Career Timeline of Todd Snider: Major Achievements and Milestones
From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Todd Snider made an impact.
Todd Snider is an American singer-songwriter known for blending folk, rock, blues, alt-country, and funk in his music. He is a celebrated storyteller whose songs often feature humor, social commentary, and personal reflections. Snider is recognized for his distinctive voice, engaging live performances, and prolific songwriting career, solidifying his place in the Americana music scene.
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1985: Move to San Marcos and Inspiration from Jerry Jeff Walker
In late 1985, Todd Snider moved to San Marcos, Texas, after his brother bought him a plane ticket. After seeing Jerry Jeff Walker perform at Gruene Hall, Snider decided to become a songwriter.
1989: Father's Move to Memphis and Connection with Keith Sykes
In 1989, Todd Snider's father moved to Memphis and connected with Keith Sykes’ sister-in-law. Through this connection, Snider sent Sykes a demo tape of his songs.
1991: Meeting John Prine
In 1991, Todd Snider met John Prine through Keith Sykes while assisting on pre-production work for Prine's album 'The Missing Years' in Memphis.
1992: Development Deal with Capitol Records
In 1992, Keith Sykes helped Todd Snider secure a development deal with Capitol Records. Snider recorded several songs in Nashville for the label, but they didn't pick up his option for a full album.
April 1993: Margaritaville Records Deal
In April 1993, after label executive Bob Mercer saw Todd Snider perform at an industry showcase in Memphis, Snider opened for Jimmy Buffett in California. Buffett offered Snider a deal with Margaritaville Records after seeing his set.
1994: Formation of the Nervous Wrecks
By the end of 1994, Todd Snider's band, previously known as the Bootleggers, finalized its lineup as the Nervous Wrecks. The band consisted of Will Kimbrough on guitar, Joe Mariencheck on bass, and Joe McLeary on drums.
1994: Rick Trevino records She Just Left Me Lounge
In 1994, Rick Trevino recorded Todd Snider's "She Just Left Me Lounge" for his eponymous release.
1994: Release of 'Songs for the Daily Planet'
In 1994, Todd Snider released his debut album, 'Songs for the Daily Planet', on Margaritaville Records. The album reached number 23 on the Billboard Heatseekers Albums chart and included the hidden track "Talking Seattle Grunge Rock Blues," which became a minor radio hit.
1994: Songs Featured on 'That Was Me: 1994-1998'
In 1994, Todd Snider released the album Songs for the Daily Planet, from which the song Alright Guy was featured on a compilation album.
March 6, 1995: Performance on Late Night with Conan O'Brien
On March 6, 1995, Todd Snider performed "Alright Guy" with the Nervous Wrecks on Late Night with Conan O’Brien.
1995: Appearance on ABC’s In Concert
In 1995, Todd Snider appeared on ABC’s In Concert and performed "This Land Is Our Land" and John Fogerty's "Fortunate Son" with backing from the Nervous Wrecks.
January 29, 1996: Performance on Late Show with David Letterman
On January 29, 1996, Todd Snider and Joe Ely performed Buddy Holly's "Oh, Boy" on Late Show with David Letterman.
April 23, 1996: Release of 'Step Right Up'
On April 23, 1996, Todd Snider's second album, 'Step Right Up', was released on Margaritaville/MCA. Billboard described the album as "more stunning than his debut."
1996: Performances on Austin City Limits and VH1’s Crossroads
In 1996, Todd Snider performed on Austin City Limits with the Wrecks, which aired on January 20, and he also performed "Alright Guy" solo acoustic on VH1’s Crossroads.
1996: Collaboration on Not Fade Away (Remembering Buddy Holly)
In 1996, Todd Snider teamed with Joe Ely to cover "Oh Boy" for the Buddy Holly tribute album, Not Fade Away (Remembering Buddy Holly).
1997: Jack Ingram records Airways Motel
In 1997, Jack Ingram recorded "Airways Motel" for the album Livin' or Dyin', marking the first of several songs he would cowrite with Todd Snider.
1997: Terry McMillan releases Somebody's Comin'
In 1997, Terry McMillan covered "Somebody's Comin’," a spiritual number which Snider cowrote with Mark Marchetti and Shannon Hills, on his release 'Somebody's Comin’'.
