CMA of Texas Songwriter of the Year Thom Shepherd is a touring singer and songwriter who lives in San Antonio, TX. A veteran of Nashville’s Music Row, Thom is the writer of five #1 singles including “Redneck Yacht Club,” “Riding with Private Malone,” and three Texas music number ones. In total Thom has written over 10 radio singles, two Grammy nominated songs, and has had over 100 songs recorded by other artists. A cowrite with Texas superstar Kevin Fowler lead to several trips to Austin, with Shepherd moving there in 2011.