Jim Casey is a nationally known entertainer and songwriter born in Norfolk,
Nebraska, hometown of Johnny Carson. He has been a professional songwriter since
he was a teenager, signing with
Gold Dust Music, based in Memphis, Tennessee,
and a member of the Nebraska rock band
The Smoke Ring. A move to
Nashville, Tennessee preceded writing deals with
Jack Music, Inc., as well
as
Welk Music and
Universal Music. His songs have been recorded by
Country Artists
Charlie Pride,
Bobby Bare,
Sammi Smith,
Waylon Jennings, and
The Oak Ridge Boys. Pop and folk artist
Ritchie Havens recorded two of Casey's songs for the Miami produced movie
Sealed With a Kiss. He also wrote
"Fade Away" for legendary blues
artist
Albert Collins, as well as over fifty other songs recorded by
various artists. Among Casey's own recordings is the classic CD,
Blue Oasis,
which garnered national airplay for him after it's re-release
in 2010. A new, sixteen song CD entitled
Daylight Straight Ahead
was released in June 2013.