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Lisa Silver is an American singer, songwriter, violinist, and producer, renowned for her extensive contributions to the country music scene as both a session musician and a songwriter. Her career spans several decades, during which she has collaborated with numerous notable artists and contributed to various musical projects.[1][2][3]
Early life and education
[edit]Lisa Silver was born in Detroit, Michigan, and raised in a musical family—her father was a high school choral director. She began playing violin at a young age and later studied at the University of Michigan School of Music. While in college, she performed with a country band called The Honky Tonk Angels.[2]
Career
[edit]Session work and collaborations
[edit]In 1972, Silver moved to Nashville, Tennessee, where she became a sought-after session musician. She provided background vocals and fiddle for a range of country and pop artists, including England Dan & John Ford Coley and Dr. Hook.[4] She performed fiddle on Chet Atkins' 1975 album The Night Atlanta Burned as a member of The Atkins String Co. Additionally, she contributed violin to Elvis Presley’s 1976 recording of “I'll Never Fall in Love Again,” featured on the album From Elvis Presley Boulevard, Memphis, Tennessee.[5]
Songwriting
[edit]Silver co-wrote several successful songs, including "Forty Hour Week (For a Livin')" by Alabama, which received a Grammy nomination.[6] Other notable compositions include "One Promise Too Late" by Reba McEntire and "Maggie's Dream" by Don Williams.[7][8]
Her songwriting also extended to animated series and film soundtracks. Silver contributed music to the animated films The Prince of Egypt and Anastasia, and television series such as Baby Looney Tunes, Krypto the Superdog, and Clifford the Big Red Dog.[9][10]
Cantorial work
[edit]From 2002 to 2022, Silver served as the Music Director and Cantorial Soloist at Congregation Micah in Brentwood, Tennessee,[11] where she composed and performed Jewish liturgical music.[12]
Recognition
[edit]In 2022, the Tennessee General Assembly adopted House Joint Resolution 1159 to recognize Silver for her musical career and service to the community.[13]
Personal life
[edit]In 2019, she relocated to the Shoals area of Alabama. She is married to keyboardist Clayton Ivey, a member of the Musicians Hall of Fame.[3]
Discography highlights
[edit]- "Forty Hour Week (For a Livin')" – Alabama[1]
- "One Promise Too Late" – Reba McEntire[1]
- "Maggie's Dream" – Don Williams[1]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d "Lisa Silver Discography: Vinyl, CDs, and more | Discogs". Discogs.
- ^ a b "Lisa Silver Bio". Lisa Silver. Retrieved April 16, 2025.
- ^ a b "Lisa Silver Profile". Florence City Schools. Retrieved April 16, 2025.
- ^ "Lisa Silver Interview". NAMM. Retrieved April 16, 2025.
- ^ "I'll Never Fall in Love Again". ElvisNews.com. Retrieved April 16, 2025.
- ^ "Lisa Silver Profile". Florence City Schools. Retrieved April 16, 2025.
- ^ "Lisa Silver Songwriting Credits". Lisa Silver. 7 January 2022. Retrieved April 16, 2025.
- ^ "Singer-songwriter collaborated with country's greatest hitmakers". Country Reunion Music. 7 January 2024. Retrieved April 16, 2025.
- ^ "TV & Movie Soundtracks". LisaSilverSong.com. 7 January 2022. Retrieved April 16, 2025.
- ^ "Animated Songwriting & Production Credits". LisaSilverSong.com. 7 January 2022. Retrieved April 16, 2025.
- ^ "oySongs.com - Jewish music". OySongs. Retrieved 2025-04-16.
- ^ "Lisa Silver Bio". Lisa Silver. Retrieved April 16, 2025.
- ^ "House Joint Resolution 1159" (PDF). Tennessee General Assembly. Retrieved April 16, 2025.
External links
[edit]Category:American women singer-songwriters Category:American country singer-songwriters Category:Living people Category:Year of birth missing (living people)