Kent Blazy, born on March 27, 1951, in Lexington, Kentucky, is a renowned American country music songwriter. Raised in Lexington, he began his musical journey playing rhythm guitar and singing in local bands, influenced by artists like The Byrds, Rodney Crowell, and Joe Ely. By the mid-1970s, Blazy was touring as a guitarist for Canadian singer Ian Tyson. His passion for songwriting led him to Nashville in 1980, following a first-place win in a national songwriting contest.

In Nashville, Blazy quickly made his mark with "Headed for a Heartache," a top 5 hit for Gary Morris in 1982. He established a home recording studio, which became a hub for demo singers and songwriters, including future stars like Randy Travis and Trisha Yearwood. In 1987, Blazy was introduced to an emerging talent named Garth Brooks. Their first collaboration, "If Tomorrow Never Comes," became Brooks' first number one hit. This partnership yielded several more hits, including "Ain’t Goin’ Down ('Til the Sun Comes Up)" and "Somewhere Other Than the Night."

Blazy's songwriting prowess extends beyond Brooks, with hits for artists like Diamond Rio, Patty Loveless, and Chris Young. He co-wrote "Gettin' You Home (The Black Dress Song)" for Chris Young, which became a number one hit. In recognition of his contributions to country music, Blazy was inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2020. His enduring legacy is marked by a total of seven number one hits and collaborations with numerous country music artists.