Arts Alive in West Point is hosting singer-songwriter Danny Wells with his tribute to the music of George Strait this Saturday, April 12th at 7pm.

Multi-award winning hit song writer and artist, Danny Wells was born and raised in Roanoke Rapids, NC. Music was an integral part of his life for as long as he can remember. He grew up singing in church, began taking piano lessons in 2nd grade, was writing his first songs shortly thereafter, and eventually, became a performing member of the Christian music group, New Beginning. Music was in his blood. Upon graduating high school, Wells attended Southwestern College in Oklahoma City where he received his A.A. degree. In1980, the North Carolina native decided to make the move to Music City where he attended and graduated from Belmont University receiving a B.M. degree in Commercial Music-all while continuing to perform and write. Fast forward fifteen years of honing his craft and working in the business, Wells’ first cut came in 1995. He is recognized for the #1 HITS, “Check Yes or No,” recorded by George Strait, “These Days,” recorded by Rascal Flatts, and “Couldn’t Last a Moment,” by Collin Raye. Some of Wells’ other hits include “This Everyday Love,” and “While You Loved Me,” both recorded by Rascal Flatts, Craig Morgan’s “Little Bit of Life,” and “Hello L-OV-E, ” a hit single for John Michael Montgomery. Wells has also had songs recorded by numerous other artists, including Alabama, Billy Ray Cyrus, Chris Young, Confederate Railroad, Crystal Gayle, High Valley, James Bonamy, JoDee Messina, Joe Diffie, Julie Roberts, Kane Brown, Sara Evans, Scotty McCreery, Tracy Byrd, and Wade Hayes. Wells’ songs have exceeded over 15 million radio airplays worldwide according to BMI with RIAA-certified sales in excess of over 30 million records sold. He is a CMA/ACM Award-nominee and has received the CMA Writer Award for the # 1 song in the nation multiple times.

[“Strait from Me to You” is a musical love letter about the gift George Strait has been to so many songwriters. George Strait can have his pick of any song in Nashville, and when he chooses yours, it is a life-changer. Danny Wells tells the story of his own life-changing George Strait moment as well as the stories behind some of the most memorable sing-a-long songs in country music. Hit songwriter and performer Danny Wells delivers with laughter, audience engagement, and even a few tears making this more than a concert of ‘covers’ but a must-attend event that will fill seats and open hearts with every note.”]

  • Devon O’Day, (#1 songwriter of George Strait’s “The Big One,” On-Air Personality, & Tennessee Radio Hall Of Fame Member)

“Strait From Me to You” is presented by award-winning Nashville HIT songwriter and entertainer, Danny Wells. Danny celebrates the life and career of country music legend George Strait with this insightful show delivering iconic country songs with Danny’s own country troubadour gentleman charm and some of the world’s best Nashville musicians. George Strait’s iconic career is comprised of over 60 Billboard-certified #1 hit songs! More number one hit songs than any artist in any genre including Elvis Presley, Garth Brooks, and the Beatles! Danny is a well-known Nashville performing hit songwriter whose very first #1 hit song was George Strait’s easy-to-sing-along-with song,- “Check Yes or No.”

“Strait From Me to You” will change the way your audience listens to a George Strait song once they have heard Danny share the stories of triumph and heartbreak behind George’s “the show must go on” Texas work ethic. Hit Songs your audience will love hearing and singing! Stories that will have them laughing, crying, and understanding an artist’s journey. Nashville’s high-level musicians and Danny’s desire to exceed your entertainment expectations make this show a “must-book today!