Trafton is a former staff writer for BMG of Nashville. His most recent released CD "On The Side of the Road", was produced by the talented Larry Butler. View Trafton's website at www.traftonharvey.com .

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Trafton was selected to attend the "Play for Publishers" by Barbara Cloyd in Nashville February 2007.

Trafton's song "Made A Man Out of Me", advanced to the next round of judging in the 2006 International Songwriting Competition.

Trafton's Bio

The name Trafton came from the series "Gunsmoke" which was popular back in the 60's. A character named Trafton came thru Dodge City and gave Matt Dillon a hard time. He made a name for himself as well as a new-born baby whose parents are Sheriff and Mrs. David Harvey.

Trafton has resided in the North Florida Big Bend Area most of his life. He graduated from Tallahassee Community College and then attended Florida State University. His interest in playing a guitar and singing began at the Lambda Chi house on the campus of Florida State. He formed a three piece band with Dave Roberts and Michael Tilley. By 1992, he had a six piece, full blown country extravaganza which became a huge success in the Tallahassee area.
He continued singing and writing and moved to Nashville in 1996 to continue his musical interests. Trafton managed the West End Branch of Southtrust Bank from 1996 to 1997. He signed with BMG Publishing Company, Cabin 11 Division in April 1998. He was writing with Don Goodman, Jerry Foster, John Greenenbaum, Mike Anthony and other Hall of Fame writers.
His most recent released CD "On The Side of the Road", was produced by the famous and talented Larry Butler.