Pierce Pettis, born on April 14, 1954, in Fort Payne, Alabama, is an American singer-songwriter. His career began in 1979 when Joan Baez covered his song "Song at the End of the Movie" on her album Honest Lullaby. Pettis released his first solo album, Moments, in 1984. He signed with High Street Records in 1989, releasing three albums, including While the Serpent Lies Sleeping (1989), Tinseltown (1991), produced by Mark Heard, and Chase the Buffalo (1993). After leaving High Street, he joined Compass Records, notable releases include Making Light of It (1996), produced by David Miner, Everything Matters (1998), produced by Gordon Kennedy, and State of Grace (2001). Pettis has collaborated with various artists and continues to tour frequently. His songs have been covered by notable artists such as Dar Williams, Garth Brooks, and Sara Groves.
