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Philip Adams was born and raised in Garland, Texas, and has been a song writer since the age of fourteen. His first accomplishment in writing was a piece titled, "Gods Sent Son" in 1977. This was the beginning of a large body of work, which would be recognized by, "The International Society of Poets", later in his life.
Mr. Adams had the fortunate circumstance of meeting an extremely gifted songwriter/musician named Mike Foster, from McMinnville, TN. Mr. Adams became acquainted with Mike Foster through his music friends Glenda Landry from Louisiana, and Dwayne Sheffield from Garland, TX. Mike Foster became a life-long friend, and co-wrote songs with Mr. Adams.
Mike Foster saw Mr. Adams gifts and aspirations to become an accomplished poet/songwriter, and they began to write songs together. The two composed a large catalog/library of songs together, and traveled to Nashville, TN to pitch their body of work to Nashville artists. This afforded him the very fortunate opportunity of meeting, making friends and working with many other talented songwriters in Nashville.
Philip's new collaborative cohort of co-writers included Bobby Boyd, "Two of a Kind Working on a Full House"; Bobby Keel, who has several songs cut with Hank Williams, Jr.; Don Mealer (aka "Poobah", who has worked with Willie Nelson and Johnny & June); Kenny Bagget; and Wayne Brown (The Ballistic Pintos) just to name a few. Philip began building his Song Library with the likes of his band of songwriter, musician, and vocalist friends. He would admirably give them the name of being his, "Unknown Outlaws".
It was serendipity that while Mr. Adams was at a planned writing session with Don Mealer (aka "Poobah"), Mr. Adams arrived for their session, but Don Mealer was absent. However, another great new friend was made that day named Rosey. She was in attendance at the writing session. The time that followed from this meeting resulted in the writing of songs together, as well as the opportunity for Mr. Adams to assist Rosey with completing some of her own unfinished songs.
Unbeknownst to Mr. Adams, this great new friend that he had been working with was the daughter of June Carter and J.R. Cash. He was invited to attend a second songwriting session at her private residence. Upon arrival, Philip noticed and commented on her large collection of photos of June Carter and Johnny Cash, in her home. He remarked, "you must be a huge Carter/Cash fan?", and Rosey replied, "No, they are my family". Mr. Adams and his Rosey became close friends, working together on songwriting, music, and enjoying life together.
Mr. Adams is referenced by Rosey in an episode of the Ralph Emery Show, aka, "Nashville Now", in which June Carter was hosting. She performed a song she had written in the early 80s, "Pardon My Moods". Rosey explains in her interview her song, "Pardon My Moods", has also been recorded, but unreleased by Waylon Jennings. She mentions in her interview, with her mother, that she had been writing songs with a, "new friend".
An iconic event happened to Philip while living in Tennessee, that Philip treasures. Lou Robbins from Sony Records called Mr. Adams and Rosey Carter. During Mr. Adams conversation with Mr. Robbins, he asked Mr. Adams if he had been writing, or heard of any good Rockabilly songs lately? Mr. Adams, who is also known among his close family and friends for his quick wit and humor responded, "No, I don't have any Rockabilly, but I do have some Popabilly! It has a little bit more Pop, than Rock!" Mr. Adams made his Rosey laugh, which he often did, and she delightfully informed Mr. Adams that he had just named their Indie Record Label, "PoPaBiLLy MuZic"! Since that day, all of their work has been written and produced under their Indie Label Name, "PoPaBiLLy MuZic, LLC".
Johnny Cash and June Carter were both very endeared to Philip Adams for his continued efforts to watch over, guard, and protect Rosey Carter. During a trip the Carter/Cash family took to J