May 13, 1998: Performance on Late Night with Conan O'Brien
On May 13, 1998, Todd Snider returned to Conan O'Brien's show and performed "I Am Too".
May 1998: Release of Viva Satellite and Departure from MCA
In May 1998, Todd Snider's third album, 'Viva Satellite', was released. Shortly before the release, Snider was released from his contract with MCA following an incident at a private performance in L.A.
1998: Jason & The Scorchers release Midnight Roads & Stages Seen
In 1998, Jason & The Scorchers' released 'Midnight Roads & Stages Seen' which featured the song "This Town Isn't Keeping You Down", cowritten by Todd Snider and Jason Ringenberg.
1998: Songs Featured on 'That Was Me: 1994-1998'
In 1998, Todd Snider released the album Viva Satellite, from which various songs were featured on a compilation album released in 2005.
1999: Jack Ingram records Feel Like I'm Falling In Love and Barbie Doll
In 1999, Jack Ingram recorded the songs "Feel Like I'm Falling In Love" and "Barbie Doll," both of which he cowrote with Todd Snider, for his 1999 album 'Hey You'.
1999: Russ Taff covers Somebody's Comin'
In 1999, Russ Taff covered "Somebody's Comin'," a spiritual number which Snider cowrote with Mark Marchetti and Shannon Hills, on his album 'Right Here Right Now'.
April 18, 2000: Release of 'Happy To Be Here'
On April 18, 2000, Todd Snider's fourth album, 'Happy To Be Here', was released on John Prine's independent label, Oh Boy Records. The album was produced by Ray Kennedy and featured a variety of guest musicians.
2000: BR-549 releases Coast to Coast Live; Charlie Robison records Barbie Doll
In 2000, BR-549 released their live album 'Coast to Coast Live,' which featured the song "Better Than This" cowritten by Todd Snider and Gary Bennett. Also in 2000, Charlie Robison recorded the Snider-Ingram cowrite “Barbie Doll" for the album Unleashed Live.
2001: Gary Allan and Jerry Jeff Walker cover Alright Guy
In 2001, both Gary Allan and Jerry Jeff Walker covered Todd Snider's "Alright Guy." Allan's version appeared on his album of the same name, while Walker's version was on his album 'Gonzo Stew'.
May 14, 2002: Release of 'New Connection'
On May 14, 2002, Todd Snider's second album for Oh Boy Records, 'New Connection', was released. Billboard noted that Snider had "settled into a groove of consistent quality and potent observation."
2002: Jason Ringenberg releases All Over Creation; Billy Joe Shaver records Deja Blues
In 2002, Jason Ringenberg released his solo album 'All Over Creation,' featuring the song "James Dean's Car," which he cowrote with Todd Snider. Also, Billy Joe Shaver included "Deja Blues," cowritten with Todd Snider, on his 2002 album, Freedom's Child.
May 13, 2003: Release of 'Near Truths and Hotel Rooms'
On May 13, 2003, Todd Snider's third Oh Boy release, a live album titled 'Near Truths and Hotel Rooms', was released. The album was recorded at multiple venues and captured Snider's solo acoustic performances. Robert Christgau gave the album an A− grade.
2003: Collaboration with the Barnes Brothers
In 2003, Todd Snider collaborated with filmmakers Brad and Todd Barnes on a promotional film for his live album, and composed an instrumental piece for their comedic short, "Long Road Home".
July 20, 2004: Release of 'East Nashville Skyline'
On July 20, 2004, Todd Snider's final studio album for Oh Boy, 'East Nashville Skyline', was released. Snider co-produced the record with Will Kimbrough. The album included songs such as "Play a Train Song" and "The Ballad of the Kingsmen." Pitchfork called it "the wittiest and feistiest album of his career."
August 16, 2004: Performance at Billy Joe Shaver Tribute Concert
On August 16, 2004, Todd Snider performed at a tribute concert honoring Billy Joe Shaver in Austin, Texas, in celebration of Shaver's 65th birthday.
2004: Lone Star Music Magazine Interview
In 2004, Todd Snider mentioned in an interview with Lone Star Music Magazine that he saw Jerry Jeff Walker in 1985 and that night he decided he wanted to become a songwriter and began writing songs the next day.
