Doc Holladay

Nashville, TN Country / Rock / Pop Rock

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Members: Doc Holladay: Available as solo act or with full band depending on venue.

Sounds Like: Brad Paisley, Tom Petty songs, The Eagles, Dirks Bently

Label: Man Cave Records

Manager: Joanne Elizabeth (407)741-3367

Bio: Doc Holladay is not your ordinary eye doctor. While maintaining a full time optometry practice, he has also become one of the most talked about and in demand new songwriters in Nashville. Voted as one of the top 3 singer/songwriters in the 2012 Nashville Scene "Best Of Nashville" readers poll, he... See Full Bio

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“Worse Ways to Die - "This song is perfect for every country lover. It genuinely made me cry. The storytelling is brilliant. This song will be a hit in the Country genre, maybe even crossover. It's that good." - ”

— ReverbNation Crowd Review

“In my crazy music career I have had the pleasure of working with some of the most talented and notable musicians/writers/producers, etc. Let me just say, Doc Holladay is the real deal. It is an honor to have him on board the Boxcar Junkies. He not only a prolific writer but also an amazing musician. -Brandon Reid Allen”

— Brandon Reid Allen, Online comment

"Doc has the best Pompadour in Nashville!" Dave Rude - TESLA

— Dave Rude, private correspondence

“Thanks so much for your beautiful touching performance last night. One suggestion for next time: have a kleenex disclaimer ...or a hankie alarm. : ) ”

— Rosmary D, Private Correspondence

“ "I'm gonna have to go to a meeting and stand up and say 'I'm Karen and I'm a Docaholic! Just listened to Dirty Water.... off the chain! That music gets my motor runnin.... lyrics are flawless too. I've had it on repeat and listened 9 times. I am addicted to this friggin trac!" Karen Staley- Hit songwriter ”

— Private correspondence

“HEY DOC! "WE'VE GOTTA GET OUT OF HERE" HIP TRACK! ”

— Frankie Banali-- Quiet Riot/ Billy Idol, private correspondence

“ "Hey Doc, loved "Closing Time" some nice slide there, tight, nice lyrical story line, your first class man!" Rob Owen, acclaimed Alternative / Acoustic Rock artist- Santa Cruz, CA”

— Rob Owen, reverbnation

"Girls In Cammo is FANTASTIC !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Paisley is a moron if he doesn't cut this......but there are several Paisley wannabes that will jump at it too. I love your voice on it to !!! Not only is it a hit at radio but obviously a theme for some kind of hunting TV show or endorsement. You hit this one out of the park bro !!" Karen Staley -- Hit Songwriter for Faith Hill, Reba, Trick Pony, George Jones, Tracy Byrd

— Karen Staley, private correspendance

"Hi Doc, Dirty Water is Awesome my friend! Had to share this on my page and in a friend of mines group called Music Mans' Daughter...thanks for this one !" Deadwater Monk - Artist/Writer - Texas

— reverbnation artist comment

"These songs are slick!!! ........seriously, i like these songs!" Jimmy James Hunter

— Jimmy James Hunter, private correspondence

“ "Dirty water... I am the gypsy...love it!" Sophie-Liesl Leeds, UK Acclaimed Pop / Soul and Blues artist.”

— Sophie-Liesl, reverbnation

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: Common sense is not a gift. It's a punishment, because you have to deal with everyone else that doesn't have it.

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Mindy McCready
Feb 18, 2013
Really heartbroken to hear about Mindy McCready. So tragic and unnecessary, but ... [more]

First Review of Doc Hollada...
Jan 31, 2013
First CD review from Canadian music critic David J Shaw: I have listened to th... [more]

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Worse Ways To Die

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Little Lies

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Nothin All The Time

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Girls In Camo

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I Can See That

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Kevin M. Thomas
LITTLE LIES IS GREAT!
Bobby McIntyre
you have a great voice Doc great job with your music
Fred Thurston
Excellent!!! Good Job Doc!!!!
Lace Tomus
Sounding Great Enjoying Your Songs
Daniel Paul
"Music is a Blessing.. Sharing it is our Reward"... Daniel Paul. Charting at #69 Reverbnation Country Nashville Chart. Peace & Love!
Anchorage Alaska
Enjoying your superb music!

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May 18

Chattanooga Center for …
Chattanooga, TN, US | 6:00pm
Chattanooga Center for the ...
Chattanooga, TN, US
Sat May 18 6:00pm
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Benefit show for Habitat for Humanity
Fri
May 3

Doc Holladay Songwriter…
Nashville, TN, US | 5:30pm
Doc Holladay Songwriter Se...
Nashville, TN, US
Fri May 03 5:30pm
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The Doc Holladay Songwriter Series shows are quarterly benefit concerts featuring some of the best acts in Nashville. This event will benefit Vanderbilt Children's Hospital. With performances by Haley and Michaels, Sweethearts of the Rodeo, Lorna Flowers, Doc Holladay, Gabe Larson of Fragile Enterprise, More Like Me, and Contagious, you won't want to miss this show!
Fri
May 3

Barton Perreira
Nashville, TN, US | 5:30pm
Barton Perreira
Nashville, TN, US
Fri May 03 5:30pm
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Fundraiser for the Monroe Carell Jr Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt.
Sat
Mar 30

The Listening Room Cafe
Nashville, TN, US | 7:00pm
The Listening Room Cafe
Nashville, TN, US
Sat Mar 30 7:00pm
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Writer's round
Sat
Mar 30

The Listening Room Cafe
Nashville, TN, US | 7:00pm
The Listening Room Cafe
Nashville, TN, US
Sat Mar 30 7:00pm
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Writers Round