Jeffrey Steele
Biography
They say life begins at 40, but for country artist Jeffrey Steele the old adage is only half-true. Before hitting that milestone, the California native had married, was raising four children, and had already carved an interesting and successful life for himself, one that would satisfy any budding songwriter. He had built up such an incredibly strong and thriving career; it seemed he had the Midas touch. Almost everything he wrote turned into a hit, exemplified by one three-year period when almost five-dozen songs were recorded by name artists that included Faith Hill, Trisha Yearwood, Randy Travis, John Michael Montgomery, Leann Rimes, Diamond Rio, Aaron Tippin, and Collin Raye, among others. He earned BMI Country Awards with hit songs "She'd Give Anything" and "They Don't Make Them Like That" from Boy Howdy, and "If You Love Somebody" from Kevin Sharp. A pair of songs he co-wrote with Al Anderson, "Big Deal" for Rimes and "Unbelievable" for Diamond Rio, also received BMI Country Awards. Rather than having a life that started at 40, Steele was doing just fine for more than two decades.
So why rock the boat? There was no need to start another career as a performer, yet Steele did exactly that.
Selected Discography
Outlaw
2004
BAD A$$ I saw you at Exit Inn with Bret Michaels. Must be something in the WATER!
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Outstanding song writer. Most have never heard of Jeff but certainly heard his work performed by others. Great vocals and great messages. "20 Years Ago" and "Once A Cowboy" are two of my favorites.
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One of the best. His version of the song he wrote called "These Days" (also recorded by Rascal Flatts) is one of my favorites.
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