18-633: [REDACTED] Look up Wayland in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Wayland may refer to: Computers [ edit ] Wayland (protocol) , a graphical display system for Unix-like computers Fiction [ edit ] Jace Wayland , a character in the Mortal Instruments book series Wayland ( Star Wars ) , a planet in the Star Wars fictional universe Turk Wayland, in
36-555: A Neolithic site in the UK United States [ edit ] Cities, towns, and communities [ edit ] Wayland, Iowa , a village Wayland, Kentucky , a city Wayland, Massachusetts , a town Wayland, Michigan , a city Wayland Township, Michigan , a township which borders the city in Allegan County Wayland, Missouri , a city Wayland Township, Chariton County, Missouri ,
54-413: A Neolithic site in the UK United States [ edit ] Cities, towns, and communities [ edit ] Wayland, Iowa , a village Wayland, Kentucky , a city Wayland, Massachusetts , a town Wayland, Michigan , a city Wayland Township, Michigan , a township which borders the city in Allegan County Wayland, Missouri , a city Wayland Township, Chariton County, Missouri ,
72-766: A character in the Mortal Instruments book series Wayland ( Star Wars ) , a planet in the Star Wars fictional universe Turk Wayland, in the Rennie Stride mystery series by Patricia Kennealy-Morrison Music [ edit ] Wayland (band) , a US rock music band Mythology and folklore [ edit ] Wayland the Smith , figure from northern European folklore Places [ edit ] United Kingdom [ edit ] HM Prison Wayland , Norfolk Wayland, Norfolk Wayland Wood , near Watton, Norfolk Wayland Rural District , merged into Breckland District, Norfolk, UK Wayland's Smithy ,
90-757: A songwriting career and his first song was recorded in 1973. He received his first number one hit with " Rednecks, White Socks and Blue Ribbon Beer ". In 1975, Holyfield achieved his first solo number one hit " You're My Best Friend " recorded by Don Williams . In addition to his collaborations with Williams, Holyfield's songs have been recorded by numerous Nashville singers including George Strait , Reba McEntire , Barbara Mandrell , Kathy Mattea , Tammy Wynette , Conway Twitty , Charley Pride , Randy Travis , The Judds , Mark Chesnutt , John Anderson , Mel Street , Gary Allan , Johnny Rodriguez , The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band , The Oak Ridge Boys , Ernest Tubb , Anne Murray and Charly McClain . During his career Holyfield
108-1520: A township Wayland, New York , a town Wayland (village), New York , a village within the town Wayland, Ohio , an unincorporated community Landmarks [ edit ] Wayland Baptist University (Alaska) Wayland Baptist University (Texas) Wayland Seminary , the Washington, D.C. school of the National Theological Institute Wayland Square , Providence, Rhode Island People [ edit ] Given name [ edit ] Wayland Flowers (1939–1988), American puppeteer Wayland Young (1923–2009), British writer and SDP and Labour Party politician Wayland Becker (1910–1984), American football player Wayland Dean (1902–1930), Major League Baseball pitcher Wayland Drew (1932–1998), writer born in Oshawa, Ontario Wayland Hand (1907–1986), American folklorist Wayland Holyfield (born 1942), prominent American songwriter Wayland Hoyt (1838–1910), American Baptist minister and author Wayland Minot (1889–1957), American football player Wayland Maxfield Parrish (1887–?), writer Wayland Tunley (1937–2012), British architect Surname [ edit ] Francis Wayland (1796–1865), American Baptist educationist and former president of Brown University John Wayland (1849–1890), President of
126-1303: A township Wayland, New York , a town Wayland (village), New York , a village within the town Wayland, Ohio , an unincorporated community Landmarks [ edit ] Wayland Baptist University (Alaska) Wayland Baptist University (Texas) Wayland Seminary , the Washington, D.C. school of the National Theological Institute Wayland Square , Providence, Rhode Island People [ edit ] Given name [ edit ] Wayland Flowers (1939–1988), American puppeteer Wayland Young (1923–2009), British writer and SDP and Labour Party politician Wayland Becker (1910–1984), American football player Wayland Dean (1902–1930), Major League Baseball pitcher Wayland Drew (1932–1998), writer born in Oshawa, Ontario Wayland Hand (1907–1986), American folklorist Wayland Holyfield (born 1942), prominent American songwriter Wayland Hoyt (1838–1910), American Baptist minister and author Wayland Minot (1889–1957), American football player Wayland Maxfield Parrish (1887–?), writer Wayland Tunley (1937–2012), British architect Surname [ edit ] Francis Wayland (1796–1865), American Baptist educationist and former president of Brown University John Wayland (1849–1890), President of
144-421: Is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages Wayland [REDACTED] Look up Wayland in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Wayland may refer to: Computers [ edit ] Wayland (protocol) , a graphical display system for Unix-like computers Fiction [ edit ] Jace Wayland ,
