Twang Town

Colt and David sit down with music publisher Tom Luteran.   New Jersey native Tom Luteran has been a successful music executive in Nashville for the last 30 years. He has worked with many hit songwriters and artists, and has placed songs which became #1 country hits, and set up co-writing sessions which led to big hits. Luteran has also signed several songwriters and artists to music publishing de...

Colt and David sit down with NSAI Executive Bart Herbison.   A Paris, TN native, Bart Herbison worked as a reporter and spent 14 years in radio and as a correspondent for The Nashville Banner newspaper before joining the administration of former Tennessee Governor Ned McWherter as Deputy Director of Communications in 1987.  Herbison joined the staff of U.S. Rep. Bob Clement (D-Nashville) in 1988 w...

Colt and David sit down with singer/songwriter Tebey.  Nashville resident and Ontario, Canada native, Tebey , is a platinum selling artist, award-winning producer and accomplished songwriter with multiple #1 songs.   Some of Tebey’s biggest successes to date are with three #1 songs as a writer: a US Billboard #1 with Justin Moore’s “Somebody Else Will”; a Canadian #1 with Gord Bamford’s “Dive Bar”...

Colt and David sit down with singer/songwriter Hannah Ellis.   Curb Records recording artist Hannah Ellis’ journey – and world – is one all can feel at home in. The Campbellsville, Kentucky-native’s voice - a mix of favorite flannel, sparkling pink wine and welcome - is the friend we always wanted. Whether pouring from a car radio or your phone, the act named to Rolling Stone’s “Artist To Watch” l...

Colt and David sit down with songwriter Ken Hart.  Originally from Mississippi, Ken Hart moved to Nashville to pursue his songwriter career.  Hart has written songs for Jake Worthington, Leah Blevins, Craig Campbell, Marshall Tucker Band, and recently had his song, "Checking In" recorded by Lee Brice (ft. for King & Country). Hart has also authored a new book titled Jesus Is Cool, Bu...

Colt and David sit down with Storme Warren.  Storme Warren is a television and radio broadcaster, best known as the host of The Big 615 channel on TuneIn as a part of Garth Brooks' Sevens Network as well as the former host of The Storme Warren Show weekday mornings on SiriusXM's channel The Highway. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/Storme-Warren-100047171378867/ Instagram: www.instag...

Colt and David sit down with songwriter Adam Wood.  Wood grew up in Colbert Heights, Alabama and graduated from the University of North Alabama with a degree in Commercial Music. In 2004, he moved to Nashville to pursue songwriting and producing, and has landed cuts from Brice, Scotty McCreery, Elvie Shane, Trace Adkins and Tyler Braden. Among the songs he has credits on are “More Beer” and “Hey W...

Colt and David sit down with musician Tim Galloway.   North Carolina native and multi-instrumentalist Tim Galloway has performed with Gary Allan, Luke Bryan, Tracy Lawrence, Dustin Lynch, Jake Owen, Josh Turner, and Keith Urban, and he has recorded with Kelsey Hart, Kolby Cooper, Chris Janson, Cody Johnson, Little Big Town, Ashley McBryde,  Bailey Zimmerman and many others.  In 2023, Galloway won...

Colt and David sit down with singer/songwriter Pryor Baird.   The California native learned to play the guitar as a toddler, fronted a band in high school, moved to Music City to start a solo career in country music, evolved from bluesy country solo contestant on NBC's "The Voice" (Season 14, Team Blake) into a soulful country-rock duo, all the while perfecting his authority as a gu...

Colt and David sit down with singer/songwriter Jason Blaine.   Originally from Pembroke, Ontario, Blaine moved to Nashville in the Fall of 2006. He burst onto the scene in a big way in 2007 with his first #1 hit single “Rock In My Boot” which led to multiple CCMA nominations and appearances and paved the way for a string of hit singles and major festival stages across Canada. With over 13 Top 10 s...

Colt and David sit down with songwriter Brandon Kinney.   Kinney has co-written country hits by Jason Aldean (“Drowns The Whiskey” ft. Miranda Lambert), Cole Swindell (“Love You Too Late”), Jon Pardi (“Ain’t Always The Cowboy”), and Randy Houser (“Boots On”). He has additional cuts with Willie Nelson, Luke Bryan, Luke Combs, Justin Moore, Chase Rice, Chris Janson, Craig Campbell, Tim Montana, Colt...

Colt and David sit down with musician/producer/songwriter Dave Cohen.   Dave Cohen is an award-winning keyboard player and producer who moved from Calgary, Canada to Nashville, TN in 2007. He began his time in Nashville touring with the likes of Joe Nichols, Big & Rich, and Wynonna Judd before making the shift to session work as a studio musician in 2012. Today he has played on over 60 #1 song...

