Podcast appearances and mentions of Ashley Gorley

CLIMBer, Ashley Gorley, Diane Warren, Tom Douglas, Max Martin: They're some of the greatest songwriters in history, and we're diving into some of their best quotes about songwriting today on The CLIMB. So listen up! Vote For Us In The Arkansas Country Music Awards 2025: Arkansas Country Music Awards 2025 About the hosts: Brent Baxter is an award-winning hit songwriter with cuts by Alan Jackson (“Monday Morning Church”), Randy Travis, Lady A, Joe Nichols, Ray Stevens, Gord Bamford and more. He helps songwriters turn pro by helping them WRITE like a pro, DO BUSINESS like a pro and CONNECT to the pros. You can find Brent at SongwritingPro.com/Baxter and SongwritingPro.com. Johnny Dwinell owns Daredevil Production and helps artists increase their streams, blow up their video views, sell more live show tickets, and get discovered by new fans, TV and music industry pros. Daredevil has worked with artists including Collin Raye, Tracy Lawrence, Ty Herndon, Ronnie McDowell and others. You can find Johnny at TheCLIMBshow.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Today's guest is the definition of a songwriting legend! With a record-breaking 76 #1 hits (and counting), 10 ASCAP Songwriter of the Year awards, and the title of NSAI Songwriter of the Decade for 2010-2019, he's set a standard that's hard to match. His songs have dominated the charts and sound-tracked lives, earning him Grammy, CMA, and ACM nominations and wins along the way. But behind the stats is a humble, hardworking collaborator whose passion for music and dedication to the songwriting community make him one of the most respected names in the game. He's the guy behind the hits and the inspiration behind the hustle.And The Writer Is…Ashley Gorley! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our guest on Stories Behind the Songs this week is Will Bundy! From a small town near Bristol, TN, Will has such a cool story that was so much fun to get into. We dive deep into his journey from mowing lawns and farming to producing demos that landed him in writing rooms with some of Nashville's biggest names right now like Riley Green, Thomas Rhett, and Ella Langley, as well as hit songwriters like Brett James, Forest Whitehead, and Ashley Gorley.  In this episode, you'll hear about how he hustled to learn demo production when he couldn't afford to hire anyone, carving out his niche in the industry as a “track guy”, his bold decision to rent out a studio on Music Row while living in Antioch, and writing his recent cut with Brad Paisley, “Truck Still Works”. He also shares stories about going on the road with Thomas Rhett and Rhett Akins and how that led to one of his career-defining songs, “Half of Me”.  With recent cuts for both Luke Bryan and Brad Paisley, PLUS producing the viral hit “you look like you love me” by Ella Langley, Will Bundy is a great example of how hard work, strong relationships, and sticking with it truly pays off. Make sure to watch to the full episode for some invaluable advice to young songwriters, and a performance of his hit with Thomas Rhett and Riley Green, "Half of Me”. If you liked this episode, make sure to share it with your friends and give us a follow. It is our mission to bring you the Stories Behind the Songs from the songwriters themselves and it's because of YOU that we get to keep going. SHOW NOTES: Keep up with Will Bundy ⁠⁠- https://www.instagram.com/willbundy32?igsh=cjk5Zm91Y3pnMmp4 Stay up to date with fresh podcast episodes and Listening Room show dates: Listen/Subscribe/Follow - ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/sbtsongs SBTSongs TikTok - @SBTSongs   https://www.tiktok.com/@sbtsongs SBTSongs Instagram - @SBTSongs   SBTSongs YouTube - @SBTSongs   Chris Blair's Instagram - @ChrisBlairMusic   Chris Blair's Website - https://www.chrisblair.com/ The Listening Room's Website - https://www.listeningroomcafe.com/ TLR's Instagram - @ListeningRoomCafe   TLR's TikTok - @TheListeningRoomCafe   *A special shout out to our sponsors* Sennheiser - https://www.sennheiser.com/en-us Imperfect Aesthetician - https://www.instagram.com/imperfectaesthetician/ Alclair In-Ear Monitors - https://alclair.com/ Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sbtsongs/support --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sbtsongs/support

This week Andrew talks with songwriter Ashley Gorley. Ashley has written a record-setting 75 (and counting!) No. 1 songs. In total, Ashley has had more than 400 songs recorded by artists such as Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan, Thomas Rhett, Chris Stapleton, & many more. This episode is a rare, behind-the-scenes look at how one of music's greatest songwriters does his work & how little sparks of ideas get cultivated into hit songs we remember forever. Get ready for a masterclass on the creative process, developing a differentiated skillset, & so much more. Show Highlights:0:00 - Intro4:02 - DJing parties in middle school6:40 - Impact of creative writing class9:24 - Moving to Nashville for college11:13 - 7 internships 12:05 - Early career in tape room13:50 - “It's like learning a new language”15:15 - Writing collaboratively 16:05 - Writing room scene19:05 - Generating new ideas21:16 - 14,716 voice memos27:22 - Writing with different artists28:50 - Pushing creative limits35:29 - Creating hit songs37:11 - Impact of music on our lives** Follow Andrew On Social **Twitter/X: @andrewhmosesInstagram: @AndrewMoses123Sign up for e-mails to keep up with Andrew's podcast at everybodypullsthetarp.com/newsletter

Linktree: https://linktr.ee/AnalyticNotorious Mass Effect: Deep Dive into "Cowgirls"Attention Mass Effect fans! This segment dives deep into the chart-topping hit, "Cowgirls," by country music superstar Morgan Wallen featuring ERNEST.Release and DetailsTrack Title: CowgirlsArtists: Morgan Wallen featuring ERNESTRelease Date: April 15, 2024Album: One Thing at a Time (Eighth Single)Behind the ScenesComposers: Rocky Block, Ashley Gorley, James Maddocks, Ernest Keith Smith, Ryan VojtesakProducers: Joey Moi and Jacob DurrettWhere to ListenStream "Cowgirls" on SpotifyWatch the Lyric video on YouTubeJoin Analytic Dreamz for a comprehensive exploration of "Cowgirls," analyzing its impact on the music scene and its potential connection to the themes of Mass Effect. Is there a deeper meaning? Tune in to find out!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/analytic-dreamz-notorious-mass-effect/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

