Tonight's Songwriters Have Written Songs For:

• Alan Jackson
• George Strait
• Luke Bryan
• Blake Shelton
• And More!

Mark Irwin:

Originally from the Northeast but firmly rooted in Nashville since 1987, Mark Irwin's trajectory in country music is a testament to perseverance and talent. It took him four years to notch his first significant success with Randy Travis's rendition of "Meet Me Under The Mistletoe," marking the beginning of a prolific career. Notable milestones include co-writing Alan Jackson's breakthrough hit "Here In The Real World" and crafting chart-toppers for Tim McGraw with "Highway Don’t Care" and Blake Shelton with "Neon Light." His songwriting prowess extends beyond #1’s, contributing to the rise of emerging talents such as Ben Gallaher and Lainey Wilson. Mark's journey is intricately woven into the fabric of Nashville's music scene, highlighted further by his participation in the documentary "Bluebird."

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Adam Craig:

Adam Craig moved to Nashville, Tennessee in 2004 from Washington state to pursue a career in songwriting. After arriving in Music City, he quickly established himself as a respected writer, landing cuts with artists including Jason Aldean, Dustin Lynch, Montgomery Gentry, and Love and Theft. His first major hit came when Parmalee recorded his song “Close Your Eyes”.

Following his success as a songwriter, Craig signed a record deal with BMG Records. His single “Just a Phase” went on to chart in the Top 30, further establishing him as both a songwriter and recording artist.

Over the years, Craig’s songs have been recorded by some of country music’s biggest names, including George Strait, Luke Bryan, Blake Shelton, Kane Brown, Cody Johnson, Lee Brice, Dylan Scott, Easton Corbin, