2021 #3 - Shoutout
SHAWN BYRNE
Producer, musician, songwriter and grand prize winner of the American Songwriter Magazine's lyric contest, Shawn truly can do it all. His song "Love Was Just a Word" took the most recent prize and is just one example of his great skill.
He is also one fo the best producers in Nashville working full time in his studio Great Hill Studios producing some the best talent from around the country. His work behind the board is as good as anyone in Music City and beyond.
Shawn and I also work side by side on our project Sea Changer writing and producing singles with artists such as Birdtalker, Molly Parden, Grace Askew and Reed Waddle. I've also had the amazing honor to have his guitar work all over my new album Highways.
Over the years Shawn has also toured the country with the likes of Rodney Atkins and even played with Taylor Swift in the early days. He really can do it all. Shawn's is releasing an album of his own so please follow his socials and visit his website!
Check out Shawn's latest video Grin and Beer it which I had the pleasure of helping him film! It's a fun one!
2021 #2 - Shoutout
Scott Kurt
Scott and I were introduced by my musical compadre Mr. Shawn Byrne during a scheduled writing session. The session went great and we've continued to write over the last few years and one of those writes gave life to Scott's single Girl out there. I love this tune and scott's cut of it. its sound great man! Looking forward to the next write!
BIO: Southern by way of the Rust Belt, Scott Kurt's unique brand of country music blends the old school outlaw grit with elements of guitar-driven rock. Influenced by artists like Eric Church, Jon Pardi, Luke Combs, and Tom Petty, Kurt strives for authenticity over perfection, vocally and melodically. The skillful storytelling behind his lyrics powered Kurt's single "American Man" to the iTunes Country Top 40.
His hard work and talent have earned Scott opening slots for some of country’s biggest and brightest stars, including Cole Swindell, Montgomery Gentry, Jimmie Allen, Eli Young Band, Kip Moore, Easton Corbin, and many more.
2021 #1 - SHOUT-OUT
STEPHANIE RYANN
I met stephanie through my friend and co-writer Scott Kurt and right out of the gate we all knocked it out of the park with "I should" her latest single! its a joy to work with stephanie and she's kicking but and taking names! Keep it up girl and looking forward our next write!
BIO: Stephanie Ryann is a singer and songwriter whose music bridges the gap between country, folk and pop. Often compared to the likes of Miranda Lambert and Maren Morris, her “storytelling” writing style and unique sound sets her apart from other country artists on the scene. Ryann’s latest single, “I Should”, released on October 9th 2020, features the most personal and honest lyrics Ryann has written and recorded to date. The lyrics showcase society’s version of “success”, that of which Ryann has no intention of following.