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JOHNNY BULFORD

Johnny Bulford is a multi-platinum, award-winning songwriter and performer whose career began after winning the national singing competition Colgate Country Showdown. A gifted storyteller and accomplished songwriter, Johnny has built a career creating songs that connect with audiences through honesty, emotion, and unforgettable stories.

His songwriting credits include the #1 hit A Woman Like You, recorded by Lee Brice, which went on to become a triple-platinum single and earned Johnny the Nashville Songwriters Association International (NSAI) “Top 10 Songs I Wish I Had Written” award. The song was also nominated for ACM Song of the Year, recognizing it among the finest country songs of its year.

Johnny has also written five songs recorded by Chris Young, including the #1 single Lonely Eyes, which went on to achieve platinum status. His songs have been recorded by numerous artists throughout the country music world. For nine years, he was a staff songwriter with Warner Chappell Music, one of Nashville’s most respected music publishing companies, further establishing him as a sought-after writer in the country music community.

Whether he’s performing on stage or crafting a song in a writing room, Johnny’s greatest gift is his ability to turn real-life experiences into music that makes people feel something. His passion for storytelling has shaped a career defined by authentic songs, meaningful connections, and a genuine love for the people who hear them.

HEIDI RAYE BULFORD

Heidi Raye Bulford is an award-winning country artist, songwriter, and vocalist whose career has taken her across North America, Europe, and Australia. Her debut single, Worth a Shot, became a Top 50 country radio hit and reached #1 on the UK country charts, launching a career marked by powerful vocals, heartfelt songwriting, and a genuine connection with audiences.

Heidi spent eight years as a songwriter with the publishing company founded by Country Music Hall of Famer Harlan Howard, where she also released two records under the Harlan Howard Records label. Her songwriting has continued to reach audiences around the world, with several of her songs earning placement on some of Spotify’s biggest country music playlists.

Throughout her career, Heidi has received multiple international awards recognizing her achievements as a vocalist and has shared the stage with legendary artists including Willie Nelson, Reba McEntire, Randy Travis, Jason Aldean, and many more.

As a songwriter, Heidi’s work has been recorded by numerous artists, including Working On That, recorded by The Voice winner Sundance Head. Her career has taken her from stages around the world to Nashville songwriting rooms, where she has developed a reputation for bringing authenticity, emotion, and a unique perspective to every song she writes.

But for Heidi, music has always been about more than accolades. She believes the most meaningful songs are the ones that tell the truth, touch the heart, and make people feel something. Whether she’s performing for a crowd, writing with another artist, or sitting across from someone with a story to tell, Heidi brings a genuine passion, authenticity, and heart to everything she does.

JOHNNY AND HEIDI 

Johnny and Heidi are an award-winning husband-and-wife country music duo whose lives and careers are built around a shared love of music, storytelling, and service. Together, they bring two accomplished songwriting and performing careers to the stage, creating an experience that is heartfelt, authentic, and deeply connected to their audiences.

Beyond touring and recording, Johnny and Heidi are proud songwriters and facilitators for CreatiVets, a nationally recognized nonprofit organization based out of Nashville that uses music and the arts to help veterans share their stories and find healing through creative expression. Their passion for serving America’s veterans has become one of the most meaningful parts of their work, using music and storytelling to honor those who have served and sacrificed for our country.

They are especially proud to bring a new CreatiVets program to The Villages, FL in partnership with Combat Veterans to Careers. The program gives local veterans the opportunity to work one-on-one with professional songwriters to transform their experiences, memories, challenges, and triumphs into professionally written songs—preserving their stories in a way that can be shared with family, friends, and future generations.

For Johnny and Heidi, the mission is simple: honor veterans, preserve their stories, and create connection through music. Through this work, they hope to build a lasting legacy of gratitude, remembrance, and community – one veteran, one story, and one song at a time.