Shows
Twang TownEpisode 71 - Christian StalneckerColt and David sit down with singer/songwriter Christian Stalnecker. Stalnecker is a Grammy-nominated writer and producer. Originally from Jacksonville FL, Christian cut his teeth touring as a young adult in a nationally touring Christian revival family band. In high school, Christian found his voice as a pop artist. As an artist, Stalnecker toured in support of Destiny’s Child, Christina Aguilera, the Backstreet Boys and more. After moving to LA in the early 2000s, Christian signed a publishing deal with Rodney Jerkins/ Sony ATV, and found success as a writer with the likes of El DeBarge, Dreez...
2025-06-0452 minTwang TownEpisode 70 - Rob MayesColt and David sit down with actor, singer and songwriter Rob Mayes. Mayes is best known for his role in the ABC hit-series “Mistresses”, "The Neon Highway" with Beau Bridges and Lee Brice, and the Sundance cult-classic “John Dies at the End.” Mayes has released several singles over the course of 2019 and early 2020 including “Road With No Lines”, a bluesy track “My Heart is Bleeding” along with his debut single, “Closer.” Other recently released tracks include “Kiss The Night” which premiered on Billboard, “We’ll See” which premiered on The Boot and “Prospector” which...
2025-05-141h 15Twang TownEpisode 69 - CJ SolarColt and David sit down with singer/songwriter CJ Solar. A native of Baton Rouge and a Belmont University graduate, Solar has penned No. 1 hits with Morgan Wallen’s “Up Down” and Jameson Rodgers’ “Some Girls.” He also co-wrote Jason Aldean’s “I Don’t Drink Anymore,” Justin Moore’s “Between You & Me,” Jerrod Niemann’s “The Regulars,” and more. He hit No. 1 on the Texas Chart with Mike Ryan’s “Damn Good Goodbye” and Kyle Park’s “What The Heaven.” As an artist, Solar has released three EPs including the singles “American Girls” and “Airplane” and the Top 10 “Coming My Way.” He received the MusicRow I...
2025-05-071h 10Twang TownEpisode 68 - Brian WhiteColt and David sit down with songwriter Brian White. White has more than 400 cuts to date, including 16 number 1's. His credits include Michael English‘s “Holding Out Hope To You” and The Martins‘ “The Promise,” both of which took home a Dove Award for Song of the Year, as well as Rodney Atkins‘ “Watching You,” which was named SESAC Country Song of the Year, and Jason Aldean‘s chart-topper “Blame It On You.”White’s work has been recorded by other Christian artists such as We Are Messengers, Ben Fuller, Consumed By Fire, Danny Gokey, Kutless, 7eventh Time Down, Avalon, Point of...
2025-04-3059 minTwang TownEpisode 67 - JD GrooverColt and David sit down with music publisher JD Groover. The Kingsland, Georgia native got his start in the music scene by running the Tifton, Georgia music venue, The Gin. In 2014, Groover worked as tour manager for Jon Langston and has been critical in the success of Langston’s singles and signing with Kerri Edwards at KP Entertainment. In 2018, Groover signed on with Sea Gayle Music as the Creative Director. While rising through the ranks at Sea Gayle for the past seven years, Groover established a new management firm, 1221 Artist Management while still continuing in his current position at Sea...
2025-04-231h 09Twang TownEpisode 66 - Ruston KellyColt and David sit down with singer/songwriter Ruston Kelly. Check out Ruston's latest project Dirt Emo, Vol. 2 and be on the lookout for more new music and upcoming tour later this year.Website: www.rustonkelly.comInstagram: www.instagram.com/rustonkelly Twitter (X): www.twitter.com/rustonkellyFacebook: www.facebook.com/rustonkellyTikTok: www.tiktok.com/@rustonkelly YouTube: www.youtube.com/@rustonkellySend us a textSupport the showCheck out our socials and follow us!Facebook: www.facebook.com/TwangTownPodcastIn...
2025-04-161h 14Twang TownEpisode 65 - Cale DoddsColt and David sit down with singer/songwriter Cale Dodds. A Georgia native, Dodds moved to Nashville in 2011 and immediately hit the road, touring with artists such as Sam Hunt, Brett Eldredge, Billy Currington, and Chase Rice. Before signing his first major label deal with Warner Music Nashville, he independently racked up more than 30 million streams.After making a splash in the Nashville songwriting community with the single, “(This Ain’t No) Drunk Dial” by A Thousand Horses, Dodds penned his first, two-week No. 1 with “Drinkin’ Beer. Talkin’ God. Amen” for Chase Rice featuring Florida Georgia Line.Dodds, who...
