Listen for Shay's musical scoring of Discovery Channel's (I.D.) Homicide Hunter.

To Be Young, by Shay, Lauren Lizabeth and Bill Whyte, performed by Lauren Lizabeth for Nine North Records/Nashville is still rising on the Billboard charts after 7+ weeks.

You can hear more musical scoring of Snapped:Killer Couples on new and past episodes.

Hear Brinn Black perform 'Hey Love', a song written by Shay, Brinn and Bill
DiLuigi by visiting www.brinnblack.com

"Now" from Shay's recent EP was featured on the December 3rd, episode 10045, of The Young and the Restless. This follows on heels of "Ready to Fall", from the same EP, being featured on Nickelodeon's Hollywood Heights You can purchase both songs on iTunes or AmazonMP3 now.

Shay's song 'Song Long' co-written with Phil Baquie and performed by Callann Lane was recently featured on MTV's reality show, 'Big Tips Texas'. For air dates be sure to follow Shay on Twitter and Instagram.

I am excited for Jeremiah's to hit in a couple weeks. We've worked very hard, and it's great when everything comes together like it has on this project. Make sure to come to his release party November 28th at The Foundry. Doors open at 7:15, show starts at 7:30. Don't miss it!

Tickets now on sale for a very special Christmas Concerts in the elegant Concert Hall at Natchez Hills Vineyard. VIP seats will go fast...also, early-bird rates available now. The evening will be a round format featuring Shay, Jack & Diane, Julie Forester, and Jeff Batson. Join us!

Nashville Unleashed Special Christmas Concert at Natchez Hills Vineyard

www.nashvilleunleashed.ticketleap.com

DOORS OPEN AT 6PM DINNER SERVICE BEGINS 6:30PM SHOWTIME 7:30PM The show will take place in the Vineyard’s Concert/Event Center.

Follow Shay on Instagram & Twitter to get new dates of when you can hear him on Y&R!

Hey everyone!

First off, I've put up a couple new shows I'm performing at this summer. Check them out on my schedule.

Second, I'm hard at work with several new projects and artists that will be hitting this website soon.

Lastly, I have a facebook fan page! LIKE my page, and you'll stay up to date on everything that's going on with me. It's at www.facebook.com/shaywatsonmusic

Are You Listening' and 'So Long', both songs co-written by Shay have been licensed for use on a new TV show titled 'Broken'. The show features recording artist, Callann Lane

Shay's had a super busy writing schedule lately and is working with a number of artists co-writing songs for their upcoming projects. A few of the artists include: Dove Award Winners-Sidewalk Prophets, Jump5's Brittany Hargest and (producing) American Idol's Jacquelyn Dupree.

Shay's friends and long time co-writing partners, Sidewalk Prophets (Dave Frey and Ben McDonald) were presented with a Dove Award for New Artist of the Year. Shay contributed two songs to their latest project, These Simple Truths. The songs 'Moving All The While' by Frey, McDonald and Watson and 'Give It All Away' by Frey, Eskelin, McDonald and Watson appear on the project. 'Walls' by Frey, McDonald and Watson appeared on a previous Sidewalk Prophet release, 'You Love Me Anyway'. The Sidewalk Prophets have toured the United States and other countries with many famous acts, including Jeremy Camp, Stellar Kart, and Audio Adrenaline before being signed to Word Records and appeared on the 2010 Winter Jam Tour Spectacular sharing the stage alongside Tenth Avenue North, Newsboys, and Third Day. The Sidewalk Prophets are currently touring on the Rock and Worship Roadshow 2010 touring with Mercy Me, Francesca Battistelli, David Crowder Band, Remedy Drive, Fee, and Family Force 5. "The Words I Would Say" – #3 on Billboard Magazine's Christian Songs chart on December 5, 2009. The song was also #1 on the AC Indicator charts for five weeks in a row.

Shay is currently busy in the studio producing and writing for an upcoming project that will be released later this year by American Idol's Jacquelyn Dupree. Be sure to check back for updates on this project as we will be pre-releasing a few songs in anticipation of the project.

You can now purchase the new 'Watson & Nash' CD (or individual songs) on itunes! www.itunes.com http://itunes.apple.com/Web...You can also visit www.watsonandnash.com and purchase a hard copy of the project. Thanks so much for your support of 'Watson & Nash'.

Shay has a number of artists who are including songs that he has written for their upcoming projects. The artists/bands include: Sidewalk Prophets (Word Records/Street Date: August 25th), Sonic Flood (Upcoming Christmas song/radio release) and Callann Lane ( CallannLane.com )You can also purchase a copy of the new Watson & Nash project at: www.watsonandnash.com

ESPN has licensed Watson & Nash's song 'Bring It On' for use this coming year. Click the following link: http://espn.go.com/espn/thelife/music/
So...BRING IT ON!!!

