Members and History
Members of Sheila and the Caddo Kats
“2020 Fair Play In Music Business! ” Fair Play Country Music of Holland
Sheila And The Caddo Kats
Sheila has performed at Two CMA Festivals in Nashville, and has Won
Sheila And The Caddo Kats, is an acoustic band with a nostalgic flavor, that takes
The origin of the Caddo Kats first started in the Caddo Lake area of East Texas,
In 2015, Sheila won, Song of the Year, for her song, “Love Is So Right”, from
Sheila and her guitarist, Alan Fox, have both been chosen to have one
Sheila released her first album titled, "Uncertain Texas", in 2019 produced by
Aside from music, you ask yourself, what does she have time for?
The Kats Are:
SHEILA AND THE CADDO KATS AWARDS
Discography: -------------------------
Sheila Clark: Vocals/Guitar
Sheila has had the honor of being nominated for several awards
It has been said by many, that Sheila rocks the stage when performing with her
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Alan Fox: vocals/guitar.
Based out of East Texas.
Alan was born in the small town of
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Terry Salyer -- vocals/snare drum
Sheila and the Caddo Kats
"2018 Entertainer of the Year for Traditional Country" Nashville, TN.”
"2019 Texas Country Music Association's Compilation National Album Release"
"2020 Selected As An Recording Artist on
"Dolly Parton's Tribute Album" "Coat of Many Colors"
“Performing Songs That You Love To Sing Along With”
“2020 Fair Play In Music Business! ” Fair Play Country Music of Holland
"2018 Entertainer of the Year for Traditional Country" Nashville, TN.”
"2019 Texas Country Music Association's Compilation National Album Release"
"2020 Selected As An Recording Artist on "Dolly Parton's Tribute Album" "Coat of Many Colors"
their audience back to a simpler time when music relayed the good feelings of being alive.
On any given night, audiences can be seen swaying and singing along to the sounds of
they're favorite songs.
where this singer/songwriter grew up. She developed a love for music through the
teachings of her father, a Music Director, and her Grandfather, who was part of a Gospel Quartet.
She is now sharing her original compositions with the world as a recording
and performing artist. The first member to join her in her project, was
Steve Allen, who brings a unique sound of the upright bass to the ensemble.
Next to join her effort would be guitarist Alan Fox, and drummer, Terry Salyer,
who came from the national act, “The Alan Fox Band”, which had been touring the
US for the past eighteen years and garnished with several national awards.
and had several albums, "Only In Your Dreams", "Live" with Wes Jeans, "JuJu Ear Rub",
and "Coal Black Sky".
Next Dave Michalek joined the ensemble as a pedal steel guitarist, vocalist,
and acoustic guitarist. Dave and Alan were in the band, “Sidekick” together, a regional
country act that has recorded the album, “Nothing Left At All”.
Fair Play Country Music of Holland, Europe and was featured on the cover of their
magazine as the artist of the month. Her songs, “Little Feather”, and "Harley Fever”,
were nominated for Song and Video of the Year at the
Josie Music Awards for 2017 – 2018 – and 2019.
The Kats in 2018, earned "Entertainer of the Year" in
Traditional Country at the Josie Music Awards in Nashville, Tennessee.
original song included on the 2019 Compilation Album from the
Texas Country Music Association to become a National Released Album.
Kenny Lee Productions of Nashville, TN. Currently, the band has been touring
their home state of Texas and the Southern Sunbelt States with their
new single “Would You”, that was released May 25th of 2020. Followed by their
second album “Would You” (be my friend).
Sheila is also a spokes model for "Confidently Ready Cosmetics",
by Josie Passantino, for all your ladies make up needs. www.confidentlyready.com.
and has also earned a clothing endorsement from owner
Jacqueline Henly at, “Everything That Blings” of Kilgore, Texas.
Sheila Clark lead vocals / guitar
Steve Allen vocals / acoustic bass
Alan Fox vocals / lead guitar
Terry Salyer vocals / drum
Dave Michalek vocals/pedal steel/guitar
“2020 Fair Play In Music Business!”
