Travis Wyrick
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{{Infobox musical artist
| name = Travis Wyrick
| image = Wyrick in Studio.jpg
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| caption = Wyrick working in his studio
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| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1970|5|15}}
| birth_place = Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
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| instrument = guitar, bass, keyboards, piano
| genre = Rock, heavy metal, country, punk rock
| occupation = Record producer, audio engineer, composer, mixer
| years_active = 1990-present
| website = {{URL|http://www.wyrickmusic.com}}
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Travis Wyrick is an American music producer and owner of Lakeside Studios in Knoxville, Tennessee. He is particularly known for his work with bands such as P.O.D., Pillar, 10 Years, Nine Lashes, and Disciple, and artists such as TobyMac and Dolly Parton.{{Cite web|url=https://www.allmusic.com/artist/travis-wyrick-mn0000746431/credits|title=Travis Wyrick | Credits|website=AllMusic|accessdate=January 31, 2021}} Throughout his career, he has produced over 30 No. 1 radio singles.{{Cite web|url=http://www.wyrickmusic.com/travis-wyrick-bio-1|title=Travis wyrick bio|website=Wyrickmusic.com|accessdate=January 31, 2021}} Prior to becoming a producer, Wyrick was lead guitarist with the band Sage. In 1998, he released the industrial rock album Mental Floss under the mononym Wyrick.{{Cite web|url=https://www.discogs.com/Wyrick-Mental-Floss/release/6393852|title=Wyrick* - Mental Floss|website=Discogs.com|year=1998 |accessdate=January 31, 2021}} Two years later, he released Aggressive State... as the project's sophomore effort.{{Cite web|url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/agressive-state-mw0001117240|title=[sic] Agressive State - Wrick | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic|accessdate=January 31, 2021|website=AllMusic}}
Early years
From 1990-1994, Wyrick was the lead guitarist with hard rock band Sage. The band opened for acts such as Bon Jovi and Bad Company. They released two albums - Luv N' Lust in 1992 and State of Mind in 1994 before disbanding in 1994, when Wyrick "dedicated himself to his family, church, and production."{{cite web|url=http://www.knoxnews.com/news/2008/feb/08/faithful-friend/ |title=Faithful friend » Knoxville News Sentinel |website=Knoxnews.com |date= |accessdate=February 21, 2012}}
Other work
Wyrick has worked with the country singer Dolly Parton on several occasions for various shows and other projects.
Awards
Winner
- Dove Awards of 2001 for "Hard Music Album of the Year" - Above by Pillar
- Dove Awards of 2003 for "Hard Music Album of the Year" - Fireproof by Pillar
- Dove Awards of 2008 for "Rock Album of the Year" - Scars Remain by Disciple
Nomination
- 2008 Grammy Award Nominee for "Best Rock or Rap Gospel Album" for The Reckoning by Pillar
References
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External links
- {{Official website|http://www.wyrickmusic.com/}}
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Category:Record producers from Georgia (U.S. state)