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Country Artist / Songwriter, Justin McCormick, talks to some of today’s hottest artists and hitmakers on their rise to fame. Hear the stories of artists, songwriters, session players, managers and more. Everybody starts small.
Thank you for tuning into "Starting Small Music". In this episode, Justin is joined by Songwriter and Producer, Cam Becker. Listen to Cam's story of growing up in Ohio, making the move to Nashville, writing "Chronically Cautious" with Braden Bales, producing for Knox, and more!
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Thank you for tuning into "Starting Small Music". In this episode, Justin is joined by Devin Attard, Drummer for Austin Snell. Hear Devin's story of growing up in Detroit, growing his social media, leaving Hollow Front to move to Nashville, drumming for Austin Snell, and MORE!
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Thank you for tuning into "Starting Small Music". In this episode, Justin is joined by hit songwriter, Brock Berryhill. Hear Brock's story of growing up in Florida, touring with his band Hand to Hand, working with Twenty One Pilots, writing songs such as "What Happens In A Small Town" for Brantley Gilbert and "Homesick" for Kane Brown, and MORE!
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Thank you for tuning into "Starting Small Music". In this episode, Justin is joined by Ryan Tant, Drummer for Brandon Ray. Hear Ryan's story of growing up with Brandon and what first got him into music. Also hear stories from the road touring as Brandon's drummer, and his band Badland Sons.
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Thank you for tuning into "Starting Small Music". In this episode, Justin is joined by Darion Hodge, Music Director for Chapel Hart. Listen to Darion's story of growing up in Louisiana, playing music professionally since 13 years old, touring with Chapel Hart, and MORE!
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Thank you for tuning into "Starting Small Music". In this episode, Justin is joined by hit songwriter, Jim McCormick. Hear Jim's story of growing up in New Orleans and what first got him into music. Hear the story behind the writing of hit songs such as "Take A Little Ride" for Jason Aldean, "\You Don't Know Her Like I Do" with Brantley Gilbert, and more.
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Thank you for tuning into "Starting Small Music". In this episode, Justin is joined by Ben Williams, hit songwriter at Major Bob Music. Hear Ben's story of growing up in California and Tennessee, making the move to Nashville, writing "Tennessee Orange" with Megan Moroney, and MORE!
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Thank you for tuning into "Starting Small Music". In this episode, Justin is joined by Dylan Williams, Guitarist for Jordan Davis. Hear Dylan's story of growing up in Indiana, getting a degree in Music Business, touring with Jordan Davis, and more!
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Thank you for tuning into "Starting Small Music". In this episode, Justin is joined by hit songwriter, Heath Warren. Hear Heath's story of growing up in New Mexico, his time in LA, signing a publishing deal with Warner Chappell Music, writing "Rock and A Hard Place" for Bailey Zimmerman, and MORE!
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Thank you for tuning into "Starting Small Music". In this episode, Justin is joined by Tim Rencken, Utility Musician for Riley Green. Listen to Tim's story of growing up in New Hampshire, his time at Belmont, attending law school, touring with Riley Green, and MORE!
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Thank you for tuning into "Starting Small Music". In this episode, Justin is joined by Wade Davis, Guitarist for Lauren Watkins. Hear Wade's story of growing up in South Carolina, his time at Belmont, playing guitar for Lauren Watkins, and MORE!
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Thank you for tuning into "Starting Small Music." In this episode, Justin is joined by Wes Hightower, chart topping Background Vocalist. Wes has sang on over 160 #1 songs, and shares his story of how he got to Nashville, and what made him want to sing background vocals. Also hear stories from touring as a member of George Strait's "Ace In The Hole Band", recording background vocals on Florida Georgia Line's "Cruise", and more.
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Thank you for tuning into "Starting Small Music". In this episode, Justin is joined by Erik Dylan, Hit Songwriter at 50 Egg Music. Listen to Erik's story of growing up in Kansas, making the move to Nashville, writing "There Was This Girl" for Riley Green, and MORE!
