Here are some of his notable songs:
- "The Last Thing on My Mind" (1976), recorded by Ronnie Milsap
- "Just to See Him" (1977), recorded by Barbara Mandrell
- "I've Got Dreams to Remember" (1980), recorded by Charley Pride
- "Lady" (1980), recorded by Kenny Rogers
- "If You Leave Me Tonight" (1981), recorded by Lynn Anderson
He has also won numerous awards, including the BMI Award for Songwriter of the Year in 1991 and 1992, and the Country Music Association Song of the Year Award in 1980 for "Lady".