Starting Small Music

Blake Pendergrass : Songwriter at Back Blocks Music

Thank you for tuning into "Starting Small Music." In this episode, I am joined by hit songwriter at Back Blocks Music, Blake Pendergrass. Hear the stories behind the writing of some of Blake's biggest hits such as "865" by Morgan Wallen. Pendergrass has also had cuts recorded by Chris Lane, Sean Stemaly and Lily Rose. 
 
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Levon Gray : Songwriter at Verse 2 Music

Thank you for tuning into "Starting Small Music." In this episode, I am joined by songwriter Levon Gray. Levon tells the story of how he signed to Kane Brown's Verse 2 Music after tagging Kane on an Instagram post. He also talks about writing Kane Brown's #1 song, "One Mississippi." 
 
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John Batdorf : Artist and Songwriter (Batdorf & Rodney + Silver)

Thank you for tuning into "Starting Small Music". In this episode, I am joined by artist and songwriter of the bands Batdorf & Rodney and Silver, John Batdorf. John tells the stories behind writing Batdorf & Rodney songs such as "Let Me Go" and "Don't You Hear Me Callin'" John also talks about Clive Davis pitching his band Silver the hit song "Wham Bam."
 
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JD Groover : Senior Creative Director of A&R at Sea Gayle Music + TM for Jon Langston

Thank you for tuning into "Starting Small Music". In this episode, I am joined by Senior Creative Director of A&R at Sea Gayle Music, and Tour Manager for Jon Langston, JD Groover. From running a successful music venue, to moving to Nashville to work deeper in the music industry, JD is a true story of how hard work pays off. 
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Grady Block : Songwriter + Drummer for ERNEST

Thank you for tuning into "Starting Small Music." In this episode, I am joined by hit songwriter for Big Loud and drummer for ERNEST, Grady "Dirty" Block. Grady grew up around music in Nashville, the son of Billy Block and brother of Rocky Block. Now drumming for ERNEST, Grady still finds time to write and produce hit songs such as "Broadway Girls" for Morgan Wallen, and "5 Drinks Ago" by Nelly. 
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Rocky Block : Songwriter for Big Loud

Thank you for tuning into "Starting Small Music." In this episode, I am joined by hit songwriter for Big Loud, Rocky Block. Rocky grew up around music, the son of country radio host Billy Block. From a young age, he fronted the family band, and in 2017 released his debut EP "Lover". Rocky has written hits such as "Broadway Girls" for Morgan Wallen, "Stop Coming Over" for Chris Lane, and many more. 
 
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Gabriella Rose : Artist & Songwriter

Thank you for tuning into "Starting Small Music". In this episode, I am joined by artist and songwriter, Gabriella Rose. Gabriella grew up around music, having two parents as musicians. After putting music out throughout her teenage years, she finds her self signed to industry veteran, Jeffery David's (Echosmith) new label, Coeur D'Alene Records. 
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Wyatt McCubbin : Artist & Songwriter

Thank you for tuning into "Starting Small Music." In this episode, I am joined by artist and songwriter, Wyatt McCubbin. Signed to 50 Egg Music and Tape Room Music, Wyatt has had his songs recorded by artists such as Dustin Lynch, Riley Green, Easton Corbin, and more. Stream his single, "Honk Damn Tonk" out now! 
 
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Jerry Roe : Session Drummer + Member of Friendship Commanders

Thank you for tuning into "Starting Small Music". In this episode, I am joined by Jerry Roe, session drummer and bassist, and member of the band Friendship Commanders. You can hear Jerry playing drums all over country radio, on the hit songs of Morgan Wallen, Luke Combs, Thomas Rhett and many more.
 
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Nathan Barlowe : Multi-Instrumentalist for Keith Urban

Thank you for tuning into "Starting Small Music". In this episode I am joined by Nathan Barlowe, multi-instrumentalist for Keith Urban, and former frontman for the pop rock band, Luna Halo. Hear the story behind inventing his instrument, "The Phantom." Recording with Steven Tyler, and having Taylor Swift record one of his songs. 
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