Tag archive for ‘Writer of the Week’
Cortney Tidwell
Born and raised in Nashville, Tennesee, Cortney Tidwell grew up around music. Still, it took her years to find the sound she wanted—one that’s drawn comparisons to everyone from Björk to Loretta Lynn. Signed to Jim James’ Removador record label, Tidwell recently released her second album, Boys. Read on to find out why a dance [...]
Beth Thornley
When Beth Thornley realized that she would not last in the industry on the merits of her voice alone, the Alabama-born musician took to the studio and began writing her own songs. Since then, she has pushed the boundaries of modern pop music, flirting with a variety of genres and establishing her own unique character [...]
David Nail
David Nail’s road to Nashville success has been a long and winding one. After arriving in Music City in 2002, the Missouri native recorded an album on Mercury Records, but never saw it released. After a hiatus from recording and a brief stint coaching baseball, Nail decided to take another shot at a music career. [...]
Chris Milam
After the success of 2008’s EP Tin Angel, singer/songwriter Chris Milam was receiving praise and industry attention in Nashville, but still felt something was missing. After a winter of soul-searching and a move to New York City, Milam is back with a new album titled Up. American Songwriter had a chance to speak with him [...]
Dawn Landes
photo by Alex Solmssen
While working as an intern at a New York recording studio years ago, Dawn Landes started committing her own songs to tape, out of curiosity more than anything else. She must’ve liked what she heard, because that tiny mustard seed has since flowered into three studio albums. On her most recent effort, [...]
Matthew Ryan
Since arriving on the scene twelve years ago with the brilliant May Day, Matthew Ryan has built a reputation as a songwriter’s songwriter, having released a string of critically-acclaimed albums and toured with the likes of Lucinda Williams, Steve Earle and Nanci Griffith. His latest album is called Dear Lover, a work that he says [...]
David Vandervelde
Michigan native David Vandervelde, perhaps best known for his debut album, the sonically-lush Moonstation House Band, is all over the musical map these days. Earlier this year, Vandervelde produced Bobby Bare Jr.’s album American Bread, a collection of covers by ‘70s bands America and Bread. This fall, WOXY.com caught up with Vandervelde on the Gibson [...]
Jessica Lea Mayfield
Since the release of her debut album, With Blasphemy So Heartfelt, Jessica Lea Mayfield has been winning over fans and critics alike with her dark yet tender acoustic ballads. Mayfield landed in Music City this fall for Next Big Nashville, after a year of constant touring here and abroad. Woxy.com caught up with the Ohio [...]
Dexateens
Since forming in the late ‘90s, Dexateens have been serving up their so-called “skillet rock” to anyone who will listen. Their latest album, Singlewide, heralds a sonic shift for the Alabama-based band, as they move from amphetamine-charged rock to a more laid-back, country feel. After their set for Next Big Nashville this October, lead singer [...]
Jeremy Lister
Jeremy Lister, the son of a preacher, relocated to Nashville in 2003. Since then, he has put out three EPs, including Just One Day, which Warner Bros. released in 2007. Lister’s music has appeared in MTV’s “The Hills,” and he is currently touring with Nashville collective Ten Out of Tenn. Be sure to check out his [...]
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