songwriting

Interview: Randy Houser On His Partnership With ACM Songwriter Of The Year, Dallas Davidson

Although he may not have the household name recognition of his collaborators, Dallas Davidson is certainly no stranger to country music. He moved to Nashville nearly 10 years ago and has written a slew of […]

2013/04/02

‘No Hurry’ Cowriter James Otto On Touring, Zac Brown, And Why Songwriting Is The ‘Life Blood’

James Otto, the cowriter behind the Zac Brown hit “No Hurry,” speaks out on why touring is an essential part of life for him–and why songwriting is the “life blood.”

2012/08/16

Lee Brice at the 2012 Annual Academy Of Country Music Awards

Lee Brice Says ‘Hard To Love’ ‘Matched A Part Of My Life I’m In Right Now’

During an interview with CBS Local, ACM Award-winner Lee Brice talks about the situation that led to his current radio single, “Hard To Love.”

2012/07/13

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Martina McBride Finds Her New Focus On Songwriting ‘Really Liberating’

For the last several years, vocal superstar Martina McBride has been working more on writing the songs she sings. It’s a process that didn’t come easily at first, but one she now finds “really liberating.”

2012/05/18

It Pays To Be A Songwriter, Just Ask Taylor Swift!

Whether you write your own music, use a co-writer, or perform hit songs that someone else is responsible for writing, there is money to be had! Just ask [mp3com-artist]Taylor Swift[/mp3com-artist]. According to a report in […]

2012/01/20

Eric Church-Part 3

Part 3 of our 5 part conversation with [lastfm link_type="artist_info"]Eric Church[/lastfm] REALLY dives into the making of “Chief,” playing live in the studio, and the pressure of matching a great song to a great line.

2011/10/06

“Taylor”-Made Songwriting

We said this many times over the years, but the one type of person that Debbie and I are collectively the most jealous of in this life are songwriters.

2011/04/04

Taylor Swift – Ten Seconds You Have To See!

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2011/03/23

Jerrod Niemann Tells What It’s Like To Be A Songwriter

We are not one’s to be envious of others. We’re very happy with who we are, thankful for what the Good Lord has seen fit to provide for us, and wouldn’t trade our life for […]

2011/03/01

Attention Country Songwriters!

Is it time to get your original music heard? Do you think you’ve got what it takes to make it in the music industry? Well here’s your chance with the Chris Austin Songwriting Contest! MerleFest […]

2011/01/25

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