Songwriter Connection

Karree Philiips Sings and writes with passion. Her energy, melodies and songs are contagious. She will have you rocking and singing along. She is songwriter/performer who is always in demand not only for co-writes but for Nashville Songwriter rounds. She is one to watch, with a recent write up in the New York Times and an appearence on a Songwriter TV show.

Chuck Jones is a hit writer with over 140 cuts. Multiple Top 10's and #1s. His songs have been recorded Patti LaBelle, Ronnie Milsap, Peter Cetera, Reba McEntire, John Berry, Diamond Rio, and more. We'll hear the stories behind some of those hits and hear Chuck play live around the dining room table.

Hall of Fame songwriter Kent Blazy is back on the podcast and he brings his new record Blame it on the Byrds. Plus, he shares the story behind the song Getting You Home (The Black Dress Song). Many other stories and a little bit about the industry today

Dakota Danielle comes from a small town in Southern Illinois and now is an independent singer/songwriter in Nashville. Her stories have turned into some really great songs. Songs that speak to others who share that small town experience no matter where your small town is. Daskota is one to watch!

Molly Leikin is an award winning songwriter who as writen for Cher, Katy Perry, Tina Turner and many more. She has a new book just out called Inside Secrets To Hit Songwriting in the Digital Age. We will talk about her career and her amazing song mentoring service SongMD.com. If you are an aspiring songwriter this is one not to miss!

Country Music runs deep in Tess Frizzell's DNA with her Grandmother, Country Music Hall of Fame member Dottie West and her uncle  Lefty Frizzell , who is also a member of the Country Music Hall of Fame. Her mother Shelly West and uncle,  David Frizzell , recorded the award-winning classic, “You’re The Reason God Made Oklahoma.” Tess grew up in the business and shares the stories. We'll als...

Hits & Grins are 3 hit Nashville songwriters who gather together for fun and pure entertainment. You'll laugh, cry and enjoy their songs and stories. Billy Whyte, Steve Dean and Victoria Vanier play live around the dining room table!

Jeff Leisawitz is an internationally in-demand Life coach for creative people. He is an acclaimed auther and electronic artist once named Elecronic Artist of the World. His new book Not F'ing Around will help you step outside your comfort zone and grow your creative abilities. This episode can change your life.

Allie Colleen is no stanger to the music industry. She blazes a trail with a style that is all her own. She has a passion for singing and songwriting since a very early age. With songs and stories around the dining room table, Allie, proves she is definately one to watch!!

Ren and Andi are our guests. The Renfrees are award winning writers and performers who have blazed the trails of the Texas music scene. We talk about their new record 97 Acres and hear their story as they play songs live around the dining room table.

The incredible songs and harmony of the Flat River Band! Brothers, Chad, Dennijo and Andy join us for live music around the dining room table.

Char Nicols has traveled all over the world singing and performing. She is a multi talented artist and vocal coach who sang background vocals for Englebert Humperdinck. Her songs and stories will definately entertain you!

Kim McLean teaches songwriting at Trevecca University in Nashville. Kim is a Dove award winning songwriter with song credits on cuts by Tim McGraw, Trisha Yearwood, Lee Ann Womack and more. She passes her music business knowlege on to her students and gives them real world experience with projects like the one that culminated in this episode. Listen to some of Nashville's finest young artists...

Kaitlyn and Chad are releasing their new song (Kaitlyn's debut) on June 24. It is called Ascending and we debut it on the podcast. This unlikely duo share their stories and songs around the dining room table. Kaitlyn is new to Nashville and Chad is a hit writer who has taken her under his wing. Its a great and touching story!

Sheridan Gates and Mark Thress are singers/songwriters and mentors who have started a new orginization to help women navigate the music industry. They share their experiences and songs and stories. An interesting and needed conversation on women in the music business.

Nashville based guitarist, songwriter and singer Meg Williams Is a Blues/rock/acoustic artist that really spans the genres. She has played in notable venues across the county. She's even recorded in the FAME studios in Muscle Shoals. She shares music from her new record Live and Learn around the dining room table.

Sylvia is back with a new Album and a new message. This is music for the entire family. It is for the dreamer in everyone. We catch up to the 80's country hitmaker and talk about her journey, her music and of course songwriting.

Dave Gibson is one of Nashvilles best. He's written songs for Alabama, Joe Diffie, Confederate Railroad, Steve Warner, Tanya Tucker and for his Academy of Country Music Award winning group The Gibson-Miller Band.

Kim and Eve share stories, songs and valuable songwriting lessons around the dining room table. Kim McLean is a multi awarded songwriter/Singer/musician and producer with over 400 of her songs recorded. Eve Selis is in the San Diego Music Hall of Fame and is an incredible writer and performer. Together their songs and harmonies will send chills down your spine.

Marc-Allan Barnette is back with friends Angie Jolynn and Mark Monroe. Join us as we look at the inner workings of a song. We will step you through the process of the song we wrote that day! Plus, a little old Nashville style Guitar Pull as we share songs around the dining room table

Janet and Charles Cox have entertained people all over. Today, Nashille is their home. They are incredible entertainers with hilariously clever songs. They will share some and the stories behind them on the show.

Jack is a 40 plus year veteran of the music industry. He has written with some of the greats in Folk, Rock and Country. He has worked with Richie Havens, The Who, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Kevin Costner and more. He has a new album called Halfway to Hell. We'll talk about it as he shares his music around the Dining Room Table. He has an amazing story to share and you will enjoy taking the journey with u...

Bill Diluigi is a Songwriters' songwriter. Great lyircs and melodies that he shares around the Dining Room Table. Bill is a singed Nashville songwriter with lots of cuts and song placements in TV and film. He tells his story and shares his journey with us.

Matt is a DIY, from artist,from Baltimore, who's music has touched people around the world. His music is a mixture of folk, punk, pop and rock. He combines these art forms into a music all his own. One that defies all genre stereotypes. He's unique, tongue and cheek and intellectual.

John Berry is a Grammy Award winning hit artist with 20 single releases, 6 top 5 chart songs and a number one. One of the most amazing voices in Country Music. His new record Find My Joy is out now and is a record the world needs right now. John shares his songs and stories at the dining room table.