Rodney Clawson
Florida Georgia Line Have Another Sustainable Number One On Their Hands
10 years ago Sara Irvin Comments Off on Florida Georgia Line Have Another Sustainable Number One On Their Hands
As much as I am not a fan of Florida Georgia Line, I must say that their latest sing, written by Rodney Clawson and Chris Tompkins, is a great, tear-jerking, lump in your throat kind of song. Apparently the rest of the country agrees. For the third week in a row, the debut single, Dirt, Read More
Single Review: ‘American Kids’ – Kenny Chesney
10 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on Single Review: ‘American Kids’ – Kenny Chesney
Songwriters: Luke Laird, Shane McAnally, Rodney Clawson Kenny Chesney kicks off a new album era with a nostalgic summer single, ‘American Kids.’ If this song were a movie, it would be directed by John Hughes. The 80s references dominate the lyrics as Kenny reflects on growing up in the Ferris Bueller days. Luke Laird‘s gift Read More'Helluva Life' Becomes First #1 Hit for Frankie Ballard
10 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on 'Helluva Life' Becomes First #1 Hit for Frankie Ballard
If Frankie Ballard celebrates St Patrick’s Day, this one was extra special. His current single, ‘Helluva Life,’ has become his first #1 hit! Huge congratulations to Frankie, producer Marshall Altman, songwriters Rodney Clawson, Josh Kear, and Chris Tompkins, and Frankie’s team at Warner! Billboard Country Airplay Songs Chart (March 17, 2014): 1. ‘Helluva Life’ Read MoreFrankie Ballard Claims First #1 Hit, 'Helluva Life'
10 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on Frankie Ballard Claims First #1 Hit, 'Helluva Life'
Frankie Ballard recent album, Sunshine & Whiskey, is proving to be his real break-through project. The lead single, ‘Helluva Life,’ has become his first #1 hit as it crowns the Mediabase Country Singles Chart this week. Huge congratulations to songwriters Rodney Clawson, Josh Kear, Chris Tompkins, and Frankie’s team at Warner! Mediabase Country Singles Read MoreCRS 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
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 MoreRodney Clawson Named BMI Songwriter of the Year, Dean Dillon Honored as BMI Icon
10 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on Rodney Clawson Named BMI Songwriter of the Year, Dean Dillon Honored as BMI Icon
At last night’s BMI Country Awards, Big Loud Shirt’s Rodney Clawson was names BMI Songwriter of the Year. Dean Dillon was honored as a BMI Icon by BMI President Del Bryant. Check out some pictures from the evening. Read MoreTim McGraw’s ‘Southern Girl’ Becomes His 35th #1 Hit
10 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on Tim McGraw’s ‘Southern Girl’ Becomes His 35th #1 Hit
‘Southern Girl’ has reached the #1 spot on the Mediabase Country Singles Chart and becomes Tim McGraw‘s 35th chart-topping hit! Huge congratulations to Tim, songwriters Jaren Johnston, Rodney Clawson, and Lee Thomas Miller! Mediabase Country Singles Chart (November 04, 2013): 1. ‘Southern Girl’ – Tim McGraw 2. ‘Mine Would Be You’ – Blake Shelton Read More