We've got Rocky Block with us for this week's new episode of Stories Behind the Songs! I have known Rocky for years because I was close friends with his father and it's been so cool to watch his career take off, from playing bass on a cruise line to having several top 40 hits, all within just a few years. It seems like Rocky has a writing credit on every hit single and #1 album lately. He's collaborated with some of the biggest names in country music and has too many great cuts to list, but a few highlights include: “Can't Help Myself” by Dean Brody, “Man Made a Bar” by Morgan Wallen and Eric Church, “Cowgirls” by Morgan Wallen and Ernest, “Broadway Girls” by Morgan and Lil Durk, “Whiskey Bent” by Cody Johnson and Jelly Roll and other cuts such as “Hammer to the Heart” with Teddy Swims who he says is not only a “generational talent” but also just a super nice guy. In this episode, we also cover his collaborations with Larry Fleet and Ashley Gorley, signing with Big Loud Publishing, writing “Jupiter” with Georgia Webster, being a fan of the artists he's in the writer's rooms with, and finding inspiration with new co-writers. He also gives us a quick performance of “Cowgirls”, and as always, we get to hear the story behind it - the idea for this one came from the TV show, Yellowstone! If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to share it with your friends and give us a follow. We are passionate about sharing the Stories Behind the Songs and getting to know the songwriters behind the stories, and it's because of listeners like YOU that we are able to continue doing it. And thanks to our sponsors for all that you do for us! We appreciate you! More on our sponsors and other links below... Podcast Show Notes: Rocky's Instagram - @RockyBlock Rocky's Apple Music Playlist - click here And follow us, Stories Behind the Songs, here: Listen/Subscribe/Follow - HERE   SBTSongs TikTok - @SBTSongs   SBTSongs Instagram - @SBTSongs   SBTSongs YouTube - @SBTSongs   Chris Blair's Instagram - @ChrisBlairMusic   Chris Blair's Website - ChrisBlair.com   The Listening Room's Website - ListeningRoomCafe.com   TLR's Instagram - @ListeningRoomCafe   TLR's TikTok - @ListeningRoomCafe   Our Sponsors: Sennheiser - https://www.sennheiser.com/en-us Imperfect Aesthetician - https://www.instagram.com/imperfectaesthetician/ Alclair In-Ear Monitors - https://alclair.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sbtsongs/support

Ashley Gorley has a literal bajillion hits. He's also got a thriving publishing company in Tape Room Music. With so much success it's easy to overlook the fact that it took Ashley eleven years to score his first hit. But thanks to his deep connection to the community and the key investment from mentors, Ashley was prepared to ride it out. It also helped that his early measures of success consisted of little more than writing “songwriter” on his tax forms and having working air conditioning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For My Newty Girl, I Still Cry / Am Never Saying Goodbye (Tribute to Last Night by Morgan Wallen) **Original written by: Ashley Gorley, Jacob Kasher Hindlin, John Byron, & Ryan Vojtesak *** A huge thank you to both Adam & Aaron for taking Newt in, for saving & forever changing her life, and for introducing me to the kindest and sweetest soul I have ever known in my entire life!!! She was just like Mary Poppins “practically perfect in every which way,” with a strong love for people, walks, construction paper, treats, Adam always, snow and leaves, chick flicks on tv, pets, playing with Mr. Moose, sunbathing, Kiddos, sticks, and rabbits : D Lyrics: For my Newty Girl, I cry Missing her booty shaking walks She had a way of speaking without words We didn't need them to talk Ear wobbles and grunts to tell me where to go Oh, the world, they meant My Christmas tree in one piece This year, she didn't get to knock it over & I'll never forget Love her forever Storm door frights Paper piled high, all ripped My sweet little shredder Pawing at me Against her charms, totally helpless Ear wobbling for walks Our early morning trips Without her, time feels like a sink Drip, drip, drip... Achu' Without her, these tears down my cheeks just fly This house doesn't feel like home to me Without her Nothing feels festive, you see... For my Baby Girl, Newty, I still cry Missing her booty shaking walks She had a way of speaking without words We didn't use them to talk Ear wobbles and grunts to tell me where to go Oh, the world, they meant My Christmas tree in one piece This year, she didn't get to knock it over I won't forget For my Cookie, Newty, I still cry To my wonderful Newty Girl, I'll never say goodbye For my My Notey Goil, I still cry Boneyard not put up Her last cookie under the Christmas tree Hiding them for her was always a must Adam, her dog Daddy No one, more, she loved Kicking, in her dreams, with delight Even sleeping Newt, I loved!!! So why? Why does this pain in my heart explode? Our friends comfort us the best they can But they can't bring her back It kills me just to think... For my Nudie Budie, I cry Missing her booty shaking walks She had a way of speaking without words We didn't need them to talk Ear wobbles and grunts to tell me where to go Oh, the world, they meant My Christmas tree in one piece This year, she didn't get to knock it over & I refuse to forget For my Baby Girl, Newty, Only 2 barks Influential sweetnesses in my Pup Her treat box stabs my heart When I walk by it Deep inhales, I have to breathe in, good luck... She's pawing at me in my favorite memories Begging me for more longie pets Oh, Newty, Honey, New-tie My-Newt, not so minute Her love; it never ends Waiting for Adam at the door But she was also mine She was always waiting for Adam at the door But she was also mine I know she loved us But she left this Earth Took her final breath It kills me, kills me My Christmas tree in one piece This season, she didn't get to knock it over yet & I can't forget For my Baby Girl, Newt, I still cry For my Newty Tooty Fresh N' Fruity, I will never say goodbye End Tribute by Melissa Smith: - Melzy of Wonderland on Youtube - Mel's Music on Spreaker, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, JioSaavn, Castbox, Deezer, Podcast Addict, Google Podcasts, iHeartRadio, Podchaser, Facebook & - Melissa_Martinek_Smith on Instagram (AKA: MelsMusic)

