Bob Regan

Bob has had songs recorded by artists ranging from Hank Williams Jr., Andy Williams, Roy Rogers, Keith Urban, BR549 and Donny Osmond. Bob’s hits include “Your Everything” by Keith Urban, “Every Time I Cry” by Terri Clark, “Steam” by Ty Herndon, “Busy Man” by Billy Ray Cyrus, “Running Out of Reasons to Run” by Rick Trevino, “Thinking About You” by Trisha Yearwood, “Soon” by Tanya Tucker and “Til Love Comes Again” by Reba McIntire. Bob is a writer for Woody Bomar’s new company, Green Hills Music and is the current legislative director of the NSAI. He has two children, Jamie and Brett.

Jim reilley

Jim Reilley was co-founder of the late-lamented folk-rock “gangstas”, The New Dylans. The New Dylans shared stages with The Band, Shawn Colvin, The Fleshtones, Steve Forbert and even 10,000 Maniacs. They received glowing reviews from Rolling Stone, Musician, Mojo, Stereo Review, Pulse and Spin just to name a few. Reilley’s 2003 album The Return of Buddy Cruel released on Silent Planet records. Produced by Grammy-winner Don Henry, Nashville’s local newspaper, The Tennessean, proclaimed The Return of Buddy Cruel one of the top 10 albums of 2003 and “Won’t Let You Make A Fool of Me” as one of the top 10 songs of 2003 in their year-end critic’s poll. The album was also nominated for a Contemporary Folk Grammy, in 2003. Reilley has just completed work on his second solo album, Thank God I’m a Contrary Boy, a turbulent song cycle of eighteen interwoven narratives on growing up and growing older in the new America.

Robert Reynolds

During the 1990s, Robert Reynolds was bass player for The Mavericks.  Since The Mavericks hung up their boots to dry, Robert has spent considerable days on the road playing with several beat combos, including the swinging SWAG (with Jerry Dale McFadden; Scotty Huff  and Wilco's Ken Coomer; among others) and the oh-so colourful foursome, PAINT (with Paul Deakin, Kevin Montgomery and Doug Pettibone).  As a solo artist, Robert has released a pair of mini-albums – the delightfully diverse and often delicate - Audrey In A Dream, followed by the equally engaging, melodic and authentic - The Wintersky Works.  He also has spent considerable time working on writing and playing musical scores for children's animated video storybooks.

Kim Richey

Kim Richey has been plying her brand of insightful song craft since arriving in Nashville in the early '90's.   A tunesmith with a wide stylistic range - she's written songs for Mary Chapin Carpenter, Trisha Yearwood and UK pop sensation James Morrison, among others.   She's also made five acclaimed solo records - her latest being "Chinese Boxes" produced by Giles Martin - and had music featured in films and television shows such as For the Love of the Game, Buffy, Angel, Alias and Grey's Anatomy.

Julie Roberts

Her deep, Blues-soaked voice poignantly captures the pain of the wronged and forgotten, and her signature style puts a modern twist on traditional Country music. With her debut CD, Roberts was Country music's Cinderella, a stunning blonde from Lancaster, S.C., who stole everyone's heart with her honest music, cover-girl looks, exuberant personality, and irresistible laughter. Julie would go on to enjoy RIAA gold certification, two award nominations each from the Country Music Association and the Academy of Country Music and a #1 single.  And now, with her second album, Men & Mascara, which debuted at #4 on the Soundscan Country Albums chart, Roberts proves she's in it for the long run. Having co-penned four songs from her latest release, her songwriting continues to evolve as she prepares her third album on Mercury Records. She is currently writing and recording alongside veteran producer and songwriter Marcus Hummon.

Karyn Rochelle

Karyn Rochelle first turned heads in Nashville as a demo singer but it wasn't long before her songwriting skills were strongly evident. Her nostalgic composition "Georgia Rain", found a kindred vocalist in Trisha Yearwood. The song earned Rochelle her first BMI Country Award in 2006 and and NSAI award as "One Of The Ten Songs I Wish I'd Written" - a good omen for the immediate future. She co-penned Kellie Pickler's sassy "Red High Heels", along with Pickler's softer "I Wonder" and "Wild Ponies". George Jones, Reba McEntire, Lee Ann Womack, Ronnie Milsap, Le Ann Rimes, Terri Clark and musician Kenny G have all recorded Rochelle's jewels.
Karyn Rochelle is currently spending time in the studio, hard at work on a new album due out this year.

Ronnie Rogers

When you’re born in Music City, to musical parents, your path would seem to be somewhat predetermined. Such was the fate of Ronnie Rogers. Born and raised in Nashville, Ronnie’s parents were active in Gospel and Country music and their talents were obviously passed on to their son. An award-winning songwriter, Ronnie had numerous songs recorded before mega group Alabama hit with “Dixieland Delight,” but it was through that song that he developed a relationship with the band that became his vehicle for the future. Their musical collaboration produced the likes of “Jukebox In My Mind,” “Pass It On Down,” “Take A Little Trip” and the list goes on. Ronnie’s songs have also been recorded by Brooks & Dunn ("Only In America"), Mark Chesnutt ("Blame It On Texas" and "Goin' Through The Big D"), Toby Keith, George Strait, Dierks Bentley, Gary Allan, Lee Ann Womack, Ray Charles, Emerson Drive, Tanya Tucker, Joe Diffie, Steve Wariner, Aaron Tippin and many others.

Don Rollins

Rollins earned a Grammy and many other honors as the co-writer of "It's Five O'Clock Somewhere," which became a chart-topper for Alan Jackson & Jimmy Buffett. Songs by Rollins have sold more than 7 million copies. A Beamont, Texas, native, Rollins began his career as a band director in Texas public schools before landing a publishing deal in 1997 with Warner/Chappell Music. He moved to Nashville to pursue writing full time in 2001 and wrote "It's Five O'Clock Somewhere" in 2003. The song spent eight weeks at #1 and its awards include Vocal Event of the Year from the Country Music Association and Single of the Year from the Academy of Country Music, as well as the Grammy for Best Country Song in 2003. Rollins has cuts by Randy Travis, Neal McCoy, Ronnie Milsap, Ricky Skaggs and British artist Edwina Hayes. His latest cuts include two songs on the new Reba Duet’s album, “Everyday People” a duet with Carol King and “Sleeping With The Telephone” a duet with Faith Hill. He also continues to perform as a saxophonist, backing such artists as Martha and the Vandellas, The Four Tops, The Temptations, and Little Anthony and the Imperials.

