Originally hailing from the great Pacific Northwest, Flaming Tortuga Records Artist Scott is an award-winning Nashville based performing singer/songwriter, a 3 time Top 30 charting recording artist in Europe and the creator/co-host of Radio/TV's"The Music Row Show". As a writer, Scott has had over 80 Independent Cuts and was recently named Country Music People Magazine's "Indie Songwriter of the Year for 2018". Singles from his most recent two CD's; "The Last Honky Tonk In Town" and "Hey Hillbilly Singer"have seen chart success across Europe and radio play across the USA as well. He is a 3-time AWA nominee for Male Vocalist of the Year and Pure Country Album of the Year. March of 2019 Scott's album "Hey Hillbilly Singer!" was awarded the "Pure Country Album of the Year" by the Academy of Western Artists and the "Horizon Award for Country Album" by the NACMAI (North American Country Music Association International). "The Last Honky Tonk In Town" recently earned the #13 slot in the "Top 25 Albums of the Decade" by Country Music People Magazine. Scott's latest full-length CD "These Old Bones" dropped on 7/20/20.He performs regularly in Nashville at the Bluebird Cafe, Douglas Corner and the Commodore Grille as well as house concerts and many songwriting festivals around the country and overseas, touring Ireland, UK, Switzerland and recently headlining festivals in France, Spain, Norway and Germany.Scott is proud to be an endorsed Larrivee Guitar artist and an endorsed Schertler Pickups artist.
Press
- “More Original, Honky Tonk, Traditional Country Music from the Award Winning Hillbilly Singer, Scott Southworth! ...continues to raise the bar set by earlier releases "Hey Hillbilly Singer" and "The Last Honky Tonk In Town"!”— Bear, Bear Family Records May 3rd, 2021
- “...“These Old Bones” is filled with energy and excitement bringing Traditional Country Twang into today. It’s easy to see why Scott has an international following with songs and lyrics that are authentic, honest and fun! This is his best album to date!”— Eric Dahl, Rock & Review Radio November 6th, 2020
- “Re: These Old Bones: "A singer-songwriter whose heart and soul is deeply rooted in the honky-tonk...he knows how to deliver a hard-core stone cold country song..."”— Stephen Rapid, Lonesome Highway October 1st, 2020
- “Re: These Old Bones: "...continues to raise the bar set by his earlier releases...This is Damn Fine Country Music...the way it should be!”— Scott Wikle, ION Indie Magazine August 25th, 2020
- “Re: These Old Bones": "...I am rarely truly moved. The opening track “Steel Guitars and Broken Hearts” actually raised the hairs on my arm as I literally felt the lyrics as they were sung...5 out of 5 Stars!”— Ritchie Ritchison, Country Music News International July 27th, 2020
- “Just good ‘ol country music from Scott Southworth that shouldn’t be overlooked. His new album "These Old Bones" boasts one quality country song after another.”— Kyle Coroneos, Saving Country Music August 2nd, 2020
- “Re: "These Old Bones" - "...a sure bet when you're in the mood for something Country, not just Country-ish.”— Trigger, Saving Country Music July 27th, 2020
- “Re: "These Old Bones" - "He can Honky Tonk with the best of them, he can write a pretty ballad or an outlaw charger and he can do so with humour, but it's always real, it's always Country and this is his best work yet!"”— Duncan Warwick, Country Music People Magazine July 1st, 2020
- “Re: Maybe Next Year Christmas: "No tricks, no gimmicks, just pure Country Music.”— Jerrett Franklin, Nashville Music Reviews December 9th, 2019
- “Re: "Hey Hillbilly Singer!" - "Scott Southworth Owns Traditional Country"”— Katie Madison, Country Daily.com March 8th, 2019
- “Re: "Hey Hillbilly Singer" - this is a flawless, fun collection of tunes that invoke all the best qualities of the greats while adding his own special talent to them. A absolutely MUST hear for any true fan of country music. If this had been released in the mid 80’s to early 90’s, this would be one of those records considered the greatest of the era…and being 20 years late doesn’t change that.”— CJ Plain, 6 Ways 2 Sunday Radio December 17th, 2018
- “Re: Hey Hillbilly Singer! - ...an answer to the question: "What is real Country Music?" ...a good mood runs like a thread through the entire album...if you don't like it, you do not like Country Music...more pure Country Music is just not possible!”— Max W. Achatz, Country Jukebox August 16th, 2018
- “Re: "Hey Hillbilly Singer!": "If you don't like Scott Southworth, you don't like Country Music...excellent Country songwriting that you just don't hear anymore."" 8/10”— Trigger, Saving Country Music August 4th, 2018
- “Re: "Hey Hillbilly Singer!" ...this is a bawling, honky-Tonk, beer drinkin' blazer. It doesn't get more in-your-face Country than this."”— Robert K. Oermann, Music Row July 12th, 2018
- “Re: "Hey Hillbilly Singer"..."This whole album sounds to me like Scott Southworth is just having a great time: making the music he wants to make. And luckily for us, that music just so happens to be solid gold traditional country music. Bravo."”— Sean Hickey (AKA: Western Red), If That Ain't Country (Radio) June 6th, 2018
- “Re: "Hey Hillbilly Singer!": "...Seems like the "old time" Country sound ala HANK & LEFTY is on it's way back. After a listen to Southworth, you'll probably agree. This is solid & great Country from start to finish...highly recommended!”— Honkytonkin.com May 10th, 2018
- “Re: Hey Hillbilly Singer! - "The very best Neo Traditional Country Music album that I have heard in years...I love it!”— Johnny Da Piedade, Big Cactus Country Radio April 29th, 2018
