Angelo Petraglia
Angelo Petraglia (born May 5, 1954) is an American record producer and songwriter. He is best known for his work with Kings of Leon.
Early life [edit]
He was born in the Bronx and grew up in Pelham, New York. His father was a janitor and his mother was a bookkeeper. By the time he’d reached the third grade, he was playing guitar, inspired by Ricky Nelson’s brief promotional appearances at the end of Ozzie and Harriet. He studied visual art at New England College.[1]
Songwriting career [edit]
Petraglia has produced albums and co-written songs with Kings of Leon.[2] He received a Grammy nomination as the songwriter for Trisha Yearwood’s hit “Believe Me Baby (I Lied).” Petraglia also wrote and produced Patty Griffin’s song “One Big Love” for her critically acclaimed record Flaming Red (1998). “One Big Love” was later recorded by Emmylou Harris and cut on her Grammy award winning record Red Dirt Girl (2000).[2] He also co-wrote a song on Taylor Swift's debut album.[3] He has written songs for Warren Zanes, Peter Wolf and Kim Richey.[1] He has also written songs for Martina McBride, Tim McGraw, Sara Evans, Lee Ann Womack, Brooks and Dunn and Jessica Andrews.[1]
References [edit]
- ^ a b c Hank Spuggard. "Featured Songwriter: Angelo « Nashville Music Scene". Nashville.com. Retrieved 2012-05-19.
- ^ a b "Kings of Leon Producer Angelo Petraglia on Early KOL and Their Gibsons". .gibson.com. 2008-08-18. Retrieved 2012-05-19.
- ^ "Angelo Petraglia Discography at Discogs". Discogs.com. Retrieved 2012-05-19.
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