May 17, 2005: Release of A Tribute To Billy Joe Shaver - Live
On May 17, 2005, "A Tribute To Billy Joe Shaver - Live", which included Todd Snider's performance of "Waco Moon" was released.
August 30, 2005: Release of 'That Was Me: 1994-1998'
On August 30, 2005, UMG released 'That Was Me: 1994-1998', a compilation of Todd Snider's Margaritaville and MCA back catalog through Hip-O Records. The compilation featured tracks from the three albums distributed by MCA, including "Alright Guy" and "Talking Seattle Grunge Rock Blues," and a cover of "Margaritaville."
2005: Billy Joe Shaver records The Real Deal; Cross Canadian Ragweed releases Garage
In 2005, Billy Joe Shaver's record 'The Real Deal' was released, which featured the song of the same name, cowritten with Todd Snider. Also in 2005, Cross Canadian Ragweed's album 'Garage' was released and it included the Todd Snider song "Late Last Night".
August 8, 2006: Release of 'The Devil You Know'
On August 8, 2006, Todd Snider's first release for New Door, 'The Devil You Know', was released. The album reached number four on the Billboard Heatseekers Albums chart and received critical acclaim.
October 20, 2006: In-Store Performance at Grimey's
On October 20, 2006, Todd Snider performed a solo acoustic in-store appearance at Grimey's New and Preloved Records in Nashville, performing material from 'The Devil You Know'.
2006: Keith Sykes releases Let It Roll; Will Kimbrough releases Godsend
In 2006, Keith Sykes released "Let It Roll", which included the song "Tearing the House Down" cowritten with Todd Snider. Also, Will Kimbrough released the compilation "Godsend (Unreleased Songs, 1994-2002)", which included two songs he cowrote with Snider: "I Want Out" and "Cape Henry".
2006: Contributions to Multiple Tribute Albums
In 2006, Todd Snider contributed to three tribute albums: "The Pilgrim: A Celebration of Kris Kristofferson", "Why the Hell Not: The Songs of Kinky Friedman", and "A Case for Case: A Tribute to the Songs of Peter Case".
2006: Late Night Television Appearances
In 2006, Todd Snider performed "Looking for a Job" on The Tonight Show With Jay Leno on August 9 and appeared on the Letterman show again, performing "Unbreakable" on September 1.
April 3, 2007: Release of 'Peace, Love And Anarchy (Rarities, B-Sides And Demos, Vol. I)'
On April 3, 2007, Oh Boy Records released 'Peace, Love And Anarchy (Rarities, B-Sides And Demos, Vol. I)', a compilation of previously unreleased recordings by Todd Snider. It included the song "East Nashville Skyline."
2007: Cross Canadian Ragweed releases Mission California
In 2007, Cross Canadian Ragweed released their album 'Mission California', which featured the Todd Snider song "I Believe You".
2007: Jack Ingram releases Easy as 1, 2, 3 (Part II)
In 2007, Jack Ingram recorded ”Easy as 1, 2, 3 (Part II)," another of his collaborations with Todd Snider, for his album.
2007: Will Kimbrough releases Will Kimbrough EP
In 2007, Will Kimbrough released his self-titled EP 'Will Kimbrough', which included two songs he cowrote with Todd Snider: "Horseshoe Lake" and "Half a Man".
October 14, 2008: Release of 'Peace Queer' EP
On October 14, 2008, Todd Snider released his eight-song EP 'Peace Queer' on his own label, Aimless Records. The record was political in nature and reached number one on the Americana Airplay Chart and number eight on the Billboard Heatseekers Albums chart.
2008: T. Graham Brown covers Somebody's Comin’
In 2008, T. Graham Brown covered Somebody's Comin’ for his release, From A Stronger Place.
June 9, 2009: Release of 'The Excitement Plan'
On June 9, 2009, Todd Snider's album 'The Excitement Plan', produced by Don Was, was released on Yep Roc Records. The album received critical acclaim and was called "the finest album of his career" by the Associated Press.
2009: Starring in Peace Queer: The Movie
In 2009, Todd Snider starred in the Barnes brothers' "mockumentary", "Peace Queer: The Movie".
June 27, 2010: Appearance on Squidbillies
On June 27, 2010, Todd Snider sang the theme song on Squidbillies during the fifth season of the Adult Swim TV series, in the episode "Fatal Distraction".
