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SongTown's 9th Annual Creative Xperience Songwriting Workshop and Birthday Bash!! For more info and to purchase tickets CLICK HERE! Write better songs faster! Clay & Marty's 10-day video series will help you level-up your songs and finish them faster. CLICK HERE to begin! SongTown Press Books:Mastering Melody Writing : Check It OutSong Building: Mastering Lyric Writing : Check It OutThe Songwriter's Guide To Mastering Co-Writing : Check It Out Guest: Rivers Rutherford : Website Hosts: Clay Mills : Facebook : InstagramMarty Dodson : Facebook : Instagram SongTown on Songwriting Podcast, Powered by Sweetwater.com - The best place for musical gear on the planet! For advertising opportunities, email kristine@songtown.com
Gary Allan, Rivers Rutherford, Houston Robert, Mark Wright, Tony Brown, Byron Hill, and me.
https://uwf.edu/university-advancement/departments/development/the-songs-their-stories-a-symphony/ On November 8, 2022, The University of West Florida and The Frank Brown International Foundation for Music–in sponsorship with Foo Foo Fest– present Music City Hit Makers: The Songs, Their Stories, A Symphony at the Saenger Theater. The show will feature three hit Nashville songwriters, Jon Nite, Rivers Rutherford...
Cooper Alan is a country singer/songwriter. He's currently on tour in and around Nashville playing shows as the world starts to open up more and more. And ost days, he has the great privilege of writing songs with incredible co-writers like Rivers Rutherford, Gary Burr, Seth Mosley, Matt Nolen, Skip Black, Leslie Satcher, Will Robinson, Kent Blazy, James Dean Hicks, Lee Thomas Miller, and of course, Victoria Shaw. Website Link: www.cooperalanmusic.com Instagram: @cooperalanmusic TikTok: @cooperalan1 _____________________________ In this episode: 3:49: How to use social media as a tool for success, rather than a distraction 6:08: Cooper Alan's use of mash-ups to create content 7:40: The story of Cooper Alan making his way into the music industry and honing his craft 17:30: How to improve your live performance 22:40: Who has learned the most from in the music industry 29:10: What he is working on right now to elevate and get to the next level _____________________________ Cooper's 3 Keys To Success: 1. Be More Present 2. Sleep Better 3. Stretch More _____________________________ Want to try out my 1-1-1 Monday morning Newsletter? - 1 Motivational Quote - 1 Inspiring Video - 1 Badass Workout Go to: https://www.nickcarrier.com/111-newsletter _____________________________ Learn more about the program at: https://www.nickcarrier.com/10weekprograms Follow Nick on Instagram: @carrier_bestyou
TikTok star joins us for an exclusive interview Cooper Alan is a country music artist in the making. He's garnered over three million followers and 28.5 million likes in the year he's been on TikTok. He's known for converting popular songs into country versions and has written his own with some of Nashville's most prominent songwriters, such as Rivers Rutherford, Gary Burr, Kent Blazy and Victoria Shaw. In April, Alan took time to chat with Matt Bailey about his TikTok adventures and his career. He discusses his reluctancy (like many of us) to joining the viral odyssey and how he hopes to further his career. Be sure to subscribe to The Music Universe Podcast wherever you get your podcasts.
A good-timing, honky-tonkin’, band-leading, song-writing, love-song-singing, blues-harp-blowing, tradition-nurturing, genre-busting, crowd-carrying, full-hearted flag bearer for all that’s true about music. That’s Heidi Newfield. And on her new solo album The Barfly Sessions — recorded without heed to music business convention — she’s finally captured her full range. “No one was telling me what to do,” Newfield says. “No one put me in a box. Anyone asking me, what is the new music like? Ummmmm, it’s like me!” After recording three albums while fronting Trick Pony, charting eight singles and branching out for her first solo project with the platinum-certified smash “Johnny & June,” Newfield knows her way around a studio … and a stage. A bold stylist and true entertainer, she greets peers and fans alike with her small frame, big voice, friendly smile and a hug. Sharp and well read, she knows herself and her audience. She could be voted most likely to not give a damn about anything but the music by a stunning collection of collaborators and co-writers: Al Anderson, Randy Houser, Jim Lauderdale, Delbert McClinton, Jon Randall, Mickey Raphael, Rivers Rutherford, Leslie Satcher, Chris Stapleton, Matt King and Kenny Vaughan.
