Biography

Country crossover crooner Razzy Bailey makes a bold impression on the music
scene with Damned Good Time, an eclectic project comfortably blurring the lines
between modern country, rock and blues. A little over two years in the making, this
Alabama born artist’s latest project proves once again that when a singer has the
freedom to explore their talent without fear of musical boundaries a captivating,
timeless and ear candy production can result. “Basically, it’s always important to
share my personal experiences within each album. It’s something I have always
done and will continue to do so with each musical endeavor.”

With a recording resume that pushes country music to its limits, Razzy’s career

spans thirteen #1 singles, 32 Top 10 singles and recognition as Billboard’s “Artist
of the Year.” He is also the only artist to ever have both sides of a 45 climb to the top of the Billboard
charts three times in a row producing a 6 song run to #1. Among the many milestones along his path,
one of the most exciting moments he remembers is the day that three major labels offered him
recording deals within a 20 minute period. “I was rehearsing with the band in Macon, Georgia, which
claims me for one of their own these days, and I got a phone call from Bell Records complimenting me
on my single and asking if they could pick up the album. After hanging up the phone and going back to
the practice session, it wasn’t but just a few minutes later that MGM and Capitol called.”

Razzy’s name is one to be noted alongside his diverse musical friends and often recording partners
Dobie Gray, Delbert McClinton, Johnny Cash, folk legend Richie Havens, Steve Cropper and KISS
member Peter Kris. Like many veteran artists, his talent in the songwriting arena equals the recognition
he’s received as a performer that shatters country music’s borders and stereotypes. His songs have
been recorded by legends such as Willie Nelson, Johnny Cash, Mickey Gilley, Charlie Daniels, Lee
Greenwood, Steve Cropper, Dickey Lee and Ricochet. Outside the U.S, Razzy’s songs have an
unprecedented staying power as Thai artist Bird Thongchai had a hit in 2008 with Razzy’s signature
9,999,999 Tears. Thongchai molded the country single into a Latin dance mix proving that great
songwriting transcends musical and cultural borders. “When I wrote that song, I actually had more of
an up beat version in mind so it was great to see an artist finally take the song that direction. There
have been excellent versions across the globe and it’s always flattering when people translate the song
into their language.”

Discovering new audiences outside the U.S. has always been a happily traversed journey for this
award winning artist. “The performances at the Hard Rock Café and the Croatia World Trade Show will
forever remain in my mind. It was an honor to see my photo hanging alongside presidents and other
VIP’s. We had been living on the bus for months and were sheltered from the reality of the war going
on around us, but for a brief moment my music took the war that was ripping Croatia apart off the minds
of everyone in attendance. My wife and I remember going to an airport and there were only military
planes on the runways.”

Now under the SOA (Sound of America) imprint Razzy’s latest project is again erasing the lines of
country and delta blues. “When I went in to record this project, I wanted to reconnect with the 70s era
country --- the Waylon, Mickey Gilley, Charlie Daniels and Marty Robbins sound. Contemporary music
is definitely tuning into a 70s groove throughout country and rock/pop formats.” With the many
hardships that have been thrown at this Atlanta Music Hall of Famer, it is not a stretch to see how his
voice and songwriting has found its roots in this vulnerable and soul bearing sound. This album is set
to bring a renaissance to a career marked with hits like Loving Up a Storm, Anywhere There’s a
Jukebox, Friends, I Keep Coming Back, Midnight Hauler, True Life Country Music and She Left Love All
Over Me.

Beyond the performance world, Razzy keeps his ears tuned to contemporary music co-writing with and
producing youthful talent. His music industry contributions are currently featured at three exhibits
alongside Travis Tritt and Otis Redding at the Georgia Music Hall of Fame. Razzy’s studio experience
includes work with Willie Nelson, Johnny Cash, Dobie Gray and Billy Jo Royal and his full service
studio, Razzy’s Hit House, is equiped with a sonar, Q-Base and Pro-Tools as well as a Tascam Board.
“I’ve been fortunate to be doing what I love for so long,” says Razzy. “I can still recall my beginnings and my
very first guitar that I got from my dad. The neck was so warped that it looked like a bow and arrow.” From that
bowed guitar to today’s blues infused sound, Razzy proves to consistently deliver projects that slice through
format barriers and resonate with fans of all ages.