When I was growing up in Utah in the 90's, some of my favorite songs on repeat where from Aaron Tippin (below with me and Bill D) and Collin Raye (above).

In early June of 2022, I got the incredible…

Recently I was asked by Richard at Zetland FM in the UK to introduce three songs that influenced me as a singer/songwriter for his show. It was really hard to pick just three!

Listen to the full…

In November I was incredibly honored to open for Sawyer Brown in my home state of Utah! It was an amazing night and so many friends and family members where there to support me as well as hear a…

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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (September 24, 2019) - Award-winning songwriter and Americana artist Shantell Ogden is returning to the UK for the third time with a six-date tour that begins this Friday.

As part of the tour, Ogden will…

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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.

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 spirit of…

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…

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…

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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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…

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…

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…

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…

Brian Kolb with his Original Pawnshop Guitar

Dave with 12 Stories in his Nashville Studio

Excitement on the Red Carpet!

Billy Kirsch, hit songwriter and owner of Kidbilly Music

Matt, Shantell and Gunner