Axeman

Challis, ID, USA

Brian Walton is an American Country, Country-Rock and Blues, multi-instrumentalist, vocalist, composer and producer best known for his highly publicized tour performances with u.a.: The Bellamy Brothers, The Mavericks, Dwight Yoakum, Vassar Clements, Willie Nelson, Joe Diffie and Johnny Paycheck. Brian studied at The Juilliard School and became a staff writer for A&R Records and later Capitol Records penning jingles for u.a.: Maybelline, Baskin Robbins and Pan American Airlines. He is a member of the Songwriters Guild of America and ASCAP with over 450 released works. Brian released his first album ‘Made in the Shade’ (Sony Records) in 1993 which produced three Top-10 Billboard chart hits. He has been awarded Country Artist of the Year (1993, 1997), Band/Group of the Year (1994), Male Vocalist of the Year (1991) and ‘Most Versatile Musician’ three years in a row (1996, 1997, 1998).