Songwriters

Radney Foster, Brett James, Craig Wiseman, and Host Bob DiPiero Wrap 10 Years of CMA Songwriters Series in New York, December 3-4

9 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on Radney Foster, Brett James, Craig Wiseman, and Host Bob DiPiero Wrap 10 Years of CMA Songwriters Series in New York, December 3-4
I have many times sang the praises of the CMA Songwriters Series, probably my very favorite of all the many things the Country Music Association puts on to promote the art and skill of songwriters. The series turned ten this year, and it was celebrated not only by possibly the most high-profile lineups ever, but Read More
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CMA Songwriters Series Returns to Nashville with Brandy Clark, Jaren Johnston on November 4

10 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on CMA Songwriters Series Returns to Nashville with Brandy Clark, Jaren Johnston on November 4
During CMA week, the immensely popular CMA Songwriters Series will once again return to Nashville. Performers announced so far are Brandy Clark and Jaren Johnston. Check out the press release below for info on the writers and how to get tickets: As part of the events and activities leading up to “The 48th Annual CMA Read More
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Kyle Jacobs Renews Songwriters Deal with Curb Publishing

10 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on Kyle Jacobs Renews Songwriters Deal with Curb Publishing
One of Music Row’s most successful songwriters, Kyle Jacobs, has renewed his songwriters deal with Curb Publishing. Jacobs’ biggest success, unlikely to be repeated, was as co-writer of Garth Brooks‘ ‘More Than a Memory,’ the only country song in history to debut straight at #1 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs Chart. Other artists to Read More

CRS 2014: Top Songwriters Impress at Bob Kingsley's Acoustic Alley Show

10 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on CRS 2014: Top Songwriters Impress at Bob Kingsley's Acoustic Alley Show
The last few years, one of the absolute highlights of CRS is Bob Kingsley’s Acoustic Alley songwriters’ show. It brings together the most successful songsmiths in Nashville and introduces the radio execs to the talents behind the hit songs they have been playing. The opening round had close friends and frequent co-writers Josh Osborne, Shane Read More

The Swon Brothers Sign Publishing Deal with Sony/ATV – [VIDEO]

10 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on The Swon Brothers Sign Publishing Deal with Sony/ATV – [VIDEO]
The Swon Brothers are the newest addition to the Sony/ATV songwriters roster. Colton and Zach Swon add the new publishing deal to their recording contract with Arista Nashville. If you always wanted to know what goes on during a contract signing in Nashville, check out the video below of the brothers finalizing the deal. Read More

Nashville's Top Songwriters to Perform at CRS 2014: Brett James, Brandy Clark, Shane McAnally, Rodney Clawson, and more

10 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on Nashville's Top Songwriters to Perform at CRS 2014: Brett James, Brandy Clark, Shane McAnally, Rodney Clawson, and more
One of the highlights of the Country Radio Seminar conference is Bob Kingsley’s Acoustic Alley. A truly impressive line-up was put together for this year’s edition, taking place on February 20, 2014. Luke Laird, Shane McAnally, and Brandy Clark were the vanguard of the new wave of country hits last year, with the pinnacle being Read More

Jaida Dreyer Contributes Two Songs to ABC’s ‘Nashville’ Soundtrack

10 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on Jaida Dreyer Contributes Two Songs to ABC’s ‘Nashville’ Soundtrack
Streamsound recording artist, and accomplished songwriter, Jaida Dreyer has contributed two songs to the soundtrack of ABC’s hit TV show, ‘Nashville.’ The album, The Music of Nashville: Original Soundtrack Season 2, Volume 1, will hit stores on December 10. More from the press release: The Music of Nashville: Original Soundtrack Season 2, Volume 1 features Read More

Nashville’s Silver Dollar Saloon Announces Weekly ‘Off the Hook: Dueling Songwriters’ Series

10 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on Nashville’s Silver Dollar Saloon Announces Weekly ‘Off the Hook: Dueling Songwriters’ Series
A newly announced weekly series at Silver Dollar Saloon will have songwriters battle it out during ‘Off the Hook: Dueling Songwriters.’ Actor and songwriter James Aycock created the good-natured competition which each week will crown a ‘King of the Hook.’ Or, presumably also ‘Queen of the Hook,’ when a female songwriter is victorious. The full Read More

Whitney Duncan Signs with Given Music Publishing, New Music Expected in 2014

10 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on Whitney Duncan Signs with Given Music Publishing, New Music Expected in 2014
Whitney Duncan has inked a publishing deal with newly formed Given Music Publishing. “Whitney is a proven and professional writer as well as a ‘Survivor,’ and I very much look forward to working with her,” said Given Music Publishing VP/GM Mike Sebastian via a press release. “She is a talented, gifted writer and a wonderful Read More