Jimmy Webb was the youngest member ever inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame and served as its Chairman. In 2016 Rolling Stone magazine listed Webb as one of the top 50 songwriters of all time. His numerous accolades include the prestigious Ivor Novella International Award (2012) and t he Academy of Country Music’s Poet Award (2016). Webb is the only artist ever to have received Grammy Awards for music, lyrics and orchestration. “Galveston,” “Highwayman,” “All I Know” and “MacArthur Park,” and has also become a leader and mentor in the industry as a champion for songwriters. Since his first platinum record “The Worst That Could Happen,” Webb has had numerous hits including “Up, Up and Away,” “By the Time I Get to Phoenix,” “Wichita Lineman,
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Not many artists can say they premiered a classical nocturne and had a rap hit with Kanye West (“Do What You Gotta Do” a central hook in “Famous”) in the same year, but Jimmy’s career is full of surprises. This past year saw his “Wichita Lineman” on the set list in three major artist tours – Guns N’ Roses, Little Big Town, and Toby Keith – and used prominently in an episode of the Netflix series Ozark. His timeless hits continue to be performed and recorded by the industry’s biggest names, and his new compositions span the musical spectrum from classical to pop. Jimmy Webb is an American songwriter, composer and singer known worldwide as a master of his trade.
Tickets €40.00 on sale Friday at 9AM from Ticketmaster. Announces a headline show at Vicar Street, DublinĪiken Promotions proudly presents Jimmy Webb live at Vicar Street, 11 th June 2020.
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