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Thank you for tuning into "Starting Small Music". In this episode, Justin is joined by Chase Butler, Tour Manager for Tyler Braden. Listen to Chase's story of growing up in Alabama, and what first got him into music. Hear stories from building a music festival in high school, his time at MTSU, and stories from the road tour managing Tyler Braden.
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Thank you for tuning into "Starting Small Music". In this episode, Justin is joined by hit songwriter and producer, Aaron Eshuis. Hear Aaron's story of growing up in Kalamazoo, and playing in bands in high school with Ryan Hurd. Also hear stories from his time at Belmont, and writing "This Is It" with Scotty McCreery.
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Thank you for tuning into "Starting Small Music". In this episode, Justin is joined by Quinn Stanphill, Drummer for Riley Green. Hear Quinn's story of growing up in Alabama, how he joined Riley Green's band, his favorite song in the set, and more.
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Thank you for tuning into "Starting Small Music." In this episode, Justin is joined by Artist and Songwriter, Joey Hyde. Listen to Joey's story of growing up in Grand Rapids, his time at Belmont, writing "Made for You" for Jake Owen, and MORE!
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Thank you for tuning into "Starting Small Music". In this episode, Justin is joined by artist and songwriter, James McNair. Hear Jame's story of growing up in South Carolina, His time at The University of Alabama, Writing "Lovin On You" for Luke Combs, and MORE!
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Thank you for tuning into "Starting Small Music". In this episode, Justin is joined by Churro, artist manager at Red Light Management. Hear Churro's story of growing up in California, and how he got the name "Churro". Also hear stories of playing in bands with Tyler Rich, managing artists at Red Light Management, his advice to aspiring artists, and MORE!
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Thank you for tuning into "Starting Small Music". In this episode, Justin is joined by Tom Whall, drummer for Jameson Rodgers, and songwriter for Combustion Music. Hear Tom's story of growing up in Maryland, his time studying drums at Baldwin Wallace College, stories from the road with Jameson Rodgers, and more. Fallow Tom: @Tom.Whall
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Thank you for tuning into "Starting Small Music". In this episode, Justin is joined by Josh McAfee, bassist for Dylan Schneider. Hear Josh's story of growing up in Ohio, how he joined Dylan's band, and his advice to fellow musicians.
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Thank you for tuning into "Starting Small Music." In this episode, Justin is joined by Jimmy Hendricks, Bassist for Jameson Rodgers. Hear Jimmy's story of growing up the son of two songwriters, and beginning to drum for the family band on the road at age five. Also hear about the time he met Van Halen, how he joined "Reality Check" and playing bass for Jameson Rodgers.
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Thank you for tuning into "Starting Small Music". In this episode, Justin is joined by Zach Rickard, Guitar Tech for Brothers Osborne. Hear Zach's story of growing up in Wyoming the son of a music store owner and piano professor. Also hear stories of working on guitars as a child, how he landed the job with Brothers Osborne, and getting to hold Willie Nelson's "Trigger" guitar.
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Thank you for tuning into "Starting Small Music." In this episode, Justin is joined by Michael J, Guitarist and Keyboardist for Jameson Rodgers. Listen to Michael's story of growing up in Rochester, New York the son of a professional musician. Hear stories from the road with his band Exploding Boy opening for bands like Joe Walsh, Billy Squire and the Goo Goo Dolls, songwriting, and now playing with Jameson Rodgers.
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Thank you for tuning into "Starting Small Music". In this episode, Justin is joined by Rob Pennington, Songwriter at 50 Egg Music. You will hear the story of Rob growing up in Georgia, early conversations with Cole Swindell about songwriting, how one phone call from Luke Combs helped Rob get a publishing deal, and more!
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Thank you for tuning into "Starting Small Music." In this episode, Justin is joined by Dan Hocchalter, Fiddle Player for Dierks Bentley. Listen to Dan's story of growing up in Minnesota, his time at Belmont, playing fiddle with Charlie Daniels, touring and recording with Dierks Bentley, and more.
