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Colt and David sit down with music publisher Tim Hunze.  Hunze is currently the VP of Publishing at Big Machine Music with previous stops at Anthem Entertainment, Parallel Entertainment, BMG Publishing, Stage Three Music, and many, many others.  His experience includes work with current hitmakers and hall of fame inductees such as Jordan Davis, Kip Moore, Chris Janson, Joey Hendricks, Justin Wilson, Tom Shapiro and Tony Martin, among others.  Notably, Hunze managed Bobby Pinson (2009 BMI Songwriter of the Year) and Brett James (2009 ASCAP Songwriter of the Year).  A graduate of MTSU's Recording Industry program and a member of Leadership Music's Class of 2013, Hunze currently serves on the board of the Association of Independent Music Publishers and as the host for their AIMP Nashville: Pubcast.Instagram: www.instagram.com/timhunzeTwitter (X): www.twitter.com/timhunzeSend us a textSupport the showCheck out our socials and follow us!Facebook: www.facebook.com/TwangTownPodcastInstagram: www.instagram.com/TwangTownPodTwitter: www.twitter.com/TwangTownPodWe would love your support to continue to bring listeners amazing content!Cash App: www.cash.app/$TwangTownPodBuzzsprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2232176/support

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

The trio is joined this week by hit songwriter, Brett James (“Jesus Take The Wheel” Carrie Underwood, “Mr. Know It All” Kelly Clarkson, “Out Last Night” Kenny Chesney). Brett takes us through his on again, off again relationship with medical school interwoven between record deals and publishing deals, culminating in a surprise season of hits. The crew discusses how to manage your expectations through seasons of ups and downs, enjoying the mentor position in a room with younger writers, and the future of superstardom in the streaming era. Listen to Brett James' songwriter playlist on Apple Music: Brett James: The Songwriters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join America's Roundtable (https://americasrt.com/) radio co-hosts Natasha Srdoc and Joel Anand Samy with Kathie Lee Gifford — the four-time Emmy award winning former co-host of the fourth hour of “TODAY,” alongside Hoda Kotb. After 11 years together, Kathie Lee stepped down from that role in 2019 to pursue other creative endeavors. The Gifford-Kotb hour had been hailed as “appointment television” by Entertainment Weekly, and “TODAY's happy hour” by USA Today. Prior to NBC News, Gifford served as the co-host of “Live with Regis and Kathie Lee” for 15 years. In 2015 Gifford was inducted into the Broadcast & Cable Hall of Fame. She was recently awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. A playwright, producer, singer, songwriter and actress, Kathie Lee has starred in numerous television programs and movies in her 45-year career. She has written several musicals including Broadway's SCANDALOUS, which received a Tony nomination for Best Actress in 2012. In the fall of 2018 she wrapped post production on “Then Came You,” a film she has written, produced and starred in alongside Craig Ferguson. Gifford co-wrote the score for the film with Brett James. “Then Came You” was released in October of 2020. In April of 2019 she made her directorial debut with THE GOD WHO SEES oratorio, shot in Israel and based on a song she co-wrote with Grammy-nominated Nicole C. Mullen. She has authored numerous books, including her most recent book, "The God of the Way", and five New York Times bestselling books, including "The Rock, the Road, and the Rabbi" and "It's Never Too Late". Herod and Mary Ancient Evil, Living Hope Unveil the Truth Behind King Herod and Mary — Explore Their Lives Like Never Before with The First Book in This Eye-Opening Series! Behind the well-known names of Mary and Herod lies a story untold, until now. Kathie Lee Gifford's latest book ventures beyond the surface, exploring the intricate dynamics of their lives against the backdrop of ancient societal forces. The first installment in the Ancient Evil, Living Hope series, Herod and Mary begins with the tragic life of King Herod — Christianity's first true persecutor. As an impressionable boy, he is forever marked by the raw power of Rome. Throughout the course of Herod's career, he gains power, fame, and riches beyond belief. Yet murderous intrigues stalk this man — and infect his own dark soul. But, Mary saw the struggle of her people under a tyrant. Like all Jewish women, she knew the promises of Torah and longed for a deliverer. But no one could have prepared her for what the angel of God revealed: that the Messiah wouldn't arrive with the blaring of trumpets, the clash of arms, or the fanfare of a mighty host. He would arrive as an infant within her own womb. The light of the world was born in a cave: not a king who maims and destroys, but the gentle King of the Jews. Prepare to have your views on these historical figures forever changed… Through meticulously researched narrative and a fresh perspective, this book sheds light on the complex relationship between Mary and Herod. It combines historical accuracy with compelling storytelling, offering readers a unique opportunity to experience the biblical world from an insider's perspective. This riveting narrative nonfiction work reveals deep insight to how Herod came to power, how corruption and an ancient evil threatened the stability of a nation, and how a teenage Mary was called to traverse these obstacles to bring the Savior, Jesus, our living hope, into the world. 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Brandon is joined by Brett James from Magic HQ to break down the 104-103 Orlando Magic loss in game 5 to the Cleveland Cavaliers and look ahead to the rest of the series.

Brandon is joined by Brett James from Magic HQ to preview game 3 of the Magic and Cavs series. Can the home crowd correct Orlando's scoring woes? Will Wendell Carter Jr. be reinserted into the starting lineup? Tune in to for a full breakdown.

Brandon is joined by Magic reporter for Orlando Magic HQ Brett James for a full breakdown of Round 1 of the Magic and Cavs playoff series.

Conner Smith visits with Evan Paul and (5:50) remembers why he didn

Welcome to another episode of Stories Behind the Songs. This week, we're joined by Adam James. Adam has been in Nashville since 2009 and shares some of his experiences in the industry with us, including co-writing Kenny Chesney's #1 hit "Knowing You" with Brett James and Kat Higgins. Adam takes us into the writing room, discusses the process of coming up with the concept, and reflects on everything that unfolded after hearing the news this one would be cut by Kenny Chesney. Adam also has notable cuts on Cody Johnson's new album, "Leather," with the songs "Double Down" and "Whiskey Bent". He talks about the excitement of hearing Cody cut these songs and dives into how Jelly Roll chose “Whiskey Bent” to feature on because he resonated with the material from the song. We also take a closer look at some of the lyrics from this song and Adam plays a small portion of it for us. Adam has been consistently writing with a cut coming out on Randall King's upcoming album, “Into the Neon” titled “Burns Like Her”. Give Adam a follow in the liner notes below to stay up to date with what he's working on and, if you enjoyed the stories from this episode, give us a follow. We release brand new episodes every Tuesday. We also want to give a special shout-out to our sponsors Sennhesier, Imperfect Aesthetician, and Alciar In Ears – if you're looking for a good set of in-ear monitor make sure to take advantage of our code “SBTSONGS” at checkout for 10% off! Podcast Show Notes: Adam's Instagram - @_adamjames_ 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   --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sbtsongs/support

Tim Hunze is a Vice President of Publishing at Big Machine Music.  A thirty-year veteran of Nashville and Music Row, Tim has pitched and provided support for many talented songwriters including Jordan Davis, Kip Moore, Bobby Pinson, Brett James and many, many more. Tim shares his journey from college intern to publishing VP, how the industry has changed and grown over the years, what makes an unsigned songwriter stand out, and how to find your voice. 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.

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Isaac Edelman sat down with Brett James of FL Teams to discuss and preview the upcoming 2023-24 Jacksonville Jaguars season. How will Trevor Lawrence perform after making the playoffs last season? What are the expectations for Calvin Ridley? How bad is the AFC South? Can the Jaguars be the No. 1 seed in the AFC?

