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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 Jamaica in 2000, Mr. Adams was contacted and invited to join the family. During Mr. Adams journey and holiday with the Carter/Cash family, Mr. Adams and Rosey were united in marriage, on February 8, 2000. His wife paid tribute to Mr. Adams in song at their wedding reception. She performed a song she had wrote just for him titled, "Out of Harms Way". This song is the fourth track on her debut CD, "The Wildwood Rose", produced under their Indie Label, PoPaBiLLy MuZic.

Rosey would perform at gigs/shows around Nashville. There were often times when Rosey would take a break from performing, if she felt like it was necessary, she would have Philip help out and take the stage to reinvigorate her audience. He was always prepared to help her at any moment she needed him. Eager to help, he would often enjoy sharing the stage at some of his sweet Rosey's gigs/shows. With his large collection of entertaining original songs, he was ready to go! Some of his favorite songs to perform, were many of his lyrically robust captivating songs from their repertoire, and more times than not-his extremely humorous songs!!!

Philip also put together a fanciful LARGE tip jar, that sat on top of a multi-colored light-up device that illuminated the jar with the step of a pedal. After Rosey would perform a song, he would step on the pedal and light-up the tip jar that read in large letters, "TIPS". Rosey absolutely loved it. It was one of her favorite gimmicks for fun that they brought to gigs, and it brought a lot of delightful laughs!

Mr. Philip Adams has produced three CD/EPs under Rosey's and his' "PoPaBiLLy MuZic" Publishing independent label. He released Rosey's very first solo eight song CD/EP posthumously. Which was still in the process of being produced at the time of her passing. It received a soft release in 2005, and again a release in 2007.

In 2008, Philip produced and released his own debut solo fifteen song CD/EP titled, "The Fiddler & The Rose". This CD/EP would be his own personal tribute to the love and loss he suffered from some of his most-closest dearest musical friends and loved ones. His 2008 CD/EP, "The Fiddler & The Rose" was submitted and nominated for the 2009 51st Grammy Awards, in the Field 8-Country Category 42-Best Country Album, Vocal, or Instrumental.

Philip also released, around that same time, a solo fifteen song CD/EP on an accomplished musician/player/performer in his own right from Texas named Jerry Sartain. Sartain's title track is, "20 Years Inside Bars", which says it all about his experience. This would be Jerry's third CD/EP production. Sartain has played with the likes of Rhonda Vincent, and also a popular Blue Grass band by the name of "Cross Cut", as well as the proverbial, "many others"! (Too many to list).

The Carter/Cash family has been a significant influence, and part of Mr. Adams life. Since the abrupt, devastating passing of his late wife, Rosey Carter, Mr. Adams has continued to contribute with what experiences, education, and talents he has been blessed with from his time spent with his most treasured family to write, produce, and support music. Not only does he continue to be an accomplished skillful writer and producer of a large volume of work, but endeavors to support other music professionals as well. He knows that this would make some of the most important people in his life very proud of him.

In 2003, the passing of Philip's mother-in-law, father-in-law, and his wife, was an unexpected, significant, and turbulent change-of-life event for Philip. His strength, and tenacity has allowed him to transcend the heartache of his loss, and to continue on, as his loving family would have wanted him too.

Philip Adams, in his lifetime, has had the privilege of co-writing and co-producing with the talents of Johnny Cash; John Carter Cash; Rosey Carter; Bobby Boyd; Bobby Keel; Wayne Brown; Kenny Bagget; Mike Foster; Don Mealer; Jimmy Tittle; Merle Kilgore; Tommy Roberts; Jimmy Campbell; Jerry Sartain; Bob House; Tye Robinson of January Sound, and Tommy Allsup of Buddy Holly and The Crickets.

In 2007, Philip Adams body of work received special acknowledgement, by the, "International Society of Poets". He was honored as one of the country's top poets, along with ninety-nine others. In Las Vegas, he participated in a special ceremony and was awarded, "Outstanding Achievement in Poetry". His piece titled, "Too Many Thorns in Rosey's Side" is the first work cited in their book, "Songs of Honour", and was published by Noble House Publishers Poetry Division New York-London-Paris in 2006.

More of Mr. Adams self penned songwriting history, and compelling story pieces are found in PoPaBiLLy MuZic's 2007 and 2008 CD productions', "The Fiddler and The Rose", featuring Philip Adams with his Unknown Outlaws; and "Rosey Carter-The Wildwood Rose" inserts. "The Fiddler and The Rose" insert's intriguing opening statement reads, "This album has been a labor-of-love, and it reflects many of the experiences I have shared and suffered with all the people who I have loved and lost."