Phil O’Donnell, a Canada native, made his first trip to Nashville in 1983 and began developing his skills as a songwriter. Officially making the move in 1994, O’Donnell has also worked as a musician, playing guitar with many artists including Craig Morgan, Kevin Denney, Johnny Lee, and Sherrie Austin & Jeff Carson
O’Donnell’s songwriting credits include the #1 single, “Back When I Knew It All” recorded by Montgomery Gentry, “Love Remembers” and “I Got You” (Craig Morgan), “Tougher Than Nails” (Joe Diffie), “Fore She Was Mama (Clay Walker) Darryl Worley, “Sounds Like Life to Me.” .Most current Clay Walker “She Won’t Be Lonely Long,Blain Larson “Chillin’,Chris Janson Til A Women Comes Along,DarylL Worley “Keep The Change.Also had songs cut by Mark Chestnut,Tracy Byrd, Billy Ray Cyrus,Travis Tritt,Gretchin Wilson,James Wesley, Joey & Rory, Guy Pinrod,Lila McCan, Kevin Denny,Trent Willman, Andy Griggs,Neal M’Coy,Tracy Lawerence,Sammy Kershaw,Cole Degges And The Lonesome,Randy Travis,Chelee Tennison,Ed Bruce, Jill King,
In addition to having a successful career as a songwriter, O’Donnell also serves as producer for artists such as Craig Morgan, Justin McBride,Chris janson,Tara Oram, Jason Blaine , Darren Kozelsky,Steve Richard,Chancie Neal,Davisson Bros.Band.Most recently, O’Donnell has been in the studio co-producing Craig Morgan’s second album BNA Records Among his many production credits is the six-week #1 country hit, “That’s What I Love About Sunday” (Craig Morgan), which was the most played country song of 2005.
Contact: jerry@nashville.com
Hello Phill: I just found your website and listened to the songs,,fantastic man!! I’m glad to hear that you are doing so well..I still remember the night I sat in with you on the steel..The name of the group was “Country Clover”..Keep up the good work,,and drop me a note sometime…Carson
Hey Philip, this is my first time to google and leave a comment, dad would be so proud of all the good work you are doing, it looks like all your hard work is paying off. You are getting recognized finally. Keep it up and when you become famous remember we love you. Love ya, your older and wiser sister. Colleen
He’s already famous to all of us songwriters!
Philip,
This is great to see. The O’Donnell’s have always had talent that we recognized in Norton. Glad to see the rest of the world finally gets to enjoy it. I love “Sweet Miss Betty likes to sing off key, in the pew behind me.” Always brings a smile to my face. We miss you back here. Best of Luck!!
Hey Phillip,
I have been bragging for years about my singing/songwriting cousin. Now they can all look here and finally believe me. I am so proud of you. Miss you and hope to see you soon.
Love your cousin Gabby
So glad to hear you’re doing so well Phillip. It’s been many years since I’ve seen you. Take care & keep on doing what you do best and love.
Heather
Hi Philip, OMG we are all soooo proud of you. I have always enjoyed your talent, you were always so sweet and kind, you really deserve this. I’ve watched you on the Grand Ole Opry and bragged to the people who watched with me, (thank you for that). We will be watching for you at the awards someday. Take good care.
RE: PHONE EXCHANGE IN PINE ISLAND SOUND
GREAT TO MEET AN EXCEPTIONAL PERSON WHO CAN STILL BE NICE TO REGULAR FOLKS LIKE ME!
BREAK A LEG PHIL!
TOM CHASE
hI pHIL:
wELL i FINALLY fOuND YOU . I TALK TO YOUR MOM ONCE IN AWHILE AND KEEP TRACK OF YOU. PERCY WOULD HAVE BEEN SO PROUD OF YOU. I miss Percy for his great playing and his sense of humor. I got a kick out of Coleen’s comment. I have your phone number and I will call you sometime. God bless.
John&Carol Ryan.
Philbilly~we love you here in Hickman County. Thanks for planting your roots here!! Awesome songwriter…best friend!!!
Hi phil,
Glad to hear you are doing so well, I always new you would.
keep up the great work with all your song writing.
Hey Phil.
As one of the boys back in the day I can appreciate where you came from and where you are now. Glad to see you still making music with great success. Congrats Buddy!!
Hi Phil!
As a ‘Yooper ‘ transplant living in Nashville for six years now I get where you come from! Enjoy your work and great talent and would love to extend an invitation to our writer’s nights at Rocky Valley Ranch in Lebanon, TN. We would be honored Phil ….
Hi Phil we miss you ! Cindy and Jim
You rocked the house at Sussex Regional HIgh Saturday 27 April . believe me all the old people were rocking stomping , hope you contine coming back home for re-union of the Key Hole Special.
I had a nice run in with you in your younger days , Now I am retired from the RCMP after forty two years. You have a talent & inspired many musicians in the area.