Sarah Buxton who’s lent her signature ethereal grit to projects for a range of artists from Miranda Lambert to Dierks Bentley to David Nail to Blake Shelton to Will Hoge, Buxton has also written songs for a list that’s equally impressive: Keith Urban, Florida Georgia Line, Big & Rich, Gary Allan, Trisha Yearwood, Caitlyn Smith, Sarah Jarosz, Reba McEntire, Harry Connick Jr., Dan Tyminski, and more. She’s sung on records for Urban, Florida Georgia Line, McBride, Smith, Tyminski, and numerous others as well––evidence of a telling pattern: When discerning ears hear her voice singing her song, they want to incorporate as much of Buxton’s magic into their own version as possible. Buxton has also contributed songs to hit TV series such as Nashville, for which she and co-writer Kate York earned an Emmy nomination.

Levon Gray is a singer and platinum-selling songwriter from Mobile, Alabama. Growing up in the original home of Mardi Gras, he was exposed to various styles of music, ranging from Salsa and Reggae to Country and Blues. His multiethnic background also helped introduce him to sounds that would inspire him to write and sing in various styles as well. Having been a Music minister for several years, he decided to pursue his own career. Opening for artists such as Case, KeKe Wyatt, and Tamela Mann, he also begin to work on songs for other artists. In 2018, he provided guitar for Lil Baby’s RIAA Certified Gold “Street Gossip” Project. Struggling to find success in the wake of the Coronavirus pandemic, he began to go back to some of the sounds that inspired him, which ultimately led him back to country music. After posting a series of videos on Instagram, he was discovered by Country star Kane Brown, who then invited him to write in Nashville. Now as a songwriter, he is signed to Verse 2 Music/Sony under Kane Brown and Publishing Veteran Kent Earls. His first cut “One Mississippi”, released by Kane Brown in August of 2021, reached number one on the American and Canadian Country charts, and he’s already worked with a slew of successful writers and artists. He’s currently working on material for his debut country project, and is extremely excited about the future.

Kent Blazy is a successful, American songwriter with a total of seven number one hits. In 1987, Kent was introduced to a new demo singer by Bob Doyle, then with ASCAP, soon to be the manager for this emerging talent, Garth Brooks. Garth became Kent’s most requested demo singer and Bob Doyle also advised, “Garth writes a little bit too.” The first song Garth and Kent penned together was "If Tomorrow Never Comes,” which became the first number one song for both. The friendship and writing partnership continued as Garth Brooks included eight more of their songs on his albums. Kent has also since pinned the #1 hit song Gettin' You Home (The Black Dress Song), recorded by Chris Young, the title track on Reba's latest album "All The Women I Am,” Randy Houser’s "The Power of a Song" And "Empty Beer Cans" on Jon Pardi's new album "Write You A Song.”

Bobby Tomberlin CMA, ACM & Grammy nominee, Bobby Tomberlin, was raised in Luverne, Al, where he was a disc jockey at the age of 11, interviewing icons like Johnny Cash, Waylon and Tammy Wynette. Bobby was discovered by Mel Tillis and recently celebrated his 25th year as a staff songwriter for CURB Word Music. Bobby co-wrote "One More Day", recorded by Diamond Rio, Darryl Worley’s Top 10 hit, "A Good Day To Run” and the new Willie Nelson/Barbra Streisand single, “I’d Want It To Be You”.

Bobby has also had songs recorded by Blake Shelton, Faith Hill, Josh Turner, Kenny Rogers, Joe Nichols, Dolly Parton, Rodney Atkins, Joe Diffie, Dylan Scott, Pam Tillis, Mo Pitney, Jamey Johnson, Jerry Lee Lewis, The Oak Ridge Boys, Thompson Square, actor Chris Pine, Terri Clark, John Schneider, Lee Greenwood, Jeannie Seely, Rhonda Vincent and many others.

