CMA of Texas Songwriter of the Year Thom Shepherd is a touring singer and songwriter

who lives in San Antonio, TX.

A veteran of Nashville’s Music Row, Thom is the writer of five #1 singles includ- ing

“Redneck Yacht Club,” “Riding with Private Malone,” and three Texas music number

ones including “My Texas.” In total Thom has written over 10 radio singles, two

Grammy nominated songs, and has had over 100 songs recorded by other artists.

A cowrite with Texas superstar Kevin Fowler lead to several trips to Austin, with

Shepherd moving there in 2011.

He spends most of his time traveling across the country, telling stories and captivating

audiences with his wife, artist Coley McCabe Shepherd. They are the four-time TRMA

Duo of the Year, and their latest album is called “The Pelican”

He is the producer of the two-time TRMA Event of The Year, The Lone Star Luau, which

will be in it’s 7th year in 2024.

His music has taken him on 10 tours performing for our military in 18 different countries.

He was born in St. Louis, Missouri and spent his high school years in Stephens City,

Virginia before moving to Nashville. He is a graduate of George Mason University, a two

time cancer survivor, a father of two, an avid snow skier, and an accomplished artist in

chalk pastels.