Rodney Clawson | |
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| Birth name | Rodney Dale Clawson |
| Born | Gruver, Texas, United States |
| Origin | Nashville, Tennessee, United States |
| Years active | 2000–present |
Rodney Dale Clawson (born inGruver, Texas, United States) is an Americancountry music songwriter. Clawson has written singles recorded byKenny Chesney,Jason Aldean,Faith Hill,George Strait andLuke Bryan, among others.
Clawson was raised inGruver, Texas. Through the encouragement of his friend and former studentJohn Rich, Clawson signed to his publishing contract in 2000. His first hit as a songwriter was "I Can't Be Your Friend" byRushlow.[1]
Clawson co-wrote the songs "Why", "Amarillo Sky" and "Johnny Cash" forJason Aldean. In 2008, he received a Song of the Year nomination from theCountry Music Association forGeorge Strait's number 1 single "I Saw God Today".[2] That same year, Clawson moved to a publishing contract with Big Loud Shirt, owned by songwriterCraig Wiseman.[1]
Other artists who have recorded his songs includeFaith Hill,Big & Rich andBuddy Jewell.[2][3] He has alsoproduced singles byJake Owen andJames Wesley.[4]
He is married to singer-songwriterNicolle Galyon, who was also a contestant on the second season ofThe Voice. They have two children- a daughter, Charlie Jo Clawson (born May 29, 2013) and a son, Ford Sterling Clawson (born April 14, 2015).[5] He also has three children from a previous marriage, including Brad Clawson, who is also a Nashville songwriter.[6]
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