Wayne Kirkpatrick is a renowned songwriter and producer, originally from Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and currently residing in Nashville, Tennessee. He has been celebrated for his creative genius, notably winning the Producer of the Year award at the 24th GMA Dove Awards. Kirkpatrick, along with his brother Karey, co-created the musical "Something Rotten!" which earned them a Tony nomination for Best Original Score. His songwriting prowess is evident in his collaborations with various artists, including Cindy Morgan on projects like "The Miracle" for "The Sounds of Jubilee" record. Kirkpatrick's work extends to impactful projects such as contributing to the soundtrack for the film "No Address," which addresses homelessness. His notable songs include "Agnus Dei" with Michael W. Smith and several tracks from "Something Rotten!" like "Right Hand Man" and "Hard to Be the Bard."