Caitlin Rose

Fresh-faced up-and-comer Caitlin Rose boasts a bold young voice capable of sweet Pop opulence, post-Punk wit or Folkie protest.  Her unique and consistent spin on golden age Country bravado ties such delightful meandering together, while honest lyrics weave a calm maturity throughout the 20 year-old wunderkind's compositions.  Already a veteran of Nashville's lately lauded Indie Pop scene, Rose fronted local buzz group Save Macaulay (may it rest in peace) for four years and is the daughter of award-winning Country songwriter Liz Rose and Show Dog Nashville's
Johnny Rose.

Liz Rose

Liz began her music industry career by opening an independent music publishing and song plugging company in 1996.   A few years later, Liz signed to Jody Williams Music as a writer, and also as a song plugger. Liz has had cuts by Trisha Yearwood, Bonnie Raitt, Tim McGraw, Terri Clark, Rebecca Lynn Howard, Josh Turner, Steve Holy, Walt Wilkins, Dean Miller, Lisa Brokop, Jypsi, Kellie Pickler, Billy Gilman, Lori McKenna, Jason Michael Carroll and many, many others.   In 2004 Liz scored with 3 songs on the country charts simultaneously.   (Gary Allan's "Songs About Rain" co-written with Pat McGlaughlin, Lee Ann Womack's "The Wrong Girl" also with McGlaughlin, and Chely Wright's "Back of the Bottom Drawer" co-written with Chely Wright.)   Liz hit a home run by working with then unknown Taylor Swift and co-writing 7 of the 11 songs on her unbelievable debut 2x Multi Platinum album for Big Machine Records, scoring a number one with "Teardrops on My Guitar".

Jamie Rounds

Jamie Rounds has appeared in concert as guitarist and vocalist with John Lee Hooker, The Steve Earle Band, The Records and many more, and was part of John Fogerty's Grammy-winning "BLUE MOON SWAMP " tour. He frequently plays at the Bluebird, Billy Block's Western Beat and elsewhere around town. His co-writers include Jerry Holland, Jon Ims, Walter Egan, Jon Robbin, George Teren, Tom Hambridge and other top-selling writers & artists in the pop and country music fields. Graham Nash and rockabilly pioneer Charlie Gracie recently covered Rounds' "A LITTLE TOO SOON TO TELL" for Gracie's latest CD, "I'm Alright".

Rivers Rutherford

Rivers Rutherford got his start in 1989 by jumping the fence to the home of Chips Moman, producer of the Highwaymen.  The result was  Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson and Kris Kristofferson recording Rutherford's song "American Remains!"   Since that day, artists including Tim McGraw, Brooks & Dunn, Keith Urban, Gretchen Wilson, Faith Hill, LeAnn Rimes, Trace Adkins and Montgomery Gentry are just a few who have recorded his songs.   In 2006 Rivers received CMA and ACM Song of the Year nominations for his number one single "When I Get Where I'm Going" recorded by Brad Paisley featuring Dolly Parton. Rutherford has penned eight number one singles and currently has two songs climbing the country singles charts including "Stealing Cinderella" (Chuck Wicks) and "I Can Sleep When I'm Dead" (Jason Michael Carroll).

Matthew Ryan

Besides being one of the modern music's most critically acclaimed voices and songwriters, it's a little known fact that Matthew Ryan is probably one the best dancers on Folk Punk Indie Ambient Alt-Country Rock scene. His grasp and execution of an impressively wide array of dances from The Robot, The Foxtrot and The Hokey Pokey are second to none. His panache and love of the dance informs everything he does. One night in Springfield, IL it is rumored that Matthew Ryan schooled Fergie so thoroughly that she fell on the floor in tears while skittles rained down on them both.

Sabrina

Whether it is the unique slap-picking guitar style or the velvet fiery voice, the first note from Sabrina immediately commands your attention. Sabrina spent 2007 on the road in support of her debut project "Angels Watching". From South Carolina to London, each performance is a musical journey that spans from tender introspective ballads to high-energy rock anthems. 2007 also saw Sabrina performing on Los Angeles’ KTLA-TV morning show and winning the Sonic Search for a Star competition. As the co-host of the popular Chicks with Picks showcase and as a founding member of "The No Hit Wonders Songwriters Tour", Sabrina continues to make her unmistakable mark on the music scene, breathing music into life.

Kylie Sackley

Kylie Sackley may be only 23, but this Australian-born Singer-Songwriter has already conquered the Aussie music scene and is rapidly on her way to doing so here in the US of A. Sackley is currently residing in Nashville, more than 10,000 miles from her hometown of Port Douglas, Queensland, Australia. At the age of 19, Kylie had already secured a Toyota vehicle endorsement and taken home the “CMA HORIZON AWARD” victory at Australia’s Country Music Awards 2002. Shortly after her Australian success, she relocated to Nashville, TN, to focus on her songwriting and recording career. In 2003, Kylie signed as a staff songwriter for Faith Hill/Alan Jackson/Brooks & Dunn producer Scott Hendricks (Big Tractor Music Publishing) where she began making waves in Music City with major-label artist cuts and co-writing sessions with top dogs Chris Lindsey (“Amazed”), Michael Dulaney (Faith Hill’s “The Way You Love Me) and Gary Burr (writer of numerous hits for Tim McGraw, Faith Hill, Patty Loveless, Clay Aiken and more). With a US top #3 smash hit on Leann Rimes, “Nothin’ ‘Bout Love Makes Sense” already under her belt, Sackley is slated to further enjoy the fruits of her labor with the lead track on Faith Hill’s brand new album, Fireflies with the song, “Sunshine & Summertime.”

