[Michael.SF.]

Other than yourself, would you mind sharing: Name three Texas songwriters whom you admire

[Texas Songwriter]

I think one of the best contemporary writers (and artist) is Skip Ewing.

Others I admire in country music would be Alan Jackson, Dean Dillan. I think Toby Keith is an excellent writer (with his writing partner).

I have always liked Paul Simon and Jimmy Webb (McArthur Park), and John Denver. I think Michael W. Smith is an excellent writer. In the old days I think there were few as good as Neil Diamond. There are so many I am sure I am leaving many off of the list.

Now, Texas songwriters I enjoy and believe are excellent writers are Delbert McClinton, Robert Earl Keen, Don Henley. Henley lives about 75 miles from me. in northeast Texas.