- “Re: Hey Hillbilly Singer!: "...it's as if Southworth were tasked with making not just a perfect Country album but one that encompasses everything that's good about Country in the first place...It is difficult to pick out highlights from an album as strong and consistent as this......overall, this could be one of the best examples of how people ought to be making country albums all year!"”— Duncan Warwick, Country Music People Magazine (U.K.) April 30th, 2018
- “Re: "The Last Honky Tonk In Town" - This is classic country steeped in tradition and delivered with the conviction of a guy that has lived these songs more than a few times in life. Fans of Aaron Watson, George Strait, and Chris LeDoux will be all about this record.”— Christopher Plain, Riot On The Set Radio December 15th, 2016
- “Re: the single Whiskey Bottle - "...It's pure Honky Tonk! Lovely Traditional sound but Contemporary, just the way I like it!"”— Marie Crichton, BBC Hereford & Worcester November 19th, 2016
- ““…The Last Honky Tonk In Town is a shoo in for one of my favorite albums of 2016.” –”— Phil Lyons, The Country Music Show - BCFM 93.2FM Radio (UK) November 21st, 2016
- “Re: The Last Honky Tonk In Town: "...each song deserves to be listened to 1000 times. Due to my musical taste, among my favorites would be “Whiskey in Heaven” which has a Western Swing feel, or “Whiskey Bottle” with a Honky Tonk feel. This work is OUTSTANDING, and New Age Traditionalists and the lovers of true Country will love this– HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! A great album if your tastes are more similar to Honky Tonk and the Traditional sounds of Country.”— Miguel Angel Diaz Gonzales, When The Cowboy Sings December 1st, 2016
- "The Last Honky Tonk In Town" (5 Stars) "...I don't know about recording it for him, he may as well made it for me, or indeed anyone who appreciates some modern Honky Tonk with a touch of Outlaw." "...however, the cherries on the top of the icing on the cake are the out and out Honky Tonker "Whiskey Bottle", the stone Country of "Dying As Fast As I Can" and the swingin' "Whiskey In Heaven..."— Duncan Warwick, Country Music People (UK) August 22nd, 2016
- "One listen to 'The Dangerous Spivey Sessions' and there's no doubt that Scott Southworth is an extraordinary songwriter. The collective as a whole leans easily to the country side of things, but Southworth's writing and vocal delivery of the songs broaden the genre' enough to appeal to newer fans and traditionalists, alike. And that, my friends, takes considerable skill and a true appreciation for the craft of songwriting."— -Karen E. Reynolds, Host/Program Director,, Writers Block Radio ProgramAugust 14th, 2014
- "A creative and catchy mix that reminds you of what country music is supposed to be about. Can't help but keep this CD on instant replay. Especially enjoying tracks 3 & 6, “Love Makes Fools” indeed." – Juliette Vara, Big 20 Countdown Mountain Country 107.9 / Fox 5 YeeHaw Junction, @countrynewsgirl— Juliette Vara, CountrynewsgirlSeptember 15th, 2014
- "...His tunes talk to the real life topics all people experience and his live performances clearly demonstrate his joy and expertise at connecting with his audiences. He makes the listener feel like he is singing directly to them, telling their story. Overall, Nashville is very blessed to have Mr. Scott Southworth in the city limits, adding more amazing magic to Music City."— Cynthia Aycock, Digital Rodeo, Nashville TN October 21st, 2014
- "Hidden inside each one of Scott’s songs is a bit of each audience member. The connection that he makes is amazing. One minute you’re laughing out loud, the next your heartstrings are being tugged. Scott is welcome at the Meteor Lounge in Oregon anytime!" Sally Bany Co- Founder Youth Music Project— Sally Bany, Youth Music Project, West Linn OR
- “Scott Southworth was invited to play the Fleur de Lis Acoustic Series and "play" is an understatement. His jovial style of music put the crowd at ease with the first tune. Throughout the night he continued to gain the respect of his listeners and awe them with his talent. He will definitely be invited back. If you have the chance to see him live - don't miss it.”— Perry Bonck, Fleur de Lis Acoustic Series, Loudon TN
- "...It is easy to imagine most of the songs on “Tin Man” being recorded by any number of country singers, especially a song such as “Bartender,” which seems built for late-night singalongs."— Serena Markstrom, Eugene Register Guard, Eugene OR August 19th, 2011
- "...was thrilled to be introduced to his music and thoroughly enjoyed all his songs. He was funny, poignant and genuinely enjoyed telling his stories and sharing his music! Scott has a great collection of songs and puts on a super show! Be sure to check out my favorite songs of his, Tin Man and Bartender."— Anne Marie Wotkyns, President, Los Angeles Parrot Head Club
- “Scott gave us a terrific night of original music, humor and a big crowd of wine lovers! He kept the audience engaged with stories, songs and an easy wit. He's welcome back anytime!”— Sweet Cheeks Winery, Lorrie Normann
- “We were so privledged to have had Scott Southworth perform on Temecula Live! Country Music Review. The audience absolutely loved him and his original songs were the hit of the night! Scott is an amazing talent and an asset to any event. His energy and style of songwriting is engaging and keeps you wanting more...”— Gwyn Sanborn, Producer Temecula CA, Temecula Live! Country Music Review
- "We had Scott Southworth out to play at the Oasis House Concerts in San Diego recently, and we all had such a great time. Scott was funny and had a real easy and natural rapport with the audience. His songs were great, too. Catchy, clever, great melodies & clean playing. This guy is a natural entertainer and a great fit on the house concert circuit."