PAT SIMMONS Pat Simmons is not only the founder of Simmons Road Enterprises, Inc. , he is also a singer/songwriter within his own right. Brought up singing in church choir and elementary school chorus, he began his writing career at age 11. Inspired by seeing re-runs of 'The Monkees' television show, he decided that music was the career path that he would follow. Considering that he is a cousin to country legend Mel Tillis and the lovely Pam Tillis, it could also be said that music is in his blood. In 1994, Pat moved to Nashville, where he embarked upon his pursuit of a career in country music. He worked at establishing the connections and contacts that he needed to still be able to pursue his dream after moving back to Florida the following year. During this time, he also began his recording career and the promotion of his material. This lead to the eventual release of his first CD “Till Time Is Through” in March 1997. During this period, he received a nomination for “Most Promising Male Songwriter” by the Tennessee Songwriters Association International in 1996 and another nomination for “Songwriter of the Year” in 1998. He has also been featured as a spotlight artist on many websites, among them “Cowboys & Cowgirls” and “Radio ETC.” Finally he was voted “Best Country Act” by Weekly Planet newspaper in Tampa for 1999. During the summer of 1996, Pat formed Simmons Road Enterprises, Inc. Not only used as a promotional tool for his own expense, the company also seeks out other talented songwriters to publish and promote and is now expanding to produce complete CDs for other performers. Pat has his songwriting and publishing affiliation (Simmons Road Music) with SESAC, the third largest performing rights organization. He is also a member of the Tennessee Songwriters Association International, Country Music Society of America, Just Plain Folks, and is involved with several other publishing companies and music organizations worldwide.