Longtime Eric Church collaborator and band member Jeff Hyde, and up and coming songwriter/front man for Green River Ordinance Josh Jenkins talk all things songwriting. We take a look at the mind of a songwriter, the instincts, longevity, and look behind some of these songwriters newest and biggest songs.

Chris is a songwriter, musician that plays in Jamey Johnson's band, and now stepping into the spotlight. Paul is a cowboy that rides the rodeo, plays country music, and is a Grammy nominated artist. Both share their stories, music, and insight into their styles. Visit www.chrishennessee.com to download the record and follow him @chrishennessee. Be sure to listen to Leather, Paul's Grammy nominated record, on all streaming platforms and visit www.paulbogart.com. Also, follow him @paulbogartmusic.com.

Kelleigh is a songwriter/artist from Nashville, TN and the story teller behind the podcast ,This Nashville Life. We chat about discovering music, what led her to an artist career, and life after disappointments. Andrea Zonn is the voice and fiddle in many famous recordings with Vince Gill, James Taylor, George Strait, Neil Diamond, and the list goes on for a couple of decades. We explore Andrea's entire career, her run-ins that become fruitful relationships, and the challenges she's faced in life.

Winner of NPR Music's 2016 Tiny Desk Series, Gaelynn Lea, talks discovering her voice and instrument, the people that crash into your life that leaves a positive impact, and maneuvering the landscape of her new found career. Gaelynn also gives some insight to what goes on within the Tiny Desk Series. For all things Gaelynn, visit www.violinscratches.com and follow her @gaelynnlea.

It hasn't been that long ago since The Voice, Season 7 aired with Taylor Phelan.  Since then Taylor has been on the road, writing new material, and releasing his EP, 1 Of 2 in 2017.  Now he's celebrating the release of 2 Of 2.  Visit www.taylorphelan.com for everything Taylor and follow him @taylorphelan.  Exile is celebrating 55 years as a band.  We explore the history of the band and how much has music changed.  Follow the band @exileofficial, and buy tickets to a show near you and merch at www.exi

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.

Producer, songwriter, label owner, and artist is only the short list of how to describe Femke Weidema. Femke embodies everything about what a dreamer is.  Visit www.thisislv.com and follow her @femkesongs. Paul McDonald is no slacker either.  After taking a couple lumps from life, this American Idol alum is back in action with his very personal album, Modern Hearts. We chat music, life, and TMZ. For everything Paul, visit thepaulmcdonald.com and follow him @thepaulmcdonald.

Country music artist and songwriter, Brandy Clark, has a natural ability to tell the truth. Whether it be a song that portrays her dark comedic sensibilities, or in conversation. We discuss life before music and finding her tribe,  telling the truth in music even when it's the most difficult, and how she penned some of the most empathetic songs in modern country music.  Visit www.brandyclarkmusic.com for music and tour dates. Then follow her @thebrandyclark.

Genevieve and Marc from Company of Thieves let me invade their green room to talk about their newest projects, and what happened in their 5 year hiatus when things seemed to be going good for the band. Visit www.companyofthievesmusic.com for all things of the band. Also, there's a clip of Daniel Ellsworth sharing the details of Daniel Ellsworth + The Great Lakes' newest records. Check out Chapter 1 & 2 at www.danielellsworthandthegreatlakes.com.

Tyminski is a member of Union Station, a world renowned bluegrass artist and musician, and has lent his voice on major tracks including "The Man of Constant Sorrow" from the Coen brothers' film "O Brother, Where Art Thou...", and Avicii's "Hey Brother".  We take a look at his early career, chat about life after "The Man of Constant Sorrow", and we take a look behind the songs of his newest project, Southern Gothic. Visit www.tyminskimusic.com for tour dates follow him @tyminskimusic.