Inside Music Row

The three major performing rights organizations always host number one parties for their writers when their songs hit the top spot on the charts.  However, it's not too often that each organization represents a writer on a number one song.  Kelly Lynn headed over to a celebration at Nashville's 

Bailey brings you the latest news from Kenny Chesney, this week's Bama Rising benefit concert, Carrie Underwood, Eric Church, and NBC's hit television show 'The Voice.'  We go Inside The Song with Jim Collins as he talks about a hit he wrote with David Lee Murphy for Thompson Square called 'Are You Going To Kiss Me Or Not.'

As the only son of Keith Whitley and Lorrie Morgan, Jesse Keith Whitley knows it can be tough to try to follow in their footsteps and make a career in music.  He's lived in the spotlight of his parents' careers for so long, and he is now finally making his own way, while still honoring his family tradition.  We caught up with Jesse to talk about his debut single 'Kentucky Thunder' which was produced by James Stroud.

The Blind Boys of Alabama are a staple in the gospel and blues genres, but their latest album is more of a country flair to it.  Co-produced by Jamey Johnson, 'Take The High Road' brings the group together with country legends like Vince Gill, Willie Nelson, Hank Williams, Jr., Lee Ann Womack, and The Oak Ridge Boys.  Kelly Lynn caught up with the group at a Nashville celebration to talk about the new project.

When Jason Aldean teamed up with Kelly Clarkson to record the smash hit 'Don't You Wanna Stay,' little did he know that the single would be his fifth number one song.  Kelly Lynn caught up with a few of the people behind that huge hit at a party at ASCAP to celebrate.

Bailey brings you the latest news from Brad Paisley, Taylor Swift, Craig Morgan, Zac Brown Band, and Darryl Worley.  We go Inside The Song with Ken Domash as he talks about a crazy little song he wrote called 'Ding Dang Darn It.'

Thompson Square is another great example of an overnight success story...many years in the making.  The husband and wife duo of Keifer and Shawna Thompson landed on Stoney Creek Records just over a year ago, and released their second single last July...'Are You Going To Kiss Me Or Not.'  They watched as that single climbed higher and higher on the charts, and finally hit the number one spot earlier this year.  Kelly Lynn caught up with them at a BMI party to celebrate with the songwriters.

Colt Ford's third studio album has taken off, selling almost twenty-thousand units in the first week it went on sale.  This was the strongest debut of Colt's career, as it became Billboard's highest charting country debut on sale that week.  We caught up with him at a party to celebrate the release of this album...'Every Chance I Get.'

As the Andy Griffith Show celebrates its fifty-year anniversary, the Grascals have put together a special tribute to the show. This is all about a time when life seemed simpler in Mayberry, and in black and white. Kelly Lynn sat down with Terry Eldredge and Terry Smith from the Grascals to talk about this exciting new project.

Nashville and Country Music News  from the upcoming CMT Awards, CMA Music Festival, Brad Paisley, Clay Walker, and a new business venture from Brady Seals.  We go Inside The Song with co-writer Jeff Stevens as to hear about the hit song from Luke Bryan called 'Someone Else Calling You Baby.'