Mando Saenz

Mando Saenz released his debut album Watertown in 2002, after sticking an MBA in his back pocket, and mining the craft that began in his youth. The acoustic-tinged record gained acclaim for its rootsy chronicle of growing-up in Texas. Now a Nashville transplant, Mando partnered with producer R.S. Field, and amped up his sound for his new album Bucket -- released in February on Carnival Recording Company. Roots rock's most potent musicians, including Kenny Vaughan and Richard Bennett, punctuate Mando's haunting tenor and stories of life's losers and dreamers. Austin Chronicle says "Bucket builds beautifully on the world- weary blueprint set by Watertown . "It's a casual, confident record and offers a careful balance of quirky Americana fare and more mainstream rock strains."

Blu Sanders

Born on the border.   Raised in the desert.   With roots deep in Texas that stretch all the way to Tennessee. Blu writes about the stars.   He writes about his heart. He writes about the stars in his heart.   He's the most at ease and the most afraid on a stage with a guitar.   A Jack Ingram song brought him to Nashville.   Good sense made him stay.   He's given up just about everything for music.   And it's too late to turn back now.

Chas Sandford

As a hit songwriter and publisher, Chas Sandford is the recipient of twelve ASCAP “Most Performed Songs” awards, including John Waite’s “Missing You,” Chicago’s “What Kind of Man Would I Be” and Stevie Nicks’ “Talk To Me.” His songs have been recorded by Tina Turner, Rod Stewart, Melanie, Roger Daltry, Berlin, Millie Jackson, Brooks & Dunn, Alison Krauss, Rick Springfield, Sammy Hagar, Jimmy Barnes, Don Johnson, David Wilcox, Tyler Hilton and Sheila B. Devotion. Chas is now a BMI writer/publisher. Chas owns Secret Sound, a world class recording studio which has had incarnations in Los Angeles, Kauai, Nashville and now Franklin, TN. Scores of artists from all genres have recorded at Secret Sound over the years – from Harry Belafonte, Madonna, Chicago and Kiss to Amy Grant, Wynonna, Faith Hill and Shania Twain.

Leslie Satcher

Leslie is well known for the songs she has written that have been recorded by artists such as Randy Travis, Willie Nelson, Bonnie Riatt, George Jones, George Strait, Gretchen Wilson, Trisha Yearwood, Patty Loveless, Vince Gill and dozens more.

Jenn Schott

Born and raised in Pittsburg, Kansas, Jenn was destined to have a career in music. It's in her genes. Her grandfather was the concert master violinist for the CBS orchestra on the Ed Sullivan show, her father was a university professor of woodwinds, and her mother is a flutist.    So it's not a surprise that after graduating from the University of Missouri, Jenn made the move to Nashville to begin a career as a songwriter.   Since then, she has had songs recorded by artists including Restless Heart with their single, "Feel My Way to You," in addition to Lonestar, Josh Gracin, and Lila McCann to name a few.   She is currently a staff writer at Sony/ATV Music Publishing.   www.myspace.com/jennschott

Mark Selby

Mark Selby is a native of Oklahoma and Kansas now based in Nashville. He has established himself as a triple-threat talent: a gifted songwriter with serious guitar chops and a voice to match. Selby has written more than 10 top-40 singles and 4 #1 hits, including the Dixie Chicks' Grammy-winning There's Your Trouble and Kenny Wayne Shepherd's Blue On Black -- Billboard magazine's1998 Rock Track of the Year. Wynona, Trisha Yearwood, Lee Roy Parnell, JoDee Messina and many others have recorded Selby's songs.

Jason Sellers

In 1997, Jason was signed to RCA Records where he recorded two albums: "I’m Your Man" (1997) and "A Matter of Time" 1999. Even while pursuing his own singing career, he found time to write songs for many other artists including John Michael Montgomery, Lee Ann Womack, Lonestar, Ricky Skaggs, Wade Hayes, Lee Greenwood, Pam Tillis, Jessica Andrews, Clay Davidson, and more. During that same era, Jason wrote his first chart topping hit “You Can’t Hide Beautiful” recorded by Aaron Lines, and also wrote a national jingle for Coca-Cola. More recently, Jason has had songs recorded by Trace Adkins, Rascal Flatts, Steve Holy, Kenny Chesney, Mark Chestnut, Chuck Wicks, Danielle Peck, Brooks & Dunn, Tracy Lawrence, Diamond Rio and Craig Morgan. He also just celebrated a top 5 single with the song “Some People Change”. It’s the title track to Montgomery Gentry’s current CD. Jason spent most of 2007 helping launch newcomer Sarah Johns. After getting her signed to SONY/BMG, he co-wrote six cuts on her CD, including her current single “He Hates Me”. Jason also has current singles on Phil Stacey & Keith Anderson.

Allen Shamblin

In 1989 it was Randy Travis’ #1 version of “ He Walked On Water” which brought Allen Shamblin to the forefront of the songwriting community seemingly overnight. This began a string of award winning songs throughout the 1990’s and on into the new millennium such as “ Walk On Faith,” (Mike Reid), “ In This Life,” (Collin Raye), “ Thinkin’ Problem,” (David Ball) “ Life’s A Dance,” (John Michael Montgomery) “ We Were In Love, ” (Toby Keith) “ Don’t Laugh At Me ,“ (co-written with Steve Seskin and recoded by Mark Wills and made into a best selling children’s book by the same title), “ Live, Laugh, Love,” (Clay Walker) “ Where The Blacktop Ends” (Keith Urban) and the Dove Award winner “ It’s In Gods Hands Now” (Anointed). “ I Can’t Make You Love Me,” a song co-written with Mike Reid and recorded by Bonnie Raitt was voted the #8 song of "The 100 Greatest Songs Of All Time" in the August 2000 issue of Mojo Magazine by such luminary songwriters as Carol King and Jimmy Webb.

