"In your face" vocals, keyboards, and harmonica, country/rock singer/song writer. Billboard Song contest winner. Voice of many national commercials as singer and voice-over. Loves dogs, small children, and a good meal with his wife.
Latest News
After being offered the opportunity to cut an album on esteemed Soul/Blues label, Catfood Records, late in 2021, we are now in the last stages of production for what will be HELLO MOJO. This is an album of 9 original songs of mine, written solo or co-written with Grammy winner Terry Abrahamson and Bob Trenchard. The album is produced by BMA winner Zac Harmon.
The release date will be late June/early July. Extremely proud of this collection of amazing musicians and singers.
Press Info
"UNBELIEVABLY REAL SINGER IN THE OLD SCHOOL TRADITION LIVING PROOF THAT AGE DON'T MATTER"
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Bio
With his Southern roots and urban sensibilities, Derrick procell naturally blends the elements that make up Country music today. He cut his musical teeth at an early age, fronting a variety of bands from high school on.
Derrick led the midwestern favorites, ARROYO, to new musical and critical heights, culminating with a WAMI for best album and production.
Derrick has won numerous songwriting awards and has successfully placed songs with nationally known acts, including The Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir, Melissa Manchester, and Logan Daniels.
Now Derrick is reaching across the web to audiences far and wide as Derrick An American. His new website, www.derrickanamerican.com, is the ultimate showcase for Derrick's love affair with all forms of genuine American music.