Co-written by fellow collaborators Waylon Payne and William Clark Green, Ross Cooper's (@rossgcooper) song "I Can't Hate You" came what would be a memorable write. If you're a fan of songwriting or have experiences in the craft, you know those moments are rare. When they happen though, you might have something special. Erin O'Dowd(@erinejodowd) helps us understand about breaking the rules of songwriting for the sake of art, writing with an agenda in mind, and pulling lyrics from a close relationship that is potentially damaging, but at the same time. It feels so good.

Ross Cooper is a former professional bareback rodeo rider that was sidelined when a knee injury interrupted his journey. Now a country artist based from Nashville, TN. Ross' new job is an artist and songwriter. A fan of both indie-rock and country-folk greats like Guy Clark and John Prine, Cooper draws largely upon small-town life and the simplicity it affords. A mix of his heroes and experiences resulted in his latest release, I Rode The Wild Horses. For updates and future tour dates, visit www.ross-cooper.com.

Erin O'Dowd is an Americana Singer-Songwriter originally from Tulsa and now based in Nashville. Erin O'Dowd's debut album, OLD TOWN, was produced by Rolling Stone acclaimed multi-instrumentalist Travis Linville and features Grammy nominated singer-songwriter John Fullbright on keys. The ten song, self-penned gem features a treasure trove of Oklahoma talent, including members of Fullbright's backing band, various instrumentation by Linville, and legendary Midwest pedal steel player Roger Ray of Jason Boland & The Stragglers. Visit www.erinodowd.com for future dates and updates.