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Thank you for tuning into "Starting Small Music." In this episode, Justin is joined by Bernard Porter, President of PCG Records. Hear Bernard's story of growing up in Kentucky, managing Little Richard and Jerry Lee Lewis, and signing Jason Aldean to Broken Bow Records
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Starting Small Music presents, "Advice From The Top Of The Music Industry". Throughout 2022, Country Artist & Songwriter, Justin McCormick has interviewed over 40 of the worlds top songwriters, artists, producers, session players, music industry executives and more. This is a compilation of their advice to young aspiring musicians.
This episode features advice from:
MARK HOLMAN,JAMIE MUHOBERAC, DAVID SCHULTZ, RICH REDMOND, DAVID DORN, LAUREN WATKINS, JORDAN MERRIGAN, MATTHEW DAVIDSON, PAIGE KING JOHNSON, MARIELLE KRAFT, BEN JOHNSON, NATHAN BARLOWE, JERRY ROE, WYATT MCCUBBIN, GABRIELLA ROSE, ROCKY BLOCK, GRADY BLOCK, JD GROOVER, LEVON GRAY, BLAKE PENDERGRASS, JOHN BATDORF, DENNIS MATKOSKY, TRAVIS VANCE, JOHN BYRON, AUSTIN TAYLOR SMITH, WILL WEATHERLY, DANNY RADER, ALEX WRIGHT, JON AUGUST, KYLE MANNER, MARK ANNINO, SAM BURKE, CURTIS MCDONALD, CHANDLER WALTERS, LANCE MARTIN, ARJUN SINGHA, BRADEN GRIFFITH, JUSTIN DE GRAAF, TYLER TOMLINSON, READ CONNOLLY, DARRICK CLINE, JAKE SOMMERS & BLAINE REEDY.
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Thank you for tuning into "Starting Small Music." In this episode, Justin is joined by Blaine Reedy, bassist for Tyler Hubbard. Justin and Blaine discuss Blaine's time at Belmont and his friendship with Russell Dickerson. They also discuss his past touring gigs with Jana Kramer and David Nail, along with his current gig with Tyler Hubbard.
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Thank you for tuning into "Starting Small Music." In this episode, I am joined by Doug Kahan, songwriter, producer and session bassist. Justin talks with Doug about his time in the Gibson Miller Band, and when the group won ACM Group of The Year in 1994. They also talk about Doug writing with Jon Pardi, and playing bass on the hit records of Justin Moore and Cody Johnson.
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Thank you for tuning into "Starting Small Music." In this episode, I am joined by Jake Sommers, Drummer for Luke Combs. Hear Jake's story of growing up in New York and getting his first drum set at age 6. Also hear about his time studying music performance, playing the bars on Broadway, and meeting Luke Combs after a songwriter's night at Tin Roof.
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Thank you for tuning into "Starting Small Music." In this episode, I am joined by Darrick Cline, drummer for Dylan Scott. Recorded backstage at the Belasco Theatre in Los Angeles, CA, Justin and Darrick talk about Darrick growing up in Kentucky and getting his first drum set at age 7. Darrick also talks about playing music in church, and now touring and recording with Dylan Scott.
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Thank you for tuning into "Starting Small Music." In this episode, I am joined by Read "Two Show" Connolly, steel guitarist for Zach Bryan and Charles Wesley Godwin. Hear Read's story of growing up in Pennsylvania, Buddy Emmons influence on the steel guitar, recording steel on "Something In The Orange" for Zach Bryan, and MORE!
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Thank you for tuning into "Starting Small Music." In this episode, I am joined by Tyler Tomlinson, guitarist for Morgan Wallen. You will hear Tyler's story of growing up in Georgia, his time playing with Eric Paslay, and his favorite memories from the Dangerous Tour this past year now touring with Morgan Wallen.
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Thank you for tuning into "Starting Small Music." In this episode, I am joined by Justin de Graaf, bassist for Seaforth. Recorded backstage at the iconic Troubadour in Los Angeles, CA, Justin talks with Justin about growing up in Canada, making the move to Nashville, and what it's been like playing on the road with Seaforth.