Welcome to Stories Behind the Songs podcast! This week, Chris Blair sat down in "the listening room" at Sony Music Publishing with president and CEO, Rusty Gaston. They have a "listening room" at Sony where they meet daily to listen to every song their writers wrote the previous day - it was very cool! You've probably heard our other guest mention their publishers in previous episodes. With several years of experience working in publishing, Rusty gives us the scoop on what a music publisher does and what his role consists of as the president of Sony Music Publishing. If you are an aspiring songwriter, established artist, or just someone who loves music this episode is for you. You will get to hear exclusive, behind-the-scenes stories from the writers' rooms, interactions between country stars and icons, how the hits are formed, and everything in between. Rusty believes in championing and encouraging artists. You can feel how much he cares for these artists and songwriters just by sitting in the same room with him. You could even say that without Rusty, we wouldn't have as many number-one hits out there... And what he's doing it working! He's been the recipient of many awards including 2023 Country Power Players Executive of the Year along with many of his writers/artists scooping up awards year after year like Cole SwindelI, Lainey Wilson, Megan Moroney, Ashley Gorley and countless more! Here's a full list of Sony Music Publishers songwriters. We hope you enjoy this episode as much as we did and like hearing a little spin on what we usually do this week when sitting down with a publisher instead of a songwriter or artist directly! Let us know what you thought of this episode and subscribe on Apple Music, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you find your podcasts. Show Notes: Sony Music Publishing Instagram: @SonyMusicPub Sony Music Publishing Spotify: @SonyATVOfficial Sony Music Publishing Webiste: here Rusty Gaston's Instagram: @RustyGaston And follow us, Stories Behind the Songs Podcast, here: SBTSongs TikTok: @SBTSongs SBTSongs Instagram: @SBTSongs SBTSongs YouTube: @SBTSongs Chris Blair's Instagram: @ChrisBlairMusic Chris Blair's Website: ChrisBlair.com And thanks to our sponsors! We just got a brand new sponsor with Alclair In-Ear Monitor systems and we LOVE THEM! They have the most clear, amazing sound and we are pumped to have them on as a sponsor also giving 10% off to any of our listeners! Reach out for a special code or check out our SBTSongs Instagram page for the link/QR code. And a big thanks to our other sponsors, Sennheiser Microphones and The Imperfect Aesthetician. #SBTSongs --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sbtsongs/support

Nashville-native, Chris "Falcon" Van Belkom is the Vice President of Combustion Music Group, a boutique publishing company and record label on Music Row. Over the years, Falcon has seen the indie company celebrate over 100 Number 1 Songs as he's worked with hitmakers such as Ashley Gorley, Kings of Leon, Brett Tyler, and more. Falcon also works on the A&R side at Combustion having helped sign and develop country music artists including Jameson Rogers, Corey Kent, and Kolby Cooper. On the pod, Falcon shares his philosophy behind keeping his team small, being a free-thinker, and how the good songs always find a way.New Episodes every Tuesday.Find the host Troy Cartwright on Twitter, Instagram. Social Channels for Ten Year Town:YoutubeFacebookInstagramTwitterTikTokThis podcast was produced by Ben VanMaarth. Intro and Outro music for this episode was composed by Troy Cartwright, Monty Criswell, and Derek George. It is called "Same" and you can listen to it in it's entirety here. Additional music for this episode was composed by Thomas Ventura. Artwork design by Brad Vetter. Creative Direction by Mary Lucille Noah.

Ashley Gorley has written a record 64 #1 singles and has had more than 400 songs recorded by artists such as Morgan Wallen, Chris Stapleton, Luke Bryan, Carrie Underwood, Thomas Rhett, Dan + Shay, Kelsea Ballerini, Bon Jovi, Weezer, and more. His recent hits, “She Had Me At Heads Carolina” by Cole Swindell and “You Proof” by Morgan Wallen topped the Billboard Country Airplay charts for 14 combined weeks in 2022 - leading to a record-breaking 10-week number one for Wallen.   Gorley has been honored as ASCAP Songwriter of the Year an unprecedented nine times. He is a six-time Billboard Top Country Songwriter, six-time NSAI Songwriter of the Year, and 2021 iHeart Radio All-Genre Songwriter of the Year, landing the nomination again in 2022. He has multiple Grammy, CMA, and ACM nominations. In 2022, he signed a global publishing deal with Sony Music Publishing and Domain Capital Group.   Gorley attended Belmont University and graduated Magna Cum Laude in 1999. Since graduating, he has continued to give back to the University through leading seminars and mentoring students, as well as serving as a professor of Music Publishing from 2006-2008. Ashley is a champion of the songwriting community. He has met with Senators and The Library of Congress to promote songwriters' rights and bills such as the Music Modernization Act. In 2011, Gorley formed his own publishing and artist development company, Tape Room Music. Writers for Tape Room have already celebrated nearly 40 #1 songs, including 2018 ASCAP Country Song of the Year, “Body Like A Back Road” and 2021 ASCAP, BMI, and SESAC Country Song, “One Of Them Girls.”

SUMMARY:We chat with Ashley Gorley who, with more #1 singles than any writer in any genre, is the reigning king of country music songwriters. PART ONE:Paul and Scott discuss the state of contemporary country music, the way the genre has come to dominate the pop chart, and the rapidly-changing nature of what's the most popular song at any given moment.PART TWO:Our in-depth conversation with Ashley GorleyABOUT ASHLEY GORLEY:With an unprecedented track record of nearly 70 chart-topping country hits, Ashley Gorley is perhaps the most commercially successful songwriter in history. He has written more #1 singles than anyone in any genre, and has had over 400 of his songs recorded by artists such as Morgan Wallen, Chris Stapleton, Luke Bryan, Thomas Rhett, Carrie Underwood, Blake Shelton, Kelsea Ballerini, Lee Brice, Brad Paisley, Darius Rucker, Bon Jovi, and Weezer. Ashley has been named ASCAP Country Songwriter of the Year nine times, Billboard Country Songwriter of the Year six times, and NSAI Songwriter of the Year six times. He was then named NSAI Songwriter of the Decade for the period ranging from 2010-2019. Additionally, Ashley was honored as the Top Male Songwriter of 2021—across all genres—by the National Music Publishers Association. In 2023 the NMPA honored him with their icon award for non-performing songwriters. The multiple CMA, ACM, and Grammy nominee has received the CMA's Triple Play Award 20 times in his career, which recognizes songwriters with three or more #1 songs in a single year. In 2016, Ashley became the first songwriter to be honored with three CMA Triple Play Awards in a single year for earning nine chart-topping songs in a 12-month period. He repeated that feat in 2020 and again in 2022. This year, Gorley was announced as ACM Songwriter of the Year, also taking home the Song of the Year award and celebrating three Song of the Year nominations, placing him in rare company with Kris Kristofferson and Merle Haggard, the only other songwriters to achieve the same feat in a single year. In addition to his decorated career as a songwriter, Ashley launched his own music publishing company, Tape Room Music, with a writer roster that has earned nearly 40 #1 hits. 

