Charleston, WV native Rachel Proctor moved to Nashville in 1995 to pursue her dream of being a singer/songwriter. In 2002, Martina McBride recorded her song “Where Would You Be” which reached #3 on the Billboard Country Music Chart. Also in 2002 Rachel signed with BNA records and began recording her debut album “Where I Belong.” Her first single “Days Like This” reached the top twenty followed by “Me and Emily” in 2004 which was also a top twenty country hit. The album debuted at #8 on the Billboard Country Albums Chart.
After leaving BNA records Rachel released an independent EP called “Only Lonely Girl” in 2006.
Rachel, along with good friend Victoria Banks, and Jessica Simpson co-wrote Jessica’s debut country single “Come On Over.” Rachel and Victoria also wrote Jessica’s new single “Remember That” which was written from personal experience.
Rachel is currently writing for EMI music publishing and is working on a new album to be released in 2009.
Discography
Rachel Proctor "Where I Belong" debuted at #8 on the Billboard Chart
Days Like This…charted at #15 on Billboard
Me and Emily…charted at #16 on Billboard
Martina McBride
Where Would You Be (Greatest Hits) charted at #3 on the Billboard Charts
Everybody Does(Wake Up Laughing)
Kenny Loggins
Too Much (How About Now) a duet written and performed with Kenny Loggins
Jessica Simpson
Come On Over (Do You Know) charted at #16 on the Billboard Chart
Remember That (Do You Know)
Blake Shelton
I Have Been Lonely (Pure BS)
Other cuts include…
“Good Enough’ by Tania Tucker
“How Can I Forget” by Sonya Isaacs
“It’s a Girl Thing” by Jesse Lee scheduled for radio release in March
"Why Wait" and "Homesick" by Kristy Lee Cook