Monty Holmes was born in Texas is an American singer/songwriter. Holmes signed to Bang II Records and released his debut album, All I Ever Wanted, in 1998. His highest charting single, "Why'd You Start Lookin' So Good," peaked at number 43 in 1998. Monty’s song credits include "Troubadour" - George Strait, ”Never Again, Again" - Lee Ann Womack, ”When Did You Stop Loving Me" - George Strait, ”I Know She Still Loves Me" - George Strait, ”If I Built You a Fire" - Neal McCoy among several others.

Marla Cannon-Goodman grew up in Kingston Springs, TN. She grew up surrounded by some of the greatest songwriters in the business, with one of them being her own father, Buddy Cannon. Marla was working as a nurse when her song “The Fool”, recorded by Lee Ann Womack, reached #1 on the country charts. She has had cuts by everyone from Sammy Kershaw, Billy Currington, Blake Shelton, Eric Church, Kenny Chesney, George Strait and many others. Marla has twice more reached #1 status with “Ten Rounds of Jose Cuervo” by Tracy Byrd, and “Cleaning This Gun” by Rodney Atkins. You can also find her name on the Willie Nelson / Merle Haggard duet album “Django And Jimmie”. Her song “Same Devil” recorded by Brandy Clark (feat. Brandi Carlisle) is nominated for 2022 Grammy American Roots performance of the year.

At just 22 years old, singer-songwriter and self-taught guitarist, Payton Smith, has a lot to celebrate. Since co-writing his debut single “Like I Knew You Would” and releasing his self-titled EP in late 2019, the Louisiana native has amassed over 35 million streams worldwide and was the most added new artist to radio in 2020. Known for not only high-energy guitar slinging and smooth vocals, the CMT 2021 Listen Up artist also composed and played every string instrument on each track of his debut project. As Taste of Country noted his “raw talent, authenticity and strong work ethic are bound to bring him country music success for many, many years” as one of 2021’s Hottest Country Artists Under 25. Music Row called Smith the 2021 Next Big Thing, while “Like I Knew You Would” charted as the number 7 song of the year on Spotify’s Hot Country. With a string of new shows and a collection of new songs, including the high-energy breakup song “Need You To Not”, 2022 will undoubtedly continue to be a breakout year for Payton Smith.

Garrison’s musical journey has taken him from a small beach town in Michigan to Music City, USA.  New to the Nashville scene, Garrison recalls arriving with only a guitar and a bag of clothes.  He challenged himself to play one-hundred shows in one year.   That dedication quickly turned into a major label record deal, full US tour with The Wanted and a #2 Billboard hit.

“I love music that allows you to feel so you can heal old wounds.” says Garrison. Amy Winehouse and Fleetwood Mac’s influence on Garrison and his raw lyric and dreamy melodies can be heard in his forthcoming record.

Garrison also collaborates with other artists and has garnered cuts with Morgan Wallen, Kylie Morgan, Dylan RockoffRae Lynn, Livy Jeanne and more.  His songs have been placed in numerous film and television spots including Taco Bell, a Super Bowl promo, Riverdale, Modern Family, American Idol, Blackish and more.

Kelly Archer has been a signed writer in Nashville  for the past 16 years and her songs have been recorded by Jason Aldean, Reba, Brett Young, Tricia Yearwood, Eli Young Band, Dustin Lunch, Jo Dee Messina, Montgomery Gentry, Justin Moore, Cassadee Pope, Chris Lane, and many more. Kelly had several songs place in the television series “Nashville” and has had success in her Native land of Canada with Artist like Chad Brownlee, Tebey, Jess Moskaluke and current CCMA Female Artist of the Year Meghan Patrick.  In 2017 Kelly celebrated her first number one song with Brett Young's "Sleep Without You". Her second followed less than a year later with Justin Moore's "Somebody Else Will". That year she received the "Rising Songwriter Of The Year" at the AIMP Awards. Kelly currently has singles “After A Few” with Travis Denning and “Rockin All Night Long” with Adam Hambrick climbing the country charts.

