Songlife Weblog

“Christmas Waltz” was written for Frank Sinatra by Jule Styne & Sammy Cahn - same songwriting duo that wrote “Let It Snow! Let It Snow!...

What do Elvis Presley, Garth Brooks, Willie Nelson, Wilson Pickett, Dusty Springfield and Neil Diamond have in common?   Bobby Wood, of...

It’s always a thrill to meet new and talented songwriters.   Back when I was hosting my weekly writer’s night “Blue Monday” in Midtown...

Had a blast serving as a judge for the Sing Your Heart Out competition at the Williamson County Fair yesterday afternoon. If you thought...

A Story of Love with Amanda Colleen Williams @ Franklin Theatre October 12, 2024 7PM. Audience interactive show experience.

"I'm Amazed" is the latest single from multiplatinum awarded songwriter Amanda Colleen Williams (Garth Brooks / George Jones).

Tennessee Heritage means different things to different people. Exploring what heritage means to me as a second generation TN songwriter.

On the Town: An Evening of Heritage, Community and Music at The Franklin Theatre supporting Williamson County Heritage Foundation Jun 30

Last month's A Story of Love Nashville on Valentine's was a great night. Here are a few pictures below, and you can see more in the...

Songwriting.  It’s one of the things Nashville is known for... It’s why so many people move here to Music City and visit every year....

You might wonder what a hillbilly singer from East Tennessee is doing releasing a traditional Chinese song. The answer is Love. For...

Announcing A Story of Love Nashville, a special Valentine's Day show at the historic Woolworth Theatre in Downtown Nashville Music City...

I have had the pleasure of seeing The Shiner’s show twice now, and can honestly say, I am liking it better every time I see it. The first...

It's my pleasure to perform as part of tonight's songwriters-in-the-round at Nashville's The Listening Room Cafe located at 618 4th Ave...

The Little Red Hen album is now available once again for digital download and streaming. First released in 2011, this 10 song record...

Excited to announce the release of the new Garth Brooks The Limited Series 7-Disc Box Set featuring the new single "Rodeo Man" with...

What a special night in Nashville, Tennessee when friends and Music Row family gathered to celebrate 30 Years of hits by country music...

Not That Fancy: Simple Lessons on Living, Loving, Eating, and Dusting Off Your Boots by Reba McEntire is more than a cookbook. Sure, it’s...

Celebrating the release of new single "Chasing Starbeams" words and music by Eric Erdman and Amanda Colleen Williams. NEW MUSIC Available...

The past two days have been lovely, spending time with friends (old and new) and my fellow survivors. Today I performed in Downtown...