Martha Sharp

Born in 1937, Sharp was raised in Charlotte, North Carolina, and moved to Staunton, Virginia, to study at Mary Baldwin University. She then relocated to Nashville in 1963 to become a songwriter, where she signed with Painted Desert Music and then later Combine Music. 

Sharp started her career writing notable hits for Sandy Posey, including “Born a Woman” and “Single Girl,” with many others recorded by the likes of Waylon Jennings and The Lennon Sisters. She then moved into A&R work, first signing with Elektra Records and then Warner, where she was named VP of the label. She signed Randy Travis and Faith Hill and worked with iconic artists including Travis Tritt and Crystal Gayle. 

In 1995, after retiring, Sharp moved back to Virginia to pursue painting.