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NASHVILLE, TN- July 24, 2019- Nashville-based award-winning artist/songwriter Shantell Ogden announced today she has joined the Songs & Stars roster for UK booking. Ogden is planning a late September early October tour in England.
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Since moving to Nashville 15 years ago, I've come to believe that many of the best songs never make it through the major label system to get heard by the masses. But today I'm changing that!
In the…
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A Tale of Two Lyrics
Songwriting is a choose your own adventure process that exposes how we feel and what we think about the world. Even though there are millions of songs, there are only two primary types…
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Michael Noble Backstage at the Opry
Michael Noble is a hit songwriter, session guitar player and member of the Grand Ole Opry band. His story is a fascinating and weaves in names like Roy Orbison, Kenny Rogers…
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One of the greatest gifts of my life is the opportunity to learn from other songwriters, and listen to their Nashville stories. Watch this episode of Canine Carpool Karaoke with hit songwriter Jane Bach as she shares stories about…
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Jessi Lu and me
Music and animals have always been part of my life.
My dad used to put me on the edge of the watering trough at the farm as a kid to wait for him…
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OGDEN HONORED AT 2018 INTERNATIONAL MUSIC AND ENTERTAINMENT ASSOCIATION AWARDS
Named Songwriter of the Year and Americana Album of the Year Winner for The Road that Drives Me
NASHVILLE, TN, June 18…
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In-the-Round: Me, Jan Buckingham and Donna DeSopo. Photo credit Bill Warrington.
Years ago, a friend shared a story with me about a very challenging hike she went on. The trail would end at an amazing summit that…
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Last October I gave up desserts. For those of you who know me this is a VERY big deal as my sweet tooth is legendary. But, there was one thing I just couldn't give up: CHOCOLATE.
After trying…
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Today women are marching and shouting it from the rooftops: Times Up.
First of all, I want to be clear that I fully support and cheer for women like Katie Arminger and the Song Suffragettes (who released a…
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L to R: Craig, Green Room Artist Gaelynn Lea, and Alicia Lees, Green Room Publicist
During the 2017 CD Baby DIY Music Conference, one of the most informative sessions was with Craig Grossman, Founder/Agent of Green…
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Amanda Sears Putting Together Looks for a Photo Shoot
In 2014, I played my first ever CMA fest as an artist in Nashville on the same stages as artists like American Young and Nelson (yes, the band…
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Ah, touring abroad. There are so many things I love about traveling and playing music makes it just that much sweeter.
The first time I used a U.S. curling iron abroad and singed my hair off, I learned…
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It's always refreshing to hear the truth about the music business from someone you admire as an artist. And Mary Gauthier is one of those rare artists who is as honest about her career as she is in her songwriting…
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"Love this record...great songwriting...an album in the truest sense of the word."
Charlie Mattos, Radio Personality, WSM Nashville
"Shantell’s voice is distinct, and she’s a blessing to have representing women in music today."
Wine Cowboy's Country Music Blog
"One word…
