Brownwood, Texas native and multi-award-winning singer, songwriter, and recording artist Drew Womack knows first-hand the ups and downs of the music industry. He also knows how to bounce back.
Womack first hit the national recording scene with his band, Sons of the Desert out of Waco, TX. Signed to Epic Records in 1997, their debut album, Whatever Comes First, spawned several country radio hits including the title track, which charted in the Billboard Top 10.
Womack and Sons of the Desert moved to MCA Records, where they released and album and several more radio singles. In addition, Sons collaborated with Lee Ann Womack on her blockbuster hit, “I Hope You Dance.” During the time that he was performing and recording with Sons, Womack was also writing, and collaborating with several of Nashville’s top hit makers. Womack had written nine, top-10 hit songs including Kenny Chesney’s first #1 smash, “She’s Got It All” (co-written with Craig Wiseman). He also had collaborations with Peter Frampton, Jack Blades (Night Ranger, Damn Yankees) and Tim McGraw. As a songwriter, Womack earned five ASCAP awards and two BMI awards.
Meanwhile, Sons had racked up three Academy of Country Music awards, a Country Music Association award, two Country Music Television awards and a total of 11 nominations among the most prestigious country awards shows.
The band ventured on and recorded several more songs, but MCA decided not to release them. And once again, those songs went on to become big hits for other artists, including “God Bless the Broken Road” (Rascal Flatts), “Red Ragtop” (Tim McGraw) and “Raining on Sunday” (Keith Urban). Sons of the Desert soon left MCA and disbanded.
In 2003, Womack released his first, self-titled solo album, which resulted in two top-five singles and an international tour. During this time, he also collaborated with many of the leaders of the “Texas Red Dirt” movement, co-writing, producing and singing with artists including Pat Green, Cory Morrow, Robert Earl Keen, Josh Abbott and many others who have since become Womack fans.
In 2023 Drew became the lead singer of the iconic country band Lonestar opening up a new chapter in his career and legacy.