2025-04-101h 23Twang TownEpisode 64 - Brice LongColt and David sit down with singer/songwriter Brice Long. Brice has enjoyed a successful 25+ year music career. As a songwriter he has had over 175 of his songs cut with artists such as Garth Brooks, George Strait, Chris Stapleton, Hank Williams Jr, Randy Houser, Josh Turner, Reba McEntire, Gary Allan, Cody Johnson, Chris Young, Jon Pardi, Lainey Wilson, Casey James, Randy Travis, John Michael Montgomery, Porter Wagoner and many more. Brice’s songwriting hits include the #1 singles “Heartache On The Dance Floor” by Jon Pardi and “Nothing On But The Radio” by Gary Allan. Randy Houser’s “Like a Cowboy”,a song...
2025-03-261h 06Twang TownEpisode 63 - Randy MontanaColt and David sit down with singer/songwriter Randy Montana. Nashville native Randy Montana’s journey has taken him from performing at college frat houses, to hitting the road as an aspiring artist, and finally, to the top of the charts as a co-writer on songs with artists such as Luke Combs, Lee Brice, Carly Pearce, Parker McCollum, Jameson Rodgers, Justin Moore and others.www.facebook.com/randymontanawww.instagram.com/randymontanawww.twitter.com/randymontanaSend us a textSupport the showCheck out our socials and...
2025-03-2059 minTwang TownEpisode 62 - Tim HunzeColt and David sit down with music publisher Tim Hunze. Hunze is currently the VP of Publishing at Big Machine Music with previous stops at Anthem Entertainment, Parallel Entertainment, BMG Publishing, Stage Three Music, and many, many others. His experience includes work with current hitmakers and hall of fame inductees such as Jordan Davis, Kip Moore, Chris Janson, Joey Hendricks, Justin Wilson, Tom Shapiro and Tony Martin, among others. Notably, Hunze managed Bobby Pinson (2009 BMI Songwriter of the Year) and Brett James (2009 ASCAP Songwriter of the Year). A graduate of MTSU’s Recording Industry program and a member of Lea...
2025-03-121h 12Twang TownEpisode 61 - John OzierColt and David sit down with music publisher John Ozier. Ozier is a Nashville native and Georgia Bulldog who now serves as the EVP of Creative at Reservoir Media Management with previous stops at Ole and Curb Records. He is also the current Nashville Chapter President of the AIMP (Association of Independent Music Publishers).Ozier is additionally an accomplished songwriter in his own right, having co-written award-winning No. 1 hits for Lee Brice ("Hard To Love") and Tyler Farr ("Whiskey In My Water"), plus cuts recorded by Kid Rock, Kellie Pickler, Air Supply, and more.Send us...
2025-03-051h 09Twang TownEpisode 60 - Neil OrneColt and David sit down with former WKRN Channel 2 news anchor Neil Orne. Neil Orne is an iconic news figure in Nashville known for his 30 year career with WKRN News 2. A native of Maine, Orne moved to Nashville in 1995 to pursue a career in covering major, local and nation news stories. Facebook: www.facebook.com/neil.arthur.355Instagram: www.instagram.com/neilorneTwitter (X): www.twitter.com/neilorneSend us a textSupport the showCheck out our socials and follow us!Fac...
2025-02-261h 37Twang TownEpisode 59 - Abby AndersonColt and David sit down with singer/songwriter Abby Anderson. Originally from Southlake, TX, Abby moved to Nashville at the age of 17 in 2017 and quickly signed with Black River Entertainment. In 2018, she was recognized by Pandora as a Country Artist To Watch and was named on both the CMT 18 for 2018 and Next Women Of Country Class. In 2019, she was recognized as a member of the Music Row Magazine’s “Next Big Thing”, Sounds Like Nashville’s list of Country Artists To Watch and Bobby Bones Show Class Of 2019. Go check out Abby on her new tour and be on the lo...
2025-02-121h 05Twang TownEpisode 58 - Neil MedleyColt and David sit down with singer/songwriter Neil Medley. Hailing from Louisville, Kentucky, Neil Medley has carved out a distinguished career in the music industry as a Nashville-based singer/songwriter. His debut album, South End Kid (2023), showcases his unique blend of storytelling and melody, earning acclaim from fans and critics alike.As a songwriter, Neil has made a significant impact with his songs recorded by a range of high-profile artists including Luke Bryan, Jake Owen, Miranda Lambert, Jason Aldean, Cody Johnson, Jon Pardi, Kid Rock, Josh Abbott Band, and Brent Cobb. Notably, Neil co-wrote the two-week #1 c...
2025-02-051h 04Twang TownEpisode 57 - Noah PetersColt 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 contestant on Season 22 of American Idol. Be on the look out for Noah's newest TV project Legends Of Appalachia.Facebook: www.facebook.com/theesingingbarber Instagram: www.instagram.com/theesingingbarber TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@theesingingbarber Send us a textSupport the showCheck out our socials and follow us!Facebook: www.facebook...
