Editing Phil Madeira


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| birth_name        = Philip Kamm Madeira
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'''Philip Kamm Madeira''' (born April 9, 1952) is an American songwriter, producer, musician, and singer. He was raised in [[Barrington, Rhode Island]], and graduated from [[Taylor University]] in 1975.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.forbes.com/lists/2010/94/best-colleges-10_Taylor-University_94395_2.html |title=#273 Taylor University Page 2 of 2 |work=Forbes.com |access-date=2013-07-12}}</ref> He lives in [[Nashville, Tennessee|Nashville]], [[Tennessee]].

His songs have been recorded by [[The Civil Wars]], [[Buddy Miller]], [[Alison Krauss]], [[Toby Keith]], [[Ricky Skaggs]], [[Bruce Hornsby]], [[Keb' Mo']], [[Garth Brooks]], [[The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band]], [[Cindy Morgan (singer)|Cindy Morgan]], [[Shawn Mullins]], [[The North Mississippi Allstars]]. His co-writing partners include: [[Will Kimbrough]], [[Matraca Berg]], [[Chuck Cannon]], [[Cindy Morgan (singer)|Cindy Morgan]], [[Wayne Kirkpatrick]], [[Gordon Kennedy (musician)|Gordon Kennedy]], [[Keb' Mo']], and [[Emmylou Harris]].

==Achievements and Awards==

Madeira recorded three solo albums. He received the Nashville Music Award (Nammy) for Best Keyboardist in 2000.{{Citation needed|date=December 2024}} 

In 1986, he received a Humanitarian Award from [[American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers|ASCAP]] for his effort in raising consciousness and money for the Ethiopian hunger crisis.{{Citation needed|date=December 2024}} 

In 2009, he received the [[GMA Dove Award|Dove Award]] for "Recorded Country Song of the Year" from the [[Gospel Music Association]], for his song "I Wish", co-written with [[Cindy Morgan (singer)|Cindy Morgan]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Jesusfreakhideout.com Music News, April 2009: DOVE AWARDS CELEBRATES 40th YEAR WITH GOOD NEWS FOR STEVEN CURTIS CHAPMAN, BRANDON HEATH AND CASTING CROWNS |url=https://www.jesusfreakhideout.com/news/2009/04/24.DOVE%20AWARDS%20CELEBRATES%2040th%20YEAR%20WITH%20GOOD%20NEWS%20FOR%20STEVEN%20CURTIS%20CHAPMAN%20BRANDON%20HEATH%20AND%20CASTING%20CROWNS.asp |access-date=2024-11-28 |website=www.jesusfreakhideout.com}}</ref>

==Life and career==
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From 1976 to 1978, Madeira was a member of the [[Phil Keaggy]] Band, with [[Lynn Nichols]], [[Terry Anderson (musician)|Terry Andersen]] and Dan Cunningham.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Martinez |first=Anthony |title=Phil Keaggy |url=https://www.classicchristianrockzine.net/2015/04/phil-keaggy.html |access-date=2024-12-16 |website=Classic Christian Rock {{!}} The other side of Classic Rock}}</ref> The [[Ithaca, New York]]-based band released one album together, entitled ''[[Emerging (album)|Emerging]]''. The band broke up in 1978 and Madeira relocated to [[Nashville, Tennessee|Nashville]] in 1983 where he worked as a sideman and a songwriter, making solo records independently.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Smith |first=Andy |title=Homeward Bound |url=https://www.providencejournal.com/story/entertainment/events/2018/03/30/with-his-album-providence-musician-phil-madeira-pays-tribute-to-his-home-state/12863121007/ |access-date=2024-01-31 |website=The Providence Journal |language=en-US}}</ref>

In 2008, Madeira joined [[Emmylou Harris]]'s band "The Red Dirt Boys".<ref>{{Cite web |last=Hyman |first=Dan |date=2018-02-26 |title=Hear Emmylou Harris Guitarist Phil Madeira's Moving Song 'Gothenburg' |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-country/hear-emmylou-harris-guitarist-phil-madeiras-moving-solo-song-gothenburg-204203/ |access-date=2024-12-16 |website=Rolling Stone |language=en-US}}</ref>

