Tag: Taylor Swift

J. Michael Reese – Wordsmith

Mike Belle

NASHVILLE – This week’s Nashville Pick is lyricist J. Michael Reese and his poems Definition of Blues and True Love –  The makeup and construction of a song as perceived by songwriters often follow several formulae. An idea for a song may first blossom in one’s mind, or it can …

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Ashley Gorley Honored As “Songwriter of the Decade” by NSAI

Record-breaking hit writer Ashley Gorley was honored with the “Songwriter of the Decade” award by the Nashville Songwriter Association International (NSAI) alongside Taylor Swift who was named “Artist-Writer of the Decade” during last night’s ceremony at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium. Gorley was also decorated with ‘Songwriter of the Year’ and two …

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Songwriter Travis Hill Signs With Endurance Music & Warner Chappell

Endurance Music Group and Warner Chappell Nashville have announced a joint publishing agreement with songwriter Travis Hill, known professionally by his pen name Scooter Carusoe. Notable recent releases co-written by Carusoe include “You All Over Me” from Fearless (Taylor’s Version) by Taylor Swift, “Want That Back” by Brett Eldredge, and …

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2022 CMT Award Winners

Video of the year: Jason Aldean & Carrie Underwood – “If I Didn’t Love You” (final nominee) – Winner Brandi Carlile – “Right On Time” Cody Johnson – “‘Til You Can’t” (final nominee) Cole Swindell & Lainey Wilson – “Never Say Never” Kacey Musgraves – “justified” Kane Brown – “One …

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Country Music Association Honors Industry Pros At 2018 CMA Touring Awards

The Country Music Association presented industry honors at the 2018 CMA Touring Awards last night at Marathon Music Works in Nashville, recognizing Country Music’s top touring professionals. Hosted by Jerrod Niemann, the event celebrated 16 industry professionals, including Louis Messina, CEO of Messina Touring Group, who was honored with the …

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