Craig Wiseman
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
Album Review: Feels Like Carolina – Parmalee
10 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on Album Review: Feels Like Carolina – Parmalee
Feels Like Carolina – Parmalee (Stoney Creek, 2013) North Carolina rock band Parmalee entered country music by way of the quite stupid ‘Musta Had a Good Time.’ It functions as the opening track of their Stoney Creek debut album, Feels Like Carolina, and the tawdriness of that song is soon eclipsed by the strong set Read More
BMI’s 10 Questions with…Florida Georgia Line
11 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on BMI’s 10 Questions with…Florida Georgia Line
At country radio, and a little ways beyond, 2013 was the year of Florida Georgia Line. After years of working hard on a song catalog, relentless touring, and navigating Music Row, the duo finally broke through at the close of 2012. A pivotal partner in their success is BMI. The performance rights organization assisted Brian Read More
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