Byron Gilks

03/12/2020

Alan Jackson and wife Denise wrote a song entitled "I'd love you all over again" and in 1991 that song hit #1 on the singles chart.
That was just the tip of the iceberg for Alan Jackson's chart topping career.

03/08/2020

On this day, March 8th 1969 Sonny James took "Only the lonely" to #1 on the Billboard Country Charts.
Written by Roy Orbison and Joe Melson.
Only the lonely has been covered by Glen Cambell, Jack Green, and Kitty Wells.

Write on!

03/07/2020

On March 7th 1944 Towns Van Zant entered this world as a good ole Texas boy. He started songwriting at a young age and honed his writing skills over the years to become a very notable songwriter. Singing his songs all over texas (drunk or sober) he eventually made a name for himself with songs like Poncho and Lefty, If I needed you, Shrimp song, and a host of other great works. Towns has had his songs covered by the likes of Steve Earle, Lyle Lovett, and Bob Dylan.
He died at the age of 52 on January 1st 1997.
His ability to match lyrics and turn stories into songs was unique and with capable guitar playing, Towns Van Zant will forever remain well respected in the American Folk world.

03/06/2020

Bob wells was born this day, March 6th 1905.
Bob played a major part in creating Western Swing, as a matter of fact, he's best remembered and respected for being the creator.
Also a founding member of the Texas Playboys from the 30's to the 60's, Bob inspired allot of up and coming artists like Waylon Jennings who wrote "bob wells is still the king"
Wright on everybody!

03/04/2020

Back to writing some more material.
Today's music business is a long hard road. If you slip off the beaten path, it takes awhile to get back on it as there are allot of new artists competing for that same little stretch of road that sometimes turns to mud.

Those that dont give up with frustration are the ones that will find some success in the end.

02/29/2020

This harmonica is a D. It's taken me awhile to get used to them but now it's starting to get fun.

02/29/2020

Byrongilks.com
Peace Country, Send you a line, Steady as she goes.

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Singer Songwriter Byron Gilks songwriting journey. Songwriter career and behind the scenes.

02/28/2020

Eenie meenie miney mo.
6 or 12, witch way to go!

02/24/2020

It won't be long before we introduce our live recording.

02/20/2020

Steady as she goes.
Peace country
Send you a line.

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02/19/2020

As you may already know, I'm a real Guild fan.
Guild last makes a wicked bass. I bet all you Bass players would like one of these.

02/17/2020

We have a really cool new radio station up and running.
If you like country, country rock, alturnitive country... this is the station you should be tuned into!
It not only plays awesome country music, it also plays mine, Who'd a thought!

http://stream.radiojar.com/u8kcq1vr5mzuv

02/16/2020

Any ideas for a new song? What is it?

02/15/2020

Cleaned up and ready for some brand new strings.

02/15/2020

The fact that there's a highway to hell but only a stairway to heaven says allot about anticipated traffic numbers .. Doesn't it?

02/15/2020

Just out of curiosity, if you had before you a Taylor, a Gibson, a guild, a Collins, or a Martin, witch guitar would you choose?

02/14/2020

Another day, another lyric. Did you know that on average, it takes about 40 hours to write and complete one song.

02/14/2020

02/13/2020

Gearing up for a weekend of music, laughter, insults, and sore fingers.

02/12/2020

Coming soon to itunes and on the website!
Steady as she goes

02/12/2020

Available on itunes Tomorrow!
Peace country

02/11/2020

I'm back!
Hi all, just wanted to drop a line, let everyone know I'm back on the music journey.
I'd like to thank everybody for their patience as I've been dealing with a couple medical problems and they've drug on for a little to long.
But now I'm feeling better and feeling better every day.

Looking forward to to putting time in on what I'd like to do for the rest of my eternity.
I'll be making posts every day on progress and where we are in the wonderful world of music

Have a great night everyone!

01/08/2020

Who ever said these were easy is full of s**t..lol.. but there allot of fun !!

01/08/2020

This gentleman used to play with Johnny Paycheck back in the day.
He's a great guitar player and I feel privileged to have met him and still shoot the s**t with him every now and then.

01/06/2020

Just a quick hello, allot more to come soon!

01/06/2020

01/06/2020

01/06/2020

This page is dedicated to music, posts, and upcoming events that will be happening in the following months.
Music is a passion i can't seem to ignore so onward we go.

thanks to everyone who is willing to stick it out with me .

lets see just how far today's music industry will allow us to go.