2025-01-291h 04Twang TownEpisode 56 - Will WeatherlyColt and David sit down with songwriter/producer Will Weatherly. Weatherly was born and raised in Ocala, Florida, where he discovered his love for music and began his career. Growing up in a musical home inspired Weatherly to write songs and play music from a young age, which led to him touring and working in professional studios. In 2013, Weatherly moved to Nashville to pursue his career in music and hone his craft of songwriting and producing. Weatherly has earned four #1 songs including Kane Brown’s “Lose It” and “Good As You,” Florida Georgia Line’s “I Love My Country,” and the...
2025-01-221h 07Twang TownEpisode 55 - Harper GraceColt and David sit down with singer/songwriter Harper Grace. Harper Grace is a Texas native with dreams the size of her home state. The rising country music star’s initial experience in the spotlight came at just 11 years old when her first public performance of the National Anthem didn’t go as planned, eliciting widespread criticism from an array of online observers and media outlets. Ten years later, the American Idol alum concluded a 12-city ‘Redemption Tour’ of professional sporting events by nailing her version game-after-game of the patriotic song. Now residing in Nashville, Harper released new music in 2...
2025-01-161h 14Twang TownEpisode 54 - Kerri EdwardsColt and David sit down with artist manager Kerri Edwards. As the founder and president of management firm KP Entertainment, Kerri Edwards is a key figure in the careers of country stars Luke Bryan, Cole Swindell, Dylan Scott, Chayce Beckham and others.The West Virginia native started her career as an intern while studying at David Lipscomb University in Nashville. Edwards interned at Arista Records, and was eventually brought on to the staff who helped guide the careers of Alan Jackson, Brooks & Dunn, Pam Tillis, Diamond Rio and other ’90s country gre...
2024-12-111h 15Twang TownEpisode 53 - Justin WilsonColt and David sit down with songwriter Justin Wilson. Originally from Dacula, Georgia, Justin Wilson fell in love with music at a young age. By age 17 he made his way to Nashville, where he discovered his passion for songwriting. Since this discovery he has written for several country music stars including Morgan Wallen, Blake Shelton, Luke Bryan, Thomas Rhett, Granger Smith, Parmalee, Restless Road, and many more.Over the years, Justin Wilson has accrued over 80 recorded songs, including over 20 cuts and singles, some of which include Michael Ray’s “Kiss You In The Morning,” Randy Houser’s “We Went,” M...
2024-12-051h 21Twang TownEpisode 52 - David IsraeliteColt and David sit down with David Israelite. David is President and CEO of the National Music Publishers’ Association (NMPA), a position he has held since February 2005. Israelite is responsible for overseeing all aspects of NMPA’s operations, from legal strategy and implementation to government affairs and advocacy. His leadership has produced revolutionary successes on behalf of publishers including the largest CRB rate increase in history, groundbreaking industry collaboration in royalty rate agreements, landmark settlements and model licenses with streaming platforms, and ultimately raising the profile of the publishing community. Additionally, Israelite was instrumental in guiding the effort...
2024-11-2757 minTwang TownEpisode 51 - Stephen Barker LilesColt and David sit down with singer and songwriter Stephen Barker Liles. Florida native Stephen Barker Liles is part of the country music duo Love and Theft, which are known for their songs "Runaway" and "Angel Eyes." Liles has also written songs for other artists, including "Wrong Baby Wrong" for Martina McBride as well as "Kissin' In Cars" which was featured in the Country Strong soundtrack.Website: Facebook: www.facebook.com/loveandtheftInstagram: www.instagram.com/stephenbarkerlilesTwitter (X): www.twitter.com/stephenblilesSend us a textSupport the sho...
2024-11-201h 00Twang TownEpisode 50 - Jordan HarveyColt and David sit down with artist and songwriter Jordan Harvey. Hailing from South Queensferry, a small town northwest of Edinburgh, Scotland, Jordan Harvey grew up in a working-class environment that also fostered a deep love for music. Harvey lived and breathed music - working in a local recording studio and attending Tech Music School in London, Jordan opened for Simple Minds as a member of the OK Social Club. This experience led to solo shows and an appearance on BBC One’s "Let It Shine," a popular UK singing competition.Encouraged by his father to pursue his...
2024-11-071h 41Twang TownEpisode 49 - Jerrod NiemannColt and David sit down with artist and songwriter Jerrod Niemann. Jerrod Niemann is a country music singer-songwriter known for singles such as "Lover, Lover" and "Drink To That All Night."As a songwriter Niemann scored his first #1 hit song with Garth Brooks' "Good Ride Cowboy," a tribute to Chris LeDoux. Other artists who have recorded songs written by Niemann include Blake Shelton, Colbie Caillat, Lee Brice, Neal McCoy, Julie Roberts, Jamey Johnson, John Anderson and Diamond Rio.In 2010, Niemann released the album Judge Jerrod & the Hung Jury, which debuted at #1 and yielded the #1 hit “Lover, Lov...
