DUANE DEEMER is known as "COWBOY" And “ WIND HORSE” in Nashville -- which should tell you something in a city that is populated with men in boots and cowboy hats. Duane leaves an impression, and is not easily forgotten. He literally stands head and shoulders above the crowd and despite of his rough around the edges, hardcore cowboy reputation he has gained the reputation as one of the kindest and most humble guys around. As much for his attitude and work ethic as for his talent, Duane has become a favorite among musicians and songwriters from all walks of life. His Choctaw and Cherokee Indian heritage has played a strong role in inspiring the way he looks at life, and the way that he lives it every day. Duane is known as Wind Horse by his Cherokee family and honors his Native American heritage in the songs he sings and writes and by the way he lives life everyday. His deep passion and love for life and living it can be felt in his song lyrics and his live performances.
The prolific singer/ songwriter has been a Music City resident for 7 years now, but had been a regular on the songwriters' scene for over twelve years prior. Duane enjoyed a busy music career in Iowa before heeding the call of Nashville. He spent his time playing in numerous bands, performing countless solo gigs, as well as writing award-winning TV and radio commercials. One of his original compositions won “Commercial of the Year in the Midwest” in 1999 and also won various other national awards. Duane also started the first Iowa Chapter of the Nashville Songwriters' Association International in 2001 and acted as Regional Coordinator for two years. In spite of his local successes and strong hometown following, he found himself commuting to Nashville more and more frequently. Duane eventually reached a crossroads, and decided to make the move permanent in the fall of 2003.
Working with Robbie Wittkowski and Larry Merritt of Kid Kody Music in Nashville and through his own publishing company Choctaw Cowboy Music , Duane has since been blessed with numerous independent cuts and the opportunity to co-write with so many awesome writers like Grand Ole Opry stars Ernie Ashworth, Mel McDaniel and Little Jimmy Dickens and so many of Nashville’s finest, Bobby G. Rice, Cory Batton, Marc Alan Barnett, Mark Steven Jones, Trent Jeffcoat, Jessica Ford, Robbie Wittkowki, Adam Fears, Shelby Merchant, Mason Douglas, Brian Ragsdale , Liz Kilgo, DW DeHart and Billy Hester, who are only a few of Cowboy’s friends and associates. Cowboy and co-writer Jessica Ford recently had a song cut by Linda Davis and landed 4 songs in an upcoming children’s short film. Writing with awesome writers from Nashville to Iowa, Texas to Los Angeles, Duane’s writing is very versatile, and various artists have interpreted Duane's song writing in styles ranging from pop to southern rock, commercials, and children’s songs, opera and gospel to hard core country. One tune in particular, “How’s a Girl to Know” has been recorded four times.
Whether performing on the road or in here in Nashville, Cowboy has been blessed with the opportunity to share the stage with many of Nashville’s finest singer / songwriters. Duane loves everything about being a part of the Nashville music scene. His down-to-earth, cowboy attitude is to take one day at a time, and that every day is truly a blessing. Duane's style is often compared to the likes of Waylon Jennings, Charlie Daniels, Cash and Chris LeDoux. He's a Cowboy and Native American to the core, and has been called the real deal and one of the last true outlaws. From ballads to love songs, southern rock to straight-from-the-gut hardcore country, what you see is what you get. Along with their publishing company Choctaw Cowboy Music, Cowboy and Vicki are now very proud to introduce “Cowboys Nashville Songwriter Tours” A chance for all levels of songwriters to personalize their own Nashville writers experience. Let Cowboy share ideas and insight, tips and inspiration from his ten plus years of writing in Nashville. Cowboy calls it ..Writing With Your Spurs On. .. Cowboy and Vicki look forward to welcoming you to Nashville for your own personalized writing tour with Cowboy. Don’t Just Dream It…Live It! On Eagles Wings….