Known around Nashville as a “rare talent” (CelebMix), Faren Rachels is one of the hardest working women in Music City. Having played her way through every bar in her college town of Athens, the Sparta, Georgia native turned her sights on Tennessee in 2012. After working side-gig after side-gig, the tenacious firebrand landed a publishing contract that saw her earn cuts Billboard has called “steady, stomping [and] propulsive”. Rachels has also hit the road with country greats Luke Combs, Brantley Gilbert, Willie Nelson, and Dwight Yoakam. “My grandparents loved country… used to take me to concerts,” she recounts, “now I get to tour with some of the artists that they introduced me to.” Rachels’ honest approach to songwriting has landed her credits with luminaries such as Lainey Wilson, Ashland Craft, Chrissy Metz, and many more. “I wanna make music for grown-ass women; real… raw,” she explains, “I wanna make music about things people are actually going through, and not drinking beer 24-7.” Despite having to take a break from touring due to the COVID pandemic, Faren is now poised to impress once again with a string of new releases (produced by Rocky Block and Austin Goodloe) and a rapidly building tour schedule. It’s no wonder her work has been described as “speaking to the universal journey, and struggle, of turning dreams into reality,” (American Songwriter) because Faren Rachels has lived, and thrived, through it all.

Nashville native Paul Sikes has been paving his way through Music City as a songwriter, producer, and musician since 2007, and has grown his career alongside the ever-changing city. He co-penned the #1 hit “Make Me Want To” for Stoney Creek recording artist Jimmie Allen, as well as Matt Stell’s chart-topping second single, “Everywhere But On.” He also co-wrote, produced, and mixed country music legend Clay Walker’s newest release, “Easy Goin’.” A talented and in-demand guitarist, Sikes has toured with Allen, Stell, Billy Ray Cyrus and more.

“Sharp, swooning, and all the right kinds of sentimental” (Rolling Stone), blossoming singer/songwriter Madison Kozak mesmerizes listeners with a strong pen and a vulnerable voice. Her breakout debut single, “First Last Name,” not only scored the Belmont alum a publishing deal with Big Loud in 2018, but compelled award-winning songwriter Nicolle Galyon to launch female-driven label Songs & Daughters, and sign Kozak as their flagship artist. In the months following her signings, Kozak graduated with a music business degree, toured the U.S. and Canada with Morgan Evans, Aaron Watson, and Mason Ramsey, and made her Grand Ole Opry debut to a standing ovation. Named to CMT’s 2021 LISTEN UP roster and 2020 Next Women of Country class, the Lindsay, Ontario native was named a country artist to watch by Pandora, Pop Culture, Sounds Like Nashville, and more. Kozak returns with a taste of “a voice that glows and songwriting capability that resonates” (Sounds Like Nashville) on her first new release in over two and a half years, “If We Were A Country Song.”

Anthony Smith is a versatile songwriter, producer and arranger who has achieved great success in many genres, including Country, Pop, R&B, and Jazz. Artists who have recorded his songs include Chris Young, Reba, Parmalee, Lauren Alaina, Ben Gallerher, Bucky Covington, Lonestar, Clay Walker, Rodney Atkins, Joanna Smith, Regina Belle, Vince Gill, Jo Dee Messina, Neal McCoy, RBD, Emerson Drive, Adam Gregory, Heartland, Donna Summer, Shane Yellowbird, Jaydee Bixby, Trent Tomlinson, Rio Grand, The Wilkinsons, Kirk Whalum, Suzy Bogguss, Kenny Rogers, Ash Bowers, Aleksander With, John & Audrey Wiggins, Julie Reeves and Anita Cochran. Smith's hit songs include “Tomorrow” – Chris Young (SESAC Song Of The Year 2011), “What About Now” – Lonestar (also used in a national "Toyota" campaign), “I Want My Life Back” – Bucky Covington and several others. Smith is VP / Partner of Porchlight Music.

