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About Dwight
Dwight has loved music his entire life. He began guitar lessons at the age of four and has played ever since. He started singing in Gospel music in both his church and his community.
Dwight moved to Nashville, TN in 1984 to pursue his dream in Country music. It was there he met his wife while recording his first album, and his long-time friend, Mike Caldwell. His producers over the years include Mike Borchetta, Troy Shondell and Jerry Cupit. He completed three Country music albums one of which contained his most well known song, "The Wall". This heart-warming tune depicts four personal reactions to the Vietnam Veterans' wall. The Wall was chosen as the theme song of the 10th anniversary of the Vietnam Veterans' Memorial in Washington, DC in 1992.
In 1998, Dwight started his music publishing company, Lauren Ashley Publishing, BMI in Nashville TN. He has published both Country and Gospel music and has written songs with the acclaimed songwriters Mitch Ballard and Jerry Cupit.
Dwight met Ron Blackwood and the Blackwoods in Nashville. It was through this friendship that Ron recognized Dwight's faith in Christ and suggested that Dwight channel his faith into his music. Dwight's next album, "There is a Hope", produced by Scott West of DayStar Productions, included several original tunes penned by Dwight and some of his friends. The Blackwoods joined Dwight on the first single from this album, lifting up their voices on "Between Two Thieves". His most recent release, "Put Me Down (in the Book of Life)" written by Mike Caldwell, Bob Smallwood, and Dwight, reflects his belief of living a Christ-like life. Radio stations playing this tune have professed it to be a heartfelt, uplifting vocal performance.
"I don't want God to just be with me in the last mile, I want him to be with me every mile. I want him to take me to places I never imagined. I want God to Put Me Down in the Book of Life."
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