Pierce Pettis, a recording artist with Compass Records Group, brings a wealth of experience to his musical journey. Hailing from Alabama, he embarked on his career at the renowned Muscle Shoals Sound Studios. His musical contributions extended to Fast Folk Musical Magazine in New York, recording for Windham Hill/High Street Records in Los Angeles, and a decade-long tenure as a staff songwriter for Polygram and Universal Music Publishing in Nashville.

Pettis’s songwriting prowess has left an indelible mark, with artists like Dion, Art Garfunkel, Garth Brooks, and Joan Baez covering his work. Notable names such as David Wilcox, Tim O’Brien, Dar Williams, and Claire Lynch have also interpreted his songs. His latest album, “Father’s Son,” released by Compass in early 2019, garnered widespread critical acclaim.

“Unlike a lot of his contemporaries, singer-songwriter Pierce Pettis doesn’t belong to the ‘me generation.’  He’s more likely to sing of his surroundings than himself, and frequently draws on his Southern background for inspiration and color.” —Washington Post

A witty, heartfelt lyricist, Pettis has a voice that carries the acoustic folk tradition, but is refreshingly hard to pigeon-hole.” —Charlotte Observer

Despite the recent lockdown, Pierce remained productive, dedicating time to writing and demoing numerous new songs. Now, with full-time touring resumed, he is showcasing his latest creations to audiences.

Experience the mastery of musical storytelling as Pierce Pettis, known for delivering profound human truths and heartbreaking vulnerability through his tunes, graces us with his musical talents at the Fort Payne Chamber of Commerce Annual Awards Banquet on January 30th. For ticket information, please visit www.fortpaynechamber.com.