July 4, 2010: Voice Acting on Squidbillies
On July 4, 2010, Todd Snider voiced the character Lobster Freak in the episode "Clowny Freaks" on Squidbillies.
July 18, 2010: Appearance as Himself on Squidbillies
On July 18, 2010, Todd Snider appeared as himself in the season finale of Squidbillies, "America: Why I Love Her," along with other musicians.
2010: Composition for The Locksmith
In 2010, Todd Snider composed the music for the Barnes brothers’ film, "The Locksmith".
2010: Contribution to Twistable Turnable Man Tribute Album
In 2010, Todd Snider contributed a cover of "A Boy Named Sue" to the album "Twistable Turnable Man: A Musical Tribute to the Songs of Shel Silverstein".
2010: Release of Jason D. Williams' Killer Instincts and Will Kimbrough's Wings
In 2010, Todd Snider cowrote half the songs and produced Jason D. Williams’ album 'Killer Instincts'. In the same year, Will Kimbrough included another of his cowrites with Snider, "It Ain’t Cool," on his release 'Wings'.
2010: Collaboration with Great American Taxi
In 2010, Todd Snider worked with Great American Taxi on the road, leading to him producing their album.
2010: Performances Selected for Live Album
In 2010, recordings were made from concerts for Todd Snider's live album, "Live: The Storyteller", which was primarily from shows in Nashville, Asheville, North Carolina, and Ann Arbor, Michigan, but also from his appearance that year at the Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival. Some selections featured Great American Taxi.
February 1, 2011: Release of Live: The Storyteller
On February 1, 2011, Aimless released "Live: The Storyteller", a double-disc live album by Todd Snider featuring performances and stories from his career. The album was selected from 2010 concert recordings.
2011: Free Download of Elmo Buzz's Shit Sandwich EP
In 2011, Aimless released Todd Snider's EP "Shit Sandwich" as a free download under his alter ego Elmo Buzz's name.
2011: Robert Earl Keen releases Ready For Confetti; Bill and Gloria Gaither release Alaskan Homecoming
In 2011, Robert Earl Keen released 'Ready For Confetti', which included his cover of Todd Snider's "Play a Train Song". Also in 2011, gospel legends Bill and Gloria Gaither covered Snider's song "Somebody's Comin'" on their record 'Alaskan Homecoming'.
2011: Reckless Kelly releases Good Luck & True Love
In 2011, Willie Braun's band Reckless Kelly released their album 'Good Luck & True Love' which featured the song "I Never Liked St. Valentine", which he cowrote with Todd Snider.
2011: Snider produces album on Great American Taxi
In 2011, after touring with them on the road in 2010, Todd Snider produced an album on Great American Taxi called Paradise Lost.
February 22, 2012: Release of Paradise Lost by Great American Taxi
On February 22, 2012, Paradise Lost, an album produced by Todd Snider on Great American Taxi, was released by the band's own label.
April 24, 2012: Release of Time As We Know It: The Songs of Jerry Jeff Walker
On April 24, 2012, Aimless released Todd Snider's tribute album, "Time As We Know It: The Songs of Jerry Jeff Walker", produced by Don Was, honoring Jerry Jeff Walker and featuring members of Great American Taxi, along with guest vocalists.
2012: Release of Agnostic Hymns & Stoner Fables
In 2012, Aimless released two albums by Todd Snider, including "Agnostic Hymns & Stoner Fables" on March 6, 2012, which featured original songs and a cover of Jimmy Buffett's "West Nashville Grand Ballroom Gown".
2012: Pat Green releases Songs We Wish We'd Written II
In 2012, Pat Green released 'Songs We Wish We'd Written II' which featured the song "I Am Too," written by Todd Snider and Will Kimbrough.
2013: Dash Rip Rock releases Dash Does Shaver
In 2013, Dash Rip Rock released Dash Does Shaver. It included the song "The Real Deal (as "Real Deal") a Snider-Shaver Cowrite.
2013: Cofounding of Hard Working Americans
In 2013, Todd Snider cofounded the jam band supergroup Hard Working Americans with Dave Schools.
