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Fort Worth Songwriters Association Incorporated is a non-profit organization, formed exclusively for charitable, literary and educational purposes as defined in Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. The purposes of the Association include providing, educating, and promoting public awareness and interest in songwriting and the creation of music as an art form. ___________________________________________
Coming August 1st - FWSA Jukebox
Beginning August 1st, all FWSA member's music that has been submitted to the website will play automatically in a Jukebox format on this page. This will replace the current "Music Clips" format. If you have not already sent in your cuts (maximum of 5, MP3 format only), there's still time - just email them to jukebox@fortworthsongwriters.com.
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MONTHLY MEMBER SPOTLIGHT
Welcome to our new feature - one FWSA member will be chosen each month to share their background, their musical influences, and a sample of their work. We hope you enjoy this deeper glimpse of the fascinating life stories of our fellow singer/songwriters!
Featured Member of the Month for July 2010 -
David "Hunter Hawk" Pierce 
July's Featured FWSA member, David “Hunter Hawk” Pierce, has amassed an impressive resume of recordings and performances - including singing, live-action, and even movie roles – over a forty-year career. His musical outreach began as a member of a 1960's rock-and-roll band, and is now centered in the storytelling, country-western style that has been on display as a regular at our FWSA Monday Night Open Mics. David has played for audiences across the nation at Western Heritage Festivals, cowboy poetry gatherings, rodeos and cowboy churches, and is actively planning a return to the life of a touring musician.
David's heritage is that of a Native American from the Comanche tribe. He grew up in the Brownwood area. One of his fondest memories from his younger years was from the mid-1960's. David and his friends made a routine of piling into a car and heading toward the Mexican border at Del Rio/Ciudad Acuna to pick up the “outlaw” signal from radio station XERF,. DJ'd after midnight by the legendary “Wolfman Jack”. David and his buddies became regular call-in visitors on the now-historically famous program, and were given the name “the Boys from Brownwood” by the famous disc jockey.
David spent over thirty years as a railroad engineer for Santa Fe while always keeping a hand in the music business. He has recorded a CD in Nashville, “The Well of Life” as well as two others here in Texas - “The Old Heartbreakers” and “Wanted – David Hunter Hawk”. While in Nashville, he was a a featured guest on the National Christian Television Network “Fanning The Flame” production for six years
In later life he became involved in re-enactments of gunfights, performing live action shows at the John Wayne Alamo Village in Bracketville (west of San Antonio) for many years, even receiving awards as “Most Talented Gunfighter”. This lead to his being cast in many roles in western-type movies, most recently The Man Who Came Back (2008). In all, he has been part of 12 motion picture productions.
David and his wife Karen recently were remarried after being divorced for 23 years - this after a first marriage of 20 years. David credits what he terms the “miracle” of his granddaughter Lily Rose's birth as being the catalyst that brought them together again. They are the parents of one child, daughter Gina. Twenty of the 500-plus songs David has written during his prolific songwriting career center on this joyful reunion of their family. His songs pull no punches in his retelling of the harrowing road he has walked back from alcohol addiction to sobriety, and this honesty is a hallmark of all his original compositions.
David is currently represented by Big Sugar Music Co. and producer Jerry Cramer. He plans to record both a gospel and a country-western compilation in the near future. You can hear a cut of his fine work by selecting “Music Clips” on the FWSA website, and clicking on his name.
Five Questions with David Pierce
What was the first record/song that you fell in love with, or one that inspired you to become a musician and songwriter?
"Hound Dog" by Elvis, written by Big Mamma Thorton who got a whopping 500 bucks. Years later Elvis did pay for her funeral.
What is your favorite song of all-time?
Amazing Grace
What has been your biggest musical moment?
Playing my songs in concert on Music Row in Nashville and performing at the old Ryman Auditorium
Your dream guest list of four musicians/songwriters to spend an evening with would be ... ?
Bob Dylan, Kris Kristofferson, John Denver and Aaron Copland
What is your most treasured piece of musical memorabilia?
My Martin guitar
Click on the player to listen to David's song "Roaming Bandit"
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Established in 1992, the Fort Worth Songwriters Association is a permanent organization in Fort Worth, Texas, seeking to enrich the local community through activities promoting songwriting and original music, providing opportunities for the members of the community to network and recognize their talents in songwriting, and serving as a resource for songwriters as they undertake activities to assist in the establishment, promotion, and/or presentation of songwriting. With positive feedback and support from the community, the FWSA's origin was in the National Historic "Stockyards" District in Fort Worth, Texas, in 1992.
FWSA recognizes KFWR- 95.9FM "The Ranch" for programming and promotions that support songwriters. FWSA President, John Terry (left) presents KFWR Program Director, Rick Lovett (center) with a plaque from the Association as Treasurer, Rick Tate (back row, left), KFWR Morning Co-Host Heywood (back row, center), and FWSA Charter Member, Bob Bryan (right) look on.
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