The Grammy nominated songwriter, Clint Daniels, was born and raised in the Florida panhandle. He gained an interest in music as a child, singing with his sister in church. Inspired by bluegrass, Daniels taught himself to play guitar by the time he turned 12. After graduating high school he moved to Nashville, TN in pursuit of a career in the country music industry. In 1998, he signed a record deal with Arista. Since that time he's continued working with various labels and publishing companies. Daniels has co-written songs for other country artists, including the following Billboard No. 1 Hits: "Some Of It" by Eric Church in 2019, "Brokenheartsville" by Joe Nichols and "Roll with Me" by Montgomery Gentry. Daniels has also penned award winning songs such as: "God Must Be Busy" by Brooks and Dunn, and "Ready For The End Of The World" by George Strait.

Brice has enjoyed a successful 25 year music career. As a songwriter he has had cuts with Garth Brooks, George Strait, Chris Stapleton, Hank Williams Jr, Randy Houser, Josh Turner, Reba McEntire, Gary Allan, Chris Young, Jon Pardi, The Grascals, Casey James, Darryl Worley, Randy Travis, Craig Campbell, Gretchen Wilson, 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 that also garnered Brice a CMA nomination for Song of the Year. Other recent chart toppers are Randy Houser’s debut single, “Anything Goes”, “Today” from Gary Allan, Casey James’ “Let’s Don’t Call It A Night” and Jon Pardi’s, “What I Can’t Put Down”.

Brice Long is signed to Sony Music Publishing. He is a native of Hopkinsville, KY. His self-titled album is available on iTunes or wherever digital music is streamed and sold.

Phillip White is a three time number one hit songwriter, an Academy of Country Music award winner, and Grammy nominated songwriter and producer that writes songs for some of the biggest artists in the business. George Strait, Luke Bryan, Chris Ledoux, Vince Gill, Darius Rucker, Reba, Blake Shelton, Rascal Flatts, and Jake Owen are some of the artists that have recorded Phillip's work. Among these include the 2003 ACM Song of the Year, the Rascal Flatts smash "I'm Movin' On," the theme song for Reba's self titled hit TV show "I'm A Survivor," and Blake Shelton's "Nobody But Me."

As a performer, White has played some of the most legendary venues in the nation, including the Ryman Auditorium, The Grand Ol Opry House, The Station Inn, The Louisiana Hayride, The Bluebird Cafe, The Disney Theater, and The Florida Theater, just to name a few. Phillip’s debut album, Movin’ On Sessions Vol. 1, was released on June 21st, 2019 and Movin’ On Sessions Vol. 2 was released this year. Phillip is also a board member on the Muscle Shoals Songwriters Foundation.

Another in the long line of great Texas writer/artists, Mark Nesler writes honest, heartfelt country songs in the spirit of all the country music greats-with a definite focus on today’s contemporary sound. Artists that have benefited from his songwriting talent are George Strait and Tim McGraw in particular. McGraw had a six week #1 single with the Nesler penned song “Just to See You Smile” on his multi-platinum selling “Everywhere” album.

George Strait has two #1 singles, thanks to the songwriting talent of Mark Nesler: “Go On” and “Living And Living Well.” Nesler also co-wrote Darryl Worley’s #1 hit, “I Miss My Friend.” Other hit singles include: “For You I Will”- Aaron Tippin, “Heaven In My Women’s Eyes” and “Just Let Me Be In Love”- Tracy Byrd, “Why, Why, Why”- Billy Currington, American Idol finalist Bucky Covington’s debut single, “A Different World,” and Keith Urban’s #1 single release, “You Look Good In My Shirt.”

In 2010, Nesler’s music broke new ground when one of his songs was selected as the title track for the movie, Country Strong. He also wrote Billy Currington’s #1 hit, “Let Me Down Easy” and Josh Turner’s hit, “Time Is Love”, Billboard’s most played country single of 2012. Mark continues to write every day and is one of Nashville’s most successful and respected songwriters and artists.

Hit Songwriter Billy Lawson was born and raised in the Muscle Shoals area of Northwest Alabama in a little town called Zip City. Billy had two #1 hits: ”Learning As You Go” by Rick Trevino, and “I Left Something Turned on at Home” by Trace Adkins. He also scored at #20 hit with “Irresistible You” by Ty England. Billy's song "He Ain't Even Cold Yet," recorded by Gretchen Wilson, was played in an episode of HBO's The Sopranos.

