ANDERSON, IN -
Songwriter Steve Wallace retired from the music business Jan.30, 2009
after 25 years. During his music career, Wallace, 38, wrote over
200 songs and has won numerous songwriting awards. He's managed to do all this while battling a
nerve disorder called 'Dystonia' - which affects his muscles
and speech.
He was recognized by former Anderson Mayor Mark Lawler
in 1997 by recieving the Outstanding Citizen award for his community
activism. He also recieved the Distinguished Hoosier Award from the late
Indiana Governor Frank O'Bannon in 2002 for his many accomplishments for the community.
Wallace has been inducted into the Traditional Country Hall Of Fame
for his song "Heidi" (sung by Nashvilles Glenn Mayo.) He has also been inducted as a
writer for all his accomplishments in country music over the years. He will
be featured on country weekly's website at www.countryweekly.com.
Some of the songs and writers who have been inducted into the hall of fame include Buck Owens, George Strait, Waylon Jennings, and Bill Anderson just to name a few. To hear Wallace's song "Heidi" go to http://www.talentondisplay.com/kicINsongs.html
Bob
Timmers president of the Hall Of Fame and music historian said, "I think Steve is a very talented songwriter who
has accomplished alot through his community and the music industry and
we are glad to have him in the Hall Of Fame."
Source: Press Release
