Darrell Scott, a native Kentucky songwriter and musician, performs “Singing and Playing from the Heart” during Berea College convocation October 13 at 8 p.m. in Phelps Stokes Auditorium.
Known for his musical contributions in Nashville as a songwriter and session musician, Scott has written songs performed by more than 70 musicians, including Garth Brooks, Alan Jackson, Faith Hill, the Dixie Chicks, Patty Loveless and Kathy Mattea. Raised in Cranes Nest, Kentucky, Scott was influenced and inspired by Hank Williams, Johnny Cash and other notable musicians, including his father, Wayne Scott.
In 2007, his song “Hank William’s Ghost” was named the Song of the Year by the Americana Music Association. In 2011, his song “You’ll Never Leave Harlan Alive” was featured on the television series “Justified.” Also in 2011, his album “A Crooked Road” won the award for the Country Album category from the 10th Annual Independent Music Awards.
According to Scott’s website, “Much of the commentary about Darrell Scott’s career has focused on the songs he’s written that have been recorded by famous names and voices – those known in music industry parlance as “artists.” But then there’s the actual word artist, whose definition has nothing to do with radio hits and red carpets. We refer of course to those who create artifacts of aesthetic and intellectual contemplation and wonder, built from experience, skill, reflection and emotional intent. That’s an artist. And that, at the end of the day, is Darrell Scott.”
Other upcoming Berea College events include:
- October 13- Celebration of Traditional Music
- October 27 convocation: Dr. Amitabh Chandra – “The Healthcare Trilemma: Insurance, Quality and Costs”
- November 3 convocation: Dr. Kenneth J. Hammond – “From Mao to Now”
- November 10 convocation: Andreas Klein – “The Two Virtuosi: Busoni and Liszt”