Dec 3rd @ 7:30 p.m. Live concert/video taping held at Edgehill Studios, just off Nashville’s Music Row, for webisode. The new internet debut of "In The Round/On The Row", produced by Scotty Huff (Keith Urban/Natalie Cole/Havana Horns) and Robert Reynolds (The Mavericks) along with Fresh Films’, Glenn Sweitzer, will air very soon on Digital Rodeo (DigitalRodeo.com). This show highlights the Nashville tradition of a songwriters-in-the-round performance along with special interviews from the recording artists and the hit songwriters behind the songs. This will be the first Nashville based songwriters program produced soley for the Internet. Shay will be performing with Brady Seals of Little Texas and Hot Apple Pie www.bradyseals.com

For a teaser click on the link below and scroll down:

Waterloo West High School of Waterloo, Iowa has recently commissioned arranger Jeff Bowen to arrange 'Child of The 80s' (Watson/Elsner/Russo/Simpson) for high school competition show choir. The piece will be arranged for SATB and 12-part instrumentation. Arranger, Jeff Bowen, has worked for Hal Leonard, Alfred and various independant companies including Music Arrangement Services.

The Inspiration Networks will be airing a show hosted by Jason Crabb on September 29th that features the song 'Glow' written by Shay and artist, Hollie Brian. The song will be performed by Christian artist, Ryan Hirschy. Others appearing on the show include: Stephanie White, Ransomed and Monica Blair. The program will air worldwide so be sure to check your local listings.

'Are You Listening', penned by Shay, Barry Russo and Jacob Wiley is featured on the new release by The Radio Disney Levity Records Recording Artist, Cali. Her self-titled CD, which contains the song will be available at Wal-Mart begining in May. For more info check out the following links:

Cali's website

Radio Disney

Music at Wal-Mart

Shay recently teamed up with DC Talk's Michael Tait and recording artist, James Clay to co-write 'Love One Another' for Tait's upcoming release.

Shay will be performing at the 2006 Midwest Music Summit along with other acts including: Wheatus, Action Action, Silversun Pickups For more info visit: www.midwestmusicsummit.com

'Child of the 80s', written by Shay, Barry Russo, Michael Elsner and Joe Simpson, will be presented to former Soviet President Mikael Gorbachev on March 30th at an event the former Soviet President will be speaking at. The song is included on pop artist, Barry Russo's most recent release 'These Are The Days', which Shay co-wrote and produced.

Shay has recently signed on as an artist/spokesperson for Mission of Mercy, a non-profit,Christian-based child advocacy organization. Mission of Mercy helps find sponsors and financial assistance for children in underpriveledged areas of the world. Check back, as we will be providing more information on how you can become a child sponsor.

Shay will be teaching a music industry/ songwriting class at his Alma Mater Troy University begining the first semester of 2006.

Please see Shay's revised schedule for Sept-Dec. 2005. Due to logistical issues several shows have been cancelled and new shows added. See schedule for pending European dates in the month of Dec. 2005.

After spending a week and a half on the island of Oahu, Shay is back with new songs and a few big fish stories...Shay is gearing up for a week of putting the final touches on Inpop's James Clay's next album...Shay will also be leaving town the following week for a run of shows in IN. and MO. w/James. James Clay will be appearing and performing on The 700 Club this coming Monday evening. Be sure to tune in and you may hear a few of the new songs that James and Shay have been working on.

Shay recently began recording songs for a new solo album. You can hear clips at the following link: http://www.myspace.com/watsonshay

Shay teamed up earlier this year with pop/rock artist Barry Russo to produce and co-write his latest album ‘These Are The Days’. The album includes 12 songs written by Russo and Watson along with several other co-writers and features the song ‘Child of the 80s’ (Elsner/Russo/Simpson/Watson). Below is one of many reviews concerning the release. Review of: ‘These Are The Days' Critic: Adam Harrington - Genre: 'Pop' - Release Date: 'April 2005' (Artist: Barry Russo/Executive Producer: Shay Watson) Anybody who records a tribute to the '80s as self-consciously cheesy as "Child of the 80s" is going to receive scoffs and will probably be prematurely mislabeled as a novelty artist. But Russo is going to giggle his way to the bank because no other '80s homage - not even Bowling for Soup's "1985" - is as brightly lit, witty, and affectionate as "Child of the 80s." Amid "Kids In America"-era synthesizers, Russo puts on his best Gary Numan cyborg imitation - oddly recalling the bald lead singer of Midnight Oil at times - and moonwalks through a shopping list of Reagan administration nostalgia: "The Karate Kid," Men At Work, Atari, "The Cosby Show," the Buggles, Van Halen, mohawks, and polo shirts…(To read more of this review by critic Adam Harrington as well as other reviews click on the ‘Articles and Interviews’ button.)