Victoria Shaw

Victoria Shaw's songs have been staples on the charts since the early '90s. Her #1 compositions include Garth Brooks' "The River" and "She's Every Woman," the Ricky Martin- Christina Aguilera duet "Nobody Wants To Be Lonely," Doug Stone's "Too Busy Being In Love" and John Michael Montgomery' "I Love The Way You Love Me" (1993 ACM Song of the Year). In 1992, Victoria was signed to Warner/Reprise Records, where she released two critically acclaimed albums. In 1998, she wrote and executive-produced the song "One Heart At A Time" featuring an all-star cast to benefit the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. In 1999 she launched Taffeta Records and released her third CD, Old Friends, New Memories Victoria has had four of her songs nominated for a Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Original Song. In 1998-1999, she won the Emmy in this category with "This Is Our Moment" (featured on the daytime drama As The World Turns). In 1999-2000, she was awarded her second Emmy in the same category for the song, "When I Think Of You," (featured on the long-running daytime drama One Live To Live). Victoria has also performed throughout the world, including opening for Garth Brooks at his legendary concert in Central Park, played the London Palladium twice, and, more recently has toured with Jim Brickman. In addition to writing and performing, Victoria has been co-producing new Country trio Lady Antebellum on their debut release for Capitol Records.

Thom Shepherd

Thom is the writer of Craig Morgan's #1 hit single, " Redneck Yacht Club " which was recently certified Gold by the RIAA. His song " Riding with Private Malone, " recorded by David Ball , went to #1 and won an Achievement Award from the Nashville Songwriters Association, voted on by their members as "the song you wish you had written."   Thom even got to be in the video, playing the title role. He's also had songs recorded by George Jones, Trailer Choir, Montgomery Gentry, Pam Tillis, Buddy Jewell , Joe Nichols, Blake Shelton, Neal McCoy, Kevin Fowler, George Canyon , bluegrass artist Ronnie Bowman , and Cledus T. Judd.   Thom performs regularly with his band and has entertained troops in the Middle East,   Alaska, Europe, Iceland and Greenland for Armed Forces Entertainment .

John Scott Sherrill

John Scott Sherrill has written hits, including 10 #1's, for Brooks & Dunn, John Anderson, Alison Krauss, Johnny Lee, George Strait, Steve Wariner, Patty Loveless, Mindy Smith and John Michael Montgomery, among many others. His co-writers have included Steve Earle, Michael McDonald, Peter Frampton, Dave Loggins, Shawn Camp and Steve Cropper. He was part of perhaps the most colorful of Nashville's publishers, Combine Music, he was a cornerstone of Little Big Town Music, which became the most successful independent publisher of the 90s, and he is now a mainstay at Big Yellow Dog Publishing. Along the way, John Scott Sherrill has become one of the most respected music men in Nashville, with a career that stretches back into the '70s and a catalogue of hits that is among the city's most enviable: "Wild And Blue," "When You Fall In Love," "Nothin' But The Wheel," "No Man's Land," "How Long Gone," "Some Fools Never Learn" and "No Doubt About It" are all John Scott Sherrill songs. Most recently, Alison Krauss had a hit with his "If I Didn't Know Any Better," Josh Turner hit two weeks at number one with his "Would You Go With Me," and Sherrill penned the title cut for Dierks Bentley's breakthrough CD, Modern Day Drifter. Sherrill has built that career on well-crafted slices of real-life, three-minute echoes of Steinbeck with memorable hooks and great turnarounds. His stock in trade is believable emotion where life's small moments are made poignant, meaningful and universal.

Adam Shoenfeld

Adam Shoenfeld received the Song of the Year Award from SESAC in 2005 for his song “Mississippi Girl”.  The Faith Hill single hit number one on both the Billboard and R&R charts. The song also received SESAC’s National Performance Activity Award for the year 2006. As a guitarist, he has performed or recorded with Big & Rich, Gretchen Wilson, luvjOi, Stroller, Jason Aldean, Keith Anderson, Radney Foster, Billy Joe Shaver, The Wreckers and others. In addition to writing for Love Everybody Music and playing guitar, Adam is an artist and producer. Adam was born in New York, raised in New Jersey, and now resides in Nashville.

Tia Sillers

Her song " I Hope You Dance", initially recorded by LeeAnn Womack, struck an emotional chord with listeners by capturing the essence of experiencing life. The song received national exposure on television with Oprah and in articles in Newsweek and the New York Times, as well as being performed at the Nobel Prize awards ceremony. It went on to win every conceivable award including the Grammy, CMA, ACM, NSAI, ASCAP and BMI song of the year. "I Hope You Dance" inspired a series of gift books of the same title that became bestsellers. The song is currently enjoying success in Europe and South America with the artist Ronan Keating. Sillers has also had many cuts by other artists including Alan Jackson ("That'd Be Alright" -- #1), The Dixie Chicks ( "There's Your Trouble" -- #1 and Grammy Nominated), Pam Tillis ( "Land of the Living" -- Top 5), Trisha Yearwood (Heaven, Heartache and the Power of Love --Top 20) and Kenny Wayne Shepherd ( "Last Goodbye" -- Top 5, "Was" --Top 5, "Blue On Black" -- #1). Not only did "Blue on Black" hold the number one spot on the rock charts for 17 weeks, it was also the 1998 Billboard Rock Song of the Year. Other artists to have recorded Sillers songs include Martina McBride, Trace Atkins, Trisha Yearwood, Diamond Rio, Wynonna, Patty Loveless and Sister Hazel.

