About
Biography
Timothy grew up in Charlotte, North Carolina within earshot of the Shuffletown Dragway, but the sounds that captivated him were the classic country songs playing on the radio while his uncles worked on their cars. He taught himself guitar as a teen and began writing his own songs while he was a college student in Chapel Hill. Returning to Charlotte, Tim continued to write, record, and perform his original music taking inspiration from the everyday lives, loves, and losses he saw on the streets while working as a mailman.
When Tim met his wife, Sarah, he found both a writing and life partner. Sarah had worked as an attorney in Chicago where she loved the vibrant music scene, but she did not become a songwriter until she moved to Charlotte and met Tim. The couple had a shared musical sensibility that evolved into a songwriting partnership, with Timothy focusing on melodies and performance and Sarah primarily responsible for lyrics. They also welcome opportunities to collaborate with other artists.
Now living in Saint Simons Island, Georgia, Timothy and Sarah continue to write while Timothy performs music at local venues and regional events. Tim and Sarah's original award-winning songs have been warmly received by critics and live audiences alike, and appear on multiple CDs.
Songwriting Awards
- IBMA Songwriter Showcase Selection, 2022 and 2019
- Hazel Dickens Songwriting Contest 2022– Second Place
- International Acoustic Music Awards 2022 - Best Male Artist Finalist
- Woody Guthrie Folk Festival Songwriting Contest – Finalist
- Don Gibson Singer/Songwriter Competition – Finalist
- NewSong LEAF Singer Songwriter Contest – Finalist
- NC Songwriter’s Co-op Songwriter of the Year – Finalist
- People’s Music Network Social Justice Song Contest – Finalist
- Great American Song Contest, Country category – Finalist
- UK Songwriting Contest, Acoustic & Folk category – Semifinalist
- Peacedriven Songwriting Awards – Honorable Mention
- WCS International Song Contest – Honorable Mention
- Musician’s United to Protect Bristol Bay – – Honorable Mention
- Recipient of Regional Artist Project Grant from Charlotte ASC
- Spotlight Song on Jason Wilber’s “In Search of A Song” on PRX
- Multiple placements on episodes of “RoadTrip Nation” on PBS