![]() ![]() ![]() and later, Allman Brothers, James Taylor, The Who, Cat Stevens, Paul Simon. Then later, his own records: Beatles, Stones, Jimi Hendrix. Records first listened to included, his older sister's discarded folk albums from college - Peter, Paul & Mary, Bob Dylan, Kingston Trio, etc. Strangely enough, I've since developed a real love for those old hymns." Beside hymns, she was a big fan of Stephen Foster and Pierce says,"…no doubt it gave me a strong attraction to all things Americana." He states: "I was forced to sing in the youth choir at my church for a while. His mom, played both organ and piano (as did his sisters). In Fort Payne, Alabama where he was raised, Pierce lists his early musical influences as Folk, Rock, Country, Rhythm & Blues, and Gospel. In listening to his new album, State of Grace, we hear: He's able to write in a broad spectrum of styles and do it with honesty and eloquence. Pierce collaborates with other songwriters and has had many of his songs covered by other writers. That one got covered by Garth Brooks on Garth's album Sevens. You give me the courage I didn't know I had In one of my favorite of his songs, "You Move Me," he sings: Maybe it's the gentle rasp and slight twang that comes wrapped in a lump-in-the-throat emotional delivery, or that sense of urgency in his tone. There's something special about the voice of Pierce Pettis. Pierce Pettis and his Serenade of the South ![]()
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