Podcast appearances and mentions of Jeffrey Steele

Natioal Just because day.  Entertainment from 1981.  Loudest sound ever-Krakatoa erupted, shortest war in history, 1st oil well drilled.  Todays birthdays - Lyndon Jonhnson, Tommy Sands, Daryl Dragon, Tuesday Weld, Barbara Bach, Pee Wee Herman, Jeffrey Steele.  Stevie Ray Vaughn died. Intro - Pour some sugar on me - Def Leppard    https://defleppard.com/Just because - Janes AddictionEndless love - Diana Ross  Lionel RichieTheres no gettin over me - Ronnie MilsapBirthdays - In da club - 50 Cent    https://www.50cent.com/ Teenage Crush - Tommy SandsLove will keep us together - Captain & TennilleShe'd give anything - Boy HowdyCrossfire - Stevie Ray VaughnExit - Its not love - Dokken    https://www.dokken.net/  Follow Jeff Stampka on facebook and cooolmedia.com

Phil Vassar had a heart attack and stroke in 2023 and nobody knew about it, until now. The “Just Another Day In Paradise” singer (4:00) walks Evan Paul through what happened and yeah — it was just as serious as it sounded. Plus, (0:55 and 9:04) the story of his new music with hit songwriter Jeffrey Steele and (14:40) memories of Toby Keith. Did you know Phil Vassar used to own a bar? He shares some wild stories and explains how it led to his break. Then (20:47) the Night Cap with Billy Dukes.

Ever wondered how the profound influence of a parent can shape an artist's career? Join us as legendary songwriter Jeffrey Steele opens up about the deep emotional journey that his late father inspired. From growing up in 70s California to earning praise for his moving song "Try That in a Small Town," Steele's heartfelt stories reveal a powerful connection to country music legends like Johnny Cash and Merle Haggard. This episode is a touching tribute to family, resilience, and the shared struggles that shape an artist's life.Take a trip down memory lane with Jeffrey as he recounts the dynamic music scenes of Hollywood and Nashville during the late 20th century. Listen to fascinating tales about iconic bands like The Police and the Eagles, and the transformative influence of artists like Dwight Yoakam and Lucinda Williams. Steele also shares how a pivotal meeting with Tony Brown reshaped his career, offering a unique glimpse into the evolution of the music industry and its current challenges in the streaming era.We round off the episode with some unforgettable encounters and invaluable advice that have marked Steele's musical journey. From a serendipitous meeting with Chris Christopherson to navigating the highs and lows of the music business, Steele's stories are filled with insights on collaboration, creativity, and perseverance. Discover how setbacks led to songwriting success and the power of a single word in transforming a song's emotional depth. Join us for an inspiring exploration of Jeffrey Steele's remarkable legacy.

Colt and David sit down with Jon Kahn.Jon is an L.A. based singer/songwriter and the COO at Breitbart.  He has had his work appear in many films, TV shows, and commercials.  He has also worked with members of the Foo Fighters, Creed, and the Wallflowers.  As of late, Jon has been working with some of Nashville's top-tier writers including Jeffrey Steele, Michael Farren, Phillip Lammonds, David Tolliver, Filmore, Kyle Schlienger, Bobby Tomberlin, Ken Hart and Clara Calaway.Website: www.jonkahnmusic.comInstagram: www.instagram.com/jonkahnmusicTwitter (X): www.twitter.com/mrjondavidSupport the Show.Check 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

One of country music's most awarded singer-songwriters, Jeffrey Steele, brings his guitar to “Fearless” to share his story of faith and a special song ahead of Roll Call 2.0. He's joined by John Cooper, the lead singer of the famed Christian rock band Skillet, to talk some tunes. Steele and Cooper will join country star John Rich as a part of Roll Call on June 1. Plus, actor, producer, and documentarian Nick Searcy stops by to discuss the latest installment of his January 6 film “The War on Truth” and his new book chronicling his career, “Justify This.” We want to hear from the Fearless Army!! Join the conversation in the show chat, leave a comment or email Jason at FearlessBlazeShow@gmail.com Visit https://TheBlaze.com. Explore the all-new ad-free experience and see for yourself how we're standing up against suppression and prioritizing independent journalism. ​​Today's Sponsors: Everyday, young, scared women, who don't think they have options, are choosing abortion. Preborn seeks these women out before they make the ultimate choice and introduces them to the life growing inside of them through FREE ultrasounds because of YOU who donate. Help rescue babies' lives and donate by dialing #250 and say the keyword, "BABY." or go to https://Preborn.com/Fearless Use my code FEARLESS at https://Good Ranchers.com and with your subscription you can claim free American Wagyu burgers for a year (a $400 value) AND support veterans this Memorial Day season. Get 10% off Blaze swag by using code Fearless10 at https://shop.blazemedia.com/fearless Make yourself an official member of the “Fearless Army!” Support Conservative Voices! Subscribe to BlazeTV at https://get.blazetv.com/FEARLESS and get $20 off your yearly subscription. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist with over 65 million airplays of his songs. He has gotten three GRAMMY nominations as a writer and as a musician and earned a Golden Globe nomination as well. He has been inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame, is a two-time BMI Songwriter of the Year, and a three-time NSAI Songwriter of the Year. He was one of Billboard magazine's top five writers eight years in a row. At one point he had over 500 songs cut in an eight-year period, by over 100 artists, with 95 singles released, off more than 75 gold and platinum records, with over 50 million records sold.

Tammy Locke started at the tender age of 18 months when she played Robert Redford's daughter in "The Voice of Charlie Pont". She continued working until she was 8 or 9 years old with entertainment talents like Ann-Margret, Clint Eastwood, Barbara Hershey, Rance, Ron, and Clint Howard to name a few. Tammy feel truly honored to have been blessed at such a young age. Although it has taken her almost 40 years to make my way back to the screen, she had never lost her passion for the business. It has been a part of her life in one form or another since she can remember. When she was 16 years old she began to make my way into the music business when she won 3rd place in The Battle of the Bands. At the age of 19, she became a professional Roller Derby skater with the Detroit Devils as #22 and a short time later she even had my own radio show on 93.5 FM, "The Tammy Jean Show". Not long after, a well-known promoter, Mr. Johnny Burger introduced her to a band known as the California Express. Its members included the nephews of the Famous Tex Williams, Russ Paul, and Dennis Orr and Tex's son in law Sam Aiello as well as Marty Rifkin and Christopher Nielson. They, in turn, introduced her to singer/songwriter, Jeffrey Steele. They all became great friends and bandmates as she headlined all over California as Miss Tammy Jean and the California Express over the next 5-6 years. It wasn't until much later, when she discovered Karaoke that her real dream came true and she met her wonderful husband Tom and would have a beautiful son Robby. Her has a website tammylocke.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matt-brown57/support

Few of Music City's top record executives will argue that Jeffrey Steele is one of Nashville's all-time great songwriters. Yet what makes Steele so unique is that he devotes much of his time to mentoring the next generation of wordsmiths. I sat down with Jeffrey in the podcast studio at SOWAL House in Rosemary Beach, FL, during the 30A Songwriters Festival to hear his story of personal trials and successes.

