Twang Town
Join 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!
Episode 71 - Christian Stalnecker
Colt 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...
Episode 70 - Rob Mayes
Colt 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...
Episode 69 - CJ Solar
Colt 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...
Episode 68 - Brian White
Colt 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...
Episode 67 - JD Groover
Colt 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...
Episode 66 - Ruston Kelly
Colt 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.
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Episode 65 - Cale Dodds
Colt 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...
Episode 64 - Brice Long
Colt 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...
Episode 63 - Randy Montana
Colt 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.
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Episode 62 - Tim Hunze
Colt 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...
Episode 61 - John Ozier
Colt 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.
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Episode 60 - Neil Orne
Colt 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.
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Episode 59 - Abby Anderson
Colt 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...
Episode 58 - Neil Medley
Colt 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...
Episode 57 - Noah Peters
Colt 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.
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Episode 56 - Will Weatherly
Colt 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...
Episode 55 - Harper Grace
Colt 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...
Episode 54 - Kerri Edwards
Colt 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...
Episode 53 - Justin Wilson
Colt 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...
Episode 52 - David Israelite
Colt 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...
Episode 51 - Stephen Barker Liles
Colt 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.
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Episode 50 - Jordan Harvey
Colt 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...
Episode 49 - Jerrod Niemann
Colt 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...
Episode 48 - Ward Guenther
Colt 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...
Episode 47 - Marshall Altman
Colt 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.
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Episode 46 - Tom Luteran
Colt 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.
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Episode 45 - Bart Herbison
Colt 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...
Episode 44 - Tebey
Colt 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...
Episode 43 - Hannah Ellis
Colt 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...
Episode 42 - Ken Hart
Colt 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.
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Episode 41 - Storme Warren
Colt 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.
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Episode 40 - Adam Wood
Colt 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.
Episode 39 - Tim Galloway
Colt 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.
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Episode 38 - Pryor Baird
Colt 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.
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Episode 37 - Jason Blaine
Colt 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...
Episode 36 - Brandon Kinney
Colt 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.
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Episode 35 - Dave Cohen
Colt 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...
Episode 34 - RJ Meacham
Colt 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.
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Episode 33 - Chris Gelbuda
Colt 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...
Episode 32 - Lewis Brice
Colt 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.
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