Starting Small Music
Country Artist / Songwriter, Justin McCormick, talks to some of today’s hottest artists and hitmakers on their rise to success. Hear the stories of artists, songwriters, session players, managers and more. Everybody starts small.
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Episodes
Friday Apr 28, 2023
Friday Apr 28, 2023
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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Friday Apr 14, 2023
Friday Apr 14, 2023
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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Friday Apr 07, 2023
Friday Apr 07, 2023
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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Friday Mar 31, 2023
Friday Mar 31, 2023
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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Friday Mar 24, 2023
Friday Mar 24, 2023
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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Friday Mar 17, 2023
Friday Mar 17, 2023
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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Friday Mar 10, 2023
Friday Mar 10, 2023
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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Friday Mar 03, 2023
Friday Mar 03, 2023
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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Friday Feb 24, 2023
Friday Feb 24, 2023
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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Friday Feb 17, 2023
Friday Feb 17, 2023
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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