2024-10-311h 57
The C.L.I.M.B. with Johnny Dwinell and Brent BaxterThe Songwriter Publisher Relationship w/ Colt Murski - Curb Word Music PublishingCLIMBer, just what does a publisher/staff-songwriter relationship look like? Well, today we'll dive into that with a successful music publisher. This is going to be fun. Great conversation. I can't wait for you to hear it. So buckle up!Follow The TwangTown Podcast:Instagram: @TwangTownPodThe C.L.I.M.B. Show is dedicated to helping singers, songwriters, indie artists and industry pros "Create Leverage In The Music Business." We want you to win!About the hosts:Brent Baxter...
2024-10-291h 02Twang TownEpisode 48 - Ward GuentherColt and David sit down with Ward Guenther. Originally from Memphis, Ward Guenther is Nashville’s ultimate hype man. As the co-founder of Whiskey Jam, Guenther has spent the last 14 years giving some of the freshest talent in the country music scene an outlet to perform, often at a moment when they’re on the cusp of major success. Some of today’s brightest stars, including Morgan Wallen, Luke Combs, Lainey Wilson and countless others, have graced the stage, and since the music series launched in 2011, 444 No. 1 singles have been written or performed by Whiskey Jam alums. If anyone can...
2024-10-231h 36Twang TownEpisode 47 - Marshall AltmanColt and David sit down with A&R rep, producer and songwriter Marshall Altman. Marshall Altman is a Nashville-based A&R for Nettwerk Music Group and a record producer and songwriter who owns the Galt Line studio in Nashville, TN. He was formerly an A&R person for such labels as Capitol Records, Hollywood Records and Columbia Records. As a record producer, he has worked for a variety of artists, including Matt Nathanson, Trevor Hall, Marc Broussard, Brooke Fraser, Kate Voegel, Eric Paslay and Frankie Ballard.Website: www.marshallaltman.comFacebook: www.facebook.com/marshallaltman
2024-10-171h 35Twang TownEpisode 46 - Tom LuteranColt 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 deals, including country star & songwriter, Jamey Johnson. Luteran currently works at Sony Music Publishing and has previous stops with EMI Publishing and Zomba Music Publishing.Facebook: www.facebook.com/biggtommm Ins...
2024-10-031h 01Twang TownEpisode 45 - Bart HerbisonColt 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 where he served as the Tennessee Congressman's Press Secretary, Campaign Manager and Chief Tennessee Administrative Officer before leaving Capitol Hill for Music Row in 1997. Herbison is Executive Director of the Nashville Songwriters Association International (NSAI), the...
2024-09-181h 04Twang TownEpisode 44 - TebeyColt 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” and his first #1 as an artist and writer with his gold single “Who's Gonna Love You”, for which he also received a SOCAN award in March 2019. As a songwriter, Tebey has earned success on multiple continent...
2024-09-1159 minTwang TownEpisode 43 - Hannah EllisColt 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” list reminds you big leaps often come as a series of small steps when no one is looking. Having paid for her University of Kentucky degree with her full-ride scholarship, sh...
2024-09-041h 22Twang TownEpisode 42 - Ken HartColt 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, But Christians Creep Me Out which is available on Amazon.www.instagram.com/kenneth.c.hart Send us a textSupport the showCheck out our soc...
2024-08-281h 09Twang TownEpisode 41 - Storme WarrenColt 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.instagram.com/stormewarrenTwitter (X): www.twitter.com/stormewarrenThe BIG 615 on TuneIn: https://tunein.com/radio/The-BIG-615-s323684/Send us a textSupport the show
2024-08-212h 17Twang TownEpisode 40 - Adam WoodColt 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 World” for Brice, “Hey Whiskey” for the duo Smithfield, and Braden’s single “Try Losing One,” which reached the top spot on Sirius/XM The Highway’s Top Thirty Countdown.
2024-08-141h 18Twang TownEpisode 39 - Tim GallowayColt 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 the honor of the ACM Acoustic Guitar Player of the Year.Instagram: www.instagram.com/timegallowayApple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/tim-galloway-the-session-musicians/pl.201520482e9c45a78c6a043082ed3c05Sen...
2024-08-0758 minTwang TownEpisode 38 - Pryor BairdColt 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 guitar-wielding country-rock artist.Website: www.pryorbaird.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/pryorbairdTwitter (X): www.twitter.com/bairdpryor TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@pryorbairdSpotify: https://open.spotify.com...
