First Cut: Tim McGraw’s “Portland, Maine” by songwriters Donovan Woods and Abe Stoklasa
The demo of Tim McGraw’s “Portland, Maine,” written by Abe Stoklasa and Donovan Woods, is even more beautifully vulnerable than the record.Continue Reading
Eric Church Starts XM Radio Show, Plays Song “Good For That” That Didn’t Make Album
Eric Church plays unreleased “Good For That,” written with Luke Laird, on Outsiders Radio.Continue Reading
In the Pitch: Krista Angelucci’s “Ashes”
Perhaps more on the anti-Valentine’s side, “Ashes” is “Better Dig Two” with Eric Church recklessness.Continue Reading
First Cut: Hear The Original Version of Kenny Chesney’s “Anything But Mine”
There’s always a special magic to hearing a song as originally created by the songwriter, and Scooter-Carusoe-penned “Anything But Mine” is no exception.Continue Reading
Shane McAnally’s Demos of Hits and Hits-To-Be Reach Spotify
McAnally partnered with Spotify late last year to put some of the demos of songs he’s written that have become hits as well as ones that haven’t yet been cut on Spotify, along with interviews about their writing.Continue Reading
Check Out the Demo (Featuring Some Sassy Ad-Libs) of Lady A’s “Downtown”
Another day, another great demo from Luke Laird, Shane McAnally, and Natalie Hemby.Continue Reading
Hitmaker Luke Laird Shares Genre-Bending “Renegade” Demo
Penned by Nashville hitmakers Luke Laird, Barry Dean, and Natalie Hemby, the “Renegade” demo is an slow & sultry tune about a bad boy, just begging to get cut by some of country’s superstar females.Continue Reading
First Cut: Hear The Original Version of “I Drive Your Truck”
Lee Brice’s “I Drive Your Truck” is passionate and powerful, and Jessi Alexander’s performance of the song, a co-write with Connie Harrington and Jimmy Yeary, is an emotional force from a female perspective.Continue Reading
First Cut: Hear The Original Demo of Gloriana’s “Best Night Ever”
Written by three bonafide Nashville hitmakers, Gloriana’s latest single “Best Night Ever” deserves a spot at the top of the charts. Take a listen to the original demo sung by the songwriters. Continue Reading
Exclusive Listen: Meet Troy Jones & Hear His Demos of “Pretty Good At Drinking Beer” and “Shiftwork”
Prior to full-time songwriting, Troy Jones worked for 20 years at a paper mill. Eventually his songwriting led him to Nashville, with demos that ended up being recorded by Kenny Chesney, George Strait, and Billy Currington. Continue Reading