In 2012, Madeira provided the musical backdrop for Merrill Farnsworth's theatrical piece "Jezebel's Got The Blues... and Other Works of Imagination".<ref>{{Cite web |title=Jezebel's Got the Blues {{!}} Silver Birch Press |url=https://www.silverbirchpress.com/jezebels_got_the_blues.html |access-date=2024-12-12 |website=www.silverbirchpress.com}}</ref> Madeira produced a collection of [[Americana (culture)|Americana]] musicians covering [[Paul McCartney]] songs on "Let Us In: Americana", a benefit for The Women and Cancer Fund. In the same year, Madeira completed production on "Mercyland: Hymns For The Rest Of Us" which features [[Emmylou Harris]], [[The Civil Wars]], [[Mat Kearney]], [[Dan Tyminski]], [[Cindy Morgan (singer)|Cindy Morgan]], [[John Scofield]], the [[Carolina Chocolate Drops]], [[Buddy Miller]], and [[Shawn Mullins]], [[North Mississippi Allstars]], Amy Stroup, and Phil Madeira.<ref>{{Cite news |date=April 24, 2012 |title=Phil Madeira: ‘Hymns for the Rest of Us’ |url=https://www.christianitytoday.com/2012/04/philmadeira-april24/ |work=christianitytoday.com}}</ref>

In 2013, Madeira released "PM", his first solo album in 15 years.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2013-05-29 |title=CD Review: Phil Madeira, “PM” |url=https://popdose.com/cd-review-phil-madeira-pm/ |access-date=2024-12-16 |website=Popdose |language=en-US}}</ref> Madeira released his first book, ''God on the Rocks: Distilling Religion, Savoring Faith'' in June 2013, published by [[Jericho Books]]. Later in 2013, Madeira and occasional production partner [[Lynn Nichols]] produced the major-label debut of Pawnshop Kings, a brother duo from [[Southern California]]. Madeira appeared with [[Neil Young]], [[Sheryl Crow]], [[Leon Russell]], and [[Jack White]] on CMT's [[Willie Nelson]]'s 80th Birthday Party, hosted by CMT network.

The year 2014 marked the release of Humming People's "City of Lost Men", produced in [[Norway]] by Madeira, leading to a long-standing relationship with the band. Madeira's song "From This Valley" (co-written and recorded by [[The Civil Wars]]) won the [[Grammy]] for [[Grammy Award for Best Country Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal|Best Country Performance]] by a Duo in 2014.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2014-01-28 |title=The Civil Wars Win Another GRAMMY, John Paul White Breaks Twitter Silence - CBS Detroit |url=https://www.cbsnews.com/detroit/news/the-civil-wars-win-another-grammy-john-paul-white-breaks-twitter-silence/ |access-date=2024-11-13 |website=www.cbsnews.com |language=en-US}}</ref>

Madeira commenced work on a follow-up to his "Mercyland" project in the summer of 2014. "Mercyland: Hymns For The Rest Of Us, Vol II" was released on Mercyland Records in 2016.  And in 2015, Madeira finished two solo projects, "Motorcycle" and "Soul Of A Man". 

Madeira produced ''Treasure of the Broken Land: The Songs of Mark Heard'' featuring Red Dirt Boys, [[Rodney Crowell]], Buddy Miller, [[North Mississippi Allstars|The North Mississippi Allstars]], [[Amy Speace]], Willie Sugarcapps, and others. It was released in 2017.

In 2016, Madeira wrote the liner notes for [[John Scofield]]'s Grammy winning "[[Country for Old Men|Country For Old Men]]". In 2017, Madeira produced several records for indie artists including [[Sammy Horner]] and The Sweet Sorrows, and The Mosleys. Madeira and the other members of The Red Dirt Boys joined [[Emmylou Harris]] again for a tour with [[John Mellencamp]].

In April 2018, Madeira release the album "Providence"  featuring Madeira on piano and vocals, [[Chris Donahue|Chris Donohue]] on upright bass, and Bryan Owings on drums. Recorded at Nashville's [[Sound Emporium Studios|Sound Emporium]], the jazz/blues/Americana outing included guest guitarists [[Will Kimbrough]], James Hollihan, and [[John Scofield]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Silverman |first=Jack |date=2018-05-31 |title=Phil Madeira Proves His Soul-Jazz Mettle |url=https://www.nashvillescene.com/music/features/phil-madeira-proves-his-soul-jazz-mettle/article_a04b8dbe-fb7a-5a21-b515-674223e2096e.html |access-date=2024-12-12 |website=Nashville Scene |language=en}}</ref>

In 2019, Phil Madeira released the ''Open Heart'' album, along with a single "Remember Me".<ref>{{Cite web |date=2020-01-08 |title=Phil Madeira Found an ‘Open Heart’ After Tragic Loss: Hear Album Cut ‘Requiem For a Dream’ |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/country/phil-madeira-requiem-for-dream-8547548/ |access-date=2024-12-16 |website=Billboard |language=en-US}}</ref> The single received critical acclaim from [[Rolling Stone]] who called the piece a poignant yet optimistic New Orleans jazz-inspired tribute to Madeira's late partner.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Betts |first=Stephen L. |date=2020-01-20 |title=Phil Madeira Previews New Album 'Open Heart' With the New Orleans Jazz of 'Remember Me' |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-country/phil-madeira-open-heart-album-940107/ |access-date=2024-12-12 |website=Rolling Stone |language=en-US}}</ref>

Madeira appeared as a member of The Ascendants on their 2023 Kickstarter album along with Jimmy Abegg, Steve Hindalong, Matt Slocum and Ben Pearson.  

