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Piano is taming the beast - said this to my long time client earlier today. "Huh?" he asked, startled, unsure of what I had said. I repeated, "Piano is taming your beast. Good for you." He chuckled in his, I've-come-through-a-bout-of-defensiveness-and-am-learning-to-have-a-sense-of-humor-about-it voice I have come to recognize and cherish after our decade plus of adventures in songwriter land. He had successfully navigated his right and left hands, counted time, and read th

One of my favorite parts about visiting Romania was enjoying the food, and warm hospitality of the people we met along the way. I was delighted to discover that many of the dishes enjoyed by Romanians are also part of a hearty Southern U.S.A. style of cuisine. Combine that with influences from the Mediterranean and the German, and you end up with a culinary delight all its own in Romania. For breakfast, our host hotels provided a lavish feast fit for kings that was pre-negoti

People often ask me what I do as a U.S. Arts Envoy, so I thought the occasion of the United States' 250 year birthday, and the U.S. Embassy Bucharest including me in their Freedom 250 campaign, is the perfect opportunity to talk about my trip to Romania. A Day in the Life of an Arts Envoy in Romania An Arts Envoy is a citizen ambassador with a specific field of expertise that works closely with counterparts in other countries where the U.S. has an active Embassy. My mission i

Tonight's 52 Acoustic Week 26 Live Performance - 52 Acoustic Week 26 Amanda Colleen Williams This week 26 features: Track 1 - "We Couldn't Tell" words & music by Brandon Rickman & Amanda Colleen Williams​ Track 2 - "History" words & music by Pete Garfinkel & Amanda Colleen Williams NEW RELEASE - "Summertime" words & music George Gershwin & DuBose Heyward Visit the 52 Acoustic Archive and see all the posts

Tonight's 52 Acoustic Week 23 Live Performance - 52 Acoustic Week 23 Amanda Colleen Williams & Taylor Lewis This week 23 features: Track 1 - "39 States" words & music by Joel Brentlinger & Amanda Colleen Williams​ Track 2 - "Never Rains In Texas" words & music by Pete Garfinkel, Taylor Lewis & Amanda Colleen Williams​ Track 3 - "Love Holiday" words & music by Alan Bennett & Amanda Colleen Williams Track 4 - "Mystery" words & music by Pete Garfinkel & Amanda Colleen Williams N

NEW RELEASE "Muse (Trio Record)" from tonight's 52 Acoustic live. Watch the debut LIVE on Facebook and X on 52 Acoustic Live. Visit the 52 Acoustic Archive page to catch up on the weekly concerts.

Tonight's 52 Acoustic Week 22 Live Performance - 52 Acoustic Week 22 Amanda Colleen Williams This week 22 features: Track 1 - "Water" words & music by Russ Robertson & Amanda Colleen Williams​ Track 2 - "Jesus Loves Me" words & music by Amanda Colleen Williams NEW RELEASE - "Muse" words & music Gerald O'Brien & Amanda Colleen Williams Visit the 52 Acoustic Archive and see all the posts

NEW RELEASE "After Tonight" from tonight's 52 Acoustic live. Watch the debut LIVE on Facebook and X on 52 Acoustic Live. Visit the 52 Acoustic Archive page to catch up on the weekly concerts.

Tonight's 52 Acoustic Week 20 Live Performance - Click image to see 52 Acoustic | Week 20 video and playlist This week 20 features: Track 1 - "Lit Up In Love" words & music by Brenda Register & Amanda Colleen Williams​ Track 2 - "I'm On Fire" words & music by Bruce Springsteen​ NEW RELEASE - "Make It A Night" words & music D. Scott Miller & Amanda Colleen Williams Visit the 52 Acoustic Archive and see all the posts

NEW RELEASE "Make It A Night" from tonight's 52 Acoustic live. Watch the debut LIVE on Facebook and X on 52 Acoustic Live. Visit the 52 Acoustic Archive page to catch up on the weekly concerts.

NEW RELEASE "Let Him Go" from tonight's 52 Acoustic live. Watch the debut LIVE on Facebook and X on 52 Acoustic Live. Visit the 52 Acoustic Archive page to catch up on the weekly concerts.

NEW RELEASE "Can You See It" from tonight's 52 Acoustic live. Watch the debut LIVE on Facebook and X on 52 Acoustic Live.

NEW RELEASE "Power Of Music" from tonight's 52 Acoustic live. Click image for links to stream and download on all music platforms Watch the debut LIVE on Facebook and X on 52 Acoustic Live .

NEW RELEASE "Spinning Song" from tonight's 52 Acoustic live. Click image for DistroKid Hyperfollow Links page You can also name your price and download the song recording from the player on the home page . Watch the debut LI VE on Facebook and X on 52 Acoustic Live .

UPDATED MAY 8, 2026 The songwriters-round at Puckett's Downtown Franklin was an epic good time! Three hit songwriters, exceptional performances, delicious food, good friends (old and new) and a beautiful Middle Tennessee Spring evening. As I said last night, sitting there in the middle between Wood Newton, Hall of Fame Songwriter, and one of a kind country music artist David Ball, this East Tennessee girl was living the Nashville songwriter dream. Here are some highlights -

NEW RELEASE "Place For Me" from tonight's 52 Acoustic live. Click image for DistroKid Hyperfollow Links page Watch the debut LI VE on Facebook and X on 52 Acoustic Live .

Tonight's 52 Acoustic Live Performance - Click image to see 52 Acoustic | Week 12 video and playlist This week features: "Peter Danced", "Asstastic", and new release "Addicted To You".

Tonight's 52 Acoustic Live Performance - Click image to see 52 Acoustic | Week 11 video and playlist This week features: "Little Red Hen", "Enemy", and new release "Hey Judas".

NEW RELEASE "Hey Judas" from tonight's 52 Acoustic live. Click image for DistroKid Hyperfollow Links page Watch the debut LI VE on Facebook and X on 52 Acoustic Live .