Jeffrey Steele has lived a life most musicians only dreams of. He is one of the most talented, well versed, passionate and articulate guys in the music biz. His love for what he does and how he feels about the craft and our country is at the forefront of his compositions and we're all better for it. It was a great pleasure to have Jeffrey on this episode. I know you'll love it.

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This week I got to hang out with Two Time BMI Songwriter of the year, Three Time NSAI Songwriter of the year, and member of the Songwriting Hall of Fame, Jeffrey Steele. We talked all about his path to what I consider music greatness, and why he is where he is today. He's written everything from Rascal Flatts to Eric Church. One of the coolest guys I have ever met and to be able to speak with him and hear his stories was an honor. This one was special, I hope you'll give it a good listen. Jeffrey's Insta: https://www.instagram.com/jsteelemusic/ Our Insta: https://www.instagram.com/rcm_podcast/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kyle-corbliss/support

This is a MUST LISTEN episode! This weeks guest is, 3x's Grammy nominated, Hall Of Fame songwriter, Nashville Star judge, and all around songwriting legend... Jeffrey Steele!!! If you don't know who Jeffrey Steele is, we can almost guarantee that you know his music. We only say that because, he's written more than 60 hit songs for such artists as Montgomery Gentry, Tim McGraw, Faith Hill, LeAnn Rimes, Rascal Flatts, Billy Ray Cyrus, and others!!!!

On today's Breitbart News Daily podcast, we open with a quick breakdown of two major Supreme Court decisions that came down on Thursday, one that allows for Biden to kill Trump's "remain in Mexico" rule and another that lessens the power of the Environmental Protection Agency. Also, stocks are having their worst first two quarters in over 50 years. This should surprise no one, but it's yet another horrible strike against President Big Joey. Speaking of Mr. Biden, he spent yesterday trashing America from overseas and announced even more spending of your money that you haven't even earned yet on Ukraine. All of this should be scandalous, but our media doesn't seem to have time for this because, ya know, Orange Man Bad. Our "Woke Update" today includes details on the Democrats' proposed "trans bill of rights," a Netflix actress praising her mom for aborting her potential sibling, and a woman with a goatee and a neck beard going missing in Canada. Yes, really. Our first guest is Nashville Hall of Famer Jeffrey Steele, who debuts a a new song with us - "I'm an American" - in honor of Independence Day. We need artists like this right now. Then, we speak to Abby Johnson, a Planned Parenthood clinic director-turned-pro-life activist. She's among those who deserve credit for the big Supreme Court Roe decision. We get her thoughts on that and where she believes Planned Parenthood goes from here. She debunks all the lies.

On today's Breitbart News Daily podcast, it's one we've been anticipating for months: we celebrate the life and legacy of Andrew Breitbart ten years since his sudden passing. Alex was Andrew's first employee when he began his media empire about fourteen years ago. He summarizes some of the key ideas and character traits embodied by Andrew, the founder of Breitbart News. Andrew used his signature tactics of jocularity and righteous indignation, as well as a killer news nose and keen eye for talent, to inspire conservative Americans to fight back and have fun while doing it. Alex shares some "war stories" and lessons learned from his boss and mentor. We have two guests today, both of whom discuss what Andrew meant to them. James O'Keefe, guerrilla journalist extraordinaire and founder of Project Veritas, reminisces about breaking the ACORN child prostitution/money laundering investigation with Andrew, who orchestrated it brilliantly, as well as the origins the MSM's O.G. new media nemesis: Retracto, the Correction Alpaca. Then, Nashville legend Jeffrey Steele debuts a new song, "Walk Toward the Fire," about Andrew himself. Let's make sure it's a hit!

A conversation with longtime multifamily industry veteran, Hugh Cobb, the current President of the Texas Apartment Association, who is also a Principal with Asset Living. As well as another longtime multifamily veteran, Gina Erwin, who is a Vice President At Large with the Houston Apartment Association and the President of GWR Management. Also joining the discussion is an award-winning freelance writer, Jeffrey Steele…discussing what the Texas multifamily industry has done and is doing in response to the historic and damaging artic freeze. Show Guests: Hugh Cobb – President of the Texas Apartment Association, and Principal with Asset Living Gina Erwin – Vice President At Large with the Houston Apartment Association and President of GWR Management Jeffrey Steele – Award Winning Freelance Writer Host and Producer: Paul Marks, CAS Tape Date: March 2, 2021 Air Date: March 6, 2021 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Mark Baratto sits down with singer-songwriter Jeffrey Steele. We talk about how he fell in love with country music, all the musicians that influenced his style, and what he's up to lately. More on Jeffrey Steele Jeffrey Steele, is an American country music singer and songwriter. Along with recording his own material, Steele has become a prolific Nashville songwriter, having co-written more than 60 hit songs for such artists as Montgomery Gentry, Tim McGraw, Faith Hill, LeAnn Rimes, Rascal Flatts, Billy Ray Cyrus, and others. Between 1990 and 1996, Steele was the lead singer and bass guitarist in the country music band Boy Howdy, which recorded two albums and an EP on Curb Records, in addition to charting seven singles on the Billboard country music charts. After Boy Howdy disbanded, Steele embarked on a solo career, recording seven studio albums (one of which was not released). He also charted four singles as a solo artist, with the highest-peaking ("Somethin' in the Water") reaching No. 33 on the country charts in 2001. Website: http://jeffreysteele.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jsteelemusic/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JeffreySteeleMusic Twitter: https://twitter.com/JSteeleMusic YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/JeffreySteeleMusic/videos Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeffrey_Steele

Jeffrey Steele is not only a hugely successful country music singer and songwriter, but also an unapologetic freedom fighter. He loves America and is not afraid to say, sing or write about it. Jeffrey has lived out his American dream because of the freedom we are given in America, so he understands why it is something worth fighting for. Jeffrey stands up for America every chance he gets and continues to make music for all Americans. Tune into this week's episode of Freedom Rings with Senator Blackburn to learn more.