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Thank you for tuning into "Starting Small Music." In this episode, I am joined by Lance Martin, steel guitarist for William Michael Morgan. You will hear Lance's story of growing up in Kentucky, his time studying psychology, and his favorite song in the set when playing for William Michael Morgan.
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Thank you for tuning into "Starting Small Music." In this episode, I am joined by Braden Griffith, manager at Big Loud. Hear his story of growing up playing drums, touring with the Eli Young Band, working at Big Loud, and now managing Ben Burgess.
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Thank you for tuning into "Starting Small Music." In this episode, I am joined by Arjun Singha. Arjun talks about growing up in LA, producing for DDG, working with Lil Mosey and more.
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Thank you for tuning into "Starting Small Music." In this episode, I am joined by Chandler Walters, steel guitarist for ERNEST. Hear the story of how Chandler joined ERNEST's band after posting a cover of "Your Man" by Josh Turner on TikTok. Also hear his story of moving to Nashville out of high school, what originally got him interested in steel guitar, and his songwriting career.
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Thank you for tuning into "Starting Small Music." In this episode, I am joined by Curtis McDonald, guitarist for Jo Dee Messina. Hear the stories of Curtis studying classical guitar, his time on the road with Chris Janson, his session work, and now touring with Jo Dee Messina.
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Thank you for tuning into "Starting Small Music." In this episode, I am joined by Sam Burke, Crew Chief and Guitar Tech for HARDY, and Product Manager at Relative Music Group. Hear about how Sam got into music, his time tour managing HARDY, the weirdest thing on HARDY's rider, how he pitches songs to the top artists, and MORE!
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Thank you for tuning into "Starting Small Music." In this episode, I am joined by Mark "Taco" Annino, drummer for Morgan Wallen. Hear the story of Mark growing up in Florida and what first got him into music. Also hear the stories of touring with Atom Smash, early days on the road playing cover shows with Morgan Wallen on the road, and his favorite memories from Morgan's Dangerous Tour this past year.
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Thank you for tuning into "Starting Small Music." In this episode, I am joined by Kyle Manner, producer and Chief Engineer at Station West. Hear Kyles story on how he got into music, going to Engineering school, the stories behind recording sessions of hit songs like Dierks Bentley's "Free and Easy (Down The Road I Go)" and MORE!
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Thank you for tuning into "Starting Small Music." In this episode, I am joined by Jon August, Drummer for Niko Moon. Hear the story of Jon growing up in Nashville, Mason Ramsey Tour Memories, and what it's like touring on the road as the drummer for Niko Moon.
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Thank you for tuning into "Starting Small Music." In this episode, I am joined by session keyboardist, Alex Wright. Hear the stories of Alex growing up in Maryland, and what the music scene was like on the east coast. Also hear the stories of his time at Berklee, touring with Brett Eldredge, and recording keyboards on over 10 #1 songs.
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Thank you for tuning into "Starting Small Music." In this episode, I am joined by Danny Rader, guitarist for Kenny Chesney. Danny has played on over 62 #1 songs, and has toured with Kenny Chesney and Keith Urban. Hear his story of how he got into music, touring, and his advice to the next generation of musicians.
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Thank you for tuning into "Starting Small Music." In this episode, I am joined by hit songwriter, producer and programmer, Will Weatherly. Hear Will's story of growing up in Ocala, FL, writing "Thinking 'Bout You" for Dustin Lynch, "Good As You" for Kane Brown, and "The Worst Country Song Of All Time" for HARDY, Brantley Gilbert and Toby Keith.
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Thank you for tuning in "Starting Small Music." In this episode, I am joined by hit songwriter for Big Loud, John Byron. Hear the story behind the writing of "865" recorded by Morgan Wallen, and getting to hear a sold out hometown arena sing his song. Also hear about growing up in Nashville, his time at Belmont, and more!