2024-07-311h 17Twang TownEpisode 37 - Jason BlaineColt 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 singles in Canada including hits such as “They Don’t Make ‘Em Like That Anymore”, “Country Side”, “Dance With My Daughter” and his most recent Top 10 smash ”The Road That Raised You Up” and...
2024-07-241h 11Twang TownEpisode 36 - Brandon KinneyColt 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 Ford, Laine Hardy and more.Website: www.brandonkinney.comInstagram: www.instagram.com/thebrandonkinneyTwitter (X): www.instagram.com/brandonkinneySend us a textSupport the showCheck out o...
2024-07-171h 10Twang TownEpisode 35 - Dave CohenColt 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 songs and co-produced 8 #1 songs. His production credits include Morgan Wallen, Chris Lane, Dallas Smith, Jake Owen, HARDY, and more. Cohen has also collaborated with top notch producers like Joey Moi, Dann Huff, Tony B...
2024-07-101h 19Twang TownEpisode 34 - RJ MeachamColt 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, Maren Morris, Tyler Farr, Craig Morgan, Hank Williams, Jr., LeAnn Rimes as well as currently promoting Lee Brice, Dylan Scott, Kelsey Hart, Rodney Atkins and many more.Facebook: www.facebook.com/rj.me...
2024-07-031h 37Twang TownEpisode 33 - Chris GelbudaColt 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, Billy Currington, a #1 platinum single with Alle Farben (as the featured artist) and more. As a producer, he worked on Meghan Trainor’s 4x platinum hit “Like I’m Gonna Lose You”. Chris has also landed syncs featured on NASHVILLE and Pretty Little Liars. Chris has...
2024-06-261h 36Twang TownEpisode 32 - Lewis BriceColt 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 has been able to spread his original music in front of attentive audiences nationwide and continuously grow a strong fan base.Lewis’s debut self-titled EP, produced by himself and his broth...
2024-06-191h 06Twang TownEpisode 31 - Joe LeathersColt 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 also landed the title cut to the Kenny Chesney platinum release Hemingway’s Whiskey, and Clay Walker’s Jesse James. The critically acclaimed “Nashville Without You” is on Tim McGraw’s Two Lanes of Freedom album. Thompson Square an...
2024-06-121h 19Twang TownEpisode 30 - Jon KahnColt 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, David Tolliver, Filmore, Kyle Schlienger, Bobby Tomberlin, Ken Hart and Clara Calaway.Website: www.jonkahnmusic.comInstagram: www.instagram.com/jonkahnmusicTwitter (X): www.twitter.com/mrjon...
2024-06-051h 19Twang TownEpisode 29 - Noah PetersColt 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 Destroying America - Johnny Cummings: https://www.cc.com/video/y58ew9/the-colbert-report-people-who-are-destroying-america-johnny-cummingsSend us a textSupport the showCheck out our socials and follow u...
2024-05-2251 minTwang TownEpisode 28 - Mike RogersColt 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 Scott to name a few.Instagram: www.instagram.com/michaelsrogers25Send us a textSupport the showCheck out our socials and...
2024-05-151h 22Twang TownEpisode 27 - Jared MullinsColt 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" and "Keith Whitley", and also has cuts with Cole Swindell, Justin Moore, Granger Smith, Runaway June, and more.Facebook: www.facebook.com/jared.mullinsInstagram: www.instagram.com/jadedmuffinsSend us a textSupport the showCh...
2024-04-241h 18Twang TownEpisode 26 - Scot CalongeColt 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.calongeInstagram: www.instagram.com/scottymerch1_official_Twitter (X): www.twitter.com/scotgovols Send us a textSupport the showCheck out our socials and follow us!Facebook: www.facebook.com/TwangTownPodcastInstagram: www.instagram.com/Twang...
2024-04-171h 01Twang TownEpisode 25 - Bobby TomberlinColt 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 childhood so closely intertwined with country music and its legends, Bobby developed a deep-rooted respect for the genre. His signed his first publishing deal with Mel Tillis and he is currently a staff wri...
2024-04-101h 29Twang TownEpisode 24 - Kelsey HartColt 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.comFacebook: www.facebook.com/kelsey.hart.963Instagram: www.instagram.com/kelseyahartmusicTwitter (X): www.twitter.com/kelseyhartmusicTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kelseyhart_musicSend us a textSupport the showChe...
2024-04-031h 09Twang TownEpisode 23 - Ruston KellyColt 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.comInstagram: www.instagram.com/rustonkelly Twitter (X): www.twitter.com/rustonkellyFacebook: www.facebook.com/rustonkellyTikTok: www.tiktok.com/@rustonkelly YouTube: www.youtube.com/@rustonkellySend us a textSupport the showCheck out our socials and follow us!Facebook: www.f...