Colt and David sit down with RJ Meacham.   RJ is the SVP of Country Promotion at Curb Records.  Meacham began his career at Monument/Sony before transitioning to Curb/Asylum and then Sony’s BNA and Columbia Records. He rejoined Curb Records in 2016 as senior director, country promotion before rising to VP, promotion in 2018.  He promoted records for artists such a Kenny Chesney, Dixie Chicks, Mare...

Colt and David sit down with songwriter Chris Gelbuda.   Gelbuda is a multi-platinum, genre-spanning, singer-songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist. Chicago born and Nashville based, Chris is a versatile creator, enjoying success across various genres with cuts on Meghan Trainor, Lee Brice, Dustin Lynch, Larry Fleet, Lady A, Neal Francis, Adam Doleac, Tenille Townes, The Revivalists, Bill...

Colt and David sit down with singer/songwriter Lewis Brice.   Lewis  lives in Nashville, TN, where he spends his time writing and working on new music. He travels and performs all over the country, including regular appearances in Key West. Blessed to play shows with friends and family including Hank Jr, Lee Brice, The Cadillac Three, Jerrod Niemann, Gary Allan, LOCASH, American Young and more, he...

Colt and David sit down with songwriter Joe Leathers.   A native of Memphis, Joe’s influences are diverse, and that diversity is evident in his songwriting.  An award-winning songwriter, some of Joe’s hits include, “ Save The Roses” by Lee Brice, "Tough" by Craig Morgan, “Where I’m From” by Jason Michael Carroll, Tim McGraw's "Still" and Steve Holy’s “Love Don’t Run.”  Joe...

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, D...

Colt and David sit down with Noah Peters.   Noah is famously known as the "Singing Barber."  He has made a name for himself both by cutting hair and for his singing.  Noah was also a recent contestant on the last season of American Idol. Facebook: www.facebook.com/theesingingbarber  Instagram:  www.instagram.com/theesingingbarber  TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@theesingingbarber  People Destroy...

Colt and David sit down with Mike Rogers.   Mike is a recently retired country radio promotions rep.  He has worked for CBS, Sony and Curb Records.  Mike worked with Country music legends, such as George Jones, Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings, Merle Haggard, Dolly Parton and Hank Jr. as well as newer artists including Tim McGraw, Jo Dee Messina, LeAnn Rimes, Lee Brice, Rodney Atkins, and Dylan Scot...

Colt and David sit down with songwriter Jared Mullins.   Jared Mullins moved to Nashville in 2013. Mullins songwriting credits include #1 songs "Thank God" by Kane Brown and “Homemade" by Jake Owen. Mullins is also a co-writer on LOCASH’s “Beach Boys” (ft. The Beach Boys), Parmalee's "Roots", Morgan Wallen's "Devil Don't Know", "F150-50"...

Colt and David sit down with Scot Calonge.   Scot is the owner/artist relations rep at Richards & Southern merchandise and apparel company.  They are a Nashville-based third generation, family owned company that represents hundreds of artists and companies. Website: www.richardsandsouthern.com  Facebook: www.facebook.com/scot.calonge Instagram: www.instagram.com/scottymerch1_official_ Twitter...

Colt and David sit down with songwriter Bobby Tomberlin.   Bobby Tomberlin is a GRAMMY, CMA, and ACM nominated songwriter.  He started his music career at age eleven as a disk jockey in his hometown of Luverne, Alabama. Bobby’s position at the radio station provided the opportunity to interview some of country music’s biggest names including Waylon Jennings, Johnny Cash, and Keith Whitley.  With a...

Colt and David sit down with singer/songwriter Kelsey Hart.   Kentucky native Kelsey Hart has burst on to the Country music scene with his new radio single, "Life With You."  As a songwriter Kelsey has had his songs recorded by Jake Owen, Dylan Scott, Trace Adkins and others. Website: www.officialkelseyhart.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/kelsey.hart.963 Instagram: www.instagram.com/kelse...

Colt and David sit down with recording artist Ruston Kelly.   Check out Ruston's latest EP release The Weakness, Etc.  and be sure to see him live on his new Too Chill To Kill Tour beginning March 27th. Website: www.rustonkelly.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/rustonkelly  Twitter (X): www.twitter.com/rustonkelly Facebook: www.facebook.com/rustonkelly TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@rustonkelly  YouT...

Colt and David sit down with songwriter Phillip Lammonds.   Phillip Lammonds is a songwriter and talented instrumentalist from South Carolina. After college, Phillip was a founder of The Blue Dogs, a beloved and critically acclaimed bluegrass and rock inspired jam band. He then started his family in Pawley’s Island, South Carolina while working as a fishing guide, a falconer, and the owner of a re...