Nick Granato

Nick Granato (born July 18, 1963) is an American Folk Singer/Songwriter, Winner of the Stonewall Society's Pride in The Arts Award(2), 2007 Artist of The Year and 2007 CD of The Year "Outside The Lines". No. 1 CD for 2007 on the Outvoice Charts. Two No. 1 radio singles "My Ordinary Life & "Color Outside The Lines" on Sirius Satellite Radio August 2007/September 2007

Early career Nick Granato spent his early career mostly as a songwriter in Nashville, he has had nearly 400 songs recorded by numerous artists including Pamala Stanley, Heirline, Juice Newton and Buffalo Rome. Nick's music has been utilized by many organizations including Susan G. Komen for the Cure, The United Way, and the US Olympic Committee.

Nick served as Director of Music Publishing for Chestnut Mound Music/Cal IV Christian (1989–1994) – (1998–2000). and as VP of Gateway Entertainment Inc.(1994-1998), in Nashville as well as a signed songwriter for many different publishing houses through the years.

Nick Granato's first album, Sun Dance was released on the indie Label Song Harbor in 2003. The CD of 12 original Florida Style music contained a duet with Stella Parton and a featured appearance by Nashville Now singer Darlene Austin. The CD received prominent favor at Folk radio, excellent reviews, garnering several award nominations and selling admirably for a first release.

Nick's second album Plastic Pink Flamingos was released on Song Harbor in 2005. produced 6 No. 1 songs and earned Nick 5 Pride In The Arts Award Nominations,