Surviving the Music Industry

Barry is the writer behind the Grammy-nominated and NSAI “Songs I Wish I’d Written” award for Tim McGraw’s “Diamond Rings and Old Barstools,”; he has co-penned two No. 1 singles for Little Big Town, “Pontoon” and “Day Drinkin’”; “Think a Little Less,” which hit No. 1 for Michael Ray; Ingrid Michaelson’s Top 40 smash “Girls Chase Boys”; and has an ever-growing list of country and pop successes.  But few actually know what it takes to get where he has gotten and in a very unco

Presented by Young Entertainment Professionals (www.yepnashville.com) and recorded at The Tracking Room (www.thetrackingroomstudio.com) in Nashville, TN. We have our first live show with an inside look at Creative Nation with the founders and early believers Beth and Luke Laird and Barry Dean. Beth, Luke, and Barry take us on an inside look of the early years of the company, company culture, and what does it look like to work and write for this unique publishing company.

Side hustle, rock music, and moving on with David Nail and Digital Brains. Adam Shoenfeld, lead guitarist for Tim McGraw, revisits to talk about his bands newest release 3. Then David Nail, country chart-topping artist, comes in to talk about new beginnings, his new project David Nail and The Well Ravens, and career. Known for hits like, "Red Light", "Let It Rain", and "Whatever She's Got". David share stories about songs and career.

Ups and downs, motivation, and songwriting with soul artist Samira Gibson and Drew Holcomb of Drew Holcomb and the Neighbors. Samira is a three-time Apollo Theater winner and has worked with amazing soul and R&B artists. Now stepping into her own solo career in soul music, Gibson's message is loud and clear. Positive and empowerment. Then we have songwriter, entrepreneur, and artist Drew Holcomb. We break down some of his most popular songs and albums and even discover where his love of songwriting began.

New music, a long career, and following the muse with Reeve Powers, formerly of Beach Weather, and Josh Rouse. Reeve Powers first talks moving on and juggling. Then Josh talks songwriting, following his muse and not the dollar, and being not afraid to take risks.

Marketing in today's entertainment industry, representing the internets most hated and loved band, and how to make money in today's music scene.

Mike Molinar talks publishing, advocating for the songwriter, and the future of publishing for Big Machine. Should be easy with hit writers and artists like Brett Young, Luke Combs, Justin Moore, Trent Harmon, Maddie & Tae, Tyler Rich, Joe Don Rooney of Rascal Flatts, Jonathan Singleton, Josh Thompson, Laura Veltz, and Jessie Jo Dillon, among others.

Ancient drugs, songwriting and Texas music with Greyhounds and Mando Saenz. Greyhounds own Andrew and Anthony, pop in to talk about their newest record Cheyenne Valley Drive. Then Mando Saenz, Nashville based/Texas influenced songwriter, comes in to talk about his notable cuts and even deep cuts. Is there a division between the artist and a songwriter, and what if you happen to be both? What are your options if you want to go to that next level?

First we have two-thirds of Skating Polly, Kelli and Peyton. This Riot Grrrl influenced punk band takes us behind their newest record, The Make It All Show and some of their songs. We also dive into punk music and if the lyrics really come from an authentic place or is it just filler. Then I had Daniel Ellsworth swing by to give us a glimpse into Fashion, their newest record. Daniel and I chat about the climate for indie bands, we break down their records, and explore and highlight Daniel's life and career

8 albums to his name, a novel, and I'm sure binders of poetry. Frequent trips from Texas to Nashville, and co-writes with other celebrated song-writers like Lori McKenna, Drew made an album that is for his generation.  At Home In The Big Lonesome was recorded under a pretty stressful situation though.  We talk his music, narcism, and removing your ego from art. Is there difference between the Texas artist and the Nashville song-writer? Visit www.drewkennedymusic.com and follow him @drewkennedy.