Songwriter Connection

This Week on Songwriter Connection:

Join us as we welcome Olivia Harms, fresh off her captivating performance on the TV show "The Road," produced by Taylor Sheridan and Blake Shelton, and featuring Keith Urban and Gretchen Wilson. Olivia is western music royalty, having traveled the world at a young age with her mother, Joni, who is in the Western Music Hall of Fame. Remarkably, Olivia's first performance was at just two days old! Now based in Northern California, Olivia makes frequent trips to Nashville to collaborate with top songwriters. Tune in for an intimate conversation and a live performance around our dining room table!

This week on The Songwriter Connection, we’re pulling up a chair at the dining room table with Jeff Dayton—a true songwriter’s songwriter and one of the most respected musical voices around.

Jeff is a songwriter, producer, podcaster, and beloved Trop Rock favorite whose career spans some of the biggest stages in music. He served as bandleader for Glen Campbell, and his legendary resume also includes touring and playing with Lee Greenwood and Kenny Chesney.

In this intimate and engaging episode, Jeff talks about his new album, shares incredible behind-the-scenes stories from the road, and performs songs played the way they were written—stripped down and full of heart, gathered around the dining room table.

We also dive into Jeff’s role as host of the wildly popular Count It Off Podcast, where he continues celebrating songwriters and musicians. This is a relaxed, insightful conversation packed with great music, great memories, and great songwriting wisdom—don’t miss it.

🎧 Pull up a chair and join us for this special episode of The Songwriter Connection.

This week on The Songwriter Connection, we welcome award-winning and Grammy-nominated songwriter Jeff Batson to the dining room table.

Jeff’s songs have traveled far and wide, but the road he took to get here is even more remarkable. In this episode, he opens up about his journey through Nashville’s music scene — the highs, the hurdles, the unexpected turns, and the moments that shaped his craft and career.

Pull up a chair as Jeff shares the stories behind the hits, the lessons learned along the way, and a few unforgettable memories only a lifetime songwriter can tell. And of course, he treats us to live performances right here around the table — raw, real, and straight from the heart.

If you love great songs and the people who write them, you won’t want to miss this one.

This week on The Songwriter Connection, we welcome the powerhouse voice and heartfelt storyteller, Cheyne Stilwell.

Four years ago, Cheyne packed up and made the leap to Nashville to chase a dream that’s been burning inside him for as long as he can remember. Since then, he’s been carving out his place in Music City with a big voice, tremendous talent, and a passion that deserves to be heard.

In this episode, Cheyne joins us around the dining room table for an intimate conversation filled with honesty, grit, and a whole lot of heart. You’ll hear the stories behind his journey, the moments that shaped him, and the songs that showcase why he’s someone you’ll want to keep your eye on.

Pull up a chair—you're going to love this one.

This week on The Songwriter Connection, my guest is filmmaker and songwriter Martin Buchanan. We dive into the hot topic of AI in the music business — is it a helpful tool or just plain cheating? Martin shares his insights from both the creative and production sides, along with valuable tips on promoting your songs through video. Plus, you’ll hear new music from his latest project, Revolving Doras.

This week on The Songwriter Connection, we’re thrilled to welcome the soulful and dynamic Leanne Binder! Hailing from Youngstown, Ohio, Leanne has carved her own unmistakable place in the blues world with a voice that smolders, a presence that commands the stage, and songs that come straight from the heart.

With decades of touring, recording, and performing under her belt, Leanne shares stories from the road, talks about her creative journey, and dives into the emotional honesty that fuels her music. We’ll explore her roots in the Northeast Ohio music scene, the inspirations behind her songwriting, and her mission to keep the blues alive and thriving for new generations of listeners.

Tune in as Leanne treats us to songs filled with grit, soul, and truth — and reminds us why authentic artistry never goes out of style.

Whether you’re a blues fan, a songwriter chasing your voice, or someone who just loves great music, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss.

🎧 Listen now and connect with one of the most heartfelt and powerful voices in modern blues!

This week on The Songwriter Connection, we welcome Mister Moon — the incredible duo Leah and Savs from Season 26 of The Voice! Their harmonies are pure magic and their songwriting shines with honesty, heart, and a little bit of that Nashville soul. Join us around the dining room table as we laugh, swap stories, and share some unforgettable songs with these two rising stars. It’s an intimate, joyful, and musical conversation you won’t want to miss!

🎄 Songwriter Connection – Holiday Season Special 🎶

This week on Songwriter Connection, we’re celebrating the holidays and a huge milestone — 3 million streams worldwide — with a very special live episode from The Local in Nashville!

We gathered in front of a packed house for an unforgettable night of music and storytelling with two incredible guests. Randy Brooks, the songwriter behind the holiday classic “Grandma Got Run Over By a Reindeer,” takes us inside the wild, unexpected story of how one of the most iconic Christmas songs of all time came to be. Joining him is hit songwriter Marc-Alan Barnette, sharing powerful stories, laughs, and songs straight from the heart.

Recorded live with an enthusiastic audience, this Holiday Season Special captures the magic of Nashville, the spirit of Christmas, and the unforgettable moments that happen when great songwriters take the stage and tell the stories behind the songs.

Pour a little eggnog, turn it up, and celebrate the season with us on Songwriter Connection. 🎁🎶

This week on The Songwriter Connection, we’re joined by award-winning songwriter, artist, and filmmaker Shantell Ogden — the creative force behind the brand-new holiday movie Music City Mistletoe!

Shantell shares the inside story of writing and executive producing the film, how music plays a starring role, and what it takes to bring a Nashville Christmas story to life on screen. We also dive into her acclaimed songwriting career, the power of storytelling through song, and her passion for creating meaningful, independent art.

If you love great songs, behind-the-scenes stories, and a little holiday magic — this episode is for you.

This week on Songwriter Connection, we welcome Bobby Chitwood — a Texas-born singer-songwriter now calling Wyoming home. Bobby has been lighting up stages across the country with his high-energy shows and authentic storytelling. His long-awaited new album, Redneckery and That’s Just Me, is streaming everywhere and packed with songs that capture his humor, heart, and hard-earned wisdom.

In this episode, Bobby opens up about his incredible journey — from playing over 300 shows a year and making a guest appearance on The Dr. Phil Show, to facing complete vocal rest and a life-changing reevaluation of what truly matters. It’s a story of grit, growth, and rediscovery that every artist and music lover will relate to.

Tune in for great conversation, a few laughs, and a deep dive into the man behind Redneckery and That’s Just Me.