songwriter

Yes, the scratchy-voiced singer and songwriter released his debut album just 18 months ago.

An “intriguing stranger” with a Caesar-style haircut, a mustard shirt and Beatles boots, Bono, then 27, had been a songwriter since his teens.

He told the songwriters, “‘I want to bring something from Selena’s life to her.

At her height, all the record labels wanted songwriter Allee Willis.

By the end of the show, he brought home three awards — producer and songwriter of the year as well as recognition for regional song.