Terry Hanson prepares to release debut CD “California Whiskey”
Terry Hanson was born and raised in Minneapolis, MN. He started playing drums at the age of 3. Terry picked up the guitar in his late teens. A short time later Terry moved to California where he became a regular on the Bakersfield and Los Angeles country music scene. Terry has toured over 20 countries with the DOD/USO, performing for our troops in remote regions of the world, including Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Italy, and Spain. Terry Hanson received international attention when director Tony Scott picked up one of Terry’s original songs off a demo tape and used it in his movie “Crimson Tide” starring Denzel Washington & Gene Hackman. Terry’s songs can also be heard in a number of outdoor adventure films. Terry was runner-up finalist in the Willie Nelson Farm Aid songwriting competition. He has also received the Bakersfield Country Music Award of Recognition. Terry Hanson has opened shows for such artists as Sheryl Crow, Wade Hayes, Heather Myles, The Derailers & The Blasters. After years of traveling and playing countless shows all over the world, Terry Hanson is now preparing the release of his debut CD entitled “California Whiskey.” It has a planned release date for March 2011. Terry currently resides in Los Angeles, CA.