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Life's challenges and diversity color the creative currents of Andrew Rollins' music. Complex yet simple, deep yet obvious, the potency compels the listener to experience the emotional reverberations of the music and lyrics.An accomplished composer, songwriter and musician, he's an acoustic master - whether he's playing guitar, keyboard, or...

In this video feature, Downtown Music Publishing songwriter Kelly Archer talks melody and lyric in the country genre. Additionally, she tells the stories behind "Somebody Else Will," (Dustin Lynch) and "Sleep Without You," (Brett Young). 

In this video feature, songwriter/producer Jordan Reynolds shares the stories behind #1 Dan + Shay hits "Speechless" and "Tequila." He also offers perspective on growing as a creative professional in music. ABOUT JORDAN REYNOLDS Rising songwriter Jordan Reynolds, originally hailing from St. Louis, has quickly made a name for himself...

In this video feature, Big Loud Shirt Creative Director Sam Jervey shares her thoughts on commercial country music according to the Big Loud model! You'll learn ways to craft songs based on advice Craig Wiseman has shared with the BLS team and more! ABOUT SAM JERVEY Raised in Capron, VA...

In the era of streaming television shows and movies, songwriters scoring sync cuts are making the right moves. Although some sync licensing opportunities feed the setting with generalized lyrics compounded by emotional melodies, other niche songs can bring a visual to life, too. Any way you create it, sometimes a...

In this feature, Heather Morgan shares the inspiration behind "Girls of Nashville" and performance tips for the songwriter/artist.ABOUT HEATHER MORGANHeather Morgan sings like she writes, clear and strong, with a soft, hard-won sadness. Her notes and words drop like gemstones catching light: beautiful on their own, but transcendent...