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Members In The News
Whisperin’ Bill Anderson will serve as moderator of the inaugural Hank Williams Songwriting Workshop
County Music and Nashville Songwriters Hall of Famer and legendary singer/songwriter Whisperin’ Bill Anderson will serve as moderator of the inaugural Hank Williams Songwriting Workshop.
“Cowboy” Jack Clement To Be Inducted Into The Country Music Hall Of Fame
The Country Music Hall of Fame formally announced the inductees for 2013. The newest class includes Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame Member, “Cowboy” Jack Clement, Bobby Bare and Kenny Rogers. “Cowboy” has been included under the non-performer category, which is awarded every third year.
Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame Members to Host Festival to Benefit Foster Care Students
On Saturday, May 18th five of Nashville’s hit songwriters will come together at the Virginia Highlands Community College campus in Abington, VA for the Richard Leigh Music Festival.
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Features
10 Questions With Pat Alger
March 08, 2013 | StaffPat Alger started writing songs and performing at Atlanta folk clubs. Moving to Woodstock, N.Y. in the ’70s, he made three albums with the Woodstock Mountain Revue for Rounder Records and a duet album with guitarist Artie Traum. Pat had his first hit with Folk-Pop artist Livingston Taylor (“First Time Love”) in 1980, then decided to move to Nashville.
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10 Questions With Kris Kristofferson
January 09, 2013 | StaffKris Kristofferson’s talents are as far-reaching as his impact on the musical landscape. Among his classic songs that have influenced generations of artists and music lovers are “Me and Bobby McGee,” “Help Me Make It Through the Night,” and “Sunday Morning Coming Down.”
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10 Questions With Mel Tillis
July 18, 2012 | StaffMel Tillis is a true Renaissance man - a songwriter, recording artist, film and television actor, painter and humanitarian. Inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1976, his career has spanned more than six decades.
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10 Questions With Thom Schuyler
April 25, 2012 | StaffThom Schuyler's songwriting credits include “I Don’t Know Where To Start” (Eddie Rabbitt), “Years After You” (John Conlee) and “Love Out Loud” (Earl Thomas Conley). His “Point of Light” (Randy Travis) was the theme song for President George H.W. Bush’s volunteerism campaign. “ 16th Avenue ” (Lacy J. Dalton) is the unofficial anthem of Music Row’s songwriting community.
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10 Questions With Roger Murrah
October 13, 2011 | AdminWith hit songs spanning four decades and dozens of airplay and achievement awards, Roger Murrah is one of Nashville’s most prolific songwriters and successful independent music publishers.
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10 Questions With Dickey Lee
August 16, 2011 | AdminRecently, there has been renewed interest in the songs of Dickey Lee with the emergence of the TNT hit show, "Memphis Beat." Lee co-wrote the theme, which was originally recorded by Jerry Lee Lewis.
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Loretta Lynn Celebrates 50 Years in Entertainment: The Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame Interview
May 02, 2011 | AdminLoretta shares how she got started in the business, the secret to a long career, her advice for songwriters and what she thinks of country music today.
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10 Questions with Mark D. Sanders
July 26, 2010 | AdminNashville Songwriters Hall of Fame member Mark D. Sanders shares how he got started, and offers advice to up and coming songwriters.
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10 Questions with Hugh Prestwood
February 02, 2010 | StaffHugh Prestwood has written hits for artists such as: crystal Gayle, Trisha Yearwood, Jimmy Buffet, Michael Johnson and Randy Travis. Inducted into the hall of Fame in 2006, the award winning songwriter won an Emmy and a NSAI Song of The Year honor for “The Song remembers When” (Trisha Yearwood) in 1993, and BMI’s 1990 Country Song of the Year for “Bottom Of Your Heart” (Randy Travis). Hugh Prestwood shares details of his experience as a hit songwriter, and offers advice for aspiring songwriters.
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10 Questions with Sonny Curtis
September 29, 2009 | Nashville Songwriters Hall Of FameNashville Songwriter Hall of Fame Member, Sonny Curtis shares how he got started, the history behind two of his songs, and gives his advice to upcoming songwriters, including his personal experience on what not to do when opening a show for someone else.
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10 Questions with Matraca Berg
February 05, 2009 | Nashville Songwriters Hall Of FameNashville Songwriter Hall of Fame Member, Matraca Berg shares personal stories of her life, discusses the people who mean so much to her, and offers advice to up and coming songwriters.
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Ten Questions with Jim Weatherly
September 29, 2008 | Nashville Songwriters Hall of FameNashville Songwriters Hall of Fame Member, Jim Weatherly, shares entertaining stories about songwriting, inspiration behind his hits, and being in the right place at the right time.
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Ten Questions with Mike Reid
July 06, 2008 | Nashville Songwriters Hall of FameGrammy winning songwriter, Mike Reid, discusses the ups and downs of writing, what makes a good song, and the importance of hard work.
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Ten Questions with Bobby Braddock
June 25, 2008 | Nashville Songwriters Hall of FameFeature interview with Nashville Songwriter Hall of Fame member Bobby Braddock. Bobby discusses how he got his start, producing, performing, and the importance of giving back.
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