In this episode of “Making Sense of the Madness” Sean Morgan interviews concerned parent Jeffrey Steele about his daughter's rights being violated at school. She has down syndrome and they tied a mask to her face in defiance of many laws. In the main interview of the show, Alexandra Bruce informs us of the latest crimes from Biden's cronies, RINOs, and subversive domestic enemies. https://stopmaskingkids.com/Alexandra Bruce: https://ForbiddenKnowledgeTV.netGet Breaking News Updates: https://SeanMorganReport.comGet a Free Gold Consultation:Call Dr. Kirk Elliott at +1 720-605-3900https://sovereignadvisors.net/pages/seanmorgan/Nearly 60% of Americans are concerned about running out of money.RECEIVE A FREE CONSULTATION & A FREE E-BOOK ABOUT ANNUITIEShttps://www.americanmediaperiscope.net/clevelandFREE OR PREMIUM MEMBERSHIP: https://bit.ly/3reDC7CBUY GOLD: https://bit.ly/37HjsdRBUY A SAT PHONE: https://bit.ly/3B1SviMwww.AmericanMediaPeriscope.netSupport the show (https://donorbox.org/seanmorganreport)

Honored in the Country Music Hall of Fame, Jeffrey Steele is one of Nashville's most successful songwriters. He has worked with artists like Blake Shelton, Trace Adkins, Carrie Underwood, Rascal Flatts and more. Jeffrey joins Candace to reflect on his successful career, breakdown his songwriting process and dish on what it's like to work with some of country music's biggest stars. Plus, Jeffrey gives a moving performance of one of his most well-known songs, My Wish. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Honored in the Country Music Hall of Fame, Jeffrey Steele is one of Nashville's most successful songwriters. He has worked with artists like Blake Shelton, Trace Adkins, Carrie Underwood, Rascal Flatts and more. Jeffrey joins Candace to reflect on his successful career, breakdown his songwriting process and dish on what it's like to work with some of country music's biggest stars. Plus, Jeffrey gives a moving performance of one of his most well-known songs, My Wish.

This special episode of Big Blend Radio honors the life and music of acclaimed singer-songwriter and musician Jimmy "Muffin" Yessian. Featured guests include friends and musicians Jeff Kossack, Marty Axelrod, and Warren Sellers who share some of the songs and stories from the album "Muffin Music" that pay tribute to Jimmy's songs and music. Learn more and purchase the album which benefits the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, here: https://muffinmusic2021.bandcamp.com/releases Jimmy Yessian was a passionate live performer who connected instantly with his audiences. He performed around the United States and Europe with artists as diverse as Anthony Smith, Brian White, Jeffrey Steele, Allan Rich, Steve Dorff, Al Anderso, and Chuck Cannon, to name a few. He was appointed VP of Creative Development for Ash Street Music Publishing and was in charge of signing and developing young writers; he also signed an exclusive writers agreement with the company. Yessian was invited and performed in Venice, Italy for the World Global Party to help raise money for children's charities from 180 countries. His song “Stand Tall America,” co-written with Gary Baker (“I Swear” and “I'm Already There”) and Jerry Williams was the featured song in the PBS aired documentary film “One Voice/ The Healing Pole” and is the lead song on the “Inspiration New York” CD.Jimmy performed solo, founded the “Tall Men Group,” and toured and recorded Jeff Kossack as the duo – “From Different Mothers”. We miss him. He lives on through the memories and beautiful music he made with so many. We all love you Muffin Man.

This special episode of Big Blend Radio honors the life and music of acclaimed singer-songwriter and musician Jimmy "Muffin" Yessian. Featured guests include friends and musicians Jeff Kossack, Marty Axelrod, and Warren Sellers who share some of the songs and stories from the album "Muffin Music" that pay tribute to Jimmy's songs and music. Learn more and purchase the album which benefits the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, here: https://muffinmusic2021.bandcamp.com/releases  Jimmy Yessian was a passionate live performer who connected instantly with his audiences. He performed around the United States and Europe with artists as diverse as Anthony Smith, Brian White, Jeffrey Steele, Allan Rich, Steve Dorff, Al Anderso, and Chuck Cannon, to name a few. He was appointed VP of Creative Development for Ash Street Music Publishing and was in charge of signing and developing young writers; he also signed an exclusive writers agreement with the company. Yessian was invited and performed in Venice, Italy for the World Global Party to help raise money for children's charities from 180 countries. His song “Stand Tall America,” co-written with Gary Baker (“I Swear” and “I'm Already There”) and Jerry Williams was the featured song in the PBS aired documentary film “One Voice/ The Healing Pole” and is the lead song on the “Inspiration New York” CD. Jimmy performed solo, founded the “Tall Men Group,” and toured and recorded Jeff Kossack as the duo – “From Different Mothers”. We miss him. He lives on through the memories and beautiful music he made with so many. We all love you Muffin Man. 

If you have heard this song performed by Aaron Lewis that is sweeping the nation today moving hearts and minds. Steele truly gets to the heart of why this song came together very quickly.

This week we feature "In Control" by Evan Kremin, "Willow" by Burris, "Love Is My Treasure" by Keeana Kee, "Just An Old Condition" by Dan Marcus, and "Catch A Vibe" by Prada Gino. At the time of publishing the following songs were not available on the streaming services but can be found at the following URL's: Just An Old Condition by Jeffrey Steele: https://danmarcus1.bandcamp.com/track/just-an-old-condition-2 ::: Links mentioned in the show: http://musicxray.com/HowItWorks ::: Show link: http://hookblast.com/the-hookblast-podcast-episode-63/ Vote for your favorite hook here: http://hookblast.com/the-hookblast-podcast-episode-63/ Rate and review the show: http://ratethispodcast.com/hookblast/ Submit a song for consideration here: https://www.musicxray.com/interactions/65626/submissions/new The Hookblast Podcast is a weekly, ten-minute show where we discover a few new catchy songs together. You add the ones you love to your own streaming playlists or subscribe to mine here: http://hookblast.com/category/playlists/ I only play the hooks (you know, the catchy parts) so you never have to sit through an entire song if you're not loving it. The Hookblast Podcast uses Music Xray to source the featured songs. Music Xray combines music analysis software, machine learning, and the crowd-sourcing of industry professionals and fans to identify high potential songs & talent. Episode 63 Credits: Show written by: Mike McCready Contributing writer: Steve North & Shlomi Hoss Title song: Jiggy Wiggle Party by Lance Curated by Courtney Minor Edited for audio & video by Jesse McCoy Legal: John Benemerito Published: April 19, 2021

This episode of Cadillac Jack: My Second Act features a man named Pee Pee and a Brit named Sean. Donna met Pee Pee on TaskRabbit. He’s coming to the house on Friday to look over the trampoline. He said they’ll make do. Meanwhile the CDC has new guidance on who can hug who. You’ll hear the clip on today’s and be just as confused as Caddy and Donna.  We go to Sean, the show’s British Correspondent to fill in some royal blanks. It makes up the bulk of the show and will give the perspective of someone who is very much in support of the Crown. Before he hangs up Sean plays a quick game of Can’t Beat Jack. It’s 40 seconds of nail-biting. Find out who gets hosed. Then there is a new series of concerts booked for the Uncorked Concert Series at Painted Horse Winery. Caddy gives a quick intro and pitches the first artist- Jeffrey Steele. You’ll hear a couple of the hits Steele has written over the years like “Shotgun Rider,” “Knee Deep” and “Stick That in Your Country Song.” To close the show, we run through a couple of pod peeps for the episode like Misty Cato. Follow Caddy on Twitter @atlcadillac and subscribe to The Letter by texting LEFTONRED to 22828. 

Jody Williams might as well be a Nashville institution. Born and raised in Nashville, he started his career in the mail room at BMI. He then climbed the ranks to work at publishing companies like Charlie Daniels' Hat Band Music, Screen-Gems Music, Chappell Music, Tree Publishing and MCA. Williams has championed talent such as Alison Krauss, Brooks & Dunn, Maren Morris, Eric Church, Natalie Hemby, Jeffrey Steele, Carrie Underwood, and many more. Last year, Williams launched a brand new venture, Jody Williams Songs. we talk about it all.   