In the midst of the gators and the quiet simplicity, Hunter Phelps discovered his refuge in the unspoken language of music. But as his talent took him from the small town of Niceville to the grand stages alongside country music stars, he faced challenges he never anticipated. The unexpected twist in his journey taught him invaluable lessons about the power of perseverance and the true essence of songwriting. Join us as we delve into Hunter's story, unraveling the triumphs and tribulations of live performances and the art of creating music. Brace yourself, for the unexpected twist that lies just beyond the horizon, waiting to be unveiled.In this episode:The unique experiences and life lessons only a small town upbringing can offerHow your childhood hometown has evolved and developed over timeThe sense of freedom and deep bonds forged in a small-town settingTackling live performance and songwriting challengesThe joys and trials that come with the transformative journey of parenthoodCandid shared experiences that paint a vivid picture of growing up in small townsThe nuances of urban development through the lens of our childhood hometowns' transformationThe remarkable freedom we often overlook that underpins the small-town lifeThe heady world of live performances and enrich your songwriting process with our practical experiencesThe heartwarming yet challenging journey of parenting, filled with many priceless momentsMeaningful experiences that resonate with a small-town upbringingHow your childhood hometown has transformed over the years, capturing the spirit of change and growth.The undercurrent of unity and liberation that is integral to living in a small townEnthralling accounts of dealing with the challenges that come with live shows and song compositionThe fulfilling and stirring journey of parenthood with its myriad joys and challengesAbout Hunter:Hunter Phelps was born and raised in Niceville, Florida, where he was introduced to songwriting at a young age by his father, who owned a small recording studio. When he wasn't out hunting or fishing the bayous and bays of the Florida panhandle, he spent his days teaching himself to play the guitar and working at a local marina.After high school, Hunter attended the University of Florida in Gainesville, where he began writing songs. He joined a band, started playing tailgate parties and bars around town, and quickly developed a loyal following.Early in his career, he shared the stage with major label acts like Jason Aldean, Blake Shelton, Gary Allen, Keith Anderson and Michael Ray. Hunter moved to Nashville in 2012, before ever having visited the town and without really knowing how to break in to Music City's circles. Armed with his guitar, he honed his craft in the honky-tonks of Lower Broadway and sharpened his songwriting skills in the writers' rooms of Music Row.In 2014, shortly after his self-released debut EP came out, Hunter signed a joint publishing deal with Warner/Chappell Music and hit songwriter Ashley Gorley's Tape Room Music, where his recent cuts include Florida Georgia Line's “Wish You Were On It,” recorded for their upcoming album, Dig Your Roots. Hunter is currently writing and recording for his debut full-length album release.Hunter's website: www.hunterphelpsmusic.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/hunterphelpsmusic/www.GaryScottThomas.com

Cole Swindell's latest single is arguably one of the biggest of his career. A spin off the '90s classic, “Heads Carolina, Tails California,” by Jo Dee Messina, Cole originally planned to tackle it as a duet with co-writer and fellow Country artist, Thomas Rhett. While on the road with Rhett's Center Point Road tour in 2021, Cole and Thomas sought to write a duet they could perform together, but after finding their stride with, “She Had Me At Heads Carolina,” it turned out to be a fit for only one. “Me and Thomas Rhett talked about this on tour last year, about wanting to do a song together,” Cole told Audacy's Rob + Holly. “That was the original plan, was for me and Thomas Rhett to sing, whatever this song became, together.” He continued, “The angle we wrote it in the room, it just didn't make sense really for both of us and TR is such a great writer anyways, so I'm proud to have him be a part of it.” Other songwriters on the project included Ashley Gorley and Jesse Frasure, as well as the writers of the original, “Heads Carolina, Tails California,” Tim Nichols and Mark Sanders. “The first step was to call the original writers, Tim Nichols and Mark D. Sanders,” he said of the songs initial start. “They wrote the original Jo Dee version and we didn't know what they were going to say.” He continued, “Turns out hey were honored we chose their song to kind of put a spin on and do our own way, so we wanted them to be involved there.” Another individual they wanted to be sure to involve was Jo Dee, which they ended up doing through the music video. “We wanted her involved as much as she wanted to be in any of it,” Cole said of Jo Dee. “My first time meeting her was literally on the set of the video shoot,” he laughed. “To meet somebody you've been a fan of your whole life, to meet them on the set of the video for a song you wrote — a spin of her original — it's mind-blowing. The whole thing, but I think it's just of those things that was meant to be.” We couldn't agree more as the song is sitting at the top of the charts and leading more and more people to explore 90s Country. “I think there are kids that are literally going back and falling in love with ‘90s Country music,” Cole said. “I feel like I owe that to Country music.” Hear more about the song and what Cole has been up to by listening to his conversation with Rob + Holly above.