2024-03-2755 minTwang TownEpisode 22 - Phillip LammondsColt 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 real estate company. All the while, Phillip wrote songs and traveled to Nashville to pitch them. After fifteen years, fifty or so trips to Nashville, and cuts on major artists—Hootie and the Blow...
2024-03-201h 11Twang TownEpisode 21 - Steve BogardColt and David sit down with songwriter Steve Bogard. Steve Bogard has written ten number one country songs including George Strait's, "Carried Away” and “Carrying Your Love with Me," and Rascal Flatts' career breaker, "Prayin' For Daylight." Steve also served as President of NSAI for 14 years in which he represented the rights of songwriters and music publishers.Facebook: www.facebook.com/steve.bogardInstagram: www.instagram.com/stevebogardTwitter (X): www.twitter.com/stevebogardApple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/steve-bogard/204212Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5GBMuPKboGi5rNDAqonFbISend...
2024-03-131h 07Twang TownEpisode 20 - Tracy LawrenceColt and David sit down with Country music icon Tracy Lawrence. Tracy Lawrence moved to Nashville in 1990 and quickly became a chart-topping artist with hits such as "Time Marches On", "Alibis", "Sticks And Stones", "Paint Me A Birmingham", "Find Out Who Your Friends Are" and many others. Tracy is currently on the Ain't My Last Rodeo tour with Riley Green. His new EP, Out Here In It, comes out June 7th.Website: www.tracylawrence.comInstagram: www.instagram.com/therealtracylawrenceFacebook: www.facebook.com/therealtracylawrenceTwitter (X): www.twitter.com/tracy_lawrenceTL's...
2024-02-2857 minTwang TownEpisode 19 - Johnathan SchaechColt and David sit down with actor Johnathan Schaech. Schaech burst on to the Hollywood scene in the early 1990's, most notably for his role in the hit film That Thing You Do!. Check out his new TV series Blue Ridge which will be available on April 7th on the Cowboy Way Channel.Instagram: www.instagram.com/johnschaechFacebook: www.facebook.com/people/Johnathon-Schaech/100044307825505/Twitter (X): www.twitter.com/johnschaechSend us a textSupport the showCheck out our socials and follow us!F...
2024-02-211h 16Twang TownEpisode 18 - Josh MeltonColt and David sit down with singer/songwriter Josh Melton. Melton is a preacher's son from Northwest Ohio. His influences growing up were Frank Sinatra, Thomas Rhett, Eric Church, and Billy Currington. Melton moved to Nashville in 2014 and alongside working at a nursing home to pay the bills he spent evenings working at Nashville’s FGL House and Luke Bryan’s 32 Bridge to continue his career as a singer and songwriter. Josh has been making strides in the music industry, opening for various artists such as Keith Urban, Rascal Flatts, Craig Morgan, Aaron Lewis, and many more. In Nashville...
2024-02-141h 01Twang TownEpisode 17 - Michael FarrenColt and David sit down with songwriter Michael Farren. Grammy nominated and multiple Dove Award winning songwriter and producer Michael Farren migrated to Nashville from Texas after signing and subsequently releasing three albums on Word Records with his band Pocket Full Of Rocks. After many years of touring, Farren shifted his focus to songwriting and production. Farren has penned hundreds of songs that span multiple genres. From Lauren Daigle's Grammy Nominated and now platinum single “Trust In You”, Reba McEntire’s Grammy winning album title track “Sing It Now”, to Christine D'Clario’s Dove Award winning Spanish album of the year “Et...
2024-02-071h 19Twang TownEpisode 16 - Josh PhillipsColt and David sit down with songwriter Josh Phillips.Originally from North Carolina, Josh Phillips played shows all over the Southeast before moving to Nashville in 2015 to pursue a career in songwriting. His credits include “Dirt Cheap” from Cody Johnson’s latest album, Leather, as well as “Can I Get an Outlaw” and “Angels Working Overtime” recorded by Luke Combs, and “Small Town Small” recorded by Jason Aldean. Phillips has also had cuts with Brantley Gilbert, Chris Young, Michael Ray, Colt Ford and more.Instagram: www.instagram.com/imjoshphillipsFacebook: www.facebook.com/imjoshphillipsTwitter (X): www.tw...
2024-01-311h 05Twang TownEpisode 15 - Ben GloverColt and David sit down with songwriter and producer Ben Glover. Ben Glover is a Grammy award winning songwriter and producer from Loveland, Colorado, a small city on the edge of the Rocky Mountains. Glover moved to Nashville in 2000 after signing his first deal the year prior. Originally starting as an artist, Glover discovered quickly that he preferred the studio over the stage and began a fruitful career as a songwriter and producer. During the course of the last twenty years, he has penned and produced forty #1 songs in multiple genres of music and was named ASCAP’s Chri...