Hit songwriter Jeffrey Steele talks about the journey of his musical career, starting as the frontman of  Boy Howdy in L.A., and ending up a full time songwriter in Nashville. Jeffrey turned down playing bass on the road with the band Lonestar to pursue songwriting, and later ended up writing the band's hit single “These Days.” Steele talks about writing “Love Is A Beautiful Thing,” which sat uncut for 13 years before being recorded and released by Phi, and the two perform the smash-hit live as a duet.Jessie James Decker heads straight from the airport to the cellar, coming off her radio tour for her newest single. She discusses balancing being a superstar singer with being the mother of multiple young children - one time resulting in performing at the Grand Ole Opry while holding her daughter on her hip onstage! Decker discusses the magic that is created from combining her equal passions for performing and songwriting as she writes her own songs for her upcoming album.Performances:"These Days" (Rascal Flatts) - Jeffrey SteeleLove is a Beautiful Thing - Phil Vassar & Jeffrey SteeleLights Down Low - Jessie James Decker To stay up to date with Jeffrey Steele's music, head on over to http://jeffreysteele.comKeep up with all of Jessie James Decker's endeavors at https://jessiejamesdecker.comMore info on Songs From The Cellar & details on how to watch the TV series can be found at https://www.songsfromthecellar.comKeep up with Jeffrey Steele on Social media at:FacebookInstagramTwitterSpotifyKeep up with Jessie James Decker on Social media at:FacebookInstagramTwitterYouTubeSpotifyFollow Phil Vassar and Songs From The Cellar at:FacebookInstagramTwitterYouTubeSpotifyCheck out more awesome podcasts at:American Songwriter Podcast NetworkAnd go!

Singer and Songwriter, Jeffrey Steele, joins the series to discuss the love for music with the love for skateboarding. Stick around get comfortable and come jam out with us. Even if you are not a country music lover there are just some songs that we all hear at some point. Those songs that get the head bobbing, the feet moving and the emotions flowing. Those songs like Montgomery Gentry’s “My Town, Steve Holy’s “Brand New Girlfriend” and Rascal Flatts’ a band that transcends further than a country with songs like “Here”, “My Wish”, “Every Day” and “What Hurts the Most” and there are many others out there. Those songs I mentioned are just a few of the 100s of songs Steele has been involved in writing and producing! 2007 was the year he and his family would start a different and unexpected path. They started an organization named The Alex LeVasseur Memorial Fund and Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee. In honor of his late son. His love to film, skateboarding and playing music sparked a movement after heartbreak. They continue Alex's legacy by sharing his passions and love with all. Join us for an evening to support the Alex LeVasseur Memorial Fund on March 8th, 2021 in its 14th Annual Jeffrey Steele & Friends, an intimate evening and one-of-a-kind virtual experience! Mark the calendar for an amazing time that’s also a great cause! Donate Here ___________________________________________________________________   Follow Dan's journey at Ridewithdanusa.com Support Suicide Awareness and Dan’s Cause at Opaatmovement.com   HOV©2021

Vassar has a virtual livestream series and Circle All Access TV show Phil Vassar is one of country music's most prominent singer/songwriters and was racking up hits on the radio before he began his own recording career. Vassar's reign of signature songs include 10 No. 1 singles and 26 Top 40 hits, including "Carlene," "Just Another Day in Paradise," "Six-Pack Summer," "When I Love You," and many more. Vassar's songwriting career blossomed in the mid-'90s when he landed a publishing contract with EMI and penned hits for Collin Raye ("Little Red Rodeo"), Alan Jackson ("Right on the Money"), Tim McGraw ("For a Little While"), Jo Dee Messina ("Bye Bye," "Alright"), and Blackhawk ("Postmarked Birmingham"). Since he can't tour due to the ongoing pandemic, the award-winning singer/songwriter created a virtual series that will make fans feel like they're hanging out at a retro piano bar, much like the venues where Vassar got his start. The livestream series airs every other Tuesday at 8 pm ET and features Vassar covering well-known songs by Billy Joel, Elton John, James Taylor, Jackson Brown, and Kenny Rogers, as well as requests from fans via social media. This year marks 20 years since "Just Another Day In Paradise" hit the top of the charts, marking his first-ever No. 1 as a recording artist. Earlier this year, he released his long-awaited tenth studio album, Stripped Down, featuring songs he's written but never recorded in the past 20 years, and new music, including a duet with his daughter Haley. In addition to the new album, Vassar's TV series Phil Vassar's Songs from the Cellar launched on the Circle Network. The weekly series, produced by NashPhil Cellars and The Nice Kids, featured all-star celebrity guests including Mike Tyson, Cam, Carrot Top, Jessie James Decker and more. The second season is underway. Check local listings. The interview was conducted by Buddy Iahn the same day Vassar was nominated for the 2020 Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame. Vassar and I discuss the honor of being nominated -- although it wasn't until early November that others were chosen for this induction this year -- his career, both livestream and TV series' and his daughter's foray into the music industry. A couple of weeks after our interview, it was announced that Vassar would be headlining Christmas 4 Kids (C4K) fundraising livestream concert on November 23rd. Old Dominion's Matt Ramsey, STYX's Tommy Shaw, Lonestar, Craig Morgan, Jeffrey Steele, David Lee Murphy, Terri Clark, David Nail, Billy Dean, Abby Anderson and Lexie Hayden all joined Vassar during the live set. Check out our other Podcasts! Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify Podcasts, TuneIn and YouTube.

I'm thrilled to share this latest episode of The Libby O Show featuring NY/Nashville artist Marc Scibilia! His upcoming album “Seed Of Joy” reminds us of the silver linings and acknowledges the nostalgia we experience in this life when faced with uncertainty. We chat about everything including his new home studio, collaborating with Cory Wong on his latest single “This Dream,” and how grilling inspires him creatively. Stream the full album everywhere this Friday, November 13th: https://tonetree.ffm.to/seedofjoyalbum Acoustic performance of "Good Times," written with Jeffrey Steele. Marc has written for artists as diverse as superstar DJ Robin Schulz (the pair's “Unforgettable” is a certified Gold, #1 single, currently boasting more than 65 million streams on Spotify alone), singer/songwriter Ben Rector, and rappers Jim Jones, Rick Ross, and Fabolous; his original “How Bad We Need Each Other” can be heard in Samsung's 2020 campaign ,”Stay Apart, Stay Together,” and his version of This Land Is Your Land” was featured in Jeep's “Beautiful Lands” Super Bowl Commercial.

Got to chat with country music hall of fame songwriter Jeffrey Steele. With 12 #1 songs under his belt, and 50 top 5's, he has a lot of experience in the biz. We also talk about a new song we have coming out together soon. 

