Starting Small Music

Ben Johnson : Hit Songwriter + Member of Track45

Thank you for tuning into "Starting Small Music". In this episode I am joined by Ben Johnson, hit songwriter and member of the band, Track45. Hear the stories behind the writing of Ben's hit songs such as "Gone" by Dierks Bentley, "Best Thing Since Backroads" by Jake Owen, "Give Heaven Some Hell' by HARDY and more! 
 
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Marielle Kraft : Artist and Songwriter

Thank you for tuning into "Starting Small Music". In this episode, I am joined by Artist and Songwriter, Marielle Kraft. Since leaving her job as a full time teacher to pursue music, Marielle has quickly made strides in the music industry. From touring across the country, to releasing several successful singles, it seems to be just the beginning for Marielle. Hear the story behind her song, "Second Coffee", the time she gave a TED Talk, her advice for musicians on Tik Tok, and more!
 
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Paige King Johnson : Country Artist and Songwriter

Thank you for tuning into "Starting Small Music". In this episode, I am joined by country Artist and Songwriter, Paige King Johnson. Hear about her time at Belmont University, opening for some of country music's biggest names, Pam Tillis directing her music video, and more!"American Beauty" out today! 
 
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Matthew Davidson : Guitarist for Travis Denning

Thank you for tuning into "Starting Small Music". In this episode I am joined by Matthew Davidson, guitarist for Travis Denning. Hear about Matthew growing up playing guitar, sharing the stage with Kenny Wayne Shepherd in elementary school, opening for Austin Mahone and Fifth Harmony, touring with Travis Denning on Cole Swindell's "Down To The Bar Tour", and MORE!
 
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Jordan Merrigan : Guitarist for ERNEST

Thank you for tuning "Starting Small Music". In this episode I am joined by Jordan Merrigan, Guitarist for ERNEST and Dylan Schneider. Jordan is also the former Tour Manager for Mason Ramsey. Hear the story of Jordan's rise in the music industry, his time with the band Paradise Fears, and more! 
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Lauren Watkins : Songwriter for Big Loud and Songs & Daughters

Thank you for tuning into "Starting Small Music". In this episode I am joined by Lauren Watkins, Songwriter and Artist for Big Loud and Songs x Daughters. Growing up in Nashville, Lauren spent her teenage years playing the Honkytonk's of Broadway with her sister. After returning to Nashville after college, Lauren is quickly making strides in the music industry. 

David Schultz : Tour Manager for Jimmie Allen

Thank you for tuning into "Starting Small Music". In this episode I am joined by David Schultz, Tour Manager for Jimmie Allen. Hear his story of growing up DJ'ing in San Diego, his first years in Nashville as a concert promoter, and now tour managing for Jimmie Allen. 
 
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David Dorn : 4 Time Nominee for ACM Keyboard Player of the Year

Thank you for tuning into "Starting Small Music". In this episode I am joined by David Dorn, 4 time nominee for ACM Keyboard Player of the Year. Hear his story of growing up playing the organ in church, to now playing on the hit songs of Luke Bryan, Chris Janson, Jimmie Allen, and many more.
 
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Rich Redmond : Drummer for Jason Aldean

Thank you for tuning into "Starting Small Music" In this episode I am joined by Rich Redmond, drummer for Jason Aldean. Hear about his twenty plus years on the road touring with Jason, having over 30 #1 songs as a session drummer, and MORE! 
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Jamie Muhoberac : Keyboardist for John Mayer

Thank you for tuning into the "Starting Small Music." In this episode I am joined by Jamie Muhoberac, keyboardist for John Mayer. Hear about Jamie growing up the son of a session musician, recording in the studio with Stevie Ray Vaughn, and touring and recording with John Mayer.