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Episode 71 - Christian Stalnecker

Colt and David sit down with singer/songwriter Christian Stalnecker.   Stalnecker is a Grammy-nominated writer and producer.  Originally from Jacksonville FL, Christian cut his teeth touring as a young adult in a nationally touring Christian revival family band. In high school, Christian found his voice as a pop artist. As an artist, Stalnecker toured in support of Destiny’s Child, Christina Aguilera, the Backstreet Boys and more.  After moving to LA in the early 2000s, Christian signed a publishing deal with Rodney Jerkins/ Sony ATV, and found success as a writer with the likes of El DeBarge, Dreezy and more.  After a few years, Christian relocated to Nashville and his songs were recorded by artists like T-Pain, Rick Ross, Wale, Kane Brown, Chris Young, and many more.  Christian signed to Reservoir, and had his first #1 as a songwriter with Kane Brown & Katelyn Brown’s “Thank God.” Instagram: www.instagram.com/stalnecker_ Send a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2232176/open_sms] Support the show [https://www.cash.app/$TwangTownPod] Check out our socials and follow us! Facebook: www.facebook.com/TwangTownPodcast Instagram: www.instagram.com/TwangTownPod Twitter: www.twitter.com/TwangTownPod We would love your support to continue to bring listeners amazing content! Cash App: www.cash.app/$TwangTownPod Buzzsprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2232176/support [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2232176/support]

Episode 70 - Rob Mayes

Colt and David sit down with actor, singer and songwriter Rob Mayes.  Mayes is best known for his role in the ABC hit-series “Mistresses”, "The Neon Highway" with Beau Bridges and Lee Brice, and the Sundance cult-classic “John Dies at the End.”  Mayes has released several singles over the course of 2019 and early 2020 including “Road With No Lines”, a bluesy track “My Heart is Bleeding” along with his debut single, “Closer.”  Other recently released tracks include “Kiss The Night” which premiered on Billboard, “We’ll See” which premiered on The Boot and “Prospector” which premiered on Sounds Like Nashville.  Mayes has been featured on the Spotify editorial playlists, "Breakout Country," "Fresh Finds: Country," & “New Music Nashville.”  “Closer” has received airplay from Country radio stations across the US and the music video was included as part of CMT’s “Next Up Now” series. The artist’s debut EP, Closer, was released on Sept. 20, 2019.  His "Road With No Lines" has racked up 1,000+ spins at terrestrial radio and reached 1,000,000 audience.  Upcoming releases include "Didn't Do This On My Own", co-written with famed songwriter Earl Bud Lee ("Friends In Low Places").  He currently stars in iHeart's forthcoming Make It Up As We Go scripted podcast series from the writers of Friday Night Lights, with Nicolle Galyon, Bobby Bones, Dennis Quaid, Billy Bob Thornton, Jingle Jared, Ryan Bingham, and Miranda Lambert.  Website: www.rob-mayes.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/therobmayes Instagram: www.instagram.com/hogcity Twitter (X): www.twitter.com/robcmayes Send a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2232176/open_sms] Support the show [https://www.cash.app/$TwangTownPod] Check out our socials and follow us! Facebook: www.facebook.com/TwangTownPodcast Instagram: www.instagram.com/TwangTownPod Twitter: www.twitter.com/TwangTownPod We would love your support to continue to bring listeners amazing content! Cash App: www.cash.app/$TwangTownPod Buzzsprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2232176/support [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2232176/support]

Episode 69 - CJ Solar

Colt and David sit down with singer/songwriter CJ Solar.  A native of Baton Rouge and a Belmont University graduate, Solar has penned No. 1 hits with Morgan Wallen’s “Up Down” and Jameson Rodgers’ “Some Girls.” He also co-wrote Jason Aldean’s “I Don’t Drink Anymore,” Justin Moore’s “Between You & Me,” Jerrod Niemann’s “The Regulars,” and more. He hit No. 1 on the Texas Chart with Mike Ryan’s “Damn Good Goodbye” and Kyle Park’s “What The Heaven.”  As an artist, Solar has released three EPs including the singles “American Girls” and “Airplane” and the Top 10 “Coming My Way.” He received the MusicRow Independent Artist of the Year Award in 2019, and tours coast-to-coast headlining his own dates and opening for artists including Lynyrd Skynyrd, 38 Special, Gary Allan, Chris Janson, Hank Jr., Aaron Watson, and others. Website: www.cjsolar.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/cjsolarband Instagram: www.instagram.com/cjsolar Twitter (X): www.twitter.com/cjsolar Send a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2232176/open_sms] Support the show [https://www.cash.app/$TwangTownPod] Check out our socials and follow us! Facebook: www.facebook.com/TwangTownPodcast Instagram: www.instagram.com/TwangTownPod Twitter: www.twitter.com/TwangTownPod We would love your support to continue to bring listeners amazing content! Cash App: www.cash.app/$TwangTownPod Buzzsprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2232176/support [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2232176/support]

Episode 68 - Brian White

Colt and David sit down with songwriter Brian White.   White has more than 400 cuts to date, including 16 number 1's.  His credits include Michael English‘s “Holding Out Hope To You” and The Martins‘ “The Promise,” both of which took home a Dove Award for Song of the Year, as well as Rodney Atkins‘ “Watching You,” which was named SESAC Country Song of the Year, and Jason Aldean‘s chart-topper “Blame It On You.” White’s work has been recorded by other Christian artists such as We Are Messengers, Ben Fuller, Consumed By Fire, Danny Gokey, Kutless, 7eventh Time Down, Avalon, Point of Grace, Mandisa, 4Him, Larnelle Harris, Karyn Williams and Selah, among others.  He has also scored more cuts in the country and pop markets with Rascal Flatts, Trace Adkins, Gary Allan, The Swon Brothers, Steve Holy, Earl Scruggs, Terri Clark, Kix Brooks and BlackHawk. Website: www.brianwhitesongwriter.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/bwtunes Instagram: www.instagram.com/bwtunes Twitter (X): www. twitter.com/bwtunes Send a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2232176/open_sms] Support the show [https://www.cash.app/$TwangTownPod] Check out our socials and follow us! Facebook: www.facebook.com/TwangTownPodcast Instagram: www.instagram.com/TwangTownPod Twitter: www.twitter.com/TwangTownPod We would love your support to continue to bring listeners amazing content! Cash App: www.cash.app/$TwangTownPod Buzzsprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2232176/support [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2232176/support]

Episode 67 - JD Groover

Colt and David sit down with music publisher JD Groover.   The Kingsland, Georgia native got his start in the music scene by running the Tifton, Georgia music venue, The Gin.  In 2014, Groover worked as tour manager for Jon Langston and has been critical in the success of Langston’s singles and signing with Kerri Edwards at KP Entertainment.  In 2018, Groover signed on with Sea Gayle Music as the Creative Director.  While rising through the ranks at Sea Gayle for the past seven years, Groover established a new management firm, 1221 Artist Management while still continuing in his current position at Sea Gayle Music. Facebook: www.facebook.com/jdgroover Instagram: www.instagram.com/jdgroover Twitter (X): www.twitter.com/jdgroover Send a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2232176/open_sms] Support the show [https://www.cash.app/$TwangTownPod] Check out our socials and follow us! Facebook: www.facebook.com/TwangTownPodcast Instagram: www.instagram.com/TwangTownPod Twitter: www.twitter.com/TwangTownPod We would love your support to continue to bring listeners amazing content! Cash App: www.cash.app/$TwangTownPod Buzzsprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2232176/support [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2232176/support]