Sarah Siskind

Before reaching the age of 30, Sarah Siskind has recorded five solo records, joined one of Nashville 's hottest publishing companies, and has had two Alison Krauss singles.After her move to Nashville, Sarah made a name for herself as one of the "most innovative voices on the outskirts of Americana" (Nashville Rage) and her album 'Covered', featuring one of the worlds highest respected guitarists, Bill Frisell. In 2006, Sarah joined the talented roster of writers at Big Yellow Dog Music, also home to Mindy Smith, Shawn Camp , Josh Kear and more. The same year, she released a truly unique boutique project - a double EP called "Studio.Living Room" in which one was recorded in the studio and the other was recorded with in her living room.  The collection showcases Sarah's artistic diversity and included Jeff Coffin from Bela Fleck and the Flecktones. On Alison Krauss's 2007 release, Sarah's song "Simple Love" was chosen and went on to become a single and later received a Grammy nomination for "Best Female Country Vocal Performance." Among writing and touring, Sarah is currently working on a new solo record.

Sacha Skarbek

The breadth of Sacha’s talent is reflected by the artists he has worked with including: Neneh Cherry, Samantha Mumba (no.2 hit "Body to Body"), Sir Paul McCartney, Beverley Knight, Jon Bon Jovi. Sacha played a key role in the development of James Blunt, with whom he wrote the UK no.1 hit, "You're Beautiful" and a further six co-writes on the multi-platinum selling debut album, Back to Bedlam. He has also written music for numerous successful television productions including the Rugby World Cup, Miss World, The Wright Stuff and adverts for Volkswagen and Guy Matteolo perfume. He is a director of Three4 Music publishing alongside Alan Edwards (The Outside Organisation) and Dave Woolf (Beverley Knight's manager) since 1997. Sacha is celebrating a no.1 album (8 weeks) and no.1 single (5 weeeks) in the UK.

James Slater

James Slater is a piano-playing, bilingual singer-songwriter of Bolivian-American descent. Born in Durham, North Carolina, to a mandolin loving psychiatrist and a Spanish speaking mother, he was raised in the tropics of the Panama Canal Zone in Central America. James and his grand piano now live in Nashville. He is signed to Byron Gallimore’s Song Garden/Cal IV Publishing Company and his songs have been recorded by Tim McGraw, Martina McBride, Lorrie Morgan, Jessica Andrews, Mark Wills, Shemekia Copeland, Billy Gilman, among others. Martina’s recording of “In My Daughter’s Eyes” has become a modern day standard garnering James a BMI Country Award as well as a BMI Pop award in 2006. James will be debuting his new album Key West Address at the 2007 Key West Songwriting Festival in Key West, Florida.

Anthony Smith

Every once in a while a Voice comes along that makes you think... touches your soul.... makes you remember.... helps you to forget and finally.....makes you wanna stand up, raise your hands and just Rock. Rarely does an artist come along who possesses the ability and the originality to make us feel all those things.... Meet Anthony Smith. One of the most respected songwriters on the planet Anthony grew up listening to his mama's original gospel songs along with his daddy's record collection of country music legends. Already knowing harmony practically from birth he began playing guitar at age five after picking up his fathers powder blue Fender Mustang "it was like that guitar put me in a trance, from that moment on I knew I had only one destiny....music" Anthony eventually discovered rock and roll and by age ten was considered a child prodigy he became the church band leader at thirteen instructing musicians three times his age. there were many bands and many shows to follow through the years, although well known for his musicianship it was his skill as a performer and songwriter that would land him a major record deal in Nashville, performing concerts often described as The most Intensely entertaining ninty miniutes in country music... period. Real, genuine, on fire, Anthony Smith.

Anthony L. Smith

Anthony L. Smith, a versatile songwriter, producer and arranger, has achieved success in Country, Pop, R&B, and Jazz.  Smith's hits include, "When Love Cries," by Donna Summer, "Watch This," by Clay Walker, "What About Now," by Lonestar, "Love Happens Like That," by Neal McCoy, and "Jimmy's Got A Girlfriend," by The Wilkinsons.  His film credits include, Almost An Angel, Earth Force, and Graveyard Shift. Artists including Trent Tomlinson, Regina Belle, Reba McIntire, Vince Gill, Jo Dee Messina, , Rio Grand, Kirk Whalum, Suzy Bogguss, Kenny Rogers, John & Audrey Wiggins, Julie Reeves and Anita Cochran have also recorded his songs.  Smith has his own publishing companies: Works To Music (ASCAP) , Notes to Music(ASCAP) co-published with Warner Chappell Music, and Words to Music(BMI) co-published with Notewrite Music. 

joanna Smith

Hailing from Arlington, Georgia, Joanna Smith took the stage at any festival, fundraiser, church and school event that afforded itself to her. Traveling the state as Miss Teen Georgia America in 2002 offered many such opportunities. Graduating from Early County High School as valedictorian, she entered Auburn University on scholarships but soon the doors of Nashville began to open. At 19 years old, she arrived in Music City in a loaded-down Ford Explorer Sport and embarked on a different educational experience: learning the business of music. While working part-time jobs, she began to network on Music Row and discovered the creativity and skills for songwriting. Co-writing appointments and demo work began filling more and more of her time. Her true southern accent carries into her singing voice and flavors it well. However, her love for the stage remains — performing enthusiastically and encouraging the audience to feel and love the music as deeply as she always has and always will. So, Joanna continues to dream and hold fast to the promise in her favorite scripture (Romans 8:28). With a love for God, family, hard work and country music, she presses on to meet goals set at an early age with an attitude expressed in her favorite quote: “Far and away, the best prize that life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing.” - Theodore Roosevelt

Stephony Smith

Stephony Smith has written 100 album cuts for artists including Wynonna, Shania Twain, SHeDAISY, Barbra Streisand, Martina McBride, The Dixie Chicks, Shelby Lynne, Lonestar, and Diamond Rio.  Smith's #1 hit "It's Your Love" by Tim McGraw and Faith Hill was the first song in 20 years to stay at #1 for six weeks in the Country market.  Smith's other  #1 songs include "Perfect Love" by Trisha Yearwood, "How Was I to Know" by Reba McEntire, "Yes" by Chad Brock and "Back When" by Tim McGraw.  Smith's song "Big Star", performed by Kenny Chesney, went to #2 on the charts while "What Do I Know," performed by Richochet, and "Go Away," performed by Lorrie Morgan, both reached #3.

