Steve Moakler represents the future of American songwriting. Other veterans like Luke Laird, Travis Meadows, and Barry Dean all hail him as a co-writer and an equal in the songwriting room. Besides his own music he's also penned songs for many artists like Dierks Bentley, Eric Church, and Ben Rector.  We talk about his newest record Born Ready, his journey, and our defense mechanisms we all have as creatives.  For everything Steve, visit www.stevemoakler.com and follow him @stevemoakler.