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Iris Is from North Augusta, SC. She has written songs and music since she was a young girl, playing piano in her church. She's won numerous songwriting awards throughout the years. Recently, she wrote lyrics to I Don't Need A Ride, in support of Ukraine. It is nominated for 2023 Josie Awards/Social Impact Song/Video of the Year . Co-written with Mike Dill and Don Johnson. Iris has written hundreds of songs on her own, and with her late husband, Tommy Lee Brooks. Tommy Lee spent over 50 years in music. He worked, toured with, and played music with the likes of Merle Haggard, Billy Joe Shaver, Big All Downing, Lee Greenwood, the Shannons, the Ventrills, Danny Gatton, Miles Davis and The Broom, Jeanie C. Riley, and many more of the old-timers. He wrote the arrangement for Touch Me, performed by Tom Jones and later Big Al Downing. He was voted Musician of the Year in Atlanta Georgia in the 1990s. Since his passing, Iris has recently started co-writing with some very talented songwriters and artists. They are Geoff Allamach, Michael Wayne Dill, Don Johnson, and a new friend from Canada, Mike McDonald. In addition to songwriting, Iris is raising 2 grandsons. Both boys enjoy music and are learning piano. The youngest, 8, loves to sing. Iris would very much appreciate your love and support. Thanking God always for every blessing of life, Iris loves the Lord, family, music, and America. Any interest in her songs or collaborating please contact her.