== Personal life ==
Madeira is the uncle of singer-songwriter, [[Lana Del Rey]].<ref>{{Citation |title=Live in Seacrest Studios with Lana Del Rey | date=February 6, 2018 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m-Iv9yXl0Tw |access-date=2023-09-02 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=All About Lana Del Rey's Parents, Robert Grant and Patricia Hill |url=https://people.com/all-about-lana-del-rey-parents-8419614 |access-date=2024-12-16 |website=People.com |language=en}}</ref>

==Discography==
===Solo albums===
* 1985: ''Citizen of Heaven'' ([[Refuge Records|Refuge]])<ref>{{Cite web |title=Phil Madeira — Citizen Of Heaven - Cassette (1⅞ ips) @ Nifty Music |url=https://www.nifty-music.com/releaseFormats/7736.Phil-Madeira-Citizen-Of-Heaven-Cassette |access-date=2024-12-16 |website=www.nifty-music.com}}</ref>
* 1995: ''Off Kilter'' (self-released, UK and Europe only) critically acclaimed for its dark, moody vibe, Madeira played all instruments except drums (Charlie Morgan) on this recording of songs devoted to matters of the heart.
* 1999: Various Artists - ''[[When Worlds Collide: A Tribute to Daniel Amos]]''
* 1999: ''Three Horseshoes'' featuring appearances by [[Phil Keaggy]], [[Antoine Silverman]], [[Derri Daugherty]], [[Steve Hindalong]], [[Terry Scott Taylor]], [[Phil and John|John Hartley]] (of The Woodthieves), [[Tammy Rogers]] (of [[Dead Reckoning]]), [[Buddy Miller]], [[Al Perkins]] ([[Flying Burrito Brothers]], etc.), [[Gordon Kennedy (musician)|Gordon Kennedy]], [[Wayne Kirkpatrick]], [[Tommy Sims]] (Bruce Springsteen), as well as Madeira's band.
* ''Coming from Somewhere Else'', with [[Gordon Kennedy (musician)|Gordon Kennedy]], [[Wayne Kirkpatrick]] and [[Billy Sprague]]
* 2012: Various Artists - ''Mercyland: Hymns For The Rest Of Us, 2012, (Mercyland)''
* 2013: ''P.M.'' (Mercyland Records)
* 2015:  Various Artists: ''Mercyland: Hymns For The Rest Of Us Volume II'' (Mercyland)
* 2015: ''Motorcycle'' (Mercyland)
* 2016: ''Original Sinner'' (Mercyland)
* 2018: ''Providence'' (Mercyland)
* 2019: ''Crickets'' (Mercyland)
* 2019: ''Open Heart'' (Mercyland)

===With the [[Phil Keaggy Band]]===
* 1977: ''[[Emerging]]'' ([[NewSong]])

===As guest artist===
* 1983: [[Mark Heard]] - ''[[Eye of the Storm (Mark Heard album)|Eye of the Storm]]'' ([[Home Sweet Home Records|Home Sweet Home]] / [[Myrrh Records|Myrrh]])
* 1987: [[Kenny Marks]] - ''Make It Right'' ([[Word Records|Dayspring]])
* 1991: [[Ashley Cleveland]] - ''Big Town'' ([[Atlantic Records|Atlantic]])
* 1993: [[Billy Sprague]] - ''The Wind & The Wave'' ([[Benson Records|Benson]])
* 1994: [[Amy Grant]] - ''[[House of Love (Amy Grant album)|House of Love]]'' ([[A&M Records|A&M]])
* 1994: [[Charlie Peacock]] - ''Everything That's On My Mind'' ([[Sparrow Records|Sparrow]])
* 1994: [[Newsong]] - ''People Get Ready'' ([[Benson Records|Benson]])
* 1997: [[The Waiting (band)|The Waiting]] - ''The Waiting'' ([[Sparrow Records|Sparrow]])
* 1997: [[Vanessa Williams]] - ''[[Next (Vanessa Williams album)|Next]]'' ([[Mercury Records|Mercury]])
* 1998: [[The Waiting (band)|The Waiting]] - ''Blue Belly Sky'' ([[Sparrow Records|Sparrow]])
* 1999: [[Buddy Miller]] - ''Cruel Moon'' ([[HighTone Records|HighTone]])
* 1999: [[Julie Miller]] - ''Broken Things'' ([[HighTone Records|HighTone]])
* 1999: [[Owsley (musician)|Owsley]] - ''[[Owsley (album)|Owsley]]'' ([[Giant Records (Warner)|Giant]])
* 1999: [[Sixpence None the Richer]] - ''[[Sixpence None the Richer (album)|Sixpence None the Richer]]'' (Squint)
* 2000: Dakota Suite - ''Morning Lake Forever'' (Houston Party)
* 2000: [[Tommy Sims]]- ''Peace And Love'' ([[Universal Motown Records|Universal Motown]])
* 2001: [[Buddy Miller]] and [[Julie Miller]] – ''[[Buddy & Julie Miller]]'' ([[HighTone Records|HighTone]])
* 2002: [[Buddy Miller]] - ''Midnight And Lonesome'' ([[HighTone Records|HighTone]])
* 2002: [[Randy Stonehill]] - ''Edge Of The World'' (Fair Oaks)
* 2003: [[Lost Dogs]] - ''[[Nazarene Crying Towel]]'' ([[BEC Recordings]])
* 2004: [[Buddy Miller]] - ''[[Universal United House of Prayer]]'' ([[New West Records|New West]])
* 2006: [[Tim Finn]] - ''[[Imaginary Kingdom]]'' ([[EMI Records|EMI]])
* 2007: [[Little Big Town]] - ''[[A Place to Land (Little Big Town album)|A Place to Land]]'' ([[Equity Music Group]])
* 2008: [[Emmylou Harris]] - ''[[All I Intended to Be]]'' ([[Nonesuch Records|Nonesuch]])
* 2013: [[Hammock (band)|Hammock]] - ''[[Oblivion Hymns]]'' ([[Hammock Music]])
* 2015: [[The Waterboys]] - ''[[Modern Blues (album)|Modern Blues]]'' (Harlequin and Clown)