Re- Live some of our Interviews (only) with some of our special guests This Week we have Brett James - Adelaide Crows & Norwood Premiership Super Star

Justin Wilson, originally from north Georgia, has around 80 songs recorded and over 20 songs that have been radio singles. In this episode you'll hear how he followed his path to Nashville and stories behind some of his hits like "Drunk Me" for Mitchell Tenpenny, "We Went" for Randy Houser, "Momma's House" for Dustin Lynch and "Kiss You In The Morning" for Michael Ray. He's also written songs for Blake Shelton, Lee Brice, Granger Smith, Morgan Wallen, Craig Campbell, Tyler Farr, Swon Brothers and more. He credits guys like Bobby Pinson and Brett James for helping him along the way. I have known Justin for many years and he's also a guy that loves to put a smile on people's face. You'll also hear more about that and how I shaved his head during a festival in Florida a few years ago to raise $10,000 for charity. This is Justin Wilson. Liner/Show Notes: Justin's Instagram: @JustinWilsonMusic And follow us, Stories Behind the Songs podcast, here: SBTSongs Instagram: @SBTSongs SBTSongs TikTok: @SBTSongs SBTSongs YouTube: @SBTSongs Chris Blair's Instagram: @ChrisBlairMusic Chris Blair's Website: ChrisBlair.com #SBTSongs #SBTSongsPodcast And thanks to our sponsors - Sennheiser and Britt Skin Beauty for believing in this podcast and helping out. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sbtsongs/support

Mark Morris is here. Yes, THE Mark Morris of Hot 100.5FM fame has graciously agreed to sit down with us and put up with our shenanigans. Mark is undoubtedly one of the top guests we've had on the show. He brought it. What's it? Well I'll tell you what IT IS: Have you ever gone to karaoke? Have you ever wanted to embarrass someone at karaoke? Well, Mark has some helpful tips on how to make your next night out as memorable as it is humiliating… for others, that is. Did you know Mark and Brett are starting a band together? Stay tuned for their upcoming tour dates! Mark has an interesting reaction when it comes to the fried chicken candy… then Brett has to take it to the next level like a psycho. Mark also regales the boys with tales of interviewing rock stars. You'll be shocked with which rock stars are legit nice people… and not shocked by ones that are not. We are huge fans of Mark and we are blown away by what a great guest he is. This is truly a top tier show and Mark really brought his A game to this one. Come listen, share, like and subscribe as we toe the line of cancelation! Sponsor links: Deadlift For Dreams 5: https://secure.qgiv.com/event/d4d5/ Kirkhope Creative: https://www.instagram.com/kirkhope.creative/ https://www.kirkhopecreative.com/ Rumors Comedy: https://www.rumorscomedyclub.com/ https://www.instagram.com/rumorscomedy/ #podcast #WhiskeyTangoPodcast #PodcastCellarProdouctions #canadian #supportlocal #spotify #apple #youtube #spotify #MarkAndDilly #Hot1005FM #MarkMorris #BudLight

It's always a pleasure to sit across from a friend and chat about your favorite music, let alone a Grammy Award-winning songwriter. Walk down memory lane with Brett James as he shares stories from his past and brings appreciation to the icons of the music industry who have paved the way for future singers and songwriters.In this episode:Thoughts on the CMA'sMed School drop-out twice!The difficulties of writing a hit songThe benefits and challenges of co-writingCo-writing with Don Schlitz & other favorite artistsThe impact of Garth Brooks on the country music industryWhich artists belong on the “Mount Rushmore” of the music industry?This episode is sponsored by: Habana CubaAbout Brett:For over a decade, Grammy Award-winning songwriter and producer Brett James has been one of the most prolific and versatile songwriters in Nashville, having had more than three hundred of his songs recorded by major label recording artists. James has become a fixture on the Billboard Country chart with thirteen #1 songs and scores of top 20 singles to his credit.In 2009, Brett achieved the Music Row “Triple Play,” an award for three #1 songs in a single chart year, not once, but twice! These six #1‘s; ‘It's America,' by Rodney Atkins, ‘Out Last Night,' by Kenny Chesney, ‘Cowboy Cassanova,' by Carrie Underwood, ‘Summer Nights,' by Rascal Flatts, ‘The Truth' by Jason Aldean, and ‘The Man I Want To Be' Chris Young earned James ASCAP Songwriter of the Year for the second time in October 2010.A native of Oklahoma City, Brett attended Baylor University, where he completed two years of medical school before moving to Nashville to pursue his dream of becoming a country star. In 1995, Brett James was signed to the Arista subsidiary Career Records and subsequently released his self-titled debut album. Career Records was later dissolved in consolidation, and with it, James's recording artist aspirations. Brett persevered as a writer at Patrick Joseph Publishing which fostered the relationships that destined him for success.In the year 2000, James received his first major album cut with the song ‘Love Is A Sweet Thing,' recorded by Faith Hill, followed by a top 20 single ‘You Won't Be Lonely Now,' with Billy Ray Cyrus. It wasn't long before Brett reached the benchmark that all songwriters and artists alike strive for, the coveted #1 song. In April of 2001, then-break-out artist Jessica Andrews landed James his first #1 with the song ‘Who I Am.' He returned to the top of the chart in 2002, this time with country superstar Martina McBride and the song ‘Blessed.'As his chart success continued, Brett appeared on Billboard Magazine's top-ten country songwriters list for five consecutive years, the only writer to do so, and in 2006 reached yet another musical milestone winning ASCAP Songwriter of the Year. In 2007, Brett received the music industry's highest honor winning the Grammy Award for Best Country Song ‘Jesus Take The Wheel,' recorded by Carrie Underwood.The list of artists that have recorded songs penned by Brett James resembles a who's who in the country music list but also straddles genre lines into American and world pop music. Some notable pop artists to record James' songs include Kelly Clarkson, Jon Bon Jovi, Daughtry, The Backstreet Boys, Chicago, and Leona Lewis. Brett has also scored #1 songs in Europe and a worldwide top 5 Latin hit with the song ‘Todo Mi Amor' recorded by Paulina Rubio. Outside the writer's room, Brett's talents have earned production credits that include Taylor Swift, Jessica Simpson, Josh Gracin, and MCA recording artist Kip Moore whose single “Somethin' ‘Bout a Truck” was a breakthrough smash in 2012!https://www.facebook.com/BrettJamesSongswww.GaryScottThomas.com

Cindy has the week off and Kristian walks you through past highlights from his annual Thanksgiving shows at Eddie's Attic. You can hear performances by Canaan Smith, Ellis Paul, Chris Young, Brett James, Dark Water, and more. You never know what he has in the archives. Oh yes, and some truly terrible Thanksgiving Dad jokes.

We start the post with a few lottery stories and how much you'd actually win if you hit the Powerball. A woman who gave birth while in a coma. Why only half of UFO sightings can be explained. A woman sniffs her husband's dirty underwear to make sure he's not cheating. Raymundo thinks Lunchbox's acting career is a scam. We get into a breakdown of everyone's prospective acting careers. Brett James is on the BobbyCast this week! Lunchbox has a personal “What's Wrong with People” after an issue with a woman on a flight.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brett James  is a Grammy award-winning songwriter, has had more than 500 cuts, appearing on albums with combined sales of over 110 million copies, and 27 No. 1 hits. Brett had a fascinating journey to Nashville. He talks to Bobby about how he went from medical school to pursuing a career as a solo country artist in the 90's. Brett shares how it all started with him writing one song that led to him getting major cuts for Carrie Underwood, Kenny Chesney, Rascal Flatts, Dierks Bentley and more! Follow the podcast: @TheBobbyCast Watch this Episode on YoutubeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Denzelle is still back, but he regrets it. Brett and Dave continue to tee off on Denzelle for his silly obsession with his offspring. Is it a bad thing that he shares every waking moment with his child in an attempt to gain shares and likes? Yes. Yes it is a bad thing. What did you want to be when you grew up? Brett's answer may surprise you. Denzelle and Dave are pretty much par for the course (feel free to skip their parts). Did you ever realize just HOW famous Dave truly is??? He tells us of his adventures at the MMVAs (Yes, THOSE MMVAs) and the crazy celebrities he's met along the way. Brett traumatized Mrs. Brett James this week. How did he completely ruin his wife this week? Listen in to find out! Like, share, subscribe and join us as we toe the line of cancellation! Sponsor links: Deadlift For Dreams 4: https://secure.qgiv.com/event/d4d4/ Kirkhope Creative: https://www.instagram.com/kirkhope.creative/ https://www.kirkhopecreative.com/ Rumors Comedy: https://www.rumorscomedyclub.com/ https://www.instagram.com/rumorscomedy/ #podcast #whiskeytango #canadian #supportlocal #spotify #apple #youtube #D4D4

The boys are back, sober, and sexier than ever. Sober October is upon us and it's time for coffee. The boys discuss their upcoming partnership with Parkline Coffee and their plans to get not only sober, but caffeinated. Let's revisit the Brett's BFF quiz and Dave and Denzelle try desperately to make up for their terrible answers! Did you go see WWE Smackdown? These characters did. Did the true Brett James make an appearance? Listen in to find out! Just because it's fast, does it make it good? No, not Denzelle's record breaking ejaculatory skills, but fast food! We talk not only our favourite fast foods, but we look at who dominates the fast food market and why Dave isn't allowed at Jimmy Johns any longer. Come listen, share and subscribe as we toe the line of cancelation! Sponsor links: Deadlift For Dreams 4: https://secure.qgiv.com/event/d4d4/ Kirkhope Creative: https://www.instagram.com/kirkhope.creative/ https://www.kirkhopecreative.com/ Rumors Comedy: https://www.rumorscomedyclub.com/ https://www.instagram.com/rumorscomedy/ #podcast #whiskeytango #canadian #supportlocal #spotify #apple #youtube #ParklineCoffee #SoberOctober #SoberTober

Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Brett James? This week, Brett proves to us that he truly does have a drunk alter ego. His paradigm has shifted and has entered into the shadowy realm of legend. The boys spent a magical weekend out in Falcon Lake. They had so much fun that they may have talked themselves into more event coordination. Remember the BFF quiz that Brett and Denzelle did for Dave? Well, they finally took the time to revise the damn thing and we can finally discover how well they know their co-host! It's also a musical episode, since the boys had a night of singing, playing music and partying with comedians that may or may not have taken illicit drugs! Find out more about their musical talents and comment your own below! Like, share, subscribe and join us as we toe the line of cancellation! Sponsor links: Deadlift For Dreams 4: https://secure.qgiv.com/event/d4d4/ Kirkhope Creative: https://www.instagram.com/kirkhope.creative/ https://www.kirkhopecreative.com/ Rumors Comedy: https://www.rumorscomedyclub.com/ https://www.instagram.com/rumorscomedy/ #podcast #whiskeytango #canadian #supportlocal #spotify #apple #youtube #WhiteshellComedyFest2023

You may not know his name, but you know his songwriting. Nashville songwriter Brett James has more than 25 No. 1 songs to his credit and a 2006 Grammy for co-writing the Carrie Underwood hit "Jesus, Take the Wheel." Brett joined Behind the Setlist at his office in Nashville to talk about co-writing "Out Last Night" with Kenny Chesney on a Caribbean island, how "Jesus, Take the Wheel" came together and impacted his career, what it's like to co-write songs with Carrie Underwood and Dierks Bentley, the work ethic of Nashville songwriters, and much more. He launched his career as a solo artist with an album for Career Records, an Arista Nashville imprint, in 1995 and released his latest solo album, True Believer, in 2020. Brett has had more than 500 of his songs recorded by some of the biggest artists in the world, such as Underwood, Tim McGraw, Kenny Chesney, Jason Aldean, Luke Bryan, Bon Jovie, Taylor Swift, Keith Urban, Miranda Lambert, Kip Moore, Faith Hill, Dierks Bentley, Backstreet Boys, will.i.am, Martina McBride and many others. In all, his songs have appeared on albums that have combined sales of over 110 million copies. Links: Billboard's podcast page Glenn Peoples @theglennpeoples Jay Gilbert (Label Logic) Brett James' Wikipedia page Brett James' Instagram page Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Trigger Warning Adult themes and discussions The Everyday Business show is not just about business. It's also about life and the universe and today we take a purposeful step away from the business to talk to a very special man, Brett James Bishop. Brett James Bishop is a Filmmaker, director, and writer as well as a son, brother, and friend. He has also been an online friend of mine for a long time. We started a conversation back in 2019 around the time that the documentary Neverland was released and led to further conversations and the desire for Brett to tell his story for the first time. It's a privilege to share this time with Brett and I want the audience to be especially cognizant of the courage it takes to speak your truth. I made a promise to Brett that I would be there with him when he decided to talk publicly about his journey, I'm keeping that promise today and I hope you will join me in welcoming him to the show Brett James Bishop. Guests Links: https://youtube.com/channel/UC49qzuJi... brettthebishop@gmail.com therealbrettjamesbishop@facebook.com @therealbrettjamesbishop @shapeofhalloween Toni's Links: https://tonilontis.com/ and https://bbsradio.com/radiotoni LinkedIn business page https://www.linkedin.com/company/toni... Electronic form to be an author Guest Australia: https://form.jotform.com/210812369125855 Electronic form to be an author Guest Rest of the world: https://form.jotform.com/210568178212858 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/radiotonitv/support

#WindyCityJoes #ShelbyDarrall #EntertainmentForTheBrokenheartedWindy City Joe's very own Michael Visione & Jackson DeLisle sit down with the amazingly talented, Shelby Darrall who just released her first EP ""Entertainment for the Brokenhearted"" and will be performing at Windy City Smokeout right here in Chicago on August 5th!A Calistoga, California native, Darrall grew up with a love of music sparked by her father, Chuck, and his band SilverCreek. Growing up, Darrall performed in the tasting rooms of wineries throughout Napa Valley and later moved to Nashville to pursue her musical dreams and finish school at Belmont University. Her combination of wit and depth lyrically as well as her unique voice quickly gained the respect of the Nashville songwriting community, where she co-wrote with esteemed industry veterans Brett James, Troy Verges, and Emily Weisband, and collaborated with artists including Jake Owen, Larry Fleet, and Josh Kerr. Check out more from Shelby Darrall - https://www.instagram.com/shelbydarrall/subscribe for more content - https://linktr.ee/windycityjoes Presented by Untied EntertainmentMusic: I'm Never Drinking Again by Josh Kiser

Kyle Veit and Josh Lantzsch sit down with Turkey Hunter Brett James of Arkansas to talk turkey types, turkey calls, and turkey tips for hunting on public land. Brett has taken down 41 turkeys in his life at the young age of 27! Do the math...that's impressive. Support the show & gain access to exclusive video footage of our interviews + free monthly stickers through our patreon: patreon.com/theozarkpodcast Advertising inquiries: theozarkpodcast@gmail.com Instagram: @theozarkpodcast The Ozark Podcast is presented by Inland (@inland.us). Check out our website at www.inland-us.com for merchandise.

Have you seen THE GREATEST SCIFI MOVIE OF. ALL. TIME???? This movie was made right here in Winnipeg. It used creative practical effects on a shoestring budget to create a modern masterpiece. Listen in as we discuss the best movie you've never heard of. DAVE had a procedure. Is he gonna make it? We discuss betting odds. He also has a number throat, which of course Denzelle takes advantage of. Brett has more alcohol than he's had in over a month in one drink and decides to show off his bruises on his already disgusting feet. Brett's mom is upset with our language on the show, so we try to make this the greatest PG-13 episode yet (aka the only PG-13 episode yet). Come listen, share and subscribe as we toe the line of cancelation! Upcoming Rumors Shows: Chris Locke March 15-19 Benji Rothman March 22-23 Sponsor links: Kirkhope Creative https://www.instagram.com/kirkhope.creative/ https://www.kirkhopecreative.com/ Rumors Comedy https://www.rumorscomedyclub.com/ https://www.instagram.com/rumorscomedy/ #podcast #whiskeytango #canadian #supportlocal #spotify #apple #youtube

It's go time. This week we get back on the sports brawls... except this time things are about to weird. Do you roast your friends? We hate it. If you're one of those sick people that like to make fun of those closest to you, we can recommend tier 1 roasters. Are you a few cards short of a deck? The dullest tool in the shed? Are you not the brightest sandwich in the drawer? Then YOU should be an Instagram influencer! We love influencers and on today's episode we pick our favourite! Does your pathetic pickup game require pickup lines? Let's discuss our favourite pickup lines. Denzelle picked the winner and almost killed Brett in the process. Come listen, share and subscribe as we toe the line of cancelation! Upcoming Rumors Shows: Derek Seguin March 8-12 Chris Locke March 15-19 Sponsor links: Kirkhope Creative https://www.instagram.com/kirkhope.creative/ https://www.kirkhopecreative.com/ Rumors Comedy https://www.rumorscomedyclub.com/ https://www.instagram.com/rumorscomedy/ #podcast #whiskeytango #canadian #supportlocal #spotify #apple #youtube

Back to basics. Denzelle, Dave and Brett are back on the casting couch with their idiocy on full display. Have you ever discussed pron on a podcast that you know your mother listens to? Well, buckle up mama Brett James because he's out of the will after this one. Did you know that Arnie did something seedy to make money before he became famous? What's your worst gym mishap? I bet Dave's got you beat. Who should play bio-pic Tom Brady? Who should play as bio-pic WTP? Comment below with your suggestions! And perhaps the biggest shocker on this episode: Conspiracy theories! Strap on your tinfoil hat and prepare to be sent to the nut house on this episode of WHISKEY. TANGO. PODCAST. Come listen, share and subscribe as we toe the line of cancelation! Upcoming Rumors Shows: Rob Bebenek Feb 22-26 Garrett Jamieson March 1 Nick Thune March 2-5

What does Derby County mean to you? We've had a Zoom meeting running all week! Jack O'Connell, Jonathan Baker, Brett James, Jimmy McLoughlin, Jamie from Derby Retweets and Chris Lawn share their Derby County memories after a tough week at the club, we also look ahead to the East Midlands Derby tomorrow

As we turn the page on 2021 and enter 2022, it's important to focus on what matters. Brett James, a Hall of Fame Songwriter, summed it up best when he described what he wanted his legacy be: love! “Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: Love your neighbor as yourself.” – Matthew 22:37-39Love matters. It matters to those around us, it matters to our innermost being, and most of all, it matters to God. If love is the finish line, what are the guideposts along the way? How do we get there? In the New Year we hope to encourage you that in the race for love:  Goals Matter Time Matters Relationships Matter Brett's story shows us all that God puts each of us in a time and a place for a purpose. Sometimes it may be a trial we're in, where leaning into Jesus can provide us the way out and an invaluable lesson. Often it is in the deepest valleys when we can draw nearest to the Lord. Sometimes it's in the everyday – handling your career to provide for your family, keeping up with your small children who require so much of your energy, or maybe it's an area of ministry in which God has called you to use your gifts. Brett speaks about his path to a songwriting career and how so many try for years without success. Sometimes He places the most unlikely person in your path to show you a different way. Brett tried to make it for seven years before moving on and going back to medical school. But as much as he felt prompted to do this for the greater good of providing for his family, God moved in an unexpected way when he continued to use his gift. He persevered in his passion of songwriting while attending classes. God showed him (in record time) that this passion and gift would be rewarded as He carved out his own path for Brett's life.  Look around – there is plenty of evidence that you don't have to work in ministry to fulfill God's plan for your life. We are all gifted in certain areas and each job, task, or career can be a mission-field. If we keep our identity deeply rooted in Christ, we can find meaning in our lives, which is far greater than needing to find meaning in our careers. “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters, since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving.” – Colossians 3:23-24As we encouraged you to close 2021, this race is much easier to run with brothers, fellowship, and the accountability we can find when we don't go alone. Give the podcast a listen this month and follow up each Friday with a different focus on our Goals, Time, and Relationships to help you achieve what really matters this year and beyond.

