Songwriters

Songwriters Circle: Dan Couch

11 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on Songwriters Circle: Dan Couch
When describing to people the realities of being a songwriter in Nashville, I have in recent years brought up the story of Dan Couch. His path to being an “overnight success” was 15 years in the making. You can be as talented as you’d like to be, but most often it is about patience, dedication, Read More

BMG Chrysalis Nashville Inks Publishing Deal with Jay DeMarcus of Rascal Flatts

11 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on BMG Chrysalis Nashville Inks Publishing Deal with Jay DeMarcus of Rascal Flatts
BMG Chrysalis Nashville has announced Jay DeMarcus, of Rascal Flatts, has joined the company’s songwriters roster. DeMarcus signed a worldwide publishing agreement with BMG last week. Kos Weaver, EVP of BMG Chrysalis Nashville, commented via a press release: “With his high caliber of talent and numerous accomplishments, we are fortunate to welcome Jay to the Read More

Save the Date: 2014 Key West Songwriters Festival to Take Place May 7-11

11 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on Save the Date: 2014 Key West Songwriters Festival to Take Place May 7-11
Get your flip-flops ready! Next year’s Key West Songwriters Festival will take place May 7 – 11, 2014. The BMI-sponsored festival is a highlight in the songwriters calendar with hundreds of free performances spread over the island’s bars, cafés, theaters, and beaches. For more information on tickets and to be kept up to date with Read More

Dean Dillon to be Named BMI Icon at 2013 BMI Country Awards

11 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on Dean Dillon to be Named BMI Icon at 2013 BMI Country Awards
Dean Dillon will be honored as a BMI Icon at the 2013 BMI Country Awards. The award is reserved for that distinguished group of songwriters “who have had a unique and indelible influence on generations of music makers.” Dillon will join other songwriting greats such as Tom T. Hall, Kris Kristofferson, Willie Nelson, Hank Williams, Read More

Jeffrey Steele, Randy Owen, Will Jennings, Layng Martine Jr to Join Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame

11 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on Jeffrey Steele, Randy Owen, Will Jennings, Layng Martine Jr to Join Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame
The Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame Foundation announced the 2013 inductees. Jeffrey Steele, Randy Owen (of Alabama), Will Jennings, and Layng Martine Jr will join the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame in October. The four hitmakers will be inducted during the 43rd Annual Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame Dinner & Induction Ceremony on Sunday, October Read More

Lee Brice, Randy Houser, Jerrod Niemann, Bob DiPiero Take CMA Songwriter Series to Austin, TX

11 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on Lee Brice, Randy Houser, Jerrod Niemann, Bob DiPiero Take CMA Songwriter Series to Austin, TX
For the first time, the CMA Songwriters Series will head to Austin, TX on September 11, 2013. Host Bob DiPiero has selected three good friends to accompany him: Lee Brice, Randy Houser, and Jerrod Niemann. This trio of talented songwriters has been penning hits for other artists since before they scored their own chart successes. Read More

Steve Wariner Returned and Brett Eldredge Made CMA Songwriter Series Debut in NYC

11 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on Steve Wariner Returned and Brett Eldredge Made CMA Songwriter Series Debut in NYC
While a CMA Songwriter Series show is always a special occasion, the recent two-night performance in NYC’s Joe’s Pub was extra special for Brett Eldredge. On July 23 and 24, he made his series debut alongside Steve Wariner, Tia Sellers, and series host Bob DiPiero.   Read More

Kris Kristofferson Joins Television Series, Troubadour, TX for One-Hour Special

11 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on Kris Kristofferson Joins Television Series, Troubadour, TX for One-Hour Special
Precious few singer-songwriters can point to careers which rightfully earned them the label of ‘troubadour,’ but among them is Kris Kristofferson. Now, the legendary singer, songwriter and actor will join television series, Troubadour, TX for it’s third season, which begins airing in late September. More details are in the press release: Kristofferson will appear weekly Read More

CMA Songwriters Series with Brett James, Kip Moore, Miranda Lambert, Bob DiPiero Streamed Live, July 11

11 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on CMA Songwriters Series with Brett James, Kip Moore, Miranda Lambert, Bob DiPiero Streamed Live, July 11
If, like me, you won’t be in Boston, MA tomorrow to take in the CMA Songwriters Series show featuring Miranda Lambert, Kip Moore, Brett James, and Bob DiPiero, there is good news. The event will be streamed live via CMASongwritersSeries.com from the Royale Boston Nightclub. Tune in on Thursday, July 11 at 7:30 pm ET Read More

Kip Moore, Brett James, Miranda Lambert, Bring CMA Songwriters Series Back to Boston, July 11

11 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on Kip Moore, Brett James, Miranda Lambert, Bring CMA Songwriters Series Back to Boston, July 11
On July 11, host Bob DiPiero will bring the CMA Songwriters Series back to Boston. Joining him that night in revealing the stories behind the hits are Kip Moore, Brett James, and Miranda Lambert. Tickets are on sale now. Get the details and ticket info from the press release: The CMA Songwriters Series returns to Read More