Shay has recently began co-writing and production on the next release for InPop Record's James Clay. James Clay is most known for his song, 'Franklin Park' which hit the airwaves early 2004. James also made Christianity Today's List of Top albums in 2004. Shay and James are both represented by Ten Entertainment www.tenentertainment.com . For more information on James Clay vist: www.jamesclayband.com

After a successful three year run, Ten Mile Drive members have announced that they will be parting ways. The band has cancelled all upcoming performances.

Shay's songwriting collaboration with Shelter Records recording artist Phil Baquie (pronounced Buh-Kwee) has produced two top ten hits on the European radio charts. The songs 'I Fall', which has reached the number five spot, and 'God Of Mercy', which recently went to number seven were both co-written by Baquie, Watson and Christian Strignano. Shelter Records, in conjunction with Word Distribution, released Australian born, Phil Baquie's self titled debut album, which contains the two songs, in the United States in late December. The album is already receiving critical acclaim and is expected to chart in the United States. Baquie has been on tour with Sonic Flood promoting the project.

Shay recently reunited with former band members of Trilobite Cafe' for a special studio project. Shay was keyboardist for the alternative rock band from 1999-2001. Shay may join the band for a couple of guest performances in 2005. Plans are also being made for Shay to appear on the band's upcoming video.

Shay will appear with fellow members of Ten Mile Drive on the Tennessee Sportsman Radio Show. The program will be broadcast to 28 states. Be sure to check listings.

Shay will be performing with Ten Mile Drive on a benefit concert along with Native American Music Legend Bill Miller. www.billmiller.net The concert will benefit Sandy Allen, the world’s tallest woman, who is asking for help after someone stole the modified minivan she used for transportation. A tumor in Allen’s pituitary gland as a baby caused an increase in her growth hormone, and she didn’t end her growth spurt until she was 19. In 1974 measuring 7 foot 7 1/4 inches she learned she is the world’s tallest woman. Allen spends time traveling to local schools, churches and other spots to talk with kids about coping with differences.

Ten Mile Drive was happy to learn that their song HIT ME, which was featured on NPR's All Songs Considered received the highest rating amongst the other six artists reviewed on that particular segment of the show. Ten Mile Drive was forced to cancel their Virginia and Ohio shows due to logistical problems and sickness. The band had performed the previous week at the Dixie Classic Fair in Winston-Salem which also featured Joe Nichols, Buddy Jewell and Big Daddy Weave.

Pegram, TN - F.O.P.P./Pegram Community Club UPDATE!!! Ten Mile Drive will be performing a show at the Pegram Park Writer's Night with the legendary T. Graham Brown. Barring an Opry performance on Saturday (which is unlikely at this time), T. Graham will be joining Ten Mile Drive and other musical guests at the Pegram Community Club. T. Graham has an incredible list of hits including "I Tell It Like It Used To Be" (penned by Pegram resident, Ron Hellard), "Hell And High Water", "Wine into Water", and "Livin' On Love" to name just a few. The show begins at 7, so come early to get a good seat...

Shelter Records recording artist, Phil Baquie's 'I Fall' co-written by Shay, Phil and Christian Strignano will be released to radio Friday, August 27.

Ten Mile Drive will be opening a show headlined by Johnny Jones, a blues guitarist who mentored Jimi Hendrix and is featured in the current exhibit at the Country Music Hall of Fame. For more details visit: www.tenmiledrive.net

Shelter Records recording artist Phil Baquie's self titled album containing songs 'God Of Mercy' and 'I Fall' both co-written by Baquie, Strignano and Watson is scheduled to be in stores September 28, 2004. For more info regarding this album visit the following link: www.shelterecords.com

Word's Sales & Distribution Department will be including 'I Fall' co-written by Shay, Phil Baquie and Christian Strignano on a CD entitled 'Music For A Worship Driven Life'. Some of the artist on this CD include Phil Baquie, Selah, Fernando Ortega, Rachael Lampa, Nicole C. Mullen, John Tesh, and The Crabb Family.

If you live in Middle Tennessee tune in to FOX 17, July 21st at 6 a.m. and support Ten Mile Drive as they perform live on Tennessee Mornings with Charlie Chase. Charlie will also host an interview with the guys. (See tour for details)

Ten Mile Drive recently performed on the celebrated Mayville Bluegrass Festival - www.mayvillebluegrassfestival.com The festival featured other artists such as Bluegrass legend Vassar Clements, Roland White Band, Chris Hillman (formerly of The Byrds), Herb Pedersen and Al Perkins.

'God Of Mercy', co-written by Shay, Christian Strignano and Phil Baquie (recorded by Shelter Records recording artist Phil Baquie) has recently charted in the Top Twenty on European radio. Visit: www.philbaquie.com for more info.