Holmes, who has been writing songs for 25 years, has penned several songs for George Strait, including “I Know That She Still Loves Me” and the Top Ten “When Did You Stop Loving Me,” and the latest “Troubadour” as well as “What I Do the Best” for John Michael Montgomery and “Never Again, Again” for Lee Ann Womack. Holmes signed a deal as an artist with upstart label Bang II and issued his debut “All I Ever Wanted” in 1998. Holmes, along with seasoned road and studio players including drummer Jeff Hale, bass player Charlie Harrison, and guitarist Billy Hillman formed the Pythons. The group released “Real Thing” in 2002 to positive notices.