Tori Sparks

Tori Sparks calls Nashville home, but spends most of her time on the road in the U.S. and Europe. Called "a knockout" by the Village Voice , her dynamic live show is equal parts soulful singing and zany stand-up-style humor.   Tori's latest album Under This Yellow Sun was produced by indie rock veteran David Henry (R.E.M., Ben Folds, Josh Rouse, Cowboy Junkies). The album has been praised by Relix, Harp, Maverick, Skope Magazine, XM Radio, others, and was recently licensed to MTV, Lifetime, and Oxygen Networks for use in their 2008 television programming.   Her single "Cold War" is included on the Universal Music France double-disc compilation, released internationally on February 4 th , 2008.

Jeremy Spillman

The most distinctive thing about Jeremy's songwriting is its diversity.  With his ability to write from various perspectives on a range of subjects and his talent at both melody and lyric, he's able to create a work that may be interpreted by any number of artists.  Consequently, the song has the capacity to touch a multitude of listeners.  Drawing on his faith, his rural upbringing, and his passion for all types of music, Jeremy is able to craft songs that are both unique and universal; ones that, at the end of the day, will truly touch people and demand that the listener feel. With cuts by Trace Adkins, Lee Ann Womack, Rodney Atkins, Eric Church, John Michael Montgomery, Bobby Pinson, Chris Ledoux and many others, he's now watching his current Josh Turner single "Another Try" (feat. Trisha Yearwood) climb the charts after debuting at #32.

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Roger Springer

Originally from Caddo Oklahoma, Roger Springer moved to Nashville in 1989 and was immediately offered a writing deal with Warner Chappell. That same year he signed an artist deal with MCA and recorded an album. While at MCA, Roger met and started working with Mark Chesnutt; a chance of a lifetime which yielded   more than 10 cuts including four singles and two # 1 hits, "It's A Little Too Late" and "Thank God For Believers".   In 1992 Roger signed with EMI as a writer where he continued with a string of cuts.   In the 18 years since he's been in Nashville, Springer has landed 65 songs with such artists as Kenny Rogers, Clay Walker, Sammy Kershaw, David Kersh, Mark Wills and Doug Supernaw.

Garrison Starr

Garrison Starr invites listeners into her visceral world by constructing an intimate portrait of contemporary life as experienced by a soul longing for meaning and connection and as a person dealing with love in many forms - physical and spiritual, lost and gained.   A fearless performer, her audience always leaves reluctantly after getting a taste of her humor and humility. A native of Hernando, Mississippi, Garrison’s southern background subtly peeks through her songs as she blends a pop/rock/alternative sound with her country vocal curl.   First time listeners fall hard for her voice.  

Jeffrey Steele

Grammy nominated songwriter and two-time BMI Songwriter of the Year, Jeffrey Steele is a staple on Music Row. The mulitalented writer, preformer, and producer recently released his second greatest-hits album and has a classic album coming this spring. Jeffrey was awarded BMI Songwriter of the Year for 2007 and BMI Song of the Year for , "What Hurts The Most". He was named NSAI writer of the year for 2006, 2005, and 2003. His number one song "What Hurts The Most" was nominated for a Grammy for Best Country Song and received a BMI Pop Award. He received the CMA "Triple Play Award" for 3 no. 1 songs in a year "Brand New Girlfriend" "My Wish" and "What Hurts the Most."   www.JeffreySteele.com

Jen Stegall

Jen Stegall has started stepping out into Nashville trying to fill some man sized boots. "I've got my dad (singer/songwriter/producer Keith Stegall), and my grand-daddy (Louisiana hayride member Bobby Stegall), and somewhere in there is my great cousin (country legend Johnny Horton). I'm just trying to figure out where I fit in!"   So far she's doing just fine!   This year gave her five cuts, including the title track on the newly released Leclaire album, "Crawl".   The Belmont graduate sings, plays piano, "strums a little guitar", but truly identifies herself as a songwriter. "It's just who I am-" Jen and her husband, percussionist Lucas Ketner, can usually be found playing around town during their spare time.

Ray Stephenson

Ray Stephenson has crafted songs for Willie Nelson, Merle Haggard, John Anderson, Guy Clark and more. Ray's songs are surprisingly soulful and thoughtful for a writer in todays market. There is a strong thread of honesty woven into his lyric and his songs are generally filled with stories about life, love and loss. His brand new solo album entitled "Gravity" is already receiving critical praise from the Nashville press and recording community.   Ray currently is a staff-writer for CURB music pub. in Nashville TN where he resides. He is involved in several production projects with business partner Bill Mcdermott and currently touring the country one hundred plus dates a year with his band.

Jeff Stevens

Jeff Stevens is an award-winning songwriter/producer who first hit the Top Ten in 1983 with "Atlanta Burned Again Last Night" for the group Atlanta. He also provided their Top Five hit, "Sweet Country Music," the following year. Jeff scored his first No. 1 single with "Reckless" from   super-group Alabama. Stevens has also written three No. 1 singles for George Strait; "True," "Carried Away," and "Carrying Your Love With Me." His other radio hits include the #1 "Back When," (Tim McGraw) "Big Love,"   (Tracy Byrd)   "I Fell In The Water" (John Anderson), and "All My Friends Say" (Luke Bryan) All top five singles. Jeff produces Capitol recording artist Luke Bryan

Ray Stevens

Ray Stevens just thinks funny. His humor is keenly observant and rich in nuance. His style is unaffected and unpretentious which for the past 50 years has allowed for entertainment that is both witty and guileless. From his multi-million selling comedy hit, “The Streak” to the socially aware “Mr. Businessman” to his Grammy-winning Pop standard “Everything Is Beautiful,” his talent has touched so many.  Not only a singer and composer, Ray has also produced, arranged and played on the recordings of some of Nashville’s most legendary performers.  A 1980 inductee into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame, the Georgia native is known for self-penned compositions such as “Ahab The Arab,” “Gitarzan,” "Nashville," “Santa Claus is Watching You” and “Shriner’s Convention.”  Ray’s genre of music is one of his own making.  It spans Pop, Country, Rock and Comedy, and it is truly his own.

