About
Paul Derks is a multifaceted musician, songwriter, and composer whose work spans live performance, studio recording, and orchestral composition. He has performed in Memphis and Nashville, Tennessee with Subtle Citizen, and earned recognition as the winner of Nashville’s 615 Sings competition. Paul has recorded at the renowned Ocean Way Studios and collaborated with Grammy Award-winning producer Steve Ivey. With a degree in Songwriting from Visible Music College, Paul brings both technical mastery and creative artistry to every project. His versatility extends beyond performance—he is an accomplished composer, show choir arranger, and singer/songwriter, crafting music that connects with audiences across genres and mediums.
"I have worked with numerous new singer/songwriters in my long recording career and it is always exciting to work with new talent when you can sense that extra special edge, Paul Derks is such a talent. He writes lyrics from a unique perspective, melody from a pop commercial sensibility, and sings with that male high voice that has proven for decades it always wins. Paul also just happens to have the more uncommon talent of an undying work ethic that is the only way to make it in this music industry. Give Paul Derks a listen."
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Steve Ivey
17-time #1 Billboard, 2-time Emmy, 4-time Grammy, 4-time Dove, 3-time Telly award-winning producer and composer
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