In 2001 Martin signed an exclusive contract with Sony/ATV Music Publishing
.
He is the son of another Nashville-connected song writer Glenn Martin.
Martin is a Latter-day Saint. Among other callings in the LDS Church he has served as a bishop.
Country music
Country music is a popular American musical style that began in the rural Southern United States in the 1920s. It takes its roots from Western cowboy and folk music...
songwriter who has had twelve Number One hits as a songwriter. Among his compositions are "Third Rock from the Sun
Third Rock from the Sun (song)
"Third Rock from the Sun" is the title of a song written by Sterling Whipple, Tony Martin, and John Greenebaum, and recorded by American country music artist Joe Diffie...
" by Joe Diffie
Joe Diffie
Joe Logan Diffie is an American country music singer known for his ballads and novelty songs. Between 1990 and 2004, Diffie charted 35 cuts on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart, including five number one singles: his debut release "Home", "If the Devil Danced ", "Third Rock from the Sun",...
and "Just to See You Smile
Just to See You Smile
"Just to See You Smile" is the title of a song written by Mark Nesler and Tony Martin, and recorded by American country music artist Tim McGraw. It was released in August 1997 as the third single from the album Everywhere...
" by Tim McGraw
Tim McGraw
Samuel Timothy "Tim" McGraw is an American country singer and actor. Many of McGraw's albums and singles have topped the country music charts with total album sales in excess of 40 million units in the US, making him the eighth best-selling artist, and the third best-selling country singer, in the...
.
Martin received a bachelors degree from Brigham Young University
Brigham Young University
Brigham Young University is a private university located in Provo, Utah. It is owned and operated by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints , and is the United States' largest religious university and third-largest private university.Approximately 98% of the university's 34,000 students...
(BYU) in 1986. His degree emphasized journalism and he was a reporter for Time Magazine after he graduated from BYU. His song "Baby's Gotten Good at Goodbye" was recorded by George Strait
George Strait
George Harvey Strait is an American country music singer, actor, and music producer. Strait is referred to as the "King of Country," and critics call Strait a living legend. He is known for his unique style of western swing music, bar-room ballads, honky-tonk style, and fresh yet traditional...
in 1988. Its success made Martin decide to go to Nashville. When he first moved there he worked as a correspondent for The Tennessean
The Tennessean
The Tennessean is the principal daily newspaper in Nashville, Tennessee, USA. Its circulation area covers 39 counties in Middle Tennessee and eight counties in southern Kentucky....
to help support himself and his wife Amethea.
In 2001 Martin signed an exclusive contract with Sony/ATV Music Publishing
Sony/ATV Music Publishing
Sony/ATV Music Publishing is a music publishing company co-owned by The Michael Jackson Family Trust and Sony. The organisation was originally founded as Associated TeleVision in 1955 by Lew Grade. In 1957, ATV acquired Pye Records as a wholly owned subsidiary...
.
He is the son of another Nashville-connected song writer Glenn Martin.
Martin is a Latter-day Saint. Among other callings in the LDS Church he has served as a bishop.