Tonight's Songwriters Have Written Songs For:

• Jon Pardi
• Lainey Wilson
• Luke Combs
• Luke Bryan
• Craig Morgan
• And More!

Dan Alley:

Miamisburg, Ohio native Dan Alley moved to Nashville in 2018 when he was just 21 years old. Alley grew up surrounded by music – his parents, both talented vocalists, and his sister, a bluegrass singer/songwriter and instrumentalist – it was no surprise that Alley picked up the guitar at age 9 and hasn’t put it down since. By 18, Alley was playing nearly every night at local bars after working a full-time job. Realizing his heart was more in performing and writing than in his 9-5, he decided to pack his bags and move to Nashville, TN to make his dreams a reality. Upon first moving to town, Alley lived on multiple tour buses of award-winning songwriter Dean Dillon’s in order to afford to write songs every day. Alley has come a long way since then, penning songs for artists like Lainey Wilson, Luke Combs, Jon Pardi, Drake Milligan, Braxton Keith, Tyce Delk, and more. Most recently, Alley celebrated his first country radio No. 1 hit with “Country Song Came On” by Luke Bryan. He is also a frequent collaborator of Warner Music Nashville’s Hudson Westbrook, co-writing Westbrook’s viral smash and chart-topping single “House Again,” also achieving No. 1 on country radio. Continuing his momentum, Alley recently earned his third country radio single in less than a year with Luke Combs’ “Be By You.”

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Lukas Scott:

In 2015, Lukas Klingensmith (pka Lukas Scott) and his entire family moved to the Nashville area from Iowa, where he attended Middle Tennessee State University to pursue a degree in Music Business and Audio Production. He quickly became immersed in the MTSU songwriting circuit, all while teaching himself the ins and outs of production, engineering, and the craft of songwriting.

Since graduating, Lukas has steadily built a reputation as a go-to producer and songwriter, working across a wide range of developing and established artists. At the end of 2022, he signed his first publishing deal with River House Artists, marking a major step forward in his career.

Since signing, he has penned and produced songs for artists such as Hudson Westbrook, Austin Snell, Ethan Burdick, David J, Zach John King, LoCash, Tommy Acker, Braden Bales, HAVEN, Roman Alexander, HAYS, Kasey Tyndall, Noah Thompson, Jordan Harvey, Gabby Mooney, and more. A key recent milestone includes his extensive work on Texas Forever from Hudson Westbrook, where he contributed as both a writer and producer across the project, further solidifying his creative partnership with Westbrook and his role in shaping the album’s sound. Notable cuts include “5 to 9,” “Sober,” “Weatherman,” and Hudson’s current radio single, “Painted You Pretty”, among others. With a rapidly growing catalog and a reputation for blending strong songwriting with modern, polished production, Lukas Scott continues to establish himself as one of Nashville’s most promising young creatives.

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Sam Banks:

Sam Banks is a rising country artist and songwriter known for heartfelt lyrics, authentic storytelling, and a sound that bridges traditional country with a modern edge. Raised outside Kansas City, Banks found his love for country music early, honing his craft on the road and performing at venues across the country. Inspired by legends like Merle Haggard and Dean Dillon, he delivers songs grounded in honesty, grit, and real-life experience.

A pivotal moment in Banks’ career came through working with Craig Morgan, an opportunity that gave him a firsthand look at the heart of the country music industry. One of his career highlights was performing at the Grand Ole Opry alongside Morgan—an experience that helped shape both his perspective and his sound. Since then, Banks has shared the stage with artists including Trace Adkins, Thomas Rhett, Zac Brown, Gary LeVox, Jelly Roll, Jimmy Fortune, and members of the Hank Williams Jr. family.

As a songwriter, Banks has quickly built an impressive catalog. His recent cuts include “Be By You,” recorded by Luke Combs, and “Bartender in Destin” by Riley Green, along with songs recorded by Craig Morgan, Matt Lang, Josh Ward, William Michael Morgan, and a Texas No. 1 hit for Jake Bush.

In 2026, Banks signed a publishing deal with Universal Music Publishing Group. He released his debut single, “Who’s Teachin’ Who,” in 2024, followed by “Rollin’ Stone,” further establishing himself as one of country music’s emerging voices. With a sound rooted in authenticity and storytelling, Sam Banks is carving out his own lane—letting the songs speak for themselves.

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Mae Estes:

Mae Estes, a Hope, Arkansas native, started singing at age 7 in a rodeo arena and hasn't stopped since. After nearly a decade in Nashville, she began releasing music in 2019 and signed her first publishing deal in 2020. With over 10 million streams and a rapidly growing fan base, Estes released her debut EP, “Before the Record,” in 2023. That same year, she signed with Big Machine Records and other major agencies, while also being honored as Arkansas CMA Female Vocalist of the Year for the third consecutive time. In 2024, Estes joins Jackson Dean on tour and looks forward to releasing new music.

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