Corey Lee Barker Named TSAI Songwriter of the Year
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. - eMusicWire -- Diamonds In The Rough Publishing is proud to recognize our incredibly talented staff writer, Corey Lee Barker on his most recent accomplishments and wins. Corey received three awards from the Tennessee Songwriter Association International in Nashville Tennessee on Wednesday May 4, 2022. Now adding to his accolades are Gospel Song of the Year, Holiday Song of the Year, and the most prestigious award of the night, TSAI Songwriter of the Year.

Corey Lee Barker has had over 1,000 songs cut by artists since his 1998 arrival in Nashville. His music has also been placed on many networks, featured on Grammy winning albums, and #1 Billboard albums collectively in Country, Bluegrass and Polka.

Corey has received nominations or wins for Song of the Year and Songwriter of the Year multiple times by the ICMA, The Josie Music Awards, The Tennessee Songwriters Association International, Texas Country Music Association, The World Songwriter Awards, GMA, KCMA and the NACMAI.

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Be sure to check out Corey's two books: "Hit Happens" and "101 Ways to Get Your Songs Recorded."

Also, watch for Corey at the 8^th Annual Josie Music Awards being held at the Grand Ole Opry House on Oct. 23^rd as he is up for numerous nominations.

When speaking with Corey for this interview here is what he humbly had to say, "It's always a huge blessing when hard work gets rewarded, and I'm honored that so many great artists, producers and co-writers take their time to help me sound like I almost know what I'm doing after all these years."

For more information on Corey Lee Barker and Diamonds In The Rough Publishing visit Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/Diamond-Discovery-Diamonds-In-The-Rough-Publishing-100352869236958.