**Thank you to our sponsor Mudeas! Shop their durable and quality workwear at www.mudeas.com or follow along @mudeasworkwear on social media!** More about Jenna: Some things never go out of style: taking pride in a job well done, building upon your family legacy, remaining steadfast in faith and honoring the past while making room for the future. Singer-songwriter Jenna Paulette understands all of this and reflects it in her music — a cowgirl who came of age amid the gritty realities of ranch life, introduced to the time-tested genre of Country music as young as she can remember. The true-to-her-roots hat act is part of Nashville's growing wave of female artists who are rewriting the rules and charting their own paths. "Ranching alongside my granddad and uncle taught me to rise to the occasion, they always expected me to be able to get the job done,” Paulette says. “In a lot of ways that prepared me to move to Nashville and pursue music where I now expect myself to be able to get the job done regardless, no matter the limitations.” Her finely calibrated blend of toughness and sensitivity is on full display in tracks like “Country In The Girl” and “Pretty Ugly,” which wraps a gorgeous melody around lyrics reflecting the realization of a relationship gone cold, while current single “Bless Her Heart” unleashes the sass and storytelling that Paulette gleaned from those who precede her: The Chicks, Miranda Lambert, Kacey Musgraves. She comes by the grit honestly: the Lewisville, Texas native grew up moving cattle on her family's ranch in Thackerville, Okla. Paulette found her expressive, crystalline voice singing in church or during long, hot summers spent roaming the ranch's vast expanses. “I cannot remember a time that we didn't have country music playing in the kitchen when my mom was cooking dinner,” Paulette says. “My most vivid memories of knowing I wanted to make country music for a living was out moving cattle with my granddad. He had a George Strait Greatest Hits CD in his truck, and those were the songs I sang on the back of a steaming hot four-wheeler.” Paulette earned a marketing degree at the Savannah College of Art and Design, and ultimately settled in Nashville, where she struck up a mentorship with Ashley Gorley, a veteran songwriter with 50+ No. 1 tunes under his belt. After collaborating with songwriters like Will Bundy, Heather Morgan and Parker Welling, as well as opening for Mason Ramsey on his 2019 national tour, Parmalee, John Michael Montgomery and Aaron Watson this year, the savvy performer found herself playing to fans via TikTok, Pinterest and Instagram to continue growing her fan base, ultimately signing a publishing deal with Brad Paisley's Sea Gayle Music earlier this year. As Paulette's star continues to rise ever higher, she hasn't forgotten what really matters. She understands that what will cement her as one of Nashville's most exciting artists is something as true now as it was in Music City's earliest days. “When people listen to my songs, I want them to feel grounded,” Paulette says. “I want them to feel connected to their roots and to the way of life that I represent and love, because I think that way of life is just such a beautiful picture of how it can be.” Connect with Jenna: IG: @jennapaulette Connect with Ag Chicks: IG: @agchicks FB: @Ag Chicks Website: www.agchicks.net

If you were to take just the number 1 country songs Ashley Gorley has written and, supposing their average length is, say, 3:30... played them back to back to back... you're gonna be listening for just over 3 hours.  With his current tally of #1 songs at a ridiculous 51, Gorley seems to have a gear nobody else has. The awards he's won and honors he's received alone take up 16 lines on his Wikipedia page.  Even more remarkable, Ashley didn't really grow up singing or even playing instruments much. He's never been in a band. He never sought stardom as an artist. He WAS into music though- MTV, DJ-ing, and studying how songs, melodies and beats are put together. And maybe even more remarkable than all of that..? He's still humble- still quick to deflect credit to co-writers and artists. And he still loves what he does.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ashley Gorley is one of the most prolific songwriters in the history of Nashville.  We get to go the behind the scenes of what it takes to make a hit song in Music City.  Ashley shares that most songs are co-written and are a “series of a thousand decisions made in a few hours.”

Buckle in, because this episode was a bucket list one for sure! Chris got to sit down for an in-depth discussion on all things songwriting with the man, the myth, the legend - Ashley Gorley. This hitmaker is currently the only writer in any genre to earn 50 No. 1 singles in the history of the Billboard charts - and in our interview, he gives us an inside look at just what makes his brain tick. Jump in as we discuss what makes a song someone’s favorite song, the invaluable advice he gives his writers at Tape Room Music, and more - but be ready to take notes. Thanks for listening, and don’t forget to check out our bi-weekly Spotify playlists to hear our favorite cuts from every guest.