With one of the most anticipated events on the Qoin calendar just around the corner, we're lucky enough to catch up with Brett James, the General Manager of the Southport Yacht Club ahead of Qoin Sail Paradise in January. Also, our Merchant introduction competition is starting to heat up just in time for Christmas… Find out how to get involved! 

It's not that silly a question when you consider two things. First, most Canadians didn't want this election to begin with. So, to see the Trudeau Liberals barely survive with a slimmer minority, (not the majority the prime minister coveted), will call his "mandate" into question. Second, it leaves it up to a wounded Trudeau to mop up the divisiveness of the campaign while coping with a new year that will be dominated by the fourth (fifth?) wave of the pandemic. Brett James, Senior Counsel at Sussex Strategy Group in Toronto offers his insights.  

Sussex Strategy co-founder, Brett James joins John Wright and Dave Trafford in the DAY 9 edition of The WRIT Race. In this episode we talk about everything from Conservative Party leader Erin O'Toole's efforts to ingratiate himself to Canadian voters, even if that risks criticism from the right-leaning element of the party's core to the effect of digital campaigns. And we close by remembering Rolling Stones legend, Charlie Watts.

Gil puts together a league of his own to review Zack Snyder’s Justice League. He is joined by TGOS Cohost Matt, Returning special Guest Christian and he brought on 2 new comers. We have Brett James and Oscar. They break down their favorite scenes, likes, dislikes and much more.

Gil puts together a league of his own to review Zack Snyder's Justice League. He is joined by TGOS Cohost Matt, Returning special Guest Christian and he brought on 2 new comers. We have Brett James and Oscar. They break down their favorite scenes, likes, dislikes and much more.

Denzel needs a new bed, Dave doesn't know what grammar is, and Brett James is a really good reader! Sponsor links: Kirkhope Creative https://www.instagram.com/kirkhope.creative/ https://www.kirkhopecreative.com/ #podcast #whiskeytango #canadian #supportlocal #spotify #apple #youtube

Well since Denzel wasn't here this episode and he runs the whole show with little to no help from Dave there isn't much to tease you about in the description. SOOO enjoy Dave and Brett James this week! Sponsor links: Kirkhope Creative https://www.instagram.com/kirkhope.creative/ https://www.kirkhopecreative.com/

Another guest? I know I know but Brett James is the incomparable so its all good! This week Denzel challenges Brett and Dave to see who knows their 90's trivia the most, crazy bus stories and the guys talk about the big boxing match over the weekend! Sponsor links: Kirkhope Creative https://www.instagram.com/kirkhope.creative/

It's the Halloween special podcast fans! Brett James graces the studio again to have a drink with the boys! We drop a new contest for the month of November (more info below) what era would you fight zombies, what our biggest fears, new borat movie talk (49:00 - 57:45 SPOILERS) and some of our favourite horror movies! Contest Details: As of November 1st to the 30th you have the opportunity to win a tshirt and whiskey glass from Whiskey Tango Podcast.. the catch? To win you must have logged the most physical activity hours in the month of November. YOUR JOB DOES NOT COUNT! Weights, yoga, MMA, even walking your dog counts! All you have to do is DM myself, the podcast OR dave and let us know you're interested! Have fun and please be honest with your times! As for the actual log please just time yourself and enter in a note the date and the amount of time you clocked! Sponsor links: Kirkhope Creative https://www.instagram.com/kirkhope.creative/ https://www.kirkhopecreative.com/ Midtown Barbell Gym https://instagram.com/midtownbarbell204?igshid=x348me6yw795