Demi Lovato, Selena Gomez, Kris Allen, New Hope Club, Meghan Trainor, Julia Michaels, Jeffrey Steele, Lindy Robbins, and DJ Snake are a few of the music creators singer, songwriter, and producer, Isaac Hasson has worked with. Isaac’s songwriting roots led to opportunities creating music for films and TV. Currently he is working with developing many new up and coming artists, helping create the next generation of hit makers.

Part 2 of the 3 Ring Circus Reunion is here! This episode includes not only our two guests from part 1, but three guests! Jeffery Steele is joining Bart Allmand, Danny Myrick and Kip Raines to continue their conversation about writing for Jeffery’s publishing company and so much more! Tune it to hear the joy in their voices as they reminisce, you won't want to miss it! In this episode, you’ll hearJeffrey Steele joins Bart, Danny Myrick & Kip Raines to talk about their Trace Adkins cut/single “Just The Way We Do It Round Here”The guys’ reminiscence about when they used to write for Jeffrey Steele’s publishing company, 3 Ring CircusFor the full show notes visit >> http://www.thinkinanddrinkin.com/podcast/3ringcircusreunionpart2 Subscribe to the show and leave us a review! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This episode of Thinkin’ and Drinkin’ is a special one. Bart calls along Danny Myrick and Kip Raines to reminisce and discuss the good ole days. Some good songwriting tips are shared as well! This podcast is filled with great stories and funny moments, so you don't want to miss it! In this episode, you’ll hearBart, Danny & Kip talk about their 16-year-old song “Just The Way We Do It’ being recorded and released recently by Trace AdkinsHow the four of them (including Jeffrey Steele) hadn’t been in the same room for 13 or more years and when they did get together they would start about 8 or 9 songs and finish 3 or 4. For the full show notes visit >> http://www.thinkinanddrinkin.com/podcast/3ringcircusreunionpart1 Subscribe to the show and leave us a review! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Este pasado miércoles Robert Clark Seger cumplía 75 años y hoy queremos rescatar algunas de esas canciones que no suelen programarse cuando se habla de él., aunque hemos elegido "Rock and Roll Never Forgets" para abrir nuestro programa ya que es casi una frase de manual para entender las razones por las que, a veces, miramos por el retrovisor y volvemos a nuestros principios y nuestras raíces. Bob Seger, que esta semana ha cumplido 75 años, lo cantó de esta forma cuando tenía 31 y la incluyó en su noveno álbum de estudio, Night Moves, en 1976. Aquel disco fue su despegue definitivo. Había empezado muy joven, formando su primera banda, los Decibels, pasó por otras muchas y con 22 años firmó con el Bob Seger System con Capitol Records. Hizo algunas cosas en solitario y creó la Silver Bullet Band con una potencia en directo pocas veces vista. “Rock And Roll Never Forgets” fue una forma de agradecer a sus seguidores la fidelidad en sus comienzos y se convirtió en una canción para que la gente de mediana edad recuerde su juventud. Al final de aquel tema mítico había una referencia muy clara a un pionero como Chuck Berry… porque el rock and roll nunca se olvida. Chuck Berry compuso "You Never Can Tell", un tema de rock and roll que ha pasado a la historia como "C'est La Vie" o incluso "Teenage Wedding". Cuando la escribió, estaba ingresado en la prisión federal por haber violado la llamada Ley Mann que hacía referencia al comercio o transporte de mujeres, en muchos casos inmigrantes, para prostituirse. "C'est La Vie" pasó a formar parte de su álbum St. Louis to Liverpool de 1964, aunque su inclusión en la película de Quentin Tarantino Pulp Fiction le dio una enorme relevancia tres décadas más tarde. Precisamente fue en aquel 1994 cuando Bob Seger publicó esta versión, inédita hasta entonces, en su álbum Greatest Hits, que llegó a vender casi 10 millones de discos en aquella temporada. Join The Band fue una idea nacida en 2004, poco después de que Billy Payne, socio fundador de Little Feat, hubiera tocado en el álbum de Jimmy Buffett License To Chill. Este último sugirió convocar a la banda en los estudios Shrimp Boat Sound y poner en marcha un proyecto que contó con la producción de propio Payne junto a Mac McAnally y Alan Schulman, viendo la luz en 2008. Bob Seger fue uno de los grandes veteranos en incorporarse a ese proyecto y dejó clara su vigencia con una versión muy sólida a un tema firmado por Jeffrey Steele y que titulaba su álbum de 2001, “Something In The Water”, con todas las esencias que este legendario country-rocker puede mostrar. Bob Seger llegó a comentar que Ride Out, publicado hace seis años, podría ser su último álbum. Era la 17ª entrega de los trabajos en estudio del veterano artista de Michigan y casi podemos considerarlo así, ya que I Knew You When de 2017, es prácticamente una recopilación de grabaciones inéditas repartidas por distintos años. “The Devil’s Right Hand” es uno de los temas que formaron parte del álbum Copperhead Road de Steve Earle, aunque para Ride Out Bob Seger se recreó en la versión que realizó Waylon Jennings para la escena final de la película Betrayed que protagonizaron Tom Berenger y Debra Winger aquel mismo 1988, y que en España vimos bajo el título de El sendero de la traición. De hecho, el artista de Michigan descubrió que Steve Earle era su compositor cuando lo vio en los créditos de la cinta mientras la visionaba en su hogar poco antes de seleccionarla para ese registro. En 1972, Bob Seger grabó Smokin' O.P.'s, un trabajo cuya portada recordaba un paquete de cigarrillos Lucky Strike y donde versiona algunos clásicos de Bo Diddley, Stephen Stills y Tim Hardin. Este último había llegado a mediados de los 60 a Nueva York desde Eugene y vio como sus primeros intentos discográficos fracasaban. Pero la escena del Greenwich Village le acogió como el fino compositor que era. Aunque murió poco después de cumplir los 39 años, Tim Hardin dejó para la historia de la música popular canciones cargadas de encanto como "If I Were A Carpenter", de la que hizo una excelente versión Bobby Darin en el 66 y nuestro protagonista de hoy, Bob Seger, seis años más tarde. En 2011 Bob Seger, el veterano artista de Dearborn, en Michigan, al que hoy estamos felicitando por sus tres cuartos de siglo, protagonizaba un esperado regreso con una extensa gira de conciertos. Aprovechando esa reaparición, se publicó un single suyo versionando una de las obras maestras de Tom Waits, "Downtown Train", que el cantautor californiano incluyó en aquel soberbio Rain Dogs de 85. No era una grabación reciente, sino la que el artista junto a la Silver Bullet Band realizó en 1989 y supimos que no se publicó en su momento debido a que Rod Stewart había editado la suya antes con un gran éxito. “Shame On The Moon” fue compuesta por Rodney Crowell la había compuesto e incluido originalmente en su tercer álbum, de título homónimo, editado en el 81, para cerrar la primera cara de un LP en el que, bajo un formato campero, se mostraba atraído por todos los estilos e influencias. Bob Seger se dejó seducir por ella para que apareciera en el álbum The Distance de un año más tarde, lanzándola en single y alcanzando el segundo lugar de las listas. Fue la misma temporada en que la versionó el tejano Mac Davis y un año antes de que la grabara también Tanya Tucker. A lo largo del programa de hoy hemos querido rescatar canciones de Bob Seger que no suelen programarse habitualmente cuando se habla de él. Cuando se publicó la banda sonora de la película Hope Floats, la grabación original publicada en Estados Unidos contenía un tema más, precisamente este curioso dúo, casi impensable con Martina McBride. Todos aquellos que compraron en 1998 la edición europea de la banda sonora de aquella cinta protagonizada por Sandra Bullock y Harry Connick, Jr., no pudieron escuchar este “Chances Are”. En el mes de Junio de aquel año, el álbum Hope Floats entraba directamente en el puesto No. 7 de la lista de country, siendo la banda sonora que, por entonces, debutaba en una posición más alta en la historia de la entonces llamada Top Country Albums. Poco antes de terminar 2016, Bob Seger se acercaba a un estudio de Nashville para grabar una canción que él mismo había compuesto sobre su gran amigo Glenn Frey, desaparecido a comienzos de aquel mismo año. Es un tema sin estribillo, lleno de cariño, en en que describe de forma muy personal su primer encuentro, allá por 1966. Fue la primera noticia que tuvimos sobre su último álbum, I Knew You When, que aparecería a finales de 2017. Esta “Glenn Song” fue una de las tres incluidas en la edición de lujo del trabajo, junto a "Forward into the Past" y "Blue Ridge". En realidad, aquel registro era una recuperación de temas grabados años atrás y en diferentes épocas por el veterano artista. I Knew You When se ha convertido en el décimo octavo y último álbum del veterano Bob Seger. Un disco grabado entre Nashville y Detroit y producido por el propio artista, en el que las composiciones del artista fueron escritas y grabadas años e incluso décadas atrás, pero que habían permanecido inéditas hasta entonces. La mortalidad era el tema central de un registro que en su conjunto fue dedicado al miembro de los Eagles fallecido a comienzos de 2016 y que se hace muy presente en “I Knew You When”, la canción que lo dio título. De las canciones incluidas en el álbum Stranger In Town, tan solo hubo cuatro grabadas por Bob Seger con la Silver Bullet Band. Las otras, las grabó en Alabama con los músicos del Muscle Shoals Sound Studio. Una de aquellas cuatro era “Still The Same”, en la que hablaba de ese compuesto de personas de supuesta clase A que tienen demasiado, y que el situaba particularmente en Hollywood, donde vivió durante unos meses mientras grababa aquel álbum. No hay muchos con ese carisma en su natal Michigan. Y ese carisma, además, tiene dos caras. Es un regalo y una maldición. Así lo reflejó Bob Seger a través de un jugador muy hábil que siempre parece estar un paso por delante. Muchos recordamos una canción como "Old Time Rock And Roll" asociada a un baile en el que un juvenil Tom Cruise se deslizaba sobre un suelo de madera. La película era Risky Business, que dirigió Paul Brickman en 1983. Aquellos saltos sobre el sofá y esa guitarra inventada se han convertido en una de las escenas de bailes más memorables de la historia. El pasado miércoles cumplió 75 años, su compositor e intérprete. Es uno de los más aguerridos músicos de todos los tiempos. Es Bob Seger, el veterano artista de Dearborn, en Michigan, que ha firmado algunas de las páginas más poderosas del rock americano y al que hoy hemos querido felicitar en el tiempo de TOMA UNO. Escuchar audio