This episode features ACM, Billboard, and Grammy nominated songwriter/producer Corey Crowder. We visited Tree Vibez Musicto talk with him about his songwriting craft and advice he’s received from his mentors like Rivers Rutherford and Liz Rose. He’s worked with longtime friend and artist Chris Young of whom he celebrated his first #1 in 2015 for, “I’m Comin’ Over." Corey shares his experience producing LoCash’s sophomore album, “Brothers” as well as his projects with RaeLynn, Cale Dodds, Morgan Wallen, A Thousand Horses, Cassadee Pope and Florida Georgia Line.
“Listen to that voice inside you. Follow that calling, especially if it doesn’t make sense. Pay attention to that voice, and find a way to honor it.” - Dan Keen This week on The Song Revolution Podcast, Dan Keen talks about the journey to pursuing your passion, and the milestones achieved along the way. Dan is a Belmont University educator in Nashville, Tennessee. Belmont is one of the most popular music business schools in the country. Dan served as an adjunct professor for 16 years, before being hired full-time. Music has been Dan’s focus for the majority of his life, and his experience in the music industry is broad and diverse. He held a 15-year tenure as an executive with ASCAP and worked with incredible artists including Paramore, Chris Young, Rivers Rutherford, Nickel Creek, Mercy Me, and Rachel Thibodeau. He has also served with the Bluegrass Association and has experience writing jingles for major brands. He is hilarious and authentic and has incredible insight to offer to songwriters and musicians. “There is no failure, as long as you learn something.” - Dan Keen In this episode, Dan shares his journey through different realms of music and incredible opportunities with the music industry that finally led to his job at Belmont. He shares that when he was hired at Belmont, he realized that it was the passion and purpose he had been pursuing all along. Many times your calling in life doesn’t make sense until later, and we might not even realize what it is until we’re right in the midst of it. There’s a continual process of following the path before us, even if we can only see the next step. Keen shares so much great advice for aspiring songwriters, musicians, and really anyone who is hoping to break into the music industry. He shares the best way to find success is to ask yourself two questions. What are the needs of the creative people and how can you bridge that gap? Instead of boxing yourself in with a particular role in the industry, look to solve a problem, meet a need, and find out how that will impact the world around you. The other advice Keen shares is, “if you want to catch a fish, you have to think like a fish.” Identify the people you are trying to reach with your music, and then find out where they hang out. Give those people what they need, and meet them in their environment. “The inspiration comes from God, but there’s also work involved. You have to learn the craft. It’s like any other artform. Learn how to craft your music so people can receive your message.” - Dan Keen Some topics we talk about in this episode: Introduction // Dan Keen - 1:38 Dan’s Story - 6:27 Dan’s Current Work at Belmont University - 27:54 For the Love of Bluegrass - 31:26 Work with Nickel Creek, Ricky Skaggs, and Other Groups - 37:12 The Evolution of the Music Industry - 43:25 Focus for Songwriters - 51:23 Information About Belmont - 57:39 Wrap Up - 1:03:12 How to get involved Join the Successful Christian Songwriters Group on Facebook and continue the discussion! https://www.facebook.com/groups/SuccessfulChristianSongwriters/ Check out all of the resources for you to become the songwriter you were meant to be at www.nashvillechristiansongwriters.com If you liked this episode, be sure to subscribe and leave a quick review on iTunes. It would mean the world to hear your feedback and we’d love for you to help us spread the word!
Acclaimed songwriter and producer Rivers Rutherford talks about his life and career writing songs for country artists like Kenny Chesney, Tim McGraw, Brad Paisley and many more.
Ty Bentli talks with singer/songwriter Rivers Rutherford in his very first episode of Writers Rule, a podcast about the art of songwriting with some of Nashville's best songwriters.