Fair Play Country Music of Holland
“2020 Fair Play Country Music of Holland Nominee
“2020 JMA Female Artists of the Year Nominee”
Female Artist of the Year”
“2019 TCMA Best of the Best” World Wide Release Album
"2018 Nashville Entertainer of the Year at the JMA"
“2017 Female Artist of the Year / Song of the Year Nominee at the JMA”
“2016 Female Artist of the Year. Song of the Year Nominee at the JMA”
“2015 Female Artist of the Year. JMA Nominee at the JMA”
"2015 Fair Play Country Music of Holland, Song of the Year, “Love Is So Right”
2019 “Uncertain Texas” producer, Kenny Lee, Nashville, TN.
2019 “TCMA Best of the Best” for “Uncertain Texas”
2019 “TCMA Best of the Best” for “If You Don't Believe In Texas”
2020 “Would You” Studio 520 (the Edge of Texas)
2020 “Tribute Album to Dolly Parton” Bongo Boy Records New Jersey, NY.
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Sheila is the lead Vocalist and Guitarist for Sheila and the Caddo Kats,
"2018 Entertainer of the Year" Nashville, TN.
"2019 Texas Country Music Association's Compilation National Album Release".
"2020 Chosen to sing "Coat of Many Colors", on the Tribute Album, "Queen of Country, Dolly Parton".
Entertainer of the Year. In 2019, Sheila won "Song of the Year"
for her song, “Love Is So Right”, from Fair Play Country Music of Holland.
She was featured of the cover of their magazine as the artist of the month.
She will also be in the magazines calendar as Ms. November 2017.
over the past four years and Nominated for three Awards in 2018
at the Josie Show Music Awards taking home,
“Entertainer of the Year 2018”.
band and captures the hearts of her fans at her shows.
You won’t want to miss the opportunity to catch Sheila at up and coming performances.
Alan Fox Guitarist for the Caddo Kats, is a Nationally Recognized Award
Winning Guitarist from the Alan Fox Band,
garnered with awards in the highly competitive music Mecca, of California at the
23rd Annual Los Angeles Music Awards, "Rock Band of the Year", 2013
in 2016 "Rock Band of the Year" in Nashville, TN.
and in 2017 at the ETX Texas Music Awards, "Rock Band of the Year".
He also has been chosen to have an original song on the
"2019 Texas Country Music Association's Compilation National Album Release"
Joined with Sheila and Steve to form the Caddo Kats.
Alan is endorsed by
Curt Mangan Strings,
Goulding Guitars,
and
Clayton Guitar Products.
He was a signed Artist with Mesquite St. Records of Arlington, TX.
Seguin, Texas where he grew up being very
active in sports, working as an Eagle Scout at
Pirtle Scout Camp and learning music. Carthage, Texas
is where Alan graduated from High School with honors,
earning him a vocal scholarship to Stephen F. Austin
State University. There he met other aspiring young musicians
such as singer / songwriter
Michael Garvin.
Alan later moved to Bossier City, LA. with Michael to
record and perform. After starting a family, Alan later
returned to college and earned his degree in Bio/Chemistry.
Alan has worked around such performers as,
Bugs Henderson, Michael Garvin, Point Blank, Foghat,
and Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Marshall Tucker, Thin Lizzy, Wes Jeans,
and many more.
When not involved in national and international tours, Terry performs
in the Texas area allowing him to teach and record. He records as a
session player from Texas to Tennessee. His tasteful drum tracks
have been heard in songs rating in the top 10 and top 20 World,
International, National and European Indie charts. As an educator
he has had many successful students; many have earned degrees and
many others have become professional players, several with major
artists. This is a small part of the kind of success that explains
a year-round waiting list to study with Terry Salyer. As early as
the second grade Terry had dreams of becoming a musician. He made
his first commitment toward fulfilling those dreams by beginning
his formal study of music in the fourth grade. The dedication
continues as his calendar fills with performance, recording
and clinic dates. Most of these dates include performances, in
store appearances and radio interviews and performances
with the Alan Fox Band a signed Artist with Mesquite St. Records of Arlington, TX.