Richie Supa

Richie Supa is a New York singer/songwriter with over 200 cuts and 5 solo albums to his name. Artists who have cut his songs include Johnny Winter, Tom Jones, Air Supply, Glen Campbell, Willie Nelson, Bon Jovi, Ozzy Osbourne and Pink to name a few.  Supa has been a behind-the-scenes voice in the legendary rock band Aerosmith for years, including being a touring member.  He co-wrote several of their number one rock hits including “Pink” and “Amazing.”  He currently made Nashville is home away from home working with some of the best writers in town; collaborating with hit song writers such as Stephony Smith, Keith Follese, Big Kenny of Big and Rich and has been working with
Shelly Fairchild on her new CD.   Richie’s love for music keeps him writing and producing in the studio whether it’s rock, pop, or country…he loves it all.

Susan Suruda

Songwriter, abstract painter and singer, Susan Suruda moved to Nashville from Seattle in April of 2006 to continue on a musical path that's seen her produce and release three independent AAA/Pop Rock albums (under the name Susan Robkin). She's won several awards including XM's D.I.Y. Album of the Year, the Seattle Music Awards Album of the Year, Female Vocalist of the Year, Artist of the Year and Songwriter of the Year, among others. She's sold over 30,000 albums and her songs have been featured on MTV's Road Rules, and Independent films.  Since moving to Nashville, she's become her own country song with a divorce, an old truck, a three-legged cat and loyal dog.

Sam & Annie Tate

Sam and Annie Tate are one of the few successful husband and wife songwriting teams in Nashville. They have had songs and hits with artists such as Rodney Atkins, Reba McIntyre, Randy Travis, Collin Raye, Gary Allen, Joe Nichols, Emerson Drive, Mark Wills, Montgomery Gentry, Buddy Jewell, Ty Herndon, Kevin Sharp, Chely Wright, Sammy Kershaw, Chad Brock, Dan Baird, Chris Knight and others. They gave Chely her first hit single with the song "Shut Up and Drive"and penned the 2004 hit "Somebody" for Reba McEntire which topped the Billboard chart and was Reba’s 33rd number 1 song. Recently the Tates have become known for writing hits which can “jump start” careers. 2006 saw the Tates give Rodney Atkins his first hit and their biggest hit to date, “If You’re Going Through Hell” which spent four weeks at number one. Their last single “Moments” also topped the charts and became a career song for the band Emerson Drive, who had never had a number one song prior to this.

Karen Taylor-Good

Karen Taylor-Good is a two-time SESAC Songwriter of the Year and was Grammy-nominated for her song "How Can I Help You Say Goodbye." Her songs have been recorded by Melissa Manchester, Al Jarreau, Collin Raye, Patty Loveless and many others. Karen is now an author and keynote speaker, sharing her life stories and powerful songs with audiences across the nation and abroad.

Jamie Teachenor

Jamie has a strong passion for writing songs. Creative, yet rootsy melodies with meaningful lyrics have become the standard for his writing career. He is currently signed to Sony/ATV Tree and My Good Girl Music Publishing companies.   He first appeared on the charts in 2005 with Blaine Larsen's debut hit single, "How Do You Get That Lonely."   Teachenor has a long list of television and radio appearances, including, ABC's "Good Morning America", the "Grand Ole Opry" live, at both, the Opry House and the Historic Ryman Auditorium, CNN and MSNBC, just to name a few.   His new Country love and Rockabilly/R&B roots bring a retro-fresh breath of air onto the country music scene.   Find out more at WWW.JAMIETEACHENOR.COM .

George Teren

With scores of recorded songs, dozens of singles, nine BMI Airplay Awards and seven number one's, perhaps the simplest description for George Teren is hit songwriter. Among recent highlights, George had a multi-week number one with the swampy anthem, "Real Good Man" recorded by superstar Tim McGraw. A few years later, his poignant smash, "When I Get Where I'm Goin'" recorded by Brad Paisley and Dolly Parton won the 2006 Country Music Association Award for Vocal Event of the Year, scored nominations from both the CMA and the Academy of Country Music for Song of the Year and has even become a best-selling novelty book. George's songs have helped launch today's new stars, including Gretchen Wilson, who has recorded several of George's songs including the #1 smash "Homewrecker"   and   breathed fun into the repertoire of   established superstars like Trace Adkins with Teren's most recent multi-week number one "Ladies Love Country Boys."

Molly Thomas

Molly Thomas' reputation in the music industry speaks for itself. She has spent time in front of millions of Americans appearing on Late Night with David Letterman and the Late Show with Jay Leno, playing violin next to folk icon, Todd Snider. She has also seen some of   the country's most respected stages, both solo and playing violin and singing backup for Will Hoge Matthew Ryan, Will Kimbrough, Tommy Womack and K.S. Rhodes to name a few. Molly's time spent as a studio and side musician is quickly becoming overshadowed by her stand alone talent. Her gripping voice, commanding stage presence, eclectic fashion sense and fragile beauty has a way of captivating an audience. The coming year promises many new projects for Thomas, including the release of her second album.

Chuck Tilley

Chuck Tilley is from Tuscaloosa, Ala., and is not only an accomplished drummer, percussionist, and songwriter, but also plays guitar, bass and keyboards. Chuck toured with Lee Greenwood, which is where he met and became friends with Sixwire bandmates Steve Mandile and John Howard. He's also toured and recorded with a diverse group of artists. Chuck is also in demand as a session drummer in Nashville, with credits ranging from demos to movie soundtracks, including artists recordings, jingles and TV Themes.

