
Scott Parker
Scott Parker is an award-winning songwriter, producer and music-publishing executive.
The well-traveled son of an International Diplomat and Military officer, Scott Parker was raised
with a creative worldview that transcends borders. Following college in Texas, his wanderlust led
to three years of national touring, working over 300 dates per year. After marrying his lifelong
music collaborator Caryl, the couple moved to Portland, Oregon and chalked up songwriting
awards, a publishing deal with Warner/Chappell, and a solid AAA fan-base throughout the
Northwest.
A move to Nashville in the mid-1990s, landed them both major publishing deals and a recording
deal for Caryl. While supporting her career and touring, Scott caught Nashville’s notice with his innate song-sense and proficiency in the studio. Some of the world’s best publishers, record labels, artist and songwriters sought his talent as a producer and writer. The Parker home studio also became a de facto clubhouse for many musicians – including Brad Paisley, Josh Turner, Daryl Worley and producer Frank Rogers – to record their early albums.
Now with multiple Top-10 hits and songwriting awards under his belt, Parker has produced or written songs recorded by Patty Loveless, Sister Hazel, Will Hoge, James Otto, Joanna Cotten, John David Webster, George Canyon, Trevor Morgan, Trisha Yearwood, Kim Hill, Marilee Rush and others. He’s served as staff-writer/producer for Sony Music, Hamstein Music,
Warner/Chappell and Reunion, and produced albums for Atlantic, Mercury, Universal, Word, Warner Bros, EMI & Magnatone.
In 2005 he co-founded Hearts Bluff Music Publishing where he serves as President/CEO, guiding the Creative and Acquisition development for the $20 million music publishing company. He was responsible for building the current portfolio, which includes over 50 #1 songs, 4 Hall of Fame Songwriters, and 10,000 titles contained in 25 different catalogs.