Troy Verges
Troy Verges: Oscar-Nominated Songwriter and Country Hitmaker Troy Verges, an Oscar-nominated and trailblazing force in the music industry, has become a revered name in the realm of popular music with his songwriting skills. With a knack for crafting authentic lyrics and heartfelt melodies, Troy has penned numerous chart-topping hits
that have solidified his status as a legitimate hitmaker.
Renowned for his versatility, Troy has tasted success writing for pop, country, folk, rock, film & tv and a variety of international stars.
He is best known for the string of giant country hits he as written over his career. They include “Wasted” for Carrie Underwood, “Shotgun Rider” for Tim McGraw, “Beer Money” and “Running For You” with Kip Moore, “Wanted” and “I Want Crazy” with Hunter Hayes, “Blessed”
for Martina McBride, “Day Drinking” with Little Big Town, “Who I Am” for Jessica Andrews and “You Save Me” for Kenny Chesney. The diverse list of other artists that have recorded his songs includes Taylor Swift, Backstreet Boys, Keith Urban, Bon Jovi, Faith Hill, Jason Aldean, Brantley Gilbert, Carly Pearce, Steven Tyler, Paulina Rubio, Brandi Carlile, Celine Dion and Brothers Osborne among many others.
“Wanted” garnered BMI’s coveted Song Of The Year award. Verges was both and Oscar and a Golden Globe nominee for his composition “Coming Home.” Other Verges works have found their way into the nomination mix at The Grammys, The ACM Awards, The Billboard Awards and The CMA Awards. He has been named BMI, NSAI and Music Row’s Writer of The Year at different points over his career.
Beyond his musical skills, Troy has shown a deep dedication to songwriter advocacy. He currently serves on the boards of directors for both NSAI and The Bluebird Cafe.
With an ever-growing discography that showcases his undeniable talent, Troy Verges continues to shape the contemporary music landscape, pushing boundaries and creating unforgettable songs that transcend genres.