Bobby Tomberlin

Grammy, CMA and ACM nominee Bobby Tomberlin hails from Luverne, Alabama where he was a country music disc jockey at the age of 11 interviewing Waylon Jennings, Tammy Wynette & Johnny Cash. Bobby has been a staff writer for CURB Music for the past 12 years. Bobby co-wrote the number one country and Top 5 AC hit, "One More Day" recorded by Diamond Rio.  Bobby co-wrote the Top 10 single by Darryl Worley, "A Good Day To Run" and has had songs recorded by Faith Hill, Josh Turner, Kenny Rogers, Terri Clark, Rodney Atkins, Eddy Arnold, the Oaks, Joe Diffie, Ty Herndon & others. Bobby's co-writers include Steve Dorff, Phil Everly, Bill Anderson, Steve Wariner, Josh Turner and Mac Davis.

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Trent Tomlinson

Singer/songwriter Trent Tomlinson is one of those rare performers whose music is as straight-ahead and unpretentious as he is. "My songs," he says simply, "are real-life situations with kick-ass guitar." Trent has written songs for Emerson Drive, Blue Country, Trace Adkins ("Hey Batter Batter”), a clever take on barroom rancor, and quickly found Lyric Street Record's Senior Vice President of A&R, Doug Howard and President, Randy Goodman wanting to hear more. Trent showcased the new material for them in October 2004 and two months later he had a record deal. Country Is My Rock brings Trent's emotional honesty and eye for detail to vignettes detailing both the good and bad of life and love. "Just Might Have Her Radio On" and "I Was Gonna Leave Tomorrow Anyway" deal with the aftermath of relationships while "The Bottle" looks at the dark side of life and "Drunker Than Me," is an offbeat and hilarious look at being forced to be the responsible one on a night out. The CD's combination of truth, pathos and humor give it both accessibility and real depth, and its hard-charging musical approach makes it all compelling.

Dave Turnbull

Dave Turnbull originally hails from Springfield, Virginia which is about fifteen miles outside of Washington D.C. After attending the United States Naval Academy Prep School and then graduating from Virginia Tech University with a degree in Economics, Dave made the move to Nashville in May of 1993. Dave's hit list includes the #1 smash "Lucky Man" by Montgomery Gentry, the top ten hit "If Something Should Happen" by Darryl Worley, the touching military tribute "Arlington" by Trace Adkins, the heart wrenching "One Second Chance" by Jeff Bates and most recently, "The More I Drink" by Blake Shelton. Dave has also had cuts by Trent Willmon, John Corbett and Mark Chesnutt to name a few.

Josh Turner

Real life - including heartaches, happiness, fishing holes, and everything in between - has had a way of finding itself in the middle of Josh Turner songs since he first burst onto the national Country music scene. It's those life experiences that keep drawing the South Carolina native back to what has become his unique yet easily identifiable country sound. Turner's drive to "carry on" has led to his latest CD, Everything is Fine. The album is grounded in the traditional music from his grandparents' record collection he heard growing up, with the addition of fresh sounds that speak to today's music fans. Everything is Fine captures his personal music style more than ever. Nashville's first taste of that style came with his debut at the Grand Ole Opry in December 2001. Turner wowed the crowd with his self-penned "Long Black Train," the song that would eventually become his first hit.  During this performance, the unknown baritone was showered with several standing ovations. Josh Turner's star began shining that night and hasn't dimmed. Fast forward nearly six years: Three of his singles — "Firecracker," "Your Man" and "Would You Go With Me" — have become multi-week number one hits, he's an in-demand touring act, and he's a first-time nominee in the Country Music Association Awards' prestigious Male Vocalist category. Turner can also celebrate the success of first-class album sales. His debut album sold more than one million copies and his sophomore album, Your Man, was one of only four country albums to reach double-platinum status in 2006.  His is also continuously heralded by critics as one of the brightest young stars in country music today and his voice has been compared to the legendary Johnny Cash.  This status is marked by his recent induction to be one the youngest members of the famed Grand Ole Opry. 

Jerry Vandiver

Since making the move from Kansas City to Nashville in the fall of  1984, Jerry has written for Dick James Music, Little Big Town Music, Malaco Music and Talbot Music/Nashville.  He has had songs recorded by a wide range of major label artists including Gene Watson, Barbara Mandrell, Lee Greenwood, The Oak Ridge Boys, Dusty Drake, Phil Vassar, Tim McGraw and most recently his song "Always In The Band” was cut by Lonestar.  Thanks to Tim McGraw, Jerry has songs on over 14 million records.

Victoria Venier

This exciting singer/songwriter/producer comes to us from the heartland! Born and raised in Dixon, IL and a Commercial Music graduate of Millikin University, she began her career at Opryland Theme Park. She signed her first professional writer/artist deal in 1999 and soon after began touring nationally with 'Acoustic Café. (Starring Victoria, Steve Dean, Steve Williams and Wil Nance) In addition to singing many demos for various projects, she has sung back ups for Joe Diffie, Brenda Lee, Linda Davis, Pam Tillis and Michael English, and has toured with many production shows across the country. She has had cuts in Canada, Japan, Australia and Ireland as well as here in the USA. Her current single WHY WE LIE (Venier/Montana) can currently be heard on Indy radio. Look for her album on I-Tunes!

Jon Vezner

Grammy award-winning songwriter Jon Vezner moved to Nashville in 1986, and within that first year his songs were recorded by Reba McEntire and Ronnie Milsap. In 1987, Jon scored Lorrie Morgan's first single, "Train Wreck Of Emotion." In 1989, "Where've You Been," was recorded by Kathy Mattea and earned him 1990 Song of the Year honors with the CMA and the ACM. The song was honored with a Grammy for Best Country Song and by the Nashville Songwriters Association as Song of the Year. Vezner was subsequently named Songwriter of the Year by NSAI. Some of his other singles include "If I Didn't Love You" by Steve Wariner, "Then What" by Clay Walker and "You're Gone" by Diamond Rio. Vezner's songs have been recorded by Martina McBride, Janis Ian, John Mellencamp, Nanci Griffith, Faith Hill, Clay Walker, Diamond Rio, and Native American recording artist, Bill Miller.