Behind The Sounds

This week I am joined by Australian Songwriter Phil Barton, who after a successful career back home, moved to Nashville and is now one of the most well known and well respected Songwriters in Country music. Phil has had hits for Lee Brice, Lauren Duski, Jana Kramer, and so many more, as well as a cut on the Oscar-nominated movie 'Sicario'. Listen now and let us know what you think!

Nashville native John Byron joins me this week for a brand new episode of Behind the Sounds. From a aspiring artist, to now thriving songwriter, John has done it all. We chat about the competitive nature of Belmont, dream collaborations, and his recent hits for the likes of Sean Stemaly and Morgan Wallen.

Songwriter, artist, producer extraordinaire Cameron Bedell sits down with us this week to chat all things music! With hits for Tiera, Ryan Griffin, Seaforth and many more, Cameron talks us through what it's like working in Nashville, and the journey he took to get there.

If you don't know his name yet, you definitely will soon. Alex Hall is an up and coming Country superstar who has just released his debut EP entitled 'Six Strings' which features collaborations with the likes of Brad Paisley, Vince Gill, and Tenille Townes. We chat about all things 'Six Strings', making it to Nashville, and working with legends.

'Six Strings' is available to stream and download now.

In this episode I chat to up and coming Country Superstar Madison Kozak. The Canada-native talks us through moving to Nashville young, becoming the flagship artist for Songs & Daughters, touring with legends like Tanya Tucker, and so much more. Check it out now and let us know what you think!

Today Leah is joined by songwriter, producer, artist extraordinaire Ben Johnson. With hits for artists such as Charlie Puth, Justin Timberlake, Kylie Morgan and Lee Brice, he is well and truly establishing himself as one of the best triple threats in Nashville. That, alongside his sibling trio band, Track 45, has given him a hugely successful few years and many more to come. Check it out now!

This week Leah is joined by Claire Douglas. As a daughter of Songwriting Royalty, she has well and truly made her own way to being a successful songwriter in Nashville. With hits for Madison Kozak, Kelleigh Bannen and most recently Tim McGraw, we chat about making the move from poetry to songwriting, making music in quarantine, and learning from the best.

Go check it out now!

Joining Leah this episode is the wonderful Tofer Brown.

We talk about the artist to songwriter jump, turning music into a family affair, and working with the likes of Jillian Jacqueline, Jon Pardi and Little Big Town.

Check it out now and let me know what you think!

If you don't know his name, you'll definitely know his lyrics.

Joining Leah this week is the legendary Blair Daly, who has written hits

for almost everyone, including iconic tracks for Kelly Clarkson, Kip Moore,

Uncle Kracker, Kip Moore, Trisha Yearwood, and so many others.

Blair gives us an insight into his quarantine life, 20 + years in Nashville,

and all the stories behind the songs. Check it out now!

Joining Leah for this episode is Justin Francis, a multiple Grammy Award nominee as an engineer, and Number 1 Billboard chart topping mixer. With work featured on numerous Top 40 singles, critically acclaimed albums, and even a Disney soundtrack, he is one of the most sought after mixer/engineers in the industry. For more insight and stories, check out our chat now!