Tonight's songwriters have written for:

• Shawn Mendes
• The Band Camino
• Morgan Wallen
• Luke Bryan
• Tyler Hubbard
• Cody Johnson
• Post Malone
• Dustin Lynch
• Jelly Roll
• HARDY
• Alana Springsteen
• Warren Zeiders
• Restless Road
• Chase Rice
• Sam Fischer

Geoff Warburton:

Geoff Warburton is a Grammy®-nominated songwriter based in Nashville, known for his versatility across genres and his impressive catalog of hits. He has co-written 26 songs with Shawn Mendes, including the chart-topping singles "There's Nothing Holdin' Me Back" and "In My Blood," the latter of which was nominated for Song of the Year at the 2019 Grammy Awards. After relocating to Nashville in 2021, Geoff has continued to make waves in country music, contributing to notable radio singles such as “But I Got a Beer In My Hand” (Luke Bryan), “Back Then Right Now” (Tyler Hubbard), and “Best Thing Since Backroads” (Jake Owen). His songwriting also spans multiple genres, with collaborations with artists like Demi Lovato, Jessie Murph, Chase Rice, Lauv, Keith Urban, Elle King, Machine Gun Kelly, and 5 Seconds of Summer (5SOS). In 2024, Geoff’s work was featured on Beautifully Broken, the No. 1 album on the Billboard 200 chart for Jelly Roll, where he co-wrote three tracks. He also co-wrote the song “Killed a Man” on Post Malone's latest album and Corey Kent’s “Now or Never,” which has garnered over 20 million on-demand streams since its February release. His ability to blend pop, country, and rock sensibilities has further solidified his influence across many genres.

Troy Cartwright:

A heartbreak troubadour and independent artist, Troy Cartwright first discovered his passion for music at a summer program at NYU, later earning a degree in music business and songwriting from Berklee College of Music. After returning home to Dallas, he quickly made a name for himself with his debut EP Bull Run and his 2015 self-titled album, which earned him awards and early recognition.

His 2016 EP Don’t Fade charted on Billboard and led to a deal with WME. Soon after, Rolling Stone named him one of the “10 New Country Artists You Need to Know,” prompting his move to Nashville where he signed with Warner/Chappell Music, Red Light Management, and later Warner Music Nashville. Working with Grammy-winning producer David Garcia, Cartwright released singles like Love Like We Used To, Hung Up On You, and Cake For Breakfast, earning national airplay and media praise.

Cartwright has toured extensively and shared the stage with acts like Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Turnpike Troubadours, Randy Rogers Band, and Cody Jinks, while continuing to release new music and captivate audiences nationwide.

Ryan Beaver:

Ryan Beaver is a country singer/songwriter. The Texas native moved to Nashville in 2013 to continue pursuing his songwriting and artist career. His latest album, Rx, was critically acclaimed for its “visceral emotional work” (NPR) and Beaver has been heralded as an “Artist You Need to Know” by Rolling Stone. He has written songs for artists such as Blake Shelton, Ryan Hurd, HARDY, Warren Zeiders, Larry Fleet, Dustin Lynch, Parker McCollum, Josh Abbott, Catie Offerman, and Luke Bryan.