This week I’m talking with my friends Ben and Lauren Johnson. We are talking about the pros and cons of being married and both working as professional musicians in different aspects of the industry. As well as discussing how connecting with the right people in the industry who can mentor you can help launch your career and open doors that might now otherwise. Plus, the benefits of having an good online presence.Sponsors: Edenbrooke Productions - We offer consulting services and are offering listeners a 1-hour introductory special. To request more info on consulting services, email Marty at contact@johnmartinkeith.com. In this episode we talk about:*Being a married couple in the music industry. *Multiple streams of income.*Learning to improvise. *The importance of learning to transcribe music at an early age.*Reach for “unattainable things.”*The benefits of being on X Factor and similar shows.*Always be learning.*Every setback is just a setup for a comeback.*The real music industry vs. reality tv talent shows.*Creating a sound and identity as an artist.*Learn to be happy for other people’s success.*Having a good online presence.*Instagram is the new business card.*Post consistently so you show up in Instagram’s algorithms.*Post things you care about.*Showcase what you do in a consistent way so people quickly know who you are, what you care about and what you do.*Lauren’s instagram for consulting is @lalalauren678.*If you can make tracks you are more valuable in co-writes.*The value of having a mentor who is already successful.*To be competitive as a writer: write more songs, find a great mentor, take constructive criticism, find great titles, co-write, study songs and find out why they are successful.*Write with the artist to have a better chance of getting songs cut. Just write parts of the song and ask the artist to write another section to make it their own.*Being married and both in the industry works because of not competing with each other.*Having goals planned out before getting married.*Supporting your spouse’s career and being intentional with each other.*Take time for yourself, remember to have fun, it’s okay to say “no.”*Love you what you do.*Contact Ben at @theonlybenjohnson2 or @track45.*Contact Lauren at www.laurenconklin.com or @lalalauren678.BIO:Ben Johnson is a songwriter and producer living in Nashville, TN. He is signed to a worldwide co-publishing deal with Tape Room Music (Nashville) and Artist Publishing Group (Los Angeles), and has written songs for artists such as Charlie Puth, Thomas Rhett, Kane Brown, Ava Max, Lee Brice, Meek Mill, Justin Timberlake, Lauren Alaina, and more. Originally from Meridian, Mississippi, Johnson grew up surrounded by music. He is a classically trained pianist and cellist, and grew up performing in orchestras as well as in bluegrass groups. From a young age, Johnson has written and produced music with his two sisters in their band Track45 (now managed by Missi Gallimore and Gary Borman, and in the process of completing their first label deal). In 2012, Johnson moved to Nashville to attend Belmont University on a cello scholarship, and it was at this time that he began co-writing. Johnson also made many connections in the country world singing BGVs for the CMA Awards each year- heʼs had the opportunity to perform with artists like Dolly Parton, Alan Jackson, George Strait, Reba, and many more. Johnson met Ashley Gorley of Taperoom Music through a co-writer and they began working together, leading to Johnsonʼs eventual signing at Tape Room Music in 2018. His first major cut was “Patient” with multi-platinum pop artist Charlie Puth on his 2018 album “Voicenotes”. Since then, heʼs had dozens of cuts in both the pop and country worlds, as well as success as a producer, notably with artists Hunter Phelps and co-producing Kylie Morgan with Shane Macanally. Currently, Ben spends most of his time writing and producing at his studio on Music Row, and working with his band Track45 on new music set to be released later this year. Lauren BIOLauren is a composer and multi-instrumentalist living and working in Nashville, TN. She began her musical career as a fiddle player, and has performed on stages from the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville to the Royal Albert Concert Hall in London and has worked with artists and productions such as Miley Cyrus, Lonestar, Florida Georgia Line, ABC/CMTʼs Nashville, The CMT Awards, Jools Holland, Montgomery Gentry, Josh Thompson, Kix Brooks, Little Big Town, Andra Day, Lee Ann Womack, as the featured artist for Bonafonteʼs international advertising campaign, HighRoad, Matt Maher, and many others. Lauren is a graduate of Belmont University with a degree in Commercial Music. Her background in bluegrass and Celtic music lends a unique sound to her compositions and recordings. Her sound is full of lush strings, cinematic world- music inspired percussion, and draws musical elements from her time traveling and performing in Scandinavia, the Middle East, and Latin America. She recently released her second solo EP, “Water Music Part II”, available now on all digital streaming platforms. Currently, Lauren lives in Nashville, TN, where she works as a composer, recording artist, and touring musician. In her free time, Lauren loves to paint, read books, and play with her Bernedoodle, JuJu. 

We last spoke with this guest in Season 2. Since then he has earned 47 No. 1 singles and has had more than 300 songs recorded by artists such as Luke Bryan, Carrie Underwood, Florida Georgia Line, Blake Shelton, Brad Paisley, Jason Aldean, and Darius Rucker. He has been named the ASCAP Country Songwriter of the Year 7 times. And the NSAI Songwriter of the Year 4 times. He has been nominated for multiple Grammy, CMA, and ACM Awards and is the most decorated CMA Triple Play Awards recipient with 15 total trophies to his credit. In 2011, he formed Tape Room Music, a publishing company with a focus on artist development. And The Writer Is… Ashley Gorley!Please join us to help keep the music community alive and thriving, giving it as much as it gives us. To donate or to apply for assistance visit the MusiCares COVID-19 Relief Fund site: https://www.grammy.com/musicares/get-help/musicares-coronavirus-relief-fund Watch this video interview on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/andthewriteris or on Instagram at @andthewriteris. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Born and bred in Kentucky, Carly Pearce was destined for a life in Country music. After her debut single “Every Little Thing” reached #1 and put her in the rare company of only three women in the last decade to have accomplished that feat, Pearce is now in the vanguard of top women in country music. We spoke with her on the eve of the 2019 ASCAP Country Awards in Nashville, where she celebrated the success of her single "Hide the Wine" onstage, alongside collaborators Ashley Gorley and Hillary Lindsey. Pearce talked to ASCAP’s Beth Brinker about her long journey to “overnight” singer-songwriter success, her career challenges and triumphs, how she stays mentally and physically fit and her highly anticipated new album coming out this Valentine's Day. Beth also offers “Sound Advice” on how and why you should join ASCAP as both a writer and a publisher.

Ashley Gorley joins Virgil to discuss his journey to becoming the all-time leader in #1 songs written, passing some guy named Paul McCartney. The 6-time ASCAP Songwriter of the Year award winner discusses his processes that have allowed him so much radical success. He delves into his influences, styles, and ideals he utilizes while on a session. Ashley shares his love for basketball, especially UK, and how his pick up games at home are so fulfilling to him.

Ashley Gorley joins Virgil to discuss his journey to becoming the all-time leader in #1 songs written, passing some guy named Paul McCartney. The 6-time ASCAP Songwriter of the Year award winner discusses his processes that have allowed him so much radical success. He delves into his influences, styles, and ideals he utilizes while on a session. Ashley shares his love for basketball, especially UK, and how his pick up games at home are so fulfilling to him.

In Episode 37, I pull the Rambler down to Franklin to hang out with Ashley Gorley for a bit. A few days before I interviewed Gorley, he landed his 39th #1! It was fun to hear a bit of what all it takes to be a very successful song writer as well as keep a […]

In Episode 37, I pull the Rambler down to Franklin to hang out with Ashley Gorley for a bit. A few days before I interviewed Gorley, he landed his 39th #1! It was fun to hear a bit of what all it takes to be a very successful song writer as well as keep a […]

Ashley Gorley joins Bill Cody on the studio hotline on February 12, 2019. He called in to chat about his MANY #1 hits, and his upcoming Bluebird Cafe show! 

Jim Casey talks with Chris Janson about: scoring his third Top 10 hit with "Drunk Girl" in 2018 a chance encounter with Neil Young that led to his first paycheck as a musician releasing his new single, "Good Vibes," on Feb. 8 co-writing "Good Vibes" with Ashley Gorley and Zach Crowell the positive message behind "Good Vibes" playing new songs at his concerts before releasing them releasing his upcoming album in September celebrating his one-year anniversary as a member of the Grand Ole Opry in March joining Chris Young's Raised On Country Tour in May becoming a brand ambassador for Hohner Harmonicas Podcast Participants: Chris Janson Jim Casey, editor in chief of Nash Country Daily

Only four more episodes left of the Nashville Pubcast Season 2 and we bring you our favorite clips of Lee Thomas Miller, Luke Laird, Allison Jones, and Ashley Gorley that share their unique company culture. For more information about the Nashville, AIMP visit www.aimp.org. Season 2 is sponsored by SoundExchange and Jammber.  To know more about these unique companies and even what they can do for you for your publishing and business needs, visit www.soundexchange.com and www.jammber.com. 

