Meet the Songwriters
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Radney Foster
Radney Foster is a Texas Music Hall of Fame inductee. From his early success in the duo Foster & Lloyd to his acclaimed solo career, Foster has charted 13 singles on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart and penned multiple No. 1 hits.
Awards & Honors:
Texas Music Hall of Fame
2× Grammy nominee
13 Billboard-charting singles as an artistNotable Songs & Artists:
“Godspeed”—The Chicks
“I’m In” – Keith Urban
“Raining on Sunday” – Keith Urban
“A Real Fine Place to Start” – Sara Evans
“Measure of a Man” – Jack Ingram
Cuts by Brooks & Dunn, Hootie & The Blowfish, Dierks Bentley, Darius Rucker, and Nitty Gritty Dirt Band -
Bob DiPiero
A member of the Songwriters Hall of Fame and one of Nashville’s most recorded hitmakers, Bob DiPiero has penned over 1,000 songs and more than 15 No. 1 hits.
Awards & Honors:
Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame (2007)
Nashville Walk of Fame
Multiple CMA Triple-Play Awards
BMI Icon AwardNotable Songs & Artists:
“Blue Clear Sky” – George Strait
“Cowboys Like Us” – George Strait
“Southern Voice” – Tim McGraw
“Wink” – Neal McCoy
“Take Me As I Am” – Faith Hill
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Terry McBride
Terry McBride is a Texas-born hitmaker from Lampasas whose four-decade career spans hundreds of cuts and multiple chart-topping hits.
A prolific songwriter, McBride has written for Garth Brooks, George Strait, Reba McEntire, Brooks & Dunn, and many more—garnering 13 BMI awards and 12 million airplay awards. His global smash “Are You With Me” topped charts in 18 countries with over 1 billion streams on Spotify.
McBride was also inducted into the Texas Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2024.
Awards & Recognition:
ACM and CMA award nominations (McBride & The Ride)
13 BMI awards, 12 million airplay awardsNotable Song Credits:
“If You See Him/If You See Her” – Brooks & Dunn & Reba McEntire (#1)
“Play Something Country” – Brooks & Dunn (#1)
“Cowgirls Don’t Cry”–Brooks & Dunn ft. Reba McEntire (Top 5)
“I Am That Man” – Brooks & Dunn
“He’s Got You” – Brooks & Dunn
“Sacred Ground” – McBride & The Ride
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Danny Myrick
Executive Producer of Songs on the Frio
Danny Myrick launched his career with a #1 gospel hit at 17 and has since crafted some of country music’s biggest anthems. Danny is the curator of the incredible talent for Songs on the Frio each year.
Awards & Honors:
2025 Mississippi Hall of Fame Inductee
Multi-genre chart-topping songwriter
Over a billion streams
Executive Producer, Songs on the FrioNotable Songs & Artists:
“She’s Country” – Jason Aldean (2× Platinum, No. 1)
“I Love This Life” – LoCash (No. 1)
“International Harvester” – Craig Morgan
“Truck Yeah” – Tim McGraw
Cuts by Kenny Chesney, Maddie & Tae, Gretchen Wilson, Eddie Vedder, and Big & Rich
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Paul Jenkins
Paul Jenkins is an award winning songwriter behind some of country music’s most powerful and best-loved songs. His writing blends emotional depth with radio-ready hooks, earning him spots on major charts and in the hearts of fans across genres.
Awards & Honors:
Seven Billboard No. 1 Country Songs
Multi-platinum, multi-genre songwriter
Notable Songs & Artists:
“Don’t You Wanna Stay” – Jason Aldean & Kelly Clarkson
“Who I Am With You” — Chris Young
“Tennessee Orange” — Megan Moroney
“Sunny & 75” — Joe Nichols
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Bridgette Tatum
Bridgette Tatum is a hit songwriter, artist, and producer. She is the force behind the chart-topping anthem “She’s Country” (Jason Aldean) — the Most Played Song on Country Radio in 2009. Her bold writing style and powerful voice have made her a standout in country music and beyond.
Awards & Honors:
Platinum-certified #1 single (“She’s Country”)
Official ACC Football Theme Song (2010)
Over 27 million households reached via “Loud”
Founding partner, SoNash Publishing
Founder, Tatum Town (artist development & mentoring)Notable Songs & Artists:
“She’s Country” – Jason Aldean (#1, Most Played Country Song 2009)
“Loud” – Official ACC Football Theme Song (2010)
“Summertime Town” – Gretchen Wilson
“Back” – Randy Houser
“Lookin’ for a Cowgirl” – Kristy Lee Cook
“Farm Party” – The Farm
Songs recorded by George Clinton, Uncle Si & The Sicotics, and Emma Zinck
“Jealous of the Sky” – Ashley Cooke (1M+ views/listens)Recent Projects:
Co-writer of 3 tracks on Trisha Yearwood’s The Mirror (releasing July 2025)
Producer & mentor for rising artists through Tatum Town
Partner in Stable Songwriter Series (2024)
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Dean Alexander
Dean Alexander is a Grammy nominated songwriter who got his first publishing deal by the late Barbara Orbison (widow of Roy Orbison) and whose work can be heard on Brent Cobb's "Black Crow" (featuring Jason Isbell), “Life Ain’t Fair” w/ Sheryl Crow, Top 40 with “Live A Little” and most recently, Kristian Bush’s “Heart of Yours,” Kendall Marvel’s “Hell Bent On Hard Times,” and more songs to be released in 2025, as well as multiple TV/syncs including the hit show NASHVILLE.
A survivor of Nashville's music industry, having earned his stripes as a Gibson Guitar luthier, Lower Broadway performer, major-label artist, and A-list songwriter long before embracing his independence where he shines a light on his traumas and triumphs with his debut full-length album, Devil Man's Blues.
Dean is in the finishing stages of his new country/rock band project and will be released this fall. Stay tuned.
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Megan Linville
Megan Linville is a Nashville-born singer-songwriter whose voice blends Southern soul with a modern country edge.
Awards & Honors:
CMT Artist Discovery
“This Old Town” – CMT 12 Pack Countdown (#3)
Voice of Blue Bell Ice Cream
National TV placements (Hallmark Channel)Notable Songs & Moments:
“Wrapped Up in Love” – featured in Hallmark’s Snow Bride and Hearts of Christmas
Debut EP: This Old Town
Performed at Indy 500, Kentucky Derby, and NASCAR events