We had the pleasure of interviewing Brett James over Zoom video!After a decision to leave Med school to pursue a music career, he’s had more than 500 songs recorded by artists like Carrie Underwood, Taylor Swift, Jason Aldean, Bon Jovi, Nick Jonas, The Backstreet Boys and many others. He also co-wrote the NBC Sunday Night Football theme songs “Oh, Sunday Night” and “Game On.”He’s spent more than two decades establishing himself as one of Nashville’s most sought-after writers and collaborators, and is also now a business owner with his own publishing company, helping develop younger talent via Cornman Music Publishing. He was also just named a 2020 Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame nominee.Apple Music’s Brett James Songbook:https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/brett-james-songbook/pl.e489e7d6a7d14d5db2e9c27d1469637dJames just released his ‘Tell The People’ EP earlier this Fall, following his ‘I Am Now’ EP which marked his return to a solo artist career after more than two decades. Listen here: https://ingroov.es/tell-the-people-r*25 No. 1 hits*500+ songs have been recorded for albums with combined sales of more than 110 million copies*2007 GRAMMY Award (Best Country Song / “Jesus, Take the Wheel” recorded by Carrie Underwood)*3 CMA Triple Play Awards*45 BMI and ASCAP song awardsHonors:2005 Nomination – ACM Award – Song of the Year “Jesus, Take the Wheel” Carrie Underwood2006 ASCAP Country Songwriter of the Year2006 ACM Award – Single of the Year “Jesus, Take the Wheel” Carrie Underwood2006 ACM Award – Song of the Year “Jesus, Take the Wheel” Carrie Underwood2006 Nomination – CMA Award – Single of the Year “Jesus, Take the Wheel” Carrie Underwood2006 NSAI Song of the Year “Jesus, Take the Wheel” Carrie Underwood2006 2 CMA Triple Play Awards (for 3 #1 songs in a 12 month period)2007 Nomination ‐ Grammy Award – Song of the Year “Jesus, Take the Wheel” Carrie Underwood2007 Grammy Award – Best Country Song “Jesus, Take the Wheel” Carrie Underwood2009 Nomination – ACM Award – Song of the Year “Cowboy Casanova” Carrie Underwood2010 Nomination – ACM Award – Song of the Year “Cowboy Casanova” Carrie Underwood2010 American Country Awards – Female Single of the Year “Cowboy Casanova” Carrie Underwood2010 ASCAP Country Songwriter of the Year2014 NSAI Ten Songs I Wish I’d Written “I Hold On” Dierks Bentley2014 Nomination ‐ ACM – Song of the Year “I Hold On” Dierks Bentley2015 Music Row Magazine Songwriter of the Year2015 Billboard Music Awards – Top Christian Song “Something in the Water” Carrie Underwood2016 CMA Triple Play Award*45 BMI and ASCAP song awards in Pop, Country, Christian and Latin GenresTop 15 Singles#1 “Blessed’ - Martina McBride#1 ’‘Bottoms Up” - Brantley Gilbert (3 weeks)#1 “Church Bells” - Carrie Underwood#1 “Cowboy Casanova” - Carrie Underwood#1 “Gonna Know We Were Here” - Jason Aldean#1 “Hope In Front of Me” - Danny Gokey#1 “I Hold On” - Dierks Bentley (2 weeks)#1 “It’s America” - Rodney Atkins#1 “Jesus, Take the Wheel” - Carrie Underwood (7 weeks)#1 “Life After You” - Daughtry#1 “Love You Out Loud” - Rascal Flatts#1 “Mr. Know It All” - Kelly Clarkson#1 “Out Last Night” - Kenny Chesney#1 “Reality” - Kenny Chesney#1 “Something Bad” - Miranda Lambert feat. Carrie Underwood#1 “Something in the Water” - Carrie Underwood#1 “Summer Nights” - Rascal Flatts#1 “The Man I Want to Be” - Chris Young#1 “The Truth” - Jason Aldean#1 “When the Sun Goes Down” – Kenny Chesney feat. Uncle Kracker (7 weeks)#1 “Who I Am” – Jessica Andrews - (5 weeks)#1 “You Save Me” - Kenny Chesney#3 “Baby Be My Love Song” - Easton Corbin#4 “Everything I Shouldn’t Be Thinking About” – Thompson Square#4 “I Want to Live” - Josh Cracin#4 “Stay With Me (Brass Bed)” - Josh Gracin#5 “The One You Love (Todo Mi Amor)” - Paulina Rubio#6 “Keg in the Closet” - Kenny Chesney#8 “Stone Cold Sober” - Brantley Gilbert#10 “Drugs or Jesus” - Tim McGraw#10 “What Do You Got” - Bon Jovi#10 “Love Wins” - Carrie Underwood#11 “On My Way to You” - Cody Johnson#11 “What the World Needs” - Wynonna#12 “The Heart of Dixie” - Danielle Bradberry#13 “It’s a Business Doing Pleasure With You” - Tim McGraw#15 “Get Off on the Pain” - Gary Allan#15 “I Love You This Big” - Scotty McCreeryTV Themes:“Oh, Sunday Night” - Carrie Underwood (NBC Sunday Football Theme)“Game On” - Carrie Underwood (NBC Sunday Night Football Theme)“The Champion” - Carrie Underwood feat. Ludacris (2018 Super Bowl and Winter Olympics Theme)Other Songs and Singles Recorded by:Tim McGraw, Kenny Chesney, Jason Aldean, Luke Bryan, Keith Urban, Bon Jovi, Taylor Swift, Kelly Clarkson, Meghan Trainor, Carrie Underwood, Nick Jonas, Miranda Lambert, Kip Moore, Colbie Caillat, Faith Hill, Martina McBride, Leona Lewis, Daughtry, The Fray, Dierks Bentley, Chris Young, Florida Georgie Line, Brantley Gilbert, Chicago, Backstreet Boys, will.i.am, James Arthur, Emeli Sande’, Paulina Rubio, Jake Owen, Rascal Flatts, and many more.Songwriting Credits:Backstreet Boys:No placeHelpless when she smilesBilly Currington:Little bit lonelyBilly Ray Cyrus:You won’t be lonely nowBon Jovi:What do you gotScars on this guitarTil we ain’t strangers anymoreBrantley Gilbert:Bottoms upBaby be crazyCarrie Underwood:Jesus Take The WheelFlat on the FloorCowboy CasanovaSomething in The WaterChurch BellsDrinking AloneLove WinsThe ChampionRelapseWhat I Never Knew I Always WantedChicago:90 degrees and freezingLong lost friendChris Young:The man I want to beColbie Caillat:Never gonna let you downDanielle Bradberry:The heart of DixieDaughtry:Life after youStart of something goodLouder than everDierks Bentley:I Hold OnFaith Hill:Love is a sweet thingFlorida Georgia Line:Dig Your RootsGary Allan:Get off on the painJason Aldean:The way a night should feelGonna know we were hereTwo night townHeartache that don’t stop hurtingDon’t give up on meOn my highwayThe truthI use what I gotGrown womanJessica Andrews:Who I amJo Dee Messina:You were just hereJosh Gracin:Stay with me (brass bed)Keith Urban:Red CamaroKelly Clarkson:Mr. Know it allKenny Chesney:Out last nightTrip around the sunBucketSpread the love - (feat. The wailers and elan arias)RealitySpirit of a stormWife and kidsDancin for the groceriesKeg in the closetWhen the sun goes downYou save meFlip flop summerKip Moore:Up all nightFaith when I fallWild onesCome and get itLee Ann Womack:Stubborn (psalm 151)Leona Lewis:Here I amLonestar:With meLuke Bryan:Blood BrothersMartina McBride:BlessedMeghan Trainor:No good for youMiranda Lambert( feat Carrie Underwood):Something BadNick Jonas:TouchPaulina Rubio:Todo mi amor  (Spanish)The one you love (English)Priyanka Chopra:In my city (feat. Will I Am)Rascal Flatts:Love you out loudSummer nightsRodney Atkins:It’s AmericaSara Evans:Cheating’Scotty Mcreery:I love you this bigSteven Tyler:Somebody newTaylor Swift:A perfectly good heartThe Fray:Keep on wantingTim McGraw:It’s a business doin pleasure with youDrugs or JesusTellurideWynonna Judd:What the world needsWe want to hear from you! Please email Tera@BringinitBackwards.com.www.BringinitBackwards.com#podcast #interview #bringinbackpod  #foryou #foryoupage #stayhome #togetherathome #zoom #aspn #americansongwriter #americansongwriterpodcastnetwork​​Listen & Subscribe to BiBFollow our podcast on Instagram and Twitter!

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Unfortunately this week Dave could not be here, he was at a hotdog eating contest here in the city and he's been training for like the last week ish so good luck to him! But have no fear, the sultry voice you'll be hearing is Brett James! Brett was an amazing fill in so please enjoy the hilarity! Sponsor links: Kirkhope Creative https://www.instagram.com/kirkhope.creative/ https://www.kirkhopecreative.com/ Midtown Barbell Gym https://instagram.com/midtownbarbell204?igshid=x348me6yw795

This week we have a very special guest... but because he's on numerous government watch lists his identity must remain hidden! So please enjoy the visual representation of Yanni!

Jason Benoit is a country artist in Canada who has been absolutely killing it. He recently won a fans choice award for best video for his collaboration with Leah Daniels on "Slow Hand" and released an album in 2019 that included star songwriters Brett James and JT Harding. Jason talks about growing up in a musical family where music was around him all the time to chasing down his dream of being a singer. He also talks about the different dynamics of country music in Canada and how it compares to America.

Brett James was heading for a career in medicine before moving to Nashville in the early '90s to pursue music. But after seven unsuccessful years he returned to Oklahoma to resume his studies, his dream seemingly over. The universe, however, had different ideas – three days after starting university again, he received news that Faith Hill had recorded one of his songs for her album, Breathe. Over the next five months Brett had no less than 33 songs cut and ended up with five Top 10 singles, signalling the end once and for all of a career in medicine. In the years since Brett has had more than 500 of his songs recorded, by artists as diverse as Bon Jovi, Kelly Clarkson, Tim McGraw and Keith Urban. He’s written numerous Number One hits, and in 2006 won his first Grammy for writing 'Jesus Take The Wheel' by Carrie Underwood. We talk about that rollercoaster ride in this interview, and how Brett went from being the next big thing in Nashville to (in his words) a has-been, before resurrecting his career and becoming one of the world's hottest songwriters.

A tractor cab might not seem like the ideal place for an aspiring artist to nurture her musical dreams, but it sure did the trick for Clare Dunn. Growing up in tiny Two Buttes, Colorado (population: 43), she spent days at a time helping plow and plant the family farm, sharpening her ears with uninterrupted music-listening in the driver’s seat, even as she strengthened her work ethic. “That’s where a lot of my creativity came from and where a lot of my vision was forged, was just having nothing else to do other than listen to music and dream all day long in the vast wide open of those plains,” she reflects. By the time the genial, grounded Great Plains native got the chance to record for MCA Nashville, she had fine-tuned her creative vision and was ready to do what it would take to make it a reality, which landed her in a truly unique position: she is the only female country artist in recent memory to have a hand in all of the writing, arranging and producing for her debut release, the Clare Dunn EP. “I remember feeling like, ‘I know that I’m asking my label to take this tremendous leap of faith on me. I will be in the studio day and night. I will go until it’s right,’” says the guitar-slinging singer and songwriter. “I feel so grateful that I’ve had a team around me that’s allowed me to do that and supported me every step of the way.” True to her word, Dunn spent virtually every waking moment holed up in The Cave at Nashville’s House of Blues studios, crafting her standout sound beneath the watchful eye of a Chuck Berry portrait with such A-list collaborators as Terry McBride, Jesse Frasure, and Ben West. And it definitely paid off. The hooks have irresistible pop-rock punch, the sentiments are shot through with heartland rock grit, the vocals show R&B-schooled rhythmic daring and the arrangements are both towering and dynamic. Every lick of guitar on there, from agile melodic figures to aggressive shredding, is hers. “I think there’s, like, one song where I didn’t play a mandolin part or something like that,” she says. “But other than that, every lead part is my playing—acoustic, electric, everything.” That goes for all of the vocal parts, too—except for a solitary Eric Paslay guest harmony. Dunn doesn’t sound quite like any other singer in any genre, but her sumptuous lower range and the attitude and lustiness she summons whenever it suits the song recalls such world-class pop performers as Pink or Annie Lennox. In her teens, Dunn geeked out over a VH1 “Behind the Music” documentary that showed Fleetwood Mac working out their meticulous vocal arrangements, and in the studio, she might devote as many as a dozen tracks to doubling the melody in a different octave or layering precision harmonies, which adds to the sheer size of her sound. Dunn began paying her dues back in southeast Colorado, where she grew up the second of two daughters born into a long line of farmers and ranchers. “We didn’t have any brothers,” she says. “We did basically everything that boys would normally do, driving 18-wheelers, combines, tractors. I was very grateful that my parents raised us with the mentality that we didn’t even think about it; it was just normal for us to do all that stuff. We were a small family operation, and it’s all hands on deck, all the time.” In her early years, Dunn soaked up her parents’ favorite classic rock and country records—lots of Bob Seger titles among them—and stocked up on Top 40 singles when the family made the trek to a store in a neighboring town that actually had a record bin. She also absorbed all manner of rhythmic pop and R&B during marathon dance classes, so devoted to her hip-hop dance team that she won a scholarship to study with Janet Jackson’s backup dancers in California. Says Dunn, “My mom wore out an engine in a Suburban hauling me back and forth to dance. I couldn’t go every day like the other kids, because I lived an hour away. So I would do makeup days, and spend all day from 10 in the morning to 10 o’clock at night just learning dances so that I could be in the recitals and competitions. Dance, for me, is such a form of expression. When I’m making music, I’m thinking about it from a dance perspective—beats and musicality and phrasing.” For all of her sonic smarts, the aspiring musician lived in a town with zero places to play live shows, and she had no clue how to pursue her dream after high school until she heard about the music business program at Nashville’s Belmont University. The private school was out of her family’s price range, but she didn’t let that stop her, raising a big chunk of her tuition by driving a silage truck. “Anytime that there wasn’t school going on,” she recalls, “I was on that truck. Spring break, summer break, fall break. If you could’ve grown silage in December, I would’ve been on it over Christmas break. Whenever I couldn’t be home to drive the truck, my family kept the wheels rolling. My mom, dad and sister all drove it for me when I couldn’t be there due to classes or internships.” It wasn’t until Dunn got to college that she learned how to play guitar. Unlike a lot of dorm room dabblers, she wasn’t content to just reach the point where she could accompany herself by strumming basic chords. “Whenever I’d try to talk to a guitar player and explain how I heard things, I could never explain it,” she says. “So I thought, ‘If I can’t explain it to them, I’d better see if I can learn how to do it myself, so I can get it the way that I hear it in my head.’ Lead guitar, for me, was where it was at. I had no interest in learning G, C, and D and stopping. I wanted to be able to sing on guitar.” After college, Dunn signed a deal that went sour and turned her attention to building a grassroots following through decidedly unglamorous touring. “I loaded up me and three guys in a four-door F-150 pickup and a trailer and we took off,” she laughs. “We put 100,000 miles on it in just a little over a year. We played bars—teeny, tiny bars—and honky-tonks and festivals. It was very bleak to start out with, pinching pennies, trying to magically make a dollar turn into three dollars, trying to keep morale up. Like, ‘I know we played for two people tonight, guys, but it’s fine. We’re gonna get beyond it!’ My family helped me then too. They believed in me so much that they were willing to sacrifice in order to help me build that following to get a record deal.” The audience quickly multiplied when SiriusXM’s The Highway channel put Dunn’s flirtatious number “Cowboy Side of You” in rotation, and the fans who came out to the shows found a vital, confident band leader stomping around, swapping fearsome solos and singing likes she meant it. Universal Music Group Nashville soon snatched her up, and she attracted in-demand co-writers like Paslay, West, Frasure, McBride, Tom Douglas, Liz Rose, Hillary Lindsey, Troy Verges, Chris Lindsey, Brett James, and Ryan Beaver, and hit the road with many of her musical heroes including Keith Urban, Miranda Lambert, Luke Bryan, and Seger, who hand-picked Dunn as direct support on his Ride Out Tour. Now, that her with-it, down-home vision is captured on record and her sensuous single “Tuxedo” is impacting the country radio, Dunn is in the position to bring her music back to the people and places that taught her what determination was in the first place. “I can confidently say I would not be in this chair had it not been for that work ethic my parents and community instilled in me,” says the forward-thinking, farm-bred artist. “It’s been a tough road getting here and it’s taken longer than I would’ve liked, but I’ve always felt confident in setting and pursuing my goals. That work ethic is what drove me to learn how to play, and to go back out and play another show for ten people. Where I’m from, that’s just what you do—you work.”

Brett James, Manager of the Venue and music booker for Bearded Theory and YNOT Festival talks about the Venue's virtual all-dayer and his Derby music memories

Songcraft chats with Brett James, a two-time ASCAP Country Songwriter of the Year who has earned 25 #1 hits with songs such as “Who I Am” by Jessica Andrews, “Bottoms Up” by Brantley Gilbert, “I Hold On” by Dierks Bentley, and Carrie Underwood's “Jesus Take the Wheel,” which was nominated for ACM and CMA Song of the Year awards and won a Grammy for Best Country Song. In addition to his remarkable career as a behind-the-scenes Nashville songwriter, Brett has a recently-released artist EP called I Am Now.

Songwriter Brett James admits that after writing over 3,500 songs, it's hard to write an idea that hasn't been said before. When you have cuts though from Carrie Underwood, Faith Hill, Kenny Chesney, Bon Jovi, Luke Bryan, Keith Urban, Florida Georgia Line, Kelly Clarkson, Meghan Trainor, and Nick Jonas. It's safe to say that he's not going back to med-school anytime soon. Just turning 50, Brett realized he had something different to say, but straight from him rather than somebody else. He released I Am Now after 20 years since his last original recordings. We take a look at his most recent EP release but also the complications of his early record deals in the '90s. The panic attack that led to his decision to quit music and then some of the major characters in his life that led him to be an award-winning, highly regarded songwriter in the song community.

Playlist   1. DP-6-Flow (Original Mix) 2. Addex - Midrange 3. Monetic-100 Lives (Original Mix) 4. Markus Homm, Peter Makto, Gregory S - Hide And Seek (Markus Homm Remix) 5. Riko Forinson - Artist Name 6. Peter Makto, Gregory S, Azteca - Peace Of Senses (Peter Makto & Gregory S Remix) 7. TIMANTI - When You Wake Up 8. Big Al - How Sick 9. Moti Brothers & Salski - Mind Paradise (Moti Brothers Remix) 10. Moe Turk - Waves 11. Jero Nougues - Lost Paradise   Social Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/brettjamesdadj/ Istagram:https://www.instagram.com/brettjamesdadj/

Playlist   1. Thorne Miller, Chris Sen feat. Ms.Kelle - Wet Cinnamon 2. Krippsoulisc - Own Victory (Original Mix) 3. Kruse, Nuernberg - Silk City (Fred Everything's Lazy Vox Mix) 4. Atjazz - Everything (Dub) (Dub Mix) 5. Atjazz, Jullian Gomes - Love Me 6. Avi Subban, Pierre Johnson - All I Need 7. Dandytracks - Dubstories About Us 2 (Original Mix) 8. ChronicalDeep - Minor Kut (Molly Mix) 9. M. Vaughan - Portland Headlights 10. Relative - Soul Searching 11. Thierry Tomas - Piu Piu   Social Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brettjamesdadj/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brettjamesdadj/

Brett James from Sussex Strategy Group joins Alex to talk about the recent Nanos poll, and what it may mean for the campaign season.

Gerald Butts is back. Brett James, Partner & Principal of Sussex Strategy Group, believes that the Liberals perceive Butts as the party's best hope in the upcoming election, and they're counting not only on the public to not recall who he is or why he resigned in the first place.

The incomparable Brett James and Scott E. Dangerously (frequent callers on The DAVE Line, and good friends of the show) join the podcast to add some flavour as we get into the weekend! More chem trail calls on the DAVE Line and Dave has landed in the local paper again. Be sure to sign up for the new SafetyNetStudio VIP section of the website to get VIP access to bonus content and special offers from SnS sponsors.Check out the ‘Music News You Can Use’ Daily Playlist on iTunes and SpotifyHere’s The Official Wheeler in The Morning WebsiteSponsors:Vernaus Autobody on HigginsMike Mason of RemaxItty Bitty Baby BoutiqueFranks Pizza has a new locationHenderson Massage Health and Wellness CentreInternational Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local: 2085Layer Video ImagingSocial Media:SafetyNetStudio - TwitterSafetyNetStudio - InstagramCandace Rae - InstagramDave Wheeler - InstagramDave Wheeler - TwitterDave Wheeler – YouTubeSources:Dave Wheeler Winnipeg SunTyler Skaggs: Paper Jumps The Opiod GunChicago Bob The AlligatorMusic News You Can Use:NME.comExclaim.caDavid Bowie – Space OddityDavid Bowie Barbie DollHedley – PerfectAerosmith – Dueces are WildClips:Blue Bombers Fight SongSupport the show (https://www.safetynetstudio.com/plans-pricing)