===As song contributor===
* 2001: Various Artists - ''Beat'' (Silent Planet) - track 13, "The Better Part"<ref>{{Citation |title=Various - Beat : Silent Planet Records Compilation 2.0 |url=https://www.discogs.com/release/7782062-Various-Beat-Silent-Planet-Records-Compilation-20 |language=en |access-date=2022-11-11}}</ref>
* 2001: Various Artists - ''Beat'' (Silent Planet) - track 20, "Change of Heart (live)"<ref>{{Citation |title=Various - Beat : Silent Planet Records Compilation 2.0 |url=https://www.discogs.com/release/7782062-Various-Beat-Silent-Planet-Records-Compilation-20 |language=en |access-date=2022-11-11}}</ref>
* 2002: Various Artists - ''[[Making God Smile: An Artists' Tribute to the Songs of Beach Boy Brian Wilson]]'' (Silent Planet) - track 13, "[[Heroes and Villains]]"

===As composer===
* 1988: [[Margaret Becker]] - ''The Reckoning'' ([[Sparrow Records|Sparrow]]) - track 2, "You Can't Take It With You"
* 1998: [[Randy Stonehill|Stonehill]] - ''[[Thirst (Randy Stonehill album)|Thirst]]'' (Brentwood) - track 3, "Sleeping" (co-written with Randy Stonehill)
* 1992: Michele Wagner - ''Safe Place'' ([[Benson Records]]) - track 6, "Face To Face" (co-written with Michele Wagner)
* 1999: [[Alison Krauss]] - ''[[Forget About It]]'' ([[Rounder Records|Rounder]]) - track 4, "Maybe" (co-written with [[Gordon Kennedy (musician)|Gordon Kennedy]])
* 1994: [[Phil Keaggy]] - ''[[Blue (Phil Keaggy album)|Blue]]'' (Word / Epic) - track 4, "All There Is To Know" (co-written with Phil Keaggy); track 7, "Everywhere I Look"
* 2002: [[Alison Krauss]] and [[Union Station (band)|Union Station]] - ''[[Live (Alison Krauss album)|Live]]'' ([[Rounder Records|Rounder]]) - track 2-5, "Maybe" (co-written with Gordon Kennedy)
* 2005: [[Geoff Moore]] - ''Every Single One: Part 2'' (Overflow) - track 9, "The Everlasting" (co-written with Geoff Moore)
* 2012: [[Matraca Berg]] - ''Love's Truck Stop'' ([[Proper Records|Proper]]) - track 10, "Waiting On A Slow Train" (co-written with Matraca Berg)
* 2013: [[The Civil Wars]] - ''[[The Civil Wars (album)|The Civil Wars]]'' (Sensibility / Columbia) - track 7, "From This Valley" (co-written with [[John Paul White]] and [[Joy Williams (singer)|Joy Williams]])

==References==
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==External links==
* [http://www.philmadeira.net/ Phil Madeira’s website]
* {{AllMusic | id= phil-madeira-mn0000849242| label= Phil Madeira}}
* {{discogs artist|271176-Phil-Madeira|Phil Madeira}}
* {{MusicBrainz|id=291ce099-908c-4d06-a885-5eb42a44f607|name=Phil Madeira}}

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