Join us this week as we welcome country music singer songwriter, Amanda Watkins. Born in the wild and wonderful state of West Virginia, and raised in sunny Florida, Amanda is the quintessential “American Woman.” Strong-willed but with a gentle spirit, holding dear a deep-rooted love of family, of country, of singing and songwriting. When she’s not in the studio or touring, she’s involved in her other passions - from experimenting with kitchen recipes, to indulging in the great outdoors, hiking, hunting and fishing. Drawn to music at an early age, her career has gone from singing in church to standing on the hallowed stage before a packed house in Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium. Amanda has always delivered powerful performances with her strong voice and gifted melodies and lyrics. One of the proudest moments of her young career was when she became the first unsigned artist to ever play network late night TV, and then share co-write honors on a major Big & Rich single at country radio. She’s been privileged to open for major artists like Dierks Bentley, Brad Paisley, Jamey Johnson and Frankie Ballard. Amanda has just finished recording a new full length album in Nashville’s historic RCA Studio A that includes the single “If I Was Over You," featuring Jamey Johnson and co-written by her with Rivers Rutherford. The single is out on radio and the full album is slated for release later in 2015. We will talk to Amanda about her upcoming schedule, get a behind the scenes look at her music, feature her latest songs, and ask her to share her message for the troops. Please be sure to visit Amanda Watkins at http://amandawatkins.com/ and spread the word. Fans are welcome to call in and speak live with Amanda during the show (718) 766-4193. Join us, Sunday 9/27/2015 at 4 PM EDT! Our message to the troops: WE do what we do, because YOU do what you do.
Ottawa-born Country artist KIRA ISABELLA will release her new album Caffeine & Big Dreams on October 14th. It features the powerful first single Quarterback and the new single Gone Enough. She wrote the majority of songs on this album and teamed up with several hit songwriters including Deric Ruttan, Rivers Rutherford and Chris DuBois. Kira was named the 2013 CCMA Female Artist of the Year and the 2014 CMAO Female Artist of the Year. She was nominated for a 2013 JUNO Award in the Breakthrough Artist category. In September 2014, Kira was nominated for in the CCMA Female Artist category. She recently kicked off the very first concert at Tim Horton's Field in Hamilton opening for Keith Urban and Darius Rucker. She's about to begin her first headlining tour "The Shake It Tour" later this month - featuring country duo Autumn Hill - starting in Kingston, Ontario. In 2011, Kira released her first single Love Me Like That. The song was a runaway hit crossing over into the Canadian Hot 100 Chart, while also earning a 2012 Canadian Radio Music Award in the Country category at Canadian Music Week. Kira's other hit songs to date include A Little More Work, A Real Good Radio & Blame It On Your Truck - with the list guaranteed to grow with the release of her new album.
Award-winning music biographer Jake Brown returns to store shelves nationwide with a shift from the rock world to the country world with his new book Nashville Songwriter: The Inside Stories Behind Country Music’s Greatest Hits which includes exclusive interviews with country legends Willie Nelson, Merle Haggard, and a long list of hit songwriters. The book features interviews with the writers behind country's greatest hits like Tim McGraw's Live Like You Were Dying, Lady Antebellum's We Owned The Night, Carrie Underwood's Jesus Take The Wheel, and many more. Songwriters featured, in this 300-plus page book, include Craig Wiseman, Dean Dillon, Bob DiPiero, Bill Anderson, Sonny Curtis, Tom Shapiro, Kelley Lovelace, Rivers Rutherford, Tom T. Hall, Wayne Carson, Chris Dubois, Dallas Davidson, David Lee Murphy, and Freddy Powers. In addition to these never-before-revealed stories behind the songs, aspiring songwriters will find countless gems of wisdom about the craft and career of songwriting itself. Jake Brown has written 35 published books since 2001, featuring many authorized collaborations with some of rock’s biggest artists, including 2013 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees Heart (with Ann and Nancy Wilson), living guitar legend Joe Satriani, heavy metal pioneers Motorhead (with Lemmy Kilmister), late hip hop icon Tupac Shakur (with the estate), celebrated Rock drummer Kenny Aronoff, late Funk pioneer Rick James, and the all-star rock producers anthology ‘Behind the Boards’, among many others.
The EDCT organization enlisted the help of some top songwriters to put on a benefit show at Nashville's 3rd and Lindsley nightclub. Sarah Buxton gathered together a group that included Rivers Rutherford, Dave Berg and Lari White
News about Nashville and Country Music Includes:- Julianne Hough, Country sings Disney album, Willie Nelson, Farm aid, Charlie Daniels, Jason Foundation, Blake Shelton, John Rich, Bucky Covington, People Magazine, Sugarland, Toby Keiths fifth annual golf classic to support Ally's House, Taylor swifts new album, We go Inside The Song with Chuck Wicks as he talks about "Stealing Cinderella" written by Rivers Rutherford