162-553: Is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages Wayland Holyfield Wayland D. Holyfield (March 15, 1942 – May 6, 2024) was an American songwriter and leader in the songwriting community. Wayland Holyfield was born in Mallettown, Conway County, Arkansas . He was educated in Arkansas public schools and attended Hendrix College at Conway, Arkansas before graduating from
180-604: The ASCAP board of directors, the first Nashville songwriter to do so, and as of 2007 will have served for almost 17 years. Holyfield received a Grammy Award nomination in 1972 for " Could I Have This Dance " and in 1979, he received the NSAI Presidential Award. Holyfield has won 14 BMI Performance Awards and 16 ASCAP Performance Awards. Holyfield was the 1983 ASCAP Country Writer of the Year co-winner and in 1992 he
198-505: The Rennie Stride mystery series by Patricia Kennealy-Morrison Music [ edit ] Wayland (band) , a US rock music band Mythology and folklore [ edit ] Wayland the Smith , figure from northern European folklore Places [ edit ] United Kingdom [ edit ] HM Prison Wayland , Norfolk Wayland, Norfolk Wayland Wood , near Watton, Norfolk Wayland Rural District , merged into Breckland District, Norfolk, UK Wayland's Smithy ,
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#1732765703524216-514: The University of Arkansas with a degree in marketing in 1965. Prior to his musical career Holyfield was a wholesale appliance salesman and advertising account manager. He and his wife, Nancy, had three grown children, Greg, Mark and Lee. Holyfield died at his home in Nashville on May 6, 2024, at the age of 82. In 1972, Holyfield left Arkansas and moved to Nashville, Tennessee , to pursue
234-1034: The Chico Board of Trustees, the governing body of Chico, California from 1889 to 1890 Julius Wayland (1854–1912), US socialist Sarah Wayland , Australian social worker and health researcher Susan Wayland (born 1980), German fashion model who features in adult photography Tom Wayland (born 1974), American voice actor April Halprin Wayland (born 1954), American children's and young adult author, poet, and teacher Hank Wayland (1906–1983), American swing jazz double-bassist Newton Wayland (1940–2013), American orchestral conductor, arranger, composer and keyboardist William Wayland (1869–1950), English Conservative Party politician See also [ edit ] Wayland Academy (disambiguation) Waylon (disambiguation) Wieland (disambiguation) Weiland (disambiguation) Weyland (disambiguation) Wyland (disambiguation) Topics referred to by
252-919: The Chico Board of Trustees, the governing body of Chico, California from 1889 to 1890 Julius Wayland (1854–1912), US socialist Sarah Wayland , Australian social worker and health researcher Susan Wayland (born 1980), German fashion model who features in adult photography Tom Wayland (born 1974), American voice actor April Halprin Wayland (born 1954), American children's and young adult author, poet, and teacher Hank Wayland (1906–1983), American swing jazz double-bassist Newton Wayland (1940–2013), American orchestral conductor, arranger, composer and keyboardist William Wayland (1869–1950), English Conservative Party politician See also [ edit ] Wayland Academy (disambiguation) Waylon (disambiguation) Wieland (disambiguation) Weiland (disambiguation) Weyland (disambiguation) Wyland (disambiguation) Topics referred to by
270-557: The same term [REDACTED] This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title Wayland . If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended article. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Wayland&oldid=1247325127 " Categories : Disambiguation pages Place name disambiguation pages Disambiguation pages with given-name-holder lists Disambiguation pages with surname-holder lists Hidden categories: Short description
288-557: The same term [REDACTED] This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title Wayland . If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended article. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Wayland&oldid=1247325127 " Categories : Disambiguation pages Place name disambiguation pages Disambiguation pages with given-name-holder lists Disambiguation pages with surname-holder lists Hidden categories: Short description
306-577: Was writer of over 40 Top Ten hits and 14 #1 hits. Some of his best-known songs are "Could I Have This Dance", " Some Broken Hearts Never Mend ", " 'Til the Rivers All Run Dry ", " You're the Best Break This Old Heart Ever Had ", " Only Here for a Little While ", "Meanwhile", and " Nobody Likes Sad Songs ". In his home state of Arkansas, Holyfield is most famous for his song "Arkansas, You Run Deep In Me" which
324-638: Was written for the 1986 Arkansas Sesquicentennial celebration. It was named one of Arkansas' official state songs in 1987. Holyfield played the song at the inauguration of President Bill Clinton in 1993. Holyfield was the chairman of the Nashville Songwriters Foundation. He has been a member of the board of directors of the Nashville Songwriters Association International, (NSAI) for almost 25 years. Since 1990 he has been serving on
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