Steve Wariner Honored as Renaissance Man

Posted by Sarah Norton on 06/15/2009
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The Tennessee State Legislature honored Steve Wariner for his Country Music abilities on May 28.

Senate Joint Resolution 469, sponsored by Sen. Jack Johnson, Rep. Glen Casade and Rep. Charles Sargent, recognized Wariner as "a Renaissance man by any standard...a recording artist, touring performer, songwriter, publisher, producer, record executive, an avid painter and a true humanitarian" and commends him "for the significant contributions he has made to the growth of Country Music."

The Legislature also commended Wariner for his upcoming release that honors Chet Atkins, titled Steve Wariner. c.g.p., My Tribute to Chet Atkins, and for giving a benefit concert on July 7 at the Loveless Barn for the Chet Atkins Music Education Fund.