With over 45 years in the music industry, multi-award-winning songwriter and producer Brian Walton may not be a household name, but his works are. With over 450 published compositions, Brian is the most prolific composer in over 30 years, according to ASCAP. Nominated countless times for his songwriting, he has won 12 awards from the Society of Composers and Lyricists (SCL), has received the Grawemeyer Award for Music Composition 4 times, and is a regular on the lists of nominees with the Grammy, Emmy, and Oscar associations for his work in television and film.
And he has worked with the best, under the watchful eye of his friend and mentor, renowned producer Phil Ramone, Brian’s collaborations with legendary composer Burt Bacharach helped define the music of a generation, develop the brands everybody knows, and create timeless classics recorded by such artists as Diana Ross, Joe Diffie, and 38 Special that appeared on the Billboard charts over 200 times, resulting in 11 Gold, Silver, and Platinum albums.
On those occasions when Brian stepped into the limelight, the trained pianist and multi-instrumentalist shared the stage with such legends as Diana Ross, Tesla, and Dwight Yoakam, earning him numerous performance awards, including Male Vocalist of the Year, Country Artist of the Year, and Most Versatile Musician of the Year multiple times. As an accomplished vocalist, he has topped international charts for decades, earning a massive worldwide following and numerous awards, cementing Brian’s knack for creating timeless music that connects with audiences of all ages.
The Anthology Album is a culmination of all Brian’s most popular works to date, offering fans a broad look at his career and highlighting his influence on the music world. It covers different stages of his work, featuring the bands and live performances that have inspired fans over the years. Whether you’ve followed Brian for years or are just discovering his music, this album offers a candid and detailed look into his musical legacy.
