Songwriter

Hit Songwriter Max T. Barnes Signs With Ray Stevens Music

Max T. Barnes has signed a publishing deal with Ray Stevens Music.  The chart topping songwriter has an impressive resume including six #1 Singles, nine Top 10 Singles and a Song of the Year Nomination for the career launching hit “Love Me” by Colin Raye.  Throughout his career, Barnes has written over 30 charting singles recorded by artists such as Randy Travis, John Anderson, Vern Gosdin, Diamond Rio, Montgomery Gentry, Jo Dee Messina, Billy Dean and George Jones, among others.

“We could not be more thrilled about the addition of Max T. to the Ray Stevens Music family,” says Creative Director, Sabrina Shelfer Blanton.  “His experience as a hit songwriter, musician and producer, provides us with endless exciting possibilities."

When asked about the Ray Stevens Music deal, Barnes replies, “They say you shouldn’t meet your heroes because they can’t live up to your expectations.  Well, I declare that rule officially over!  Ray Stevens continuously impresses me as a musician, singer, songwriter, producer and gentleman.  Ray Stevens has had hits through every era of country music.  He has no room on his walls for more awards…yet it is my humble hope to write him enough hits that he has to add on!”