Scotty Emerick

Walter Scott Emerick (born July 11, 1973, in Hollywood, Florida) is an American country music artist, known primarily for his work with Toby Keith. In addition to penning several of Keith's singles, Emerick has also written for Sawyer Brown, George Strait, Kenny Chesney and several other artists. In 2004, Emerick was named "Songwriter of the Year" by the Nashville Songwriters Association. He recorded an album, The Coast Is Clear, for DreamWorks Records in 2003, Emerick currently tours as a member of Jimmy Buffett’s Coral Reefer Band.

Biography Emerick is best known for his songwriting association with Toby Keith. Amongst his co-writing credits are the Number Ones "I'm Just Talkin' About Tonight," the Willie Nelson duet "Beer for My Horses," "I Love This Bar," "Whiskey Girl," and "As Good as I Once Was",

As a musician, Emerick began his songwriting career in the mid-1990s, landing cuts by Sawyer Brown, including their Top 5 single "I Don't Believe in Goodbye", which he co-wrote with Bryan White. Emerick has also released four singles of his own, including the duet "I Can't Take You Anywhere", a collaboration with Keith originally recorded by the latter on his 2001 album Pull My Chain, and a debut album, The Coast Is Clear (2003), for DreamWorks Records Nashville. After the closure of DreamWorks' recording division, he signed to Keith's label, Show Dog Nashville.

Discography

Studio albums Title Album details The Coast Is Clear Release date: 2003 Label: DreamWorks US 2003 "I Can't Take You Anywhere" (with Toby Keith) 24 91 The Coast Is Clear Michael Salomon 2004 "The Coast Is Clear" "The Watch"