Songwriter Connection

Clare Cunningham helps us celebrate St. Patricks Day! She is a multi-award winning writer and artist who is making her Opry Debut Saturday March 19. She talks about this great honor and shares her story and muisc.

Tracy Richardson is from Indiana where she is a certified Music Therapist and Dean of the Division of Arts and Social Sciences at St May-of-the-Woods College. But, she is also a very talented songwriter who has quite the presence in Nashville. Tracy recently won the Lyric Contest from American Songwriter Magazine.

Dan is a singer/songwriter based in Nashville and is making a name for himself as an Artist and writer. Dan shares his stories and songs around the dining room table. A great conversation with an aritist who offers a fresh and unique perspective and sound to country music.

Olivia has a new release coming out on Friday Feb 24, 2022. You can hear it first on SCP! She is a multi-award winning independent artist and songwriter. Olivia blazes her own trail with her style of "Sunshine Story Pop". She shares all the exciting things happening in her career!

Jaimee Harris returns to talk about her long awaited sophomore release. Her first record Red Rescue was criticallly recieved. We talk about her growth as an artist and writer. Plus, we get to hear some tracks from the new album, Boomerang Town which releases everywhere on February 17.

Wil Nance is a multi platinum songwriter who has written hits for George Strait, Brad Paisley, Joe Nichols, and more. He is one of Nashville's genuine treasures and is known for his sharp and relatable southern lyrics. He shares his journey and songs around the dining room table.

Nancy Deckant of Discover Sooner is back along with Cyndi Torres who wrote 'In Lonesome Dove" with Garth Brooks and Dallas Remington are our guests. Our conversation is about co-writing. Why we do it, how to set them up and the do's and don'ts. We still make time for some live music around the dining room table. Don't miss this episode!

Cliff Dorsey is a name to remember. He hails from High Springs Florida and His baratone voice is becoming known in Nashville. He debuts his new song "No Love" live around the dining room table. His new album on Black Sheep records drops in March. Hear more about it here.

Bryan Ruby is a trailblazing pro baseball player Country Music singer/songwriter. His songs apeared on the Texas Country charts, Itunes top 25 and more. Plus, Bryan has a few singles and and a new record coming out soon. He has an amazing story to share along with some songs around the dining room table.

Alexa Valentino is a pop artist/songwriter, Actress, dancer, music insructor and influencer from Long Island, NY. She is an amazing talent and can do it all. We talk about songwriting and her journey.

Goldpine is husband and wife Ben and Kassie Wilson. They were finalists in the Kerrville Folk festival new folk competition and winners of the 2022 Rocky Mountain Songwriter Contest. Based in Nahville their music is described as Southern Soul with Curious Grit. Join them for music and stories around the dining room table.

Award winning singer/songwriter Judy Paster is back with new music. "Chop Wood Carry Water" is her new release out on all platforms now. She will also talk about a new album coming out in the spring, plus she shares some new songs and the stories behind them live around the dining room table.

Sheree Spoltore is the founder and CEO of Global Songwriters Connection. She is an industry pro who's passion is helping songwriters and performers succeed. You'll want to listen to this one a few times. Be prepared to take notes.

Rhonda Funk has an amazing story to tell! She shares her songs and journey around the dining room table. Plus, offers informative tips for DIY artists. Rhonda has traveled over 120,000 miles performing over 200 shows in 18 months. Her hard work and talent earned her the Entertainer of the Year Honors from the ISSA

Hal ODell is entrenched in the Nashville Songwriter Community. A songwriter in demand who's hard work is paying off with performances at the Bluebird, The Listening Room, The Local and more. Hal shares his story and journey while also playing a few songs around the dining room table

Chad, Denijo and Andrew are back on the podcast with their incredible brotherly harmonies and some brand new songs. Hear the story behind FRB's latest video release Ain't a Woman Like a River.

Brandon Scott's musical journey started in Columbus, Ohio. His travels have taken him to Houston where he appeared on TLC's My 600 lb Life. Now in Nashville, Brandon shares his stories and amazing voice and music. An incredible performer and writer, Brandon has a new song releasing Friday November 25, 2022 but, you can hear an acoustic version around the dining room table, today!

Danny Wells is a hit writer with cuts by George Strait, Rascal Flatts, Colin Raye and so many more. His songs have won CMA and ACM awards and have been played on radio over 15 million times. Listen for songwriting secrets, stories behind big songs, and a few played live around the dining room table.

Jeff Pearson his a hit writer who has written songs for Jim Stafford, Barbara Mandrell, Ricky Van Shelton, Chris Young, The Oak Ridge Boys, Hank Williams Jr. and more. He was the host of the Sunday night writers' rounds at the legendary Blue Bird Cafe. He has so much songwriting knowlege to share. A very informative podcast with great music live around the Dining Room table.

Jacque and Brennan McGuire are a husband and wife duo who takes their name from the first Johnny and June Album. Carryin' On combine traditional country, bluegrass, and more to create a new fresh sound based on the foundations set forth by the icons of the past

At 6 feet 6 inches tall Ellis is a commanding figure when he walks into a room. He is a quiet type though and lets his music and incomperable country voice do his speaking for him. We make the connection with Ellis who is a great songwriter with so much to say with his songs!

Marc-Alan is back with special guest Debi Champion with tips on performing your songs in writers rounds. Debi has hosted Nashville writers' nights for over 30 years. Here are some tips on how to get into rounds and do and don't when you are there.

Ericca Latza is the real deal! A brilliant writer and performer. She has a new record out and some great stories behind the songs. Ericca moved to Nashville from Mt. Airy North Carolina in 2019 and has been making inroads in the music and songwriting community.

Santell Ogden is an award winning writer and performer but also helps us dive deep into the world of Sync. She is a Sync agent and Film Superviser too!. You don't want to miss this one.

With our 70th episoade we do our first ever crossover event a simulcast of SCP and Chad WIlson's Deconstructed Sessions podcast. Stories and songs from Chad and your humble host Dave Lenahan.