2024-01-241h 14Twang TownEpisode 14 - Matt StubbsColt and David sit down with artist manager Matt Stubbs. Matt Stubbs is a day-to-day manager at WHY&HOW. Matt is a native of Houston, TX and currently lives in Nashville, TN. Matt has over 7 years experience in the music industry and works as a day-to-day manager for BRELAND, Echosmith and Kyler Weston. Matt lives his life inspired by music and constantly displays it through his hard work and dedication. Matt graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a degree from the Butler School of Music and a Business Minor from the McCombs School of Business.
2024-01-1755 minTwang TownEpisode 13 - Jared AllenColt and David sit down with NFL veteran Jared Allen. Jared Allen is a former NFL player who spent 12 years in the league with the Kansas City Chiefs, Minnesota Vikings, Chicago Bears and Carolina Panthers. Allen is a five-time Pro Bowler and four-time All-Pro selection. Allen recorded 136 QB sacks during his professional career.After retirement in 2016, Allen picked up the sport of curling. He recruited fellow retired NFL players Marc Bulger, Keith Bulluck and Michael Roos to form a competitive curling team.Website: www.jaredallen69inc.comInstagram: www.instagram.com/jaredallen69Facebook: www.f...
2024-01-101h 17Twang TownEpisode 12 - ROTUNDOColt and David sit down with artist/writer ROTUNDO. The Ohio native ROTUNDO grew up singing and playing piano as a hobby, upon high school graduation, he joined the US Army and served four years on active duty. Never losing his love for music, ROTUNDO taught himself how to play guitar and write songs during his last year of service before moving to Nashville.While in Nashville, ROTUNDO (previously in the duo After Midtown) was actively touring opening for artists including Florida Georgia Line, HARDY, Billy Currington, Kip Moore, Mitchell Tenpenny and more. In 2023, ROTUNDO refocused his...
2023-12-131h 06Twang TownEpisode 11 - Jim Ed NormanColt and David sit down with the music business icon and legend Jim Ed Norman. Jim Ed Norman is a musician, multi-platinum record producer, arranger and label-head. As an arranger and producer, he was one of the principal architects of the distinctive sound of West Coast 1970s pop and country rock, most notably known for his work with The Eagles. He was president of Warner Bros Records Nashville from 1984-2004. In 2012 he served as CEO of Curb Records for 8 years.Send us a textSupport the showCheck out our socials and...
2023-12-061h 52Twang TownEpisode 10 - Danielle BreezyColt and David sit down with meteorologist Danielle Breezy. Danielle Breezy is the Chief Meteorologist for WKRN News 2 in Nashville, TN. Originally from Philadelphia, Breezy began her passion for weather in the 8th grade when a local TV meteorologist visited her school. After graduating from Cornell University she had stops at Salisbury, Oklahoma City, Dallas and Boston before landing in Nashville in 2016. Breezy received the American Meteorological Society’s June Bacon-Bercey Award for Broadcast Meteorology in 2022 for exceptional life saving coverage during the March 2-3, 2020 Middle Tennessee tornado outbreak and sustained efforts to educate the community about severe weather...
2023-11-291h 23Twang TownEpisode 9 - Brian DavisColt and David sit down with singer/songwriter Brian Davis. Originally from North Carolina, Brian Davis’ first deal in the industry was offered to him by legendary writer Harlan Howard, who was a huge influence on Davis’ songwriting. Brian has co-written two #1 songs – “One Hell Of An Amen” by Brantley Gilbert and “Memory I Don’t Mess With” by Lee Brice. His songs have also been recorded by Jason Aldean, Jerrod Niemann, Tyler Farr, Gretchen Wilson, Jason Michael Carroll, and many others. Instagram: www.instagram.com/briandavisliveTwitter (X): www.twitter.com/briandavisliveFacebook: www.facebook.com/Bria...
2023-11-151h 32Twang TownEpisode 8 - Sam TinneszColt and David sit down with singer/songwriter Sam Tinnesz. Nashville RIAA gold selling artist Sam Tinnesz may not sound familiar by name alone but when you hear his viral hits like “Play With Fire” which has amassed over 400 million streams, and “Legends Are Made” which has contributed to over 6 billion views on TikTok you’ll likely recognize his signature voice. His stratospheric success in TV/Film and features on gold selling records like Kygo’s Golden Hour has pushed his Spotify monthly listeners to over 4.9 million. As a songwriter, Sam has also had notable contributions to releases from Dashboard...
