Mitch Stephen

Mitch Stephen has chased the perfect song for 50+ yrs. As founder of Independence Day Records, he signed a global distribution agreement with Bungalo / Universal Music Group on 2/14/2026. Texas' best kept secret! Mitch and co-writer, Billy O'Rourke took top honors in 2005, winning Tejano Crossover Song of the Year for the song "WHO'S THAT GRINGO." "Gringo" was performed by multiple Grammy Award winning band, David Lee Garza y Los Musicales and sung by Billy O'Rourke. Mitch also has 2 cuts with Chris Cagle... "WHEN SHE'S OFF" and "TAKE IT LIKE A MAN," both co-written by Stephen/Cagle. Song credits include... "WHAT DO I DO WITH ME NOW" - Johnny Rodriguez Album "Texas Legends" with Johnny Bush and Johnny Rodriguez. Co-writers: Mitch Stephen / Billy O'Rourke. Stephen has also co-written several albums for regional favorites... HONKY TONK BALLET - Billy O'Rourke - Co-writer: Stephen / O'Rourke TUESDAY - Billy O'Rourke - Co-writers: Stephen/O'Rourke SOME FIRES NEVER DIE - Bobby Flores & Angel Fire / Featuring Greg and Sandra Flores. Writer: Mitch Stephen Produced by Bobby Flores Co-Founder/Co-Owner: MusixBarnSocial.com Co-Founder/Co-Owner: ELITE.MusixBarn.com Founder/Co-Owner: IDR Records Mitch@IDRrecordsDOTcom Music Site: MitchStephenMusic.com Admin@MitchStephenMusic DOT com 11 ALBUMS and counting... MusicxBarn Social Mitch@MusixBarn DOT com 210-669-40TwoZero