ASCAP (the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers) hosted its 49th annual Country Music Awards on Nov. 6 at the Gaylord Opryland Resort in Nashville. The evening’s top honors were awarded to the following: ASCAP Songwriter of the Year: Ben Hayslip Hayslip scored his first Country Songwriter of the Year award. He wrote or […]
James Rea of The Producer’s Chair conversation series checked in with Johnson about his new gig. Don’t miss their one-on-one interview Thurs., Nov. 17, 6 p.m. at Douglas Corner.
Songwriters John Oates, Matraca Berg, Jim Lauderdale and Angel Snow teamed for a panel discussion about their craft at the recent Americana Music Conference, sharing stories about influences, mentors, co-writing and more. Lauderdale’s humor kept the session rollicking along, minus a minor interruption from his ringing cell phone. “Hold on, it’s Lady Gaga,” he laughed. […]
