Jerry
Reed was the main attraction at the 1985 Black Gold Festival in Hazard. Not
only is he regarded as a guitar great, but he has hosted his own show, starred
in hit movies, and written many hit songs, both for himself as well as other
artists. Jerry could be classified as a guitar legend, right up there with his
mentor and one-time partner, Chet Atkins. Jerry wrote and played on songs
performed by Elvis (such as "U.S. Male" and "Guitar Man"),
Chet Atkins, Johnny Cash and Brenda Lee. Since he was discovered by Bill Lowery
in 1954, Jerry has never limited himself to one aspect of the entertainment
industry. In addition to his songwriting, his session work and his show on
television, Jerry also has had starring roles in movies such as
"Gator", both "Smokey and the Bandit" movies, and "The
Survivors" with Robin Williams and Walter Matthau. Now, Jerry has made his
return to entertainment with a new album on Southern Tracks Records entitled
"Flyin' High". This album consists of all new songs, many of which
will appear in a Jerry Reed video, which is currently in production. Songs such
as "Tryin' Stuff On" and "I Wish I Hadn't Done It My Way" posses
that Jerry Reed wit and humor that so many have loved over the years. Jerry's
first record contract started when he was just 17. Now he holds numerous chart
topping songs as well as two CMA awards, three Grammy Awards, and a People's Choice
Award. His music and movies have allowed him to travel the world and play
alongside the likes of Chet Atkins, Nat King Cole, and Tom Jones. Some of his
hit songs include, "When You're Hot, You're Hot," "Take it
Easy," "Georgia Sunshine," and "She Got the Gold Mine, I Got
the Shaft."
Jerry
Reed was the main attraction at the 1985 Black Gold Festival in Hazard. Not
only is he regarded as a guitar great, but he has hosted his own show, starred
in hit movies, and written many hit songs, both for himself as well as other
artists. Jerry could be classified as a guitar legend, right up there with his
mentor and one-time partner, Chet Atkins. Jerry wrote and played on songs
performed by Elvis (such as "U.S. Male" and "Guitar Man"),
Chet Atkins, Johnny Cash and Brenda Lee. Since he was discovered by Bill Lowery
in 1954, Jerry has never limited himself to one aspect of the entertainment
industry. In addition to his songwriting, his session work and his show on
television, Jerry also has had starring roles in movies such as
"Gator", both "Smokey and the Bandit" movies, and "The
Survivors" with Robin Williams and Walter Matthau. Now, Jerry has made his
return to entertainment with a new album on Southern Tracks Records entitled
"Flyin' High". This album consists of all new songs, many of which
will appear in a Jerry Reed video, which is currently in production. Songs such
as "Tryin' Stuff On" and "I Wish I Hadn't Done It My Way" posses
that Jerry Reed wit and humor that so many have loved over the years. Jerry's
first record contract started when he was just 17. Now he holds numerous chart
topping songs as well as two CMA awards, three Grammy Awards, and a People's Choice
Award. His music and movies have allowed him to travel the world and play
alongside the likes of Chet Atkins, Nat King Cole, and Tom Jones. Some of his
hit songs include, "When You're Hot, You're Hot," "Take it
Easy," "Georgia Sunshine," and "She Got the Gold Mine, I Got
the Shaft."