Earl “Peanutt” Montgomery is a songwriter, singer, musician and Baptist minister. He has been one of Nashville’s top songwriters and session players for many years. Montgomery began his career as the lead guitarist at FAME, and has played with such legendary artists as Bob Dylan, Etta James and Patsy Cline. George Jones recorded 73 songs written by Montgomery, including many duets with Tammy Wynette. Other country artists such as Barbara Mandrell, Dolly Parton, Tanya Tucker, Hank Williams, Jr., and Merle Haggard have also recorded his songs. Montgomery was awarded the Arthur Alexander Songwriter’s Award by the Alabama Music Hall of Fame in 1997.