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Thank you for tuning into "Starting Small Music." In this episode, I am joined by Austin Taylor Smith, hit songwriter and touring guitarist for Devin Dawson. Austin tells the story behind the day he and Devin Dawson wrote Dawson's #1 "All On Me." Recording guitar for Devin Dawson's "Pink Slip EP", and MORE!
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Thank you for tuning into "Starting Small Music." In this episode, I am joined by Travis Vance, bassist for Thomas Rhett. Here the stories behind Travis's time studying at Berklee, the move to Nashville, how he met TR, and MORE!
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Thank you for tuning into "Starting Small Music." In this episode, I am joined by hit songwriter, producer, and the head of Relative Music Group, Dennis Matkosky. Dennis talks about the writing of some of his biggest hits such as "You'll Think Of Me" by Keith Urban, and "Maniac" by Michael Sembello. Matkosky also covers launching Relative Music Group with his son, and signing Michael Hardy (HARDY) as their first songwriter.
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Thank you for tuning into "Starting Small Music." In this episode, I am joined by hit songwriter at Back Blocks Music, Blake Pendergrass. Hear the stories behind the writing of some of Blake's biggest hits such as "865" by Morgan Wallen. Pendergrass has also had cuts recorded by Chris Lane, Sean Stemaly and Lily Rose.
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Thank you for tuning into "Starting Small Music." In this episode, I am joined by songwriter Levon Gray. Levon tells the story of how he signed to Kane Brown's Verse 2 Music after tagging Kane on an Instagram post. He also talks about writing Kane Brown's #1 song, "One Mississippi."
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Thank you for tuning into "Starting Small Music". In this episode, I am joined by artist and songwriter of the bands Batdorf & Rodney and Silver, John Batdorf. John tells the stories behind writing Batdorf & Rodney songs such as "Let Me Go" and "Don't You Hear Me Callin'" John also talks about Clive Davis pitching his band Silver the hit song "Wham Bam."
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Thank you for tuning into "Starting Small Music". In this episode, I am joined by Senior Creative Director of A&R at Sea Gayle Music, and Tour Manager for Jon Langston, JD Groover. From running a successful music venue, to moving to Nashville to work deeper in the music industry, JD is a true story of how hard work pays off.
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Thank you for tuning into "Starting Small Music." In this episode, I am joined by hit songwriter for Big Loud and drummer for ERNEST, Grady "Dirty" Block. Grady grew up around music in Nashville, the son of Billy Block and brother of Rocky Block. Now drummer for ERNEST, Grady still finds time to write and produce hit songs such as "Broadway Girls" for Morgan Wallen, and "5 Drinks Ago" by Nelly.
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Thank you for tuning into "Starting Small Music." In this episode, I am joined by hit songwriter for Big Loud, Rocky Block. Rocky grew up around music, the son of country radio host Billy Block. From a young age, he fronted the family band, and in 2017 released his debut EP "Lover". Rocky has written hits such as "Broadway Girls" for Morgan Wallen, "Stop Coming Over" for Chris Lane, and many more.
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Thank you for tuning into "Starting Small Music". In this episode, I am joined by artist and songwriter, Gabriella Rose. Gabriella grew up around music, having two parents as musicians. After putting music out throughout her teenage years, she finds her self signed to industry veteran, Jeffery David's (Echosmith) new label, Coeur D'Alene Records.
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Thank you for tuning into "Starting Small Music." In this episode, I am joined by artist and songwriter, Wyatt McCubbin. Signed to 50 Egg Music and Tape Room Music, Wyatt has had his songs recorded by artists such as Dustin Lynch, Riley Green, Easton Corbin, and more. Stream his single, "Honk Damn Tonk" out now!
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Thank you for tuning into "Starting Small Music". In this episode, I am joined by Jerry Roe, session drummer and bassist, and member of the band Friendship Commanders. You can hear Jerry playing drums all over country radio, on the hit songs of Morgan Wallen, Luke Combs, Thomas Rhett and many more.
