Tommy Atwood (January 21, 1938 - )

Biography

Tommy Atwood was born in Whynot, Mississippi in 1938, the son of William A. and Bettie B. Atwood. He sang tenor for the Florida Boys from 1966-1971. He also sang with the Bibletones. He was also a songwriter who enjoyed designing guitars. During Atwood's tenure with the Florida Boys, they took on more of a country sound with Atwood regularly featured playing fiddle with Glen Allred on guitar.

Awards

Singing News Fan Awards:
Favorite Tenor (1971)

Discography

1975 Sing This Song! (Pyramid Records/PLP-1708): Sing This Song; I Know He's There; Room At The Cross; The Son Hath Made Me Free; He Sees Me; Over The Next Hill; Just Over In The Gloryland; Only You; I Will Trade The Old Cross; When God Dips His Love In My Heart.

Songwriter's Résumé

(Partial List)

A Life Worth Living
Choose Today
He Put A Song In My Heart
I Have No Regret
Lord To Be Used Of Thee
Precious Lord Keep Your Mighty Hand On Me
The Answer Came
The Days I Remember