Playlist   1. Noir - Lost - Again - Ft - Symbol (Raw Club Cut) 2. Hackman - Change My Life (Original) 3. Paolo Rocco - Move Body, Move Forward (Original Mix) 4. Patrick - Chardronnet - All I Got 5. Andy Hart-Hermano 6. Fritz Kalkbrenner - Pass The Buck (Original Mix) 7. Martin Landsky & Chopstick-Feel It (Original mix) 8. Franck Roger - Wanderlust (Jordan Peak Remix) 9. Evren Ulusoy - Fade To Blonde (Paronator Remix) 10.Maribou State ft. Holly Walker-Midas (Martin Iveson Dub) 11. James - Trystan - K-Miss Give It to Me (Hausworks Remix) 12.Jaw Rashid Ajami - Night Prayer (Original Mix)   Social Brett James Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brettjamesdadj/ Istagram: https://www.instagram.com/brettjamesdadj/   EL Deepo  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/elekanyani.mushome  

Songwriter Brett James talks about writing hits with Carrie Underwood... and what makes her such a creative songwriter in her own right. He also shares stories behind hits like "Man I Want To Be", "Something in the Water" and how a night out in the Islands with Kenny Chesney led to writing two number one singles, back to back. If you're an aspiring songwriter, or just interested in the craft, Brett's a great and engaging guest! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Building a career, managing your career, and all things songs with artist Alex Hall and veteran music publisher Tim Hunze. Alex calls Gainesville, Georgia home but writes songs for himself and other writers in Nashville, TN. He grew up riding horses and playing sports, but music has always been an important part of his life. With encouragement from his middle school choral director, he began focusing specifically on singing. It was the summer before high school when he started playing guitar, singing at the local restaurants and bars and writing songs. We start the conversation when Alex started breaking in music and moving to Nashville. We dive into his newest song "Homesick" and what makes his writing style different than others. Visit  for tour dates and to check out all of Alex's music, and follow him @musicbyalexhall Then respected Nashville music publisher, Tim Hunze, comes in to talk things publishing and some insight into songs that he's learned through his career. Tim started his career by starting his own record label, right after graduating from college. After the label scored a hit video on BET and a charting single, Tim sold his interest and moved into the publishing world. In his first job as archive manager at Hamstein, he got his first cut and when it went to #14 on the Billboard Country chart he was promoted to Creative Director. He stayed with the company as it sold to Mosaic and then to Stage Three where he became General Manager. Under his management, Stage Three had over 15 #1 hits and helped Bobby Pinson become BMI 2009 Writer of the Year and Brett James become 2010 ASCAP Writer of the Year. In 2011, along with JP Williams, Tim started Parallel Music Publishing and in their first 4 years, they scored 5 #1 hits. The hits continue to pile for Tim and company. Tim shares some memorable moments working with writers like Bobby Pinson, Michael White, Brett James, Tom Shapiro, Tony Martin, Lee Miller, and Jon Mabe. He also shares the rollercoaster ride of supporting writers and the ups and downs of what it means to be a publisher. Tim is also the host of the AIMP Nashville Pubcast; a podcast that informs and educates current and future publishers and offers insight for songwriters. Listen to the podcast, check out Parallel Entertainment, and give Time a follow @timhunze. 

10.24.207 Serial killer in Tampa. Pink blanket bandit on Lee Rd. Infomercials that still work. National Bologna Day. RRR - Scariest Horror Characters. Halloween Parties. Candy. Getting hurt during shower sex. Russ can sweat blood. Dr. Butch calls the show. Det Barb from Crimeline and News update with Debra Roberts. To The Top with Carlos - Stop doing this. Monster Sports. Brett James the bee keeper.

In the first episode of Pitch List, Chris visits Brett’s publishing company, CornMan Music, to talk about the therapeutic powers of co-writing, Brett’s journey towards becoming a songwriter, and how getting to rock bottom can often lead to writing some of your best, and most honest, songs. https://americansongwriter.com/american-songwriter-podcast-network/

10.10.2017 Eating bugs. And the cocaine coach. Oreo mystery flavor. Does different shapes change the flavor of snacks? How gets a job first Collin or Miami Dolphins lines coach? RRR-Hurricane names and donations. New sleep apnea Russ wants to try. Naked Savannah and the cleaning lady. The ultimate man trip. Star Wars. News with Debra Roberts. SNL fallout. Savannah awesomeness. Monster Sports. Brett James tries a new job. Emails

10.03.2017 Traffic on I4 this morning crazy. Tom Petty passes away. Russ gets kicked out of a Petty show. RRR - New Celeb fight challange. Rodney the Gator Hunter is studio. Filing for FEMA. Tribal Casinos. News with Debra Roberts. To The Top with Carlos. Monster Sports. Brett James work experience.

09.26.207 Hangers and saving your skinny cloths. Fence drama and HOA hero. Virgin vinyl is a real thing. RRR - What Men Would Change About Their Woman. What Women Would Change About Their Man. Monster Comic Miguel Colon in studio. Threesomes? When an invite is not a real invite. News with Debra Roberts. To The Top With Carlos. Monster Sports. Brett James job shadowing. Mr&Mrs. Cannibal.

About this episode: To Tim Hunze, dedication to your songwriting craft and building your network are two very important factors in pursuing a career in the music industry. In 2011, Tim opened the doors of Parallel Music Nashville in partnership with JP Williams. Tim’s day to day includes managing a roster of songwriters and artists including Jon Mabe, Jesse Lee, Lance Carpenter, Zella Day, Alex Hall, Blake Chaffin, Ryan Beaver, Jenn Schott and more. In our conversation we touch on Tim’s early beginnings in artist management his favorite podcasts, media outlets and how he scouts those future radio hits. About Tim Hunze: Upon graduation from Middle Tennessee State University and armed with a degree in Recording Industry Management, Tim started his own record label, Rhythm and Grooves Records. The label had strong initial success with a hit video on BET and a charted single on Billboard charts. Ultimately, Hunze sold his interest in the company. In 1993 Tim then took at job as archive manger at Great Cumberland Music Group (later renamed to Hamstein Music). After a year as archive manager, Tim garnered his first cut with Giant Records artist, Clay Walker. This cut turn into Tim’s first single that peaked at # 14 on Billboard’s country music chart. Hunze was promoted to creative director in 1995 and procured cuts with artist such as Tim McGraw, George Strait, Diamond Rio, John Michael Montgomery, Rascal Flatts, Kenny Chesney. In 2000, Hamstein sold to Mosaic Music group and then in 2005 sold to Stage Three Music Group. Tim was appointed the General Manger. Under Hunze’s tenure, Stage Three Music Group had over 15 #1’s including Jason Aldean’s “The Truth”, Sugarland’s’ “Want To”, “Already Gone”, and “It Happens”, Carrie Underwood’s, “Cowboy Casanova” and Kenny Chesney’s “Out Last Night”. Stage Three Writer, Bobby Pinson won 2009 BMI Song Writer of The Year award and writer Brett James won 2010 ASCAP writer of the year. In July of 2010, Stage Three Music was sold to BMG Rights Management. In July of 2011, Hunze started Parallel Music Publishing, a partnership with JP Williams. In their four short years they’ve have five number one records: “Better Dig Two”, “Mama’s Broken Heart”, “Til My Last Day”, “Love Me Like Me You Mean It”, and “Kiss You In The Morning”. Parallel’s current roster: Alex Hall, Blake Chaffin, Jennifer Schott, Jesse Lee, Lance Carpenter, Michael Lotten and Michael White. Hear Tim Hunze speak at this year’s NSAI Song Camp happening July 14-16 here in Nashville. Register now at www.nashvillesongwriters.com. About this podcast: NSAI Coffee Break is a series featuring legendary and modern-day songwriters, artists and music industry executives. Each episode highlights their creative journeys, including the successes and the in-betweens, and where they are headed to next!

06.05.2017 Radio gigs. Wonder Woman movie. Ice Cream and Donuts. Concert for Manchester. RRR - Productive women do this.Brett James in studio. Bad Ass. To The Top. Monster Sports

05.08.2017 Gator bites local 10 year old girl. Savannah defender of Gators and Tim from Gator Land call in. Our weekends. RRR - Eating this is now good for you. Brett James in studio for the day. MTV Music and Film awards. Trivia - new caffeine product. Debra Roberts news. Drone Delivery. Monster Sports.

04.24.2017 Russ at EDBD and best money spent on promotions. Erin Moran passes. Town for sale. RRR - learning English. Brett James in studio. Pigs in blankets. Bad Ass - Stiff Arm. Aaron Hernandez. Trivia - Kenny G. Debra Roberts with news. Wreslter Sam Houston in studio.

