Wood Newton
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| Background information | |
| Born | September 16, 1946 Hampton, Arkansas, U.S. |
| Genres | Country |
| Occupation | Singer-songwriter |
| Instruments | Vocals, guitar, piano |
| Years active | 1976–present |
| Labels | Elektra Records |
Wood Newton (born September 16, 1946 in Hampton, Arkansas, United States) is an American songwriter and musician based in Nashville, Tennessee.[1] Newton was born in Hampton, Arkansas, and graduated from Hampton High School in Hampton, Arkansas in 1964. He graduated from the University of Arkansas in 1970.
In 1978 and 1979, Newton recorded for Elektra Records, charting the singles "Last Exit for Love", "Lock, Stock & Barrel" and "Julie (Do I Ever Cross Your Mind?)".[2] He later became a songwriter for other artists, with his credits including Razzy Bailey's number one single "Midnight Hauler".
June 3, 2024 The Arkansas Country Music Association awarded Wood Newton, their Lifetime Achievement Award. This year‘s inductees along with Wood were KT Oslin, and Randy Goodrum.
Newton performs on a regular basis with solo guitar, and vocals.
Discography
Albums
| Year | Album |
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| 1979 | Wood Newton |
Singles
| Year | Single | Chart Positions | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| US Country[2] | |||
| 1978 | "Last Exit for Love" | 52 | Wood Newton |
| 1979 | "Lock, Stock & Barrel" | 44 | |
| "Julie (Do I Ever Cross Your Mind?)" | 81 |