Wrapping up Season Two of the Nashville Pubcast, we take a look into the future of music publishing on Music Row with our favorite clips from Tyler Hubbard, Pat Higdon & Travis Myatt, Ashley Gorley, & Jesse Frasure.  We hope you've enjoyed the Nashville Pubcast! Be sure to follow us @aimpnashville for Season 3 in 2019. For more information about the Nashville, AIMP visit www.aimp.org. Season 2 was sponsored by SoundExchange and Jammber.  To know more about these unique companies and even what they can do for you for your publishing and business needs, visit www.soundexchange.com and www.jammber.com. 

Three episodes left of the 2018 season of the Nashville Pubcast, and we're sharing our favorite clips that will motivate you and keep you hustling in the music industry. Leslie Roberts, Ashley Gorley, Jesse Frasure, and Josh Osborne shares the keys to success in the music business is in the hustle. For more information about the Nashville, AIMP visit www.aimp.org. Season 2 is sponsored by SoundExchange and Jammber.  To know more about these unique companies and even what they can do for you for your publishing and business needs, visit www.soundexchange.com and www.jammber.com. 

Ashley Gorley has written 37 #1 singles and has had more than 300 songs recorded by artists such as Luke Bryan, Carrie Underwood, Florida Georgia Line, Blake Shelton, Brad Paisley, Jason Aldean and Darius Rucker. He was named the ASCAP Country Songwriter of the Year in 2009, 2014, 2015, 2016, and 2017, Billboard Country Songwriter of the Year in 2013, 2016, and 2017, and the NSAI Songwriter of the Year in 2013, 2016 and 2017. Gorley has been nominated for multiple Grammy and CMA and ACM Awards, and has received the CMA’s Triple Play Award eleven times in his career, which recognizes songwriters with three or more #1 songs in one year. In 2016, he became the first songwriter to be honored with three CMA Triple Play Awards in a single year, for earning nine chart-topping songs in a 12-month period. In 2011, Gorley formed Tape Room Music, a publishing company with a focus on artist development. Writers for Tape Room Music have already celebrated twelve #1 songs and eight top ten singles by artists such as Florida Georgia Line, Sam Hunt, Keith Urban, and Dustin Lynch. At just 41, Nashville songwriter Ashley Gorley has written a mind-boggling 37 #1 hits. He has writing credits on over 300 recorded songs. Hilary got to sit down with the prolific songwriter, publisher, and producer to learn more about the hitmaker, what his day-to-day life is like, and why he prefers for Carrie Underwood to not do the singing in a writing session. Learn more about Ashley's publishing company, Tape Room Music. Listen to the Spotify playlist of Ashley's #1 songs. Connect with Hilary on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. This episode is sponsored by the Side Hustle Starter Kit.

Ashley Gorley has written 37 No. 1 (and counting). Everyone from Luke Bryan, Blake Shelton to Dierks Bentley. He has also several No. 1 songs with Carrie Underwood who he says is also an amazing writer.  He talks about how he started never wanting to be an artist but just loved creative writing growing up. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

Jim Casey talks with Lee Brice about: spending Father’s Day with his three kids: Takoda, 9, Ryker, 4, and Trulee, 1 celebrating his 39th birthday on June 10 the goal of getting into the best shape of his life by his 40th birthday earning membership into the Pandora Billionaire Club by getting 2 billion career spins releasing new single, “Rumor,” on July 16 co-penning the single with Ashley Gorley and Kyle Jacobs deciding to release “Rumor” as the follow-up single to Top 20 hit, “Boy” putting 15 songs on his 2017 self-titled album hitting the road this summer for a busy tour schedule some of the cool places he has visited while touring, including Alaska Show participants: Lee Brice Jim Casey, NCD editor in chief

About this episode: We’re featuring a Facebook LIVE interview from this past week with country songwriter/artist, Carly Pearce! Since the day she convinced her father to let her quit highschool and pursue a job performing at Dollywood, Carly has paved her own way to becoming the highest charting solo female debut since July 2015. With years of hard work and perseverance she’s taken the world by a storm with her debut album, “Every Little Thing;” The title track, written by Pearce, busbee and Emily Shackleton, makes Carly the only solo female with a charting Country debut single to achieve GOLD certification in 2017. In this episode, the Kentucky native shares how Dolly Parton encouraged her to become the artist she is today and what life experiences fueled an authentic storytelling process for her songwriting. Carly recently received her first ACM nomination for Best New Female Vocalist of the Year among many other accolades in 2017. Rolling Stone Country has called “Every Little Thing” a sturdy, declarative debut that establishes Pearce as one of 2017's freshest young voices.” We are thrilled to witness all the success that is coming her way and I had a blast visiting with her at the Kimpton Aertson Hotel in Midtown Nashville. You can watch the video format of our Coffee Break with Carly Pearce on our website at nashvillesongwriters.com and our Facebook page. 
 Visit www.carlypearce.com for a list of tour dates, news and more. Be sure to also check out her latest single off the album, “Hide The Wine,” written by Ashley Gorley, Luke Laird and Hillary Lindsey. Carly is wrapping her tour with Blake Shelton this weekend and will be joining the stage with Luke Bryan, Thomas Rhett and Rascal Flatts this Spring and Summer. She’ll also being performing at Tin Pan South Songwriters Festival April 4th. Check out the full lineup and ticket information at tinpansouth.com. Download our Tin Pan South Festival app for iPhone and Android to customize your schedule!

