Stephen JUDE Walsh is the leading songwriter, session guitarist and lyricist for bands such as the Iron Bridge Band and the singer/songwriter duo of Grit & Grace.  Some of his compositions have been utilized in various Indie TV pilots, garnered significant FM air play, appeared on iTunes compilations and have charted on various music charts, such as the AAA/AMA and RMR charts. He is the partner and owner of the record label, Messej Media and Publishing has released successful albums and songs which have been up for Grammy consideration in various Rock, Roots Rock and Americana Country song and album categories in 2013, 2016, 2018, 2019, 2022 and 2023. He is also a member of the Recording Academy.