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Thank you for tuning into "Starting Small Music". In this episode I am joined by Nathan Barlowe, multi-instrumentalist for Keith Urban, and former frontman for the pop rock band, Luna Halo. Hear the story behind inventing his instrument, "The Phantom." Recording with Steven Tyler, and having Taylor Swift record one of his songs.
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Thank you for tuning into "Starting Small Music". In this episode I am joined by Ben Johnson, hit songwriter and member of the band, Track45. Hear the stories behind the writing of Ben's hit songs such as "Gone" by Dierks Bentley, "Best Thing Since Backroads" by Jake Owen, "Give Heaven Some Hell' by HARDY and more!
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Thank you for tuning into "Starting Small Music". In this episode, I am joined by Artist and Songwriter, Marielle Kraft. Since leaving her job as a full time teacher to pursue music, Marielle has quickly made strides in the music industry. From touring across the country, to releasing several successful singles, it seems to be just the beginning for Marielle. Hear the story behind her song, "Second Coffee", the time she gave a TED Talk, her advice for musicians on Tik Tok, and more!
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Thank you for tuning into "Starting Small Music". In this episode, I am joined by country Artist and Songwriter, Paige King Johnson. Hear about her time at Belmont University, opening for some of country music's biggest names, Pam Tillis directing her music video, and more!
"American Beauty" out today!
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Thank you for tuning into "Starting Small Music". In this episode I am joined by Matthew Davidson, guitarist for Travis Denning. Hear about Matthew growing up playing guitar, sharing the stage with Kenny Wayne Shepherd in elementary school, opening for Austin Mahone and Fifth Harmony, touring with Travis Denning on Cole Swindell's "Down To The Bar Tour", and MORE!
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Thank you for tuning "Starting Small Music". In this episode I am joined by Jordan Merrigan, Guitarist for ERNEST and Dylan Schneider. Jordan is also the former Tour Manager for Mason Ramsey. Hear the story of Jordan's rise in the music industry, his time with the band Paradise Fears, and more!
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Thank you for tuning into "Starting Small Music". In this episode I am joined by Lauren Watkins, Songwriter and Artist for Big Loud and Songs x Daughters. Growing up in Nashville, Lauren spent her teenage years playing the Honkytonk's of Broadway with her sister. After returning to Nashville after college, Lauren is quickly making strides in the music industry.
Thank you for tuning into "Starting Small Music". In this episode I am joined by David Schultz, Tour Manager for Jimmie Allen. Hear his story of growing up DJ'ing in San Diego, his first years in Nashville as a concert promoter, and now tour managing for Jimmie Allen.
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Thank you for tuning into "Starting Small Music". In this episode I am joined by David Dorn, 4 time nominee for ACM Keyboard Player of the Year. Hear his story of growing up playing the organ in church, to now playing on the hit songs of Luke Bryan, Chris Janson, Jimmie Allen, and many more.
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Thank you for tuning into "Starting Small Music" In this episode I am joined by Rich Redmond, drummer for Jason Aldean. Hear about his twenty plus years on the road touring with Jason, having over 30 #1 songs as a session drummer, and MORE!
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Thank you for tuning into the "Starting Small Music." In this episode I am joined by Jamie Muhoberac, keyboardist for John Mayer. Hear about Jamie growing up the son of a session musician, recording in the studio with Stevie Ray Vaughn, and touring and recording with John Mayer.
Thank you for tuning into "Starting Small Music." In this episode I am joined by John Panzer, guitarist for Colton Dixon and Fight The Fury. Hear about John growing up a fan of Skillet, to now having a band with John Cooper. Also how Winter Jam Tour 2022 has been, and why he plays PRS.
Thank you for tuning into the "Starting Small Music Podcast." In this episode I am joined by Mark Holman, hit songwriter and producer for Big Loud. Hear about the writing of his #1 hits such as "SIMPLE" recorded by Florida Georgia Line, having three songs on Morgan Wallen's Dangerous album, and having a song in a Disney movie.
Stream Flower Shops by ERNEST ( co written with Benny Burgess and Mark Holman) out now!