The Claim2Fame Podcast is a resource for artists Every episode features successful artists and industry experts sharing compelling stories and valuable knowledge about the music industry hosted by CMA, ACM & CCMA Award Winning Broadcaster Cliff Dumas. (Co-Host of syndicated Cliff and Sharon radio show) Cliff talks to American Idol winner Trent Harmon about winning the final season. How he almost gave up on music the night before qualifying for AI, his first single and advice for young artists hoping for a career in music. TRENT HARMON Trent holds the reigning title as American Idol. The Season XV victor originally hails from East Mississippi and immersed himself in music from an early age. From singing “Amazing Grace” with his family to starring in various musicals in college, Trent credits life on his family’s farm as a major influence on his music career. Less than one week after taking the title during the final season of American Idol, Trent entered the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart, earning him a “hot shot debut” with coronation song “Falling," which was written by Idol judge Keith Urban along with celebrated songwriters Dallas Davidson and Brett James. Already in the studio, the 25-year-old musician is eager to begin recording his self-described “Country-soul” album and recently released his debut single “There’s A Girl” on FOX & Friends’ Summer Concert Series. Critics raved week-after-week following each of Trent’s “vocally gifted” (LA Times) performances as he covered hits by Justin Timberlake, Sia, Parson James, Percy Sledge and more. For the latest updates, follow Trent on Twitter. This interview was courtesy of the syndicated radio show: Cliff and Sharon [arve url="https://www.youtube.com/embed/LyGIk7dnn3Y"] *Photo courtesy of Getty Images

Originally from Jackson TN, Josh Millers first passion was baseball.  After playing college ball and 5 plus years in the sales work force, he decides to take a leap of faith to pursue his love of music and songwriting. On the last day of his 2 week notice, Josh receives an offer from multiple #1 hit song writer, and owner of Cornman Publishing Brett James, to be professional songwriter.  Signing his deal in February, 2016, he is already writing with some big time artist such as Florida Georgia Line and many more. You don't want to miss hearing him sing his hit song collecting dust, "No Place"  Enjoy!"In my 15 years living in Nashville, I have been fortunate to watch a lot of friends like Kip Moore, Brett Eldredge, Florida Georgia Line, A Thousand Horses, Michael Ray and more, start their journeys with a back pack and a dream and end up being a huge success in country music. Yet the most frustrating part about being a friend and a fan to not just artist, but writers like Corey Crowder, Justin Weaver, Rick Huckaby, Westin Davis and many more, has been hearing amazing songs that will never leave the Nashville city limits."Nashville Hits Collecting Dust" is a casual, entertaining hangout with friends telling stories, giving valuable advice, and playing great songs that otherwise would still be sitting in a database.My guest are pure entrepreneurs that are living out their dream of being artist and full time songwriters."   

Originally from Jackson TN, Josh Millers first passion was baseball.  After playing college ball and spending 5 plus years in the sales work force, he decided to take a leap of faith to pursue his love of music and songwriting. On the last day of his 2 week notice, Josh receives an offer from multiple #1 hit song writer, and owner of Cornman Publishing Brett James to be professional songwriter.  Signing his deal in February 2016, he is already writing with some big time artist such as Florida Georgia Line, Kip Moore, Chase Rice and more. You don't want to miss hearing him sing his hit song collecting dust, "Out Live"  Enjoy!"In my 15 years living in Nashville, I have been fortunate to watch a lot of friends like Kip Moore, Brett Eldredge, Florida Georgia Line, A Thousand Horses, Michael Ray and more, start their journeys with a back pack and a dream and end up being a huge success in country music. Yet the most frustrating part about being a friend and a fan to not just artist, but writers like Corey Crowder, Justin Weaver, Rick Huckaby, Westin Davis and many more, has been hearing amazing songs that will never leave the Nashville city limits."Nashville Hits Collecting Dust" is a casual, entertaining hangout with friends telling stories, giving valuable advice, and playing great songs that otherwise would still be sitting in a database.My guest are pure entrepreneurs that are living out their dream of being artist and full time songwriters."   

Erik Dylan has a story to tell. It’s one of the qualities that drew Kip Moore, who discovered Dylan at an open mic night in 2011 to bring him to his publisher Brett James, and attracted artists including Kip himself, Eric Paslay, Justin Moore, Eli Young Band, Thompson Square, Chad Brownlee, Brent Cobb and even Hinder to record his songs. He writes on Music Row with many of Nashville's hitmakers, but Erik will gladly tell anyone that his happiest moments in songwriting occured at his hero Guy Clark's workshop over black coffee. It’s not just his country colleagues that own a room with his sounds. The fifth generation Kansan has shared stages with some of the biggest names in music, from Lynyrd Skynyrd to Reckless Kelly. “If I drive ten hours in one direction to play a show and drive ten hours back that night to get to my family, those forty-five minutes on stage have to count,” he says. Heart of a Flatland Boy is a sonic collection five years in the making. The project was produced by Dylan, Randy Montana and Paul Cossette at Quad Studios in Nashville, TN.  Erik wrote the entire record with a handful of his favorite songwriters including Montana, Driver Williams (Eric Church Band), Douglas Waterman, Westin Davis, Andrew DeRoberts, Jake Mitchell and Adam James. “This album is 100% organic. No fluff. I played guitar and tracked vocals live with the band in the studio and I truly love what happened. It's not perfect—and I didn't want it to be perfect. I wanted it to be me," says Erik.

Brett James joins us for our Songwriter Spotlight on Weekly Podcast #50

Hitting number one with a song is a great thing for any artist, but it’s even more special when it’s a song you also wrote.  Dierks Bentley co-wrote “I Hold On” with his good friend Brett James, and as luck would have it…the song took the number one spot on the charts earlier this year.  This became the 11th career number one for Dierks as an artist and a songwriter, while it marked the 16th chart topper for Brett.  Kelly Lynn caught up with the writers at a party at Nashville’s Pour House to celebrate.

We kick off another Inside Music Row with the mention of Carrie Underwood - Carrie has been tapped to star in the role of Maria von Trapp in NBC's live broadcast of "The Sound Of Music."  The three-hour event is based on the original Broadway musical from 1959.  We also mention the CMA Songwriters Series as it is returning to the U.K. and Ireland next month - look for Kristian Bush, Brett James, Chris Young, and host Bob DiPiero.  Sarah Darling is also in the news as she will be featured on cartons of chocolate Single Decker MoonPies in support of the Home To Me Sweepstakes.  Look for the moonpies nationwide in many neighborhood grocery stores.  Up next is the new book from music industry veteran Dave Rose:  "Everything I Know About The Music Business I Learned From My Cousin Rick;  The Musician's Practical Guide to Success."  The book is geared towards musicians to help them navigate the twisting path of success in the music industry and is available through many online retailers, as well as at MyCousinRick.com.  Finally, we go Inside The Song with Kristy Lee Cook to hear about her latest single "Airborne Ranger Infantry."

We kick off another Inside Music Row with the mention of Brad Paisley - Brad is extending his overseas trip this fall in Sweden, Norway, and Ireland.  Look for The Band Perry to join him as his special guest.  Zac Brown Band is also in the news as the band has joined the Ram Truck's "Road To Ram Jam" sweepstakes, which offers fans a chance to win tickets to the December 29th invitation-only show right here in Nashville.  Clint Black is also mentioned as he has returned to the small screen.  His appearance on Lifetime's "Coming Home" series helped two children write a song about their Army captain father returning home from Afghanistan.  Clint was also featured on the PBS series "History Detectives" as he tried to uncover the story behind an artifact his wife had given him years ago.  Phil Vassar is mentioned next as he has been named the 2012 "Distinguished Virginian" by the Virginia Association of Broadcasters.  Finally, we go Inside The Song with Brett James to talk about the song "Out Last Night," which Kenny Chesney took all the way to number one.

The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) Foundation staged "We Write the Songs" at the Coolidge Auditorium, a night of songwriters performing their own tunes and telling the stories behind their creations. Performers included performers were: Paul Williams, Jackie DeShannon, Billy Steinberg, Tom Kelly, Barry Eastmond, Freddie Jackson, Dean Kay, Bruce Broughton, Brett James, Gordie Sampson, Hillary Lindsey, Lyle Lovett and Hal David. The performers were introduced by: Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.), Rep. Marlin Stutzman (R-Ind.), Rep. Edolphus Towns (D-NY.), Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas), Rep. Howard Bernam (D-Calif.), Rep. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), Sen. Saxby Chambliss (R-Ga.) and Rep. Linda T. Sanchez (D-Calif.). For captions, transcripts, and more information visit http://www.loc.gov/today/cyberlc/feature_wdesc.php?rec=5401.

Platinum-selling country quartet Little Big Town and country songwriters Brett James, Lori McKenna and Bob DiPiero kick off the new Country Music Association (CMA) Songwriters concert series at the Library of Congress.

Nashville and Country Music News that includes: Big And Rich, Jamey Johnson, Willie Nelson, Dave Matthews, Jason Aldean, Tracy Lawrence, Darryl Worley, The City of Hope, We go inside the song with Brett James as he talks about his Rodney Atkins hit 'It's America"

 Nashville and Country music News that includes: George Strait, Kenny Chesney, Kid Rock, Asleep at the Wheel, Patty Loveless, Toby Keith, 2009 Americana International Festival, We Go Inside the song with Brett James as he talks about one of his Kenny Chesney Hits " I Went Out Last night"