He's written 35 #1 singles and had more than 300 songs recorded by artists such as Luke Bryan, Carrie Underwood, Florida Georgia Line, Blake Shelton, Brad Paisley, Jason Aldean, and Darius Rucker. He was named the ASCAP Country Songwriter of the Year in 2009, 2014, 2015, 2016, and 2017, Billboard Country Songwriter of the Year 2013 and 2016, the NSAI Songwriter of the Year 2013 and 2016, and has received the CMA Triple Play Award nine times in his career (presented to a songwriter who has penned three #1 singles in 12 months). In 2011, he partnered with Combustion Music and Warner Chappell Music to begin his own publishing venture, Tape Room Music. And The Writer Is...This Year's ASCAP Country Songwriter of The Year Ashley Gorley! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Be blessed by the singing of Sabrina Ford, as she sings a great song written by Chris DuBois and Ashley Gorley; which was recorded by LeeAnn Womack.

Be blessed by the singing of Sabrina Ford, as she sings a great song written by Chris DuBois and Ashley Gorley; which was recorded by LeeAnn Womack.

Ashley Gorley joins us for our Songwriter Spotlight on Weekly Podcast #51

Hey everybody!  I'm Kelly Sutton… so glad you’ve joined us for another Inside Music Row.  Today is a very special day, as this is our 350th episode of Inside Music Row.  We started in 2007 bringing you a fresh show every single week, and we’ve thoroughly enjoyed it, and hope you have, too.  We've got another great show for you today, so let’s get started!  Blake Shelton is more than just a co-host to the Academy of Country Music.  As Blake announced new dates at Chicago’s Wrigley Field, L-A’s Hollywood Bowl, and Madison Square Garden to his “Ten Times Crazier Tour,” he also committed one dollar from every fan club presale ticket to the Lifting Lives Foundation…the charitable arm of the A-C-M.  The tour kicks off June 21st in Dallas.   Four-time Grammy winning band The Doobie Brothers with Michael McDonald are teaming up with some of country music’s biggest stars for an album of all-new recordings of the Doobie Brothers’ biggest hits.  The Doobies are one of music’s most enduring groups, selling more than 30 million albums in the last forty years.  Look for Toby Keith, Brad Paisley, Zac Brown Band, and many more to join in on this Sony project to be released later this year.    Country music Hall of Famers Reba McEntire, Bobby Bare and Loretta Lynn are all set to perform at this year’s Johnny Cash Music Festival.  The show is set for August 15th in Jonesboro, Arkansas, with proceeds supporting the restoration of Johnny’s boyhood home, as well as a scholarship fund established in his name.  Check out Johnny Cash Music Fest dot com for ticket info, as this will be one incredible show!   Those guys from A and E’s “Duck Dynasty” seem to be everywhere these days!  Now the Duck Commander is taking over as the new title sponsor of a bowl game.  The “Duck Commander Independence Bowl” will be played in Shreveport, Louisiana at the end of the 20-14 college football season.  This partnership will run through 20-19, keeping the bowl broadcast on E-S-P-N.   Country artist and actress Lucy Hale is seeing her dreams come true!  After being named one of 20-14’s “One To Watch” by several media outlets, she made her Grand Ole Opry debut last month.  Her first single “You Sound Good To Me” is doing well on the country charts, and now her new album “Road Between” is set to hit stores June third, just before CMA Music Fest.    Now it's time to go “Inside The Song.”  Randy Houser hit number one with his single “Runnin’ Outta Moonlight,” but that song almost had a different title.  We had a chance to catch up with Kelley Lovelace and his co-writers Ashley Gorley and Dallas Davidson to hear why that was changed.

Georgia boy Billy Currington is enjoying his latest run of success.  Since he signed his first label deal with Mercury Records just over ten years ago, he's put out five studio albums, charted eleven top forty hits, and celebrated seven number ones.  We had achance to catch up with Billy and writers Ashley Gorley, Chris DeStefano, and Rhett Akins to celebrate the success of his latest number one "Hey Girl."

When a song is written by three powerhouse songwriters and performed with an honest hear, it can lead to great things.  In this case...its a number one hit.  Dallas Davidson, Kelly Lovelace, and Ashley Gorley wrote "Runnin' Outta Moonlight" and Randy Houser made sure to cut it, and the rest...as they say...is history.  We had a chance to catch up with Randy and the writers of that hit song at a party at Nashville's Adventure Science Center to celebrate.  

Brett Eldredge's career is flying high these days, and not just because he celebrated his first number one hit by skydiving for the first time.  Having a number one on the charts is an incredible feeling for both artists and songwriters, but that first one is always especially sweet.  We had a chance to catch up with Brett and his co-writers Chris Destefano and Ashley Gorley at a party to celebrate.

We kick off this very special best-of edition of Inside Music Row with our coverage of Carrie Underwood at her "Good Girl" number one party in Nashville.  The song was co-written with Chris DeStefano and Ashley Gorley.

We kick off another Inside Music Row with the mention of Kenny Chesney as he is gearing up for another excitingyear of touring.  Look for his "No Shoes Nation" tour to kick off March 16th.  George Jones is also in the news as he is retiring from touring in about a year - his final farewell is scheduled for November 22nd right here in Nashville.  Katie Armiger is up next as she is set to release her fourth studio album - "Fall Into Me" hits stores January 15th and includes her current single "Better In A Black Dress."  Also in the news is Thompson Square as they are taking their hit song "Are You Gonna Kiss Me Or Not" and creating a book of the same name - look for the book to be released early next summer.  Finally, we go Inside The Song with Chris Destefano to hear about a number one song he co-wrote with Carrie Underwood and Ashley Gorley called "Good Girl."

Carrie Underwood hit the charts for the fifteenth time with "Good Girl," a track she co-wroter with Ashley Gorley and Chris DeStefano.  We had a chance to catch up with Carrie and her co-writers at a party at the Country Music Association to celebrate that song's recent success.

When Brad Paisley and Keith Urban debuted their song 'Start a Band,' they started out just having fun with it, not really thinking about it  hitting number one. 'Start A Band' did make it onto Brad's "Play" Album and song eventually took the top spot, earning honors for everyone. Kelly Lynn headed over to ASCAP to catch up with co-writers Ashley Gorley and Kelley Lovelace