‘Songwriters’

Shane McAnnally

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Shane McAnally grew up playing opry’s and festivals all across his home state of Texas.  He competed on Ed McMahon’s Star Search as a teenager and released 2 independent projects before the age of 18.  After 2 years at The University of Texas in Austin, he moved to Nashville.  He signed his first publishing deal with Curb publishing at 19, and began recording for Curb/Universal records at 21.  His debut…

Mark Irwin

Mark Irwin

Songwriter Mark Irwin co-wrote Alan Jackson’s first number one hit “Here In The Real World”, a two time CMA Song of the Year nominee and winner of the Music City News’ Award for Song of the Year 1990. Aside from also having cuts on Alan’s CD “DRIVE”, Garth Brooks’ “THE LOST SESSIONS” and Jimmy Buffet’s recent “TAKE THE WEATHER WITH YOU”, Mark was a co-writer on the single, “That’s How…

Somewhere With You

Kenny Chesney

Kenny Chesney’s last #1 single, “Somewhere With You,” was co-written by one of our June songwriters/performers, Shane MacAnnally. While Kenny does a great job in the video here, I’m sure if you get a chance to see Shane play in-the-round, you’ll be blown away by the way he delivers the song he authored. Till then… here’s Kenny… Share this:Email

To Love Somebody

This is a great performance by Sara Beck, accompanied by June performer, Mark Irwin, playing their co-written song, “To Love Somebody.” This song was so beautiful that when Stevie Wonder heard it, he couldn’t get enough of it, eventually asking Sara to accompany him as he played the Sommet Center. There, the two of them did an incredible version of this song where Stevie Wonder, playing harmonica, backed Sara as…

Andrew Dorff

Andrew Dorff

Originally from Los Angeles, Andrew Dorff has come to Nashville all his life with his award-winning father, songwriter Steve Dorff. Over time he fell in love with the town and the Music Row community. While still in LA, Andrew recorded his first critically acclaimed record for Sony, “Hint of Mess”, and then toured internationally for several years. He admits that he is the only country writer to be better known…

The Dirt Drifters

Dirt Drifters

Married Men and Motel Rooms being performed by the new WB band, The Dirt Drifters.  This song was co-written by one of our June featured songwriters/performers, Mark Irwin, and Josh Kear. Share this:Email