Written by Darren Barry · Released by Tyler Kinch
“Dancing with a Cowboy”
More than 500,000 combined streams and views across platforms, and 2026 Arkansas Country Music Awards Song of the Year.
Songwriter · Guitarist · Creative director
Darren Barry
A working musician’s experience brought to the craft of songwriting.
The creative force behind BME
A songwriter with a working musician’s instincts.
Darren brings years of touring, live performance, arranging, and released co-writing experience to the music.
His work now centers on writing, purposeful collaboration, arrangement, and developing new songs carefully before they are presented publicly.
- BMI-affiliated songwriter with released co-writing credits
- 2024 Arkansas Country Music Awards Guitar Player of the Year nominee
- Song evaluation and development
- Arrangement, guitar, and musician collaboration
- Artist development from a working musician’s perspective
Selected released credits
Songs already out in the world.
These are Darren’s verified songwriter credits. Unreleased demos and in-development material are not presented here.
Written by Darren Barry, Casey Donahew, and John Newsome
“That’s Why We Ride”
A released co-write featured in the film Vengeance, with more than 5 million Spotify streams.
Credits shown here identify Darren’s songwriting work. They do not state or imply that Barry Music Entertainment owns or administers the publishing.
Work in development
Give the song the time it needs.
Darren is focused on dedicated writing time, purposeful co-writing, professional development, and thoughtful production.
New work will be introduced when it is ready for public presentation. Unreleased demos are not part of this page.
Creative conversations
Where Darren may fit.
Co-writing
Bring a real idea.
For artists and writers with a point of view, a working concept, and the willingness to finish the song.
Song evaluation
Find what the song needs.
Thoughtful feedback on story, structure, perspective, arrangement potential, and the next stage of development.
Arrangement
Strengthen the musical direction.
A working musician’s perspective on feel, dynamics, guitar, performance, and how the song supports the artist.
Musician & mentor
Share practical experience.
Selected work may include guitar, creative direction, and honest guidance grounded in years of making music.
Songwriting inquiry
Start with a real conversation.
Include who you are, the project or idea, and whether you are asking about co-writing, song evaluation, arrangement, guitar, or creative direction.
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