Patti Dixon

-ABOUT PATTI-

 Patti Dixon is an award winning, published songwriter.  She's been awarded as Songwriter of The Year by Austin's ASGI International Group from 2020-2022.  She won 12 awards overall, 8 first place finishes in multiple categories in their international songwriting competition. This includes over 30 awards for 3 consecutive years.  She brings many songwriting flavors to the table blending genres with ease.   Patti has seen her material recorded and performed on national radio and television over the years including The Chicks ( Dixie Chicks) and others.  Best pegged as Country/Americana, she combines all the right elements for songs dripping with emotion.  Known for tugging at your heartstrings with memorable lyrics and melodies, she can also kick it up a notch, lending powerful vocals as well.  She enjoys performing not only solo but as a duo, trio or full band.  This versatile performer has played many a Texas festival, SXSW official, as well as festivals in surrounding southern states.   Not long ago, Patti shared the stage at Nashville's Infamous Bluebird Cafe with host Suzy Bogguss as one of ten other singer songwriters.   She also loves performing at small town venues, house concerts, large or small for that intimate feel and the best fans in the world.

Patti's latest full album, Big Big Love, was released in December of 2023 featuring 12 originals.  The CD was produced by Tommy Byrd Byrd & Street) and Patti Dixon at Byrd House Studio in Austin, Tx.  Dave Scher, an illustriously talented touring musician, performing artist, (Austin Based) was foremost on the electric guitar, some acoustic guitar and bass.   US and international promotion was provided by Emma Scott, longtime radio promoter based in the UK, London.  Six singles were released throughout the year, topping playlists in the US, UK, Australia, Canada and much more.  Patti was nominated in 2024 from over 5000 artists for Best International female by Radio Wigwam of London.   She attended the awards ceremony and show at the historic Belton Hotel there. 

The six song EP, "Up Close" entirely featured Patti's originals was produced by Austin's Gabriel Rhodes and released in late 2022.  Gabe tracked amazing guitar work and is one of Austin's best and brightest musicians.  The talented John Chipman (The Resentments) was on drums and the additionally talented Scott Graber on Bass. The single “I Can't Fight It” was released from this Ep and was internationally released by longtime promoter Emma Scott of Pluggin' Baby, London UK.   It received much airplay in the USA, UK, Canada, and Australia, topping charts from top 10 to number 1. 

 
Patti was born deep in the Texas hill country in Rocksprings, Texas.  Generations of her family grew up there in this ranching community.  When she was ten, her grandfather, the singing cowboy, Nolan T. Guthrie, bought her first guitar.  He pulled it right off the shelf and put it in her hands, a child's life forever changed.  She and her immediate family soon moved to the Texas Coast.  Patti loves traveling to all ends of Texas and beyond, seeing old friends and making new ones as she spreads her message of ONE LIFE to live and love.