2013: Starring in East Nashville Tonight
In 2013, Todd Snider starred in the Barnes brothers’ feature-length, stoner musical mockumentary, "East Nashville Tonight", alongside Elizabeth Cook.
January 21, 2014: Release of Hard Working Americans' Debut Album
On January 21, 2014, Hard Working Americans, featuring Todd Snider, released their debut album which included songs written by songwriters Todd Snider admires.
2014: Release of I Never Met a Story I Didn't Like: Mostly True Tall Tales
On April 22, 2014, Da Capo Press released Todd Snider's quasi-memoir, 'I Never Met a Story I Didn't Like: Mostly True Tall Tales'.
2014: Release of The First Waltz documentary
On October 28, 2014, Melvin Records released 'The First Waltz', a documentary by Justin Kreutzmann featuring Todd Snider and his Hard Working Americans bandmates, as part of a two-disc CD/DVD set, capturing the formation of the band and their initial performances from 2013.
May 13, 2016: Release of Rest in Chaos
On May 13, 2016, Hard Working Americans released their second studio album, "Rest in Chaos", which featured lyrics by Todd Snider.
October 6, 2016: Release of Eastside Bulldog
On October 6, 2016, Aimless released Todd Snider's album "Eastside Bulldog", which grew out of his Elmo Buzz side project and featured a mix of original songs and material from the earlier "Shit Sandwich" EP.
2016: Loretta Lynn releases Full Circle
In 2016, country legend Loretta Lynn released 'Full Circle' which featured a song she cowrote with Todd Snider, "Everything It Takes".
2016: Publication of Kent Finlay, Dreamer: The Musical Legacy behind Cheatham Street Warehouse
On February 3, 2016, Texas A&M University Press published 'Kent Finlay, Dreamer: The Musical Legacy behind Cheatham Street Warehouse', a book to which Todd Snider contributed a chapter about his first mentor, Kent Finlay.
August 4, 2017: Release of We're All In This Together
On August 4, 2017, Melvin Records released Hard Working Americans' live album, "We're All In This Together".
2017: Contribution to An American Troubadour Tribute Album
In 2017, Todd Snider covered "It Sure Was Better Back Then" for the tribute album "An American Troubadour: The Songs of Steve Forbert", which was released on October 6, 2017.
2017: Recording with Hard Working Americans at Cash Cabin Studio
In 2017, Todd Snider recorded more than an album's worth of material with Hard Working Americans at Cash Cabin Studios, which remains unreleased.
2018: Recording of Cash Cabin Sessions, Vol. 3
In the fall of 2018, Todd Snider recorded "Cash Cabin Sessions, Vol. 3" at Cash Cabin Studio, playing all the instruments on the solo acoustic album.
March 15, 2019: Release of Cash Cabin Sessions, Vol. 3
On March 15, 2019, Aimless Records released Todd Snider's 13th studio album, Cash Cabin Sessions, Vol. 3, recorded in the fall of 2018 and co-produced with Chad Staehly.
2019: Elizabeth Cook releases Exodus of Venus; Jack Ingram releases Ridin’ High...Again
In 2019, Elizabeth Cook released the album 'Exodus of Venus,' featuring the song "Cutting Diamonds" cowritten by Todd Snider, Elizabeth Cook, and Dexter Green. Also in 2019, Jack Ingram released 'Ridin’ High...Again,' which included a pair of songs he cowrote with Todd Snider: "Alright Alright Alright" and "Everybody Wants To Be Somebody".
April 23, 2021: Release of First Agnostic Church of Hope and Wonder
On April 23, 2021, Todd Snider released "First Agnostic Church of Hope and Wonder" by Aimless, combining funk with folk, and playing most of the instruments himself.
2021: Tom Jones releases Surrounded By Time
In 2021, Tom Jones released his album 'Surrounded By Time' which featured an eclectic cover of Todd Snider's "Talking Reality Television Blues".
2021: Wider distribution of Hard Luck Love Song
On October 15, 2021, Roadside Attractions picked up the film 'Hard Luck Love Song' for wider distribution. The film, based on Todd Snider's song "Just Like Old Times" from 2020, includes the song in the film.
2022: Corb Lund releases Songs My Friends Wrote
In 2022, Corb Lund released the album 'Songs My Friends Wrote' which featured a cover of Todd Snider's "Age Like Wine".
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