2023-11-091h 12Twang TownEpisode 7 - Ira DeanColt and David sit down with artist and songwriter Ira Dean. Ira is known as the wild, energetic bass player from the country music trio Trick Pony. Ira co-wrote "Pour Me" and "Just What I Do" that were hits for the trio. As a songwriter, Ira has also had his songs recorded by Rascal Flatts, Joe Nichols, Chris Young, Trace Adkins, Heidi Newfield, Jake Owen, Gary Alan and Montgomery Gentry.Instagram: www.instagram.com/iradeanbassFacebook: www.facebook.com/iradeansongsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=1zJYmKMK5tgSend us a...
2023-11-0151 minTwang TownEpisode 6 - Nelson EddyColt and David sit down with Nelson Eddy. Nelson Eddy is the Chief Historian for the Jack Daniel’s Distillery. Nelson has represented the Jack Daniel’s brand for over 35 years. In 1988, Eddy helped introduce the first new whiskey from the Jack Daniel Distillery in more than a century – Gentleman Jack Tennessee Whiskey. He has since crafted numerous brand communications for Jack Daniel’s, including a book, touring show, countless videos and films. He has been featured in the Wall Street Journal, New York Times, NPR, Atlantic Magazine, CNBC, the History Channel and the National Geographic Channel. Instagram...
2023-10-251h 13Twang TownEpisode 5 - Billy MontanaColt and David sit down with songwriter Billy Montana. Billy Montana is a multi-platinum, award winning songwriter with five number one songs to his name. He was raised in rural upstate New York and was inspired as a teenager to pick up a guitar by his musician father. In the late 90’s, Billy transitioned full time into songwriting and signed a publishing deal with Curb Publishing. Since signing with Curb, he has penned songs for Tim McGraw, Jason Aldean, Kenny Chesney, Blake Shelton, Parker McCollum, Eli Young Band, Martina McBride and Trace Adkins, just to name a few. In...
2023-10-181h 22Twang TownEpisode 4 - Mickey RyanColt and David sit down with Mickey Ryan. Mickey Ryan is the co-host on the Blaine & Mickey Show on 104.5 The Zone (WGFX) in Nashville, TN. Mickey is a musician, loves rock music and has written songs and played hundreds of shows around the city, the region, and in Europe. Mickey also served as an associate director of athletics at Arkansas State University in 2013-2014.Website: www.1045thezone.com/blaine-and-mickeyInstagram: www.instagram.com/mickeyryan1045Twitter (X): www.twitter.com/mickeyryan1045Facebook: www.facebook.com/mickey.ryan.984 Send us a text
2023-10-111h 29Twang TownEpisode 3 - Ruston KellyColt and David sit down with recording artist Ruston Kelly. Ruston Kelly is a singer-songwriter based in Nashville, TN. He was married to Kacey Musgraves from 2017-2020. Kelly writes and performs the kinds of songs that inspire novels and movies. He’s just as comfortable wearing a cowboy hat as he is in a Slayer t-shirt. His story deals with twists and turns through heartbreak and triumph, and overdose and rehab, empty dive bars and packed venues, living everywhere from South Carolina to Brussels. Kelly has written songs for Tim McGraw (“Nashville Without You”), Josh Abbott Band (“Front Row Seat”) and...
2023-10-0457 minTwang TownEpisode 2 - Houston PhillipsColt and David sit down with songwriter Houston Phillips. From emptying garbage cans to selling merch and managing major tours out on the road, Houston Phillips has seen the music business from just about every angle and is a true success story in the Nashville songwriting community. Armed with strong relationships built on tour, Houston first introduced his songwriting talents to the world through major cuts on Jerrod Niemann and Tyler Farr and also has cuts on Jason Aldean, Trace Adkins, Heath Sanders, Colt Ford, Aaron Lewis, Dillon Carmichael, Walker Montgomery, Trent Tomlinson, and many more.Ins...
2023-09-271h 01Twang TownEpisode 1 - IntroductionColt and David talk about how they got into the music business.Send us a textSupport the showCheck out our socials and follow us!Facebook: www.facebook.com/TwangTownPodcastInstagram: www.instagram.com/TwangTownPodTwitter: www.twitter.com/TwangTownPodWe would love your support to continue to bring listeners amazing content!Cash App: www.cash.app/$TwangTownPodBuzzsprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2232176/support
2023-09-2028 minTwang TownTwang Town - TrailerJoin Music Row veterans Colt Murski and David Tolliver as they sit down with people from all over Nashville to give listeners an insider’s view into Music City – or as we like to call it, Twang Town!Send us a textSupport the showCheck out our socials and follow us!Facebook: www.facebook.com/TwangTownPodcastInstagram: www.instagram.com/TwangTownPodTwitter: www.twitter.com/TwangTownPodWe would love your support to continue to bring listeners amazing content!Cash App: www.cash.app...
2023-08-3001 min