Billy was one of the 14 songwriters hand-picked by John Rich for CMT's "Gone Country," hosted by John Rich and starring Jermaine Jackson, Taylor Dane, Bobby Brown, Maureen McCormick, Sisqo, Dee Snyder, Diana DeGarmo, Carnie Wilson & Julio Iglesias Jr.

Grammy-nominated songwriter Ed Hill had his first major label single in 1989 with Reba McEntire’s “’Til Love Comes Again.” Since then, he’s received multi-million sales awards for the singles "It Matters To Me” by Faith Hill, “Be My Baby Tonight” by John Michael Montgomery, Tracy Lawrence, Tim McGraw & Kenny Chesney’s “Find Out Who Your Friends Are,” which was the Academy of Country Music’s Vocal Event of the Year in 2008,  “Runnin’ Behind,” also by Tracy Lawrence, “Just Fishin’” and “Songs About Me” by Trace Adkins, “How ‘Bout Them Cowgirls” by George Strait, “Whatever You Say” and “There You Are” by Martina McBride and “The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter” by Reba McEntire.

He’s had other cuts on many of these same artists plus cuts on Chris Young, Sara Evans, Rascal Flatts, Gary Allen and LeAnn Rimes just to name a few. He has won numerous BMI awards and was nominated for the Nashville Songwriter’s Hall of Fame in 2018.

Mark was raised and still resides in Center Star, Alabama,  in the shadow of the music mecca of Muscle Shoals. He grew up loving and emulating the sounds from those Shoals studios and has had a 33 year career as a  songwriter. He graduated from Brooks High in 1983, then attended the University Of North Alabama where he received a degree in commercial music in 1988.

Mark also worked locally as a radio announcer. He has had songs recorded by Josh Turner, Brandy Clark, Reba,  Alabama, John Michael Montgomery, Shenandoah, Blackhawk, Terri Clark, Craig Morgan, Carly Pearce  and many others. His song "That's What I Love About Sunday" was the most performed song at country radio in 2005 according to Billboard magazine and spent five weeks at number one. Also it was the #8 Billboard country song of the 2000's decade, and achieved gold sales status. His first cut was on the Shoals supergroup Shenandoah -- the solely penned "Moon Over Georgia" became a top five hit nationally. Mark was also co-writer along with Walt Aldridge on the number two country hit by Blackhawk, "Like There Ain't No  Yesterday".

Mark has had 14 songs co-written with and recorded by Josh Turner. In 2016, Mark appeared as a songwriter on records by Brandy Clark and Shenandoah respectively that were nominated for both Grammy and Dove awards.

Born and raised in Pittsburg, Kansas, Jenn Schott was destined to have a career in music. Jenn made the move to Nashville to pursue a career as a songwriter. Since then, her songs have been recorded by artists including Tim McGraw, Rascal Flatts, The Eli Young Band, Gloriana, Jana Kramer, Lucy Hale, Francesca Battistelli, Jamie Lynn Spears, Billy Ray Cyrus, Pam Tillis, Lonestar, Kelleigh Bannen, and Restless Heart.  Jenn co-wrote Mickey Guyton’s debut single, “Better Than You Left Me,” which was named one of Billboard’s 10 Best Country Songs of 2015.  She also penned the title track of Tim McGraw’s Grammy nominated album, “Two Lanes of Freedom,” which was the namesake of McGraw’s 2013 summer tour.

Jenn’s other past radio singles include Restless Heart’s “Feel My Way To You”, Katie Armiger’s “Unseen,” Billy Ray Cyrus’ “A Good Day,” and pop artist Lucy Walsh’s “1882.”  In addition to her success in the U.S. country market, Jenn has also had songs released by top-selling artists in Canada and Australia.

Curt Chambers is a Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter, producer, and guitarist from Philadelphia who has gained notoriety for his blending of rock, soul, country music and hip hop. As a guitar player he has played and toured the world with Eminem, Dr. Dre, Jerry Douglas, Travis Barker, Rihanna, Mac Miller, Tyler Rich, Jay-Z, Eric Roberson and others.