Porter Howell

Porter Howell has helped distinguish country music through words and sound for more than 30 years. He was a founding member of the multi-platinum, Grammy-nominated vocal band Little Texas, where, as the lead guitarist, his signature slide guitar sound defined Little Texas. For the past 15 years, he has served as both a guitarist and the lead vocalist for Little Texas. Recognized as one of Nashville’s elite songwriters, he co-wrote several of the band’s hits, including “Kick a Little,” “First Time for Everything,” “My Love,” and “God Blessed Texas.” He received the CMA Triple Play Award, which honors country music’s greatest storytellers, for penning three No. 1 singles in a 12-month period.

A prolific songwriter, he also co-wrote the top-five single, “If A Promise Ain’t Enough” by Hall & Oates, and has had songs recorded by Trace Adkins, Montgomery Gentry, James Otto and many others. In addition to recording and touring with Little Texas today, the east Texas native continues writing songs and mentoring emerging songwriters.