Gowens has been writing Traditional Country and Country-Gospel songs since 1999. He has written close to 500 songs and has had around 200 songs recorded by various Independent Country and Gospel Artists from around the world.

James was born in Lewiston, Maine to Lawrence and Katherine (McIlroy) Flynn. He is the fourth of five sons. He grew up in Monmouth, Maine and Lewiston Maine, where he was a member of a high school choral group.

 Flynn's philosophy on songwriting is interesting. He believes he is a "small frog in a small pond. Flynn finds enjoyment in simply knowing people are enjoying his music. Flynn adopts some of his songs to video, that he posts to a YouTube account. On YouTube, Flynn's songs have found moderate success, being played 100,000 times, as of December 2008. Flynn's songs are played regularly by various artists on independent country stations.

Flynn enjoys writing story songs, and songs that pull the listener in. The song he personally believes is his best is titled "MegaFlight." MegaFlight discuses how it would be if it where possible to visit lost relatives and friends in heaven. The song tells the story of a man who was married to a woman that died in childbirth. In the song, the unnamed man goes to an airport to inquire about purchasing a jet ticket to heaven for him and his young child. He has also written songs in other styles, such as "The Ballard of L.L. Bean".

Awards and Achievements

Flynn is noted for his song writing ability, and has been rewarded for his achievements by many organizations. In the 2005 DECMA awards, he won first place in the "Best Folk Songwriter" category for a song called "The Ballard of L.L. Bean", and took second place in two other songwriting categories.In 2006 he wrote a song titled, "The Opening Act," a song that later became the title track to child performer Brian Wardwell's first album. At the DECMA "Legends Show", Jim was awarded a Founders Award for his efforts in behalf of the Maine country music community.

Awards and Achievements

Flynn is noted for his song writing ability, and has been rewarded for his achievements by many organizations. In the 2005 DECMA awards, he won first place in the "Best Folk Songwriter" category for a song called "The Ballard of L.L. Bean", and took second place in two other songwriting categories.In 2006 he wrote a song titled, "The Opening Act," a song that later became the title track to child performer Brian Wardwell's first album. At the DECMA "Legends Show", Jim was awarded a Founders Award for his efforts in behalf of the Maine country music community.

After dropping out of school in 1959 I worked in construction with no interest in education and/or writing.

In the mid 1970’s I discovered a sincere interest in writing country songs and poetry after receiving my GED in the military.

I began loosing my sight to glaucoma in 1978, which provided the time to focus on my newfound literal craft.

By the early 90’s I had aspirations to develop literature, however, my loss of sight made it difficult to use the typewriter.  During this time computer training was offered and I immediately took advantage of the opportunity.  With the use of a computer screen reading software I was able to begin development of this work.

A. R. Kessinger

Loraine Washburn
Born In England, and raised a Brat (Military that is) Loraine lived in England 8yrs, and Scotland for 7yrs before moving to the USA. She teaches piano and guitar, is a singer/songwriter and records demos for studios