Season Two, Episode One: Jason McCoy has been a staple on the Canadian Country airwaves for over two decades - both as an artist, and now as the co-host of the morning show at Pure Country 106 in Orillia Ontario. Jason joins us from his home in Minesing Ontario to talk about his viral hit "We Are One", hosting the Country Music Association of Ontario Awards, balancing life as both a Road Hammer and a morning radio host, and writing "MUD" with Jeffrey Steele.The Show is hosted by Amy Aust and Scotty Kipfer.Jason McCoy, welcome to The Show! Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Everyone has a story. Some are able to tell their stories in a way that transforms the listener. Others, have a story that can change people but cannot seem to share it due to fear or some level of fear that minimizes the sharing. Ethan Freckleton had been so filled with fear that he was unable to lift himself up at one point and then something changed. He recognized that fear was the only thing between himself and his dreams. On this episode, Ethan, known as the Ambassador of Fearless Storytelling, shares how he went from feeling trapped to live his life out loud and helping others do the same. Ethan shares several powerful questions you can ask yourself to shift you from feeding fear to nurturing hope and more. If you are, or have ever been stopped by fear, this episode is for you. Bellingham, WA based Ethan Freckleton continues the tradition of honest storytelling, whether that’s in the form of Americana - melding a heavy influence of blues and country music with the louder and heavier guitar sounds of the grunge era that he grew up with - or as an author of speculative fiction. As an author, Ethan Freckleton has helped hundreds of people start living their best lives with ‘The Change Habit,’ and entertained thousands more with his fiction. His debut novel, PROPHET OF VIRTUE (March ‘18), was a humorous exploration of the oft-dysfunctional Seattle software culture. Recent releases include OF DONKEYS, GODS, AND SPACE PIRATES (May ‘19). As a songwriter, devoted to writing great songs, he has continually refined his approach while studying the craft of songwriting with hit writers - among them: Jeffrey Steele, Tom Hambridge, Hugh Prestwood, Angela Kaset and Don Henry. Their teachings left their mark, as Ethan emerged with his own brand of sincere, soul-infused rock n' roll. Notable releases include FINALLY (March ‘16), EMPTY PALACE (May '14) and UNLIMITED LOVE (May '13) recorded in Hawaii, THE CRAZY THINGS WE SAY(Feb '12) recorded with his band and produced by Johnny Sangster(Mudhoney, Maggie Bjorkland), as well as ALL SHE NEEDS (June '12) recorded in Nashville and produced by Jim Reilley (New Dylans). He has been carried in rotation on independent and commercial radio stations around the globe, from the UK's HOT RADIO 102.8 to Southern FM 88.3 in Melbourne, Australia; as well as in the USA on such stations as Los Angeles' KPFK 90.7 FM and Hawaii's KTUH 90.3 and KKCR 90.9. Ethan is currently the host of THE FEARLESS STORYTELLER podcast, and busy penning the third and final book in a humorous science fiction trilogy. As a musician, he’s an alumni of Seattle, WA area bands The Troublefakers, Alectrophobia, The Disappointments and Lust for Kicks. As a teenager, he shared the stage with blues greats RL Burnside, Lonnie Pitchford, Dave Conant. https://www.ethanfreckleton.com/    

Melissa Lawson, Winner of NBC Hit Show Nashville Star Season 6 is back and continues her INCREDIBLE life story. We pick up with her being in Nashville, for the Nashville Star competition, making it into the top 12 and being sequestered for 3 months. We get lots of behind the scenes information. She says that she was given an opportunity and felt like it was her responsibility to take full advantage of it and work as hard as she could. The show was MC’d by Billy Ray Cyrus, who Melissa says is truly an amazing guy and the judges were John Rich, Jewel and Jeffrey Steele. Melissa’s mentor was John Rich, who really fought for her. She tells us how extremely nerve wrecking it is to stand on stage to find out if you get voted off. She tells us about the finale and what it was like to be announced the winner of Nashville Star, Season 6. So incredibly exciting. After winning she experienced the ride of her life for a few months, being whisked from interview to interview, being flown to Bejing China and performing for the Olympic games and headlining every weekend for months. After about 6 months she returned home only to find her kids out of control and slowly her life crumbling in front of her. She was asked to step down from the worship team of her church because her fame was a distraction, she found out her husband was having an affair, Warner Brothers told her she had nothing to offer them and released her from her contract, they had to file bankruptcy, lost the house, cars and every material thing. They lost it all. Her husband tried to save their marriage and had to come clean about everything he had ever done, and it confirmed everything she had suspected for years. Melissa is so compassionate and decided to forgive him, because all she wanted was to keep her family intact. She has PTSD and fights mental illness on a daily basis from the traumas she repeatedly experienced over the course of 20 years. However she is friends with her ex husband and they co parent together. Listen to her experience with Tony Robbins who worked with her and her husband, Rick. The pair, who have five children, are struggling to overcome Rick’s infidelity while Melissa was away from home on tour and recording. The conflict has affected Melissa’s career and the couple’s relationship with their kids. The outcome is crazy. They tried to repair their marriage several more times, but after yet another affair Melissa had had enough, left, filed for divorce, started her own super successful company and met her new husband. She was going through a very confusing time and made choices she is not proud of but you must hear her tell the story of getting pregnant with her 6th child. It is spellbinding and mind blowing. She wrote a suicide letter, took pills, was rescued, but was put on lock down and put in a psychiatric unit for 14 days. Today Melissa is trying to inspire women of all walks of life and she started a podcast “Living with the Lawson’s” and is actively working on reviving her music career with her boys that have a band. We encourage her to go on America’s got talent. Melissa is a big believer that nobody has to be perfect and it is better to share the truth than to keep secrets. What an inspiration she is. Question of the Day Segment: Name a movie that you have watched over 5 times that you are still entertained by.Penis and Pussy Talk Segment: The sex talk isn’t enough. How parents can teach teens about healthy relationships. To end the show Melissa blesses us with 2 more songs that give us chills. Her talent is incredible. She truly has the voice of an angel. We want to see her get another chance and become the star she was born to be. Everyone needs to know Melissa Lawson. You can find her on her social media accounts athttps://www.instagram.com/themelissalawson/?hl=enhttps://www.facebook.com/melissalawson/https://www.facebook.com/melissalawsonmusic

Our latest Coffee Break episode features Jeremy and A. Jay Popoff from the American rock band Lit ("My Own Worst Enemy," "Zip-Lock" and "Miserable")! In this episode we talk about their latest record "These Are The Days," a fourteen-song project produced by Lit and Corey Crowder. This is their first full-length album since "A View From The Bottom." Jeremy and A. Jay talk about collaborating with Michael Hobby (A Thousand Horses), the late Andrew Dorff, Jeffrey Steele and others for "These Are The Days."

Jeffrey Steele is the renaissance man of Nashville. He’s been an artist, a hit songwriter, inducted into the NSAI Songwriter Hall of Fame, producer, music publisher, mentor and more. In this episode, you’ll hearBart & Jeffrey talk about writing their #1 song ‘Brand New Girlfriend’ recorded by Steve HolyJeffrey talks about the importance of being you. Don’t try to be the next Waylon Jennings, because you’ll only be the second-best Waylon. Check out the full show notes HERELeave us a review and let us know what you think! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Country Songwriting Hall Of Famer Jeffrey Steele talks about his craft and how some of his biggest hits for artists like Rascal Flatts and Montgomery-Gentry came to be. He also discusses how he really became a songwriter after nearly losing his voice, and shares a few of the things he thinks are important for every aspiring songwriter to know. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The last broadcast of the Louisiana Hayride, Elvis hosts the Beatles, the IRS wants a check from Johnny Paycheck, "Old 8 X 10" reaches Number One, and happy birthday to Jeff Cook of Alabama, and singer-songwriter Jeffrey Steele! Subscribe to this podcast on iTunes, Google Play, and Spotify You can also ask Siri to "play the podcast Today In Country Music History"

Jonathan Stone shares the adventures of Rocket Songs, which connects songs with singers from around the world to discover and perform. He talked about the past century or so of relationships between singers and songwriters, and the challenge of connecting those dots now. Their own work in connecting international singers to music now includes master recordings as a licensed product as well. We discussed the challenges of marketing for artists in this prolific era. Guest: Jonathan Stone, Co-Founder/President and Creative Director, Rocket Songs Before Jonathan co-founded Rocket Songs in 2013, he enjoyed a long history in music publishing.  He began his career in the music business in 1974 with ATV Music in Los Angeles. Shortly after, he was offered a position with ATV in Nashville as Manager of Creative Services. In 1979, Jonathan moved back to Los Angeles as the Director of Creative Services for MCA Music. At MCA he secured many covers working with such writers as Glen Ballard, Robbie Neville, Mark Mueller, Brock Walsh etc. In 1985, Jonathan accepted a position with the legendary Quincy Jones as Vice President of Qwest Music Publishing/Quincy Jones Productions. In this capacity Jonathan oversaw all aspects of music publishing for Quincy. This also involved doing A&R for Quincy and his various productions including Michael Jackson, Patty Austin and James Ingram. In 1988 Jonathan accepted a position with Windswept Pacific Music, a company founded by Chuck Kaye, Joel Sill and Fujipacific Music of Japan.  Under Jonathan's guidance Windswept went on to become one of the largest independent music publishers in the world publishing the works of Pete Townsend, The Spice Girls, Jeffrey Steele, Kings of Leon, Craig David, Chris Farren, Ashley Gorely, Beyonce, Alice Cooper, Corinne Bailey Rae, Snow Patrol, Wendy Waldman, Ginuwine, Smile Empty Soul, Steve Mac, Mike Elizondo, Matraca Berg, Bridget Benenate, Bruno Mars, etc. In 2007 Windswept was sold to Bug Music. In January 2009 Jonathan again joined with Fujipacific to form Radar Music. In 2013 Jonathan co-founded Rocket Songs, which provides artists with access to songs from professional songwriters, producers and publishers creating new content and opportunities. Rocket Songs: https://www.rocketsongs.com/ Twitter: @rocket_songs LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-stone-a3b31930

Ryan is a high energy, all-American, rockin' country music artist who proudly served as an active duty soldier, Chief Warrant Officer 3, in the United States Army. To understand Ryan Weaver and his passion for music, you need to hear his unique story: Ryan Weaver's life is an example of how an individual's dedication, discipline, focus and perseverance can help them to achieve greatness in the face of adversity.Ryan was adopted at 10 months of age, along with his older brother Aaron, by the Weaver family. Ryan grew up living all over the state of Florida, one of eight siblings, and the youngest of three Weaver boys. Older brothers Steve and Aaron joined the military and attended flight school. When his time came, Ryan followed in their shoes. Three Weaver boys. Three Army Warrant Officers. Three helicopter pilots.Ryan's brother Aaron died in 2004 when the Medivac Black Hawk helicopter he was a passenger in was shot down by enemy fire in Iraq. At that time Ryan was also deployed in Iraq as a Black Hawk helicopter pilot. Ryan certainly understood mortality and the risks of combat, after all, Aaron had survived the bloody 1993 battle in Mogadishu, Somalia that became the basis for the movie, Black Hawk Down. When Aaron died, however, something changed for Ryan Weaver. He returned from combat and took a position training the next generation of Army aviators and officers at Fort Rucker, Alabama, and has not piloted a Black Hawk since that fateful day. Ten years after the last day Ryan saw Aaron alive in Iraq on January 4th, Ryan's brother-in-law Randy Billings was laid to rest one row back from Aaron. He was KIA in Afghanistan on December 17th 2013 when the Blackhawk helicopter he was piloting was shot down by an enemy ground detonated explosive device.Currently working with Charlie Daniels longtime manager David Corlew, Ryan has been steadily making his way on to the Nashville music scene with recent performances at the The Ryman Auditorium with Charlie Daniels, CMA Fest on the Samsung Galaxy Stage, the annual Tootsie's Birthday Bash, Operation Troop Aid's Rock the Block Concert on Broadway, as well as multiple local venue performances. Most notably, he performed at the Charlie Daniels 40th Anniversary Volunteer Jam at Bridgestone Arena and made his Grand Ole Opry debut on September 11th this year.Just out of the Army, Ryan spends his time writing and recording music, as well as performing all over the nation. With a long list of headlining national acts with which he has shared the stage as an opener, most notably George Jones, Charlie Daniels, Blake Shelton, Craig Morgan, Phil Vassar, Trace Adkins and Montgomery Gentry, Ryan's concerts are the truest indicator of his talent. Ryan has a unique ability to connect with the crowd in high-energy performances combined with close to heart musicality and charm with a story to tell that makes him as real as it gets. He attributes his discipline, passion and undaunted motivation to soar to higher heights to his military career and two brothers who sacrificed their lives so he may chase his dreams.Ryan's first single, “Crank It,” was the first song Ryan co-wrote in Nashville along with Kevin Ray (Hot Apple Pie) and Brian Eckert. The music video for “Crank It” spent eight weeks in the Rising Star slot on TNN/The Heartland Network, a network record for an independent artist. The video is also playing on ZUUS Country where Ryan hosted an hour-long episode as a VJ for “On The Rise.”Ryan's recently released second single, “New Set of Tires,” was co-written by Hall of Fame songwriters Jeffrey Steele and Bob Dipiero and is now available at all major digital distribution outlets. Ryan is currently writing and recording songs for his new EP scheduled for release in the spring of 2016.

Jeffrey Steele is well known in Nashville as one of today’s hottest songwriters, but many don’t know about his huge heart.  Seven years after his son’s untimely death, Jeffrey still hosts a benefit concert in his honor.  We caught up with Jeffrey and a few of his friends before an incredible show at the Franklin Theatre.  Here’s Kelly Lynn with more!

After five years, a few changes were in store for the annual Jeffrey Steele and Friends benefit show.  This year's concert moved to the historic Franklin Theater on Main Street in downtown Franklin, Tennessee.  Along with performances from some of Jeffrey's good buddies, this event raised money for programs to benefit overlooked and at-risk youth.  Kelly Lynn was there to check it all out.

Jeffrey Steele is more than just a hit songwriter here in town.  He’s also an accomplished performer, and he’s also taking a more active role in other artists’ careers as producer, too.  His fourth annual benefit dinner and concert at the Loveless Barn was a successful evening, as a few of his friends showed up to play, including Eddie Montgomery, Billy Ray Cyrus, and many more.  Kelly Lynn was there to chat with a few special guests, and also helped host the evening.

The 56th annual BMI Country Awards were held the night before the CMA Awards, and this year's BMI Icon honoree was Hank Williams Jr. BMI holds the reception to honor all the great songwriters and their accomplishments from the past year. Artists gathered to support the songwriters this year include, Toby Keith, Carrie Underwood, Sarah Buxton, Kenny Chesney, Taylor Swift, Jeffrey Steele and Casey Bethard to name a few.

Nashville and Country Music News includes: Tim and Faith, Darius Rucker, Big Kenny, Chris Ledoux Golf Tournament, Phil Vassar, Elvis Christmas duets with Martina McBride, Carrie Underwood LeAnn Rimes, Billy Currington, Little Big Town, Rascal Flatts, Reba McEntire, We go inside the song with Jeffrey Steele as he talks about his Montgomery Gentry hit My Town.

Nashville and Country Music news Includes: Dolly Parton, Ashton Sheperd, Sugarland, Kellie Pickler, Luke Bryan, Tim McGraw, Kid Rock, Carrie underwood, LeAnn Rimes, Just Stand Up Campaign, Kenny Chesney, Jamey Johnson, One Flew South, Farm Aid, We go Inside The Song with Jeffrey Steele as he talks about one of his many Montgomery Gentry Hits "Hell Yeah"

A closer look into the life of Jeffrey Steele, a well known songwriter and judge for American Idol. Plus an interview with Jeffrey Steele.

Nashville and Country Music News Includes: Sugarland, Luke Bryan, Chad Brock, Bo Bice, CLay Walker, Jeremy McComb, Billy Ray Cyrus, Phil Vassar, LeAnn Rimes, John Michael Montgomery,Mark Chesnutt, Faith Hill, We go inside the song with Jeffrey Steele as he talks about one of his Rascal Flatts hits 'Everyday'.

Latest news about Country Music in and around Nashville: Includes Keith Urban, Blake Shelton, Garth and Trisha, Rodney Atkins, Sugarland, John Michael Montgomery, Dierks Bentley and we go Inside the song with Jeffrey Steele as he talks about Steve Holys song Brand new Girlfriend which has funny look on relationships.

Jeffrey Steele has written tons of hit for the top artists in Nashville, with the likes of Rascal Flatts, Phil Vassar, Montgomery Gentry to name just a few. The former lead singer for Boy Howdy is always searching for the next lyric and hit song. He has also teamed up with fellow songwriters Bob DiPiero, Tony Mullins, and Craig Wiseman as GAC's reality show the Hitmen of Music Row. he also talks about being a judge on this year's Nashville Star and his summer songwriters camp. All this and he still has time to make a new Cd and DVD Countrypolitan.

Latest news in Nashville and Country Music Includes:- Vince Gill, Luke Bryan, Tracy Byrd, Andy Griggs, Dierks Bentley, Shania Twain, Rodney Atkins, Rascal Flatts, Jennifer Hanson, and we go Inside The Song with Jeffrey Steele as he talks how he came about "Love Is A Beautiful Thing" for Phil Vassar