DANA HUNT BLACK

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​Songwriter of "Check Yes or No", "Write This Down", and "It Would Be You"​

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A North Carolina native, Dana Hunt Black began her journey as a songwriter in Nashville in 1993.

 

Dana has written a number of songs recorded by George Strait, including two of his biggest hits  “Check Yes or No” and “Write This Down”, both of which went on to become ASCAP Song of the Year. She also helped launch Gary Allan’s career writing his first giant hit “It Would Be You”.

 

She and her husband Charlie Black (a Nashville Hall of Fame songwriter) co-wrote “I Know What I Want for Christmas” for George Strait. She has also written songs for Suzy Bogguss, Alan Jackson, Clay Walker, and more.

 

Since 2004, Dana has called Port St. Joe, Florida her home. Her latest album, “That Thing You Do”, can be found on Amazon and iTunes, look for Charlie and Dana Hunt Black.