Karl starting writing in his teens during the mid eighties, developing his songwriting skills throughout the years with the help of several publishers he came in contact with throughout the years.
His genres cover folk, pop, blues rock & americana. Karl's material is similiar to Van Morrison, John Denver, CCR, The Eagles, & Gordon Lightfoot.
His first publishing contract for "Warm Kentucky Wind" was signed with Scotty Turner of Captain Kidd Music / BMI. Mr. Turner's career took him from lead guitarist/writer with Tommy Sands to session player in LA at Gold Star studios, working with Phil Spector and many other amazing talents in the industry.
Scotty became executive producer at Liberty/Imperial Records in LA and Nashville producing and writing songs for artists such as Bobby Bare, Larry Butler, Jimmy Bryant, Vicki Carr, Johnny Carver, Jimmy Clanton, Roy Clark, Rosemary Clooney, Penny DeHaven, Glen Garrison, Waylon Jennings, Bobby Lewis, Willie Nelson, Harry Nilsson, Bill Phillips, Del Reeves, Ray Sanders, Mel Tillis, Cliffie Stone, and Jerry Wallace among others.[3]
"Guess Its Time", Karl's first album was also put under Captain Kidd Music/BMI publishing.
Karl has had his material pitched to breakout artists and producers directly through @songwritersportal and Merf Music Group in Nashville as well as several Movie Sync Agents.
A few songs on Karl Sky's Catalog can be purchased through this website or for more songs please visit
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