Nashville Songsmiths

Series produced by Ty Hager

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Interviews with top country songwriters about the craft, business, and stories behind the hits. Originally aired on The American Forces Radio Network in 2011.

"One of the best interviews I've done" - Steve Dean, "Watching You"
"Like talking with an old friend - and I was" - Tony Arata, "The Dance"
"I absolutely loved it. It really felt like I was ease-dropping on a conversation or in the audience of a VIP -insiders songwriters convention. Not a convention where you count how many times you blink, wonder who has gum or pray for a distraction to sneak out - but an edge-of-your-seat, no-lunch-needed type. I really appreciate your humor and insight." - Listener

Originally aired on the American Forces Radio Network in 2011 - and now available as a book and audio book - this collection of interviews with some of Nashville’s top country songwriters remains timeless in its stories of the craft, business, and day-to-day struggles in a town where “you’re only as good as your last hit.”

Over twenty segments will be produced in this series. Hide full description

"One of the best interviews I've done" - Steve Dean, "Watching You""Like talking with an old friend - and I was" - Tony Arata, "The Dance""I absolutely loved it. It really felt like I was ease-dropping on a conversation or in the audience of a VIP -insiders songwriters convention. Not a convention where you count how many times you blink, wonder who has gum or pray for a distraction to sneak out - but an edge-of-your-seat, no-lunch-needed type. I really appreciate your humor and insight." - ListenerOriginally aired on the American Forces Radio Network in 2011 - and now available as a book and audio book - this collection of interviews with some of Nashville’s top country songwriters remains timeless in its stories of the craft, business, and day-to-day struggles in a town where... Show full description


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In the conclusion of his four-part interview with Tony Arata, Ty Hager talks with the hit songwriter ("The Dance") about the craft of songwriting a...

  • Added: Oct 22, 2019
  • Length: 08:44
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The third in a four-part series of interviews with songwriter Tony Arata ("The Dance"). Hosted by Ty Hager, recorded in Nashville.

  • Added: Oct 22, 2019
  • Length: 09:26
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In the second of a four-part interview, songwriter, humorist and broadcaster Ty Hager talks with his old friend Tony Arata about writing "The Dance."

  • Added: Oct 22, 2019
  • Length: 10:49
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Songwriter and broadcaster Ty Hager's special interview with Tony Arata, songwriter of "The Dance." Part one of four.

  • Added: Oct 22, 2019
  • Length: 10:25
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Hit songwriter Steve Dean talks with songwriter, humorist, and broadcaster Ty Hager about his number-one smash for Rodney Atkins, "Watching You".

  • Added: Oct 22, 2019
  • Length: 10:25
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The first of songwriter and humorist Ty Hager's interview with Steve Dean, writer of hits for Alabama, Joe Nichols, and the number one smash "Watch...

  • Added: Oct 22, 2019
  • Length: 10:08
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In the conclusion of Ty Hager's three-part interview with famed songwriter, producer, and music professor Walt Aldridge tells the story of how a $6...

  • Added: Oct 22, 2019
  • Length: 11:25
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Hit songwriter Walt Aldridge talks with Ty Hager about his comeback hit for Travis Tritt, his approach to demo recording, and the rewards of mentor...

  • Added: Oct 22, 2019
  • Length: 10:35
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Ty Hager's interview with multi-hit songwriter, producer, and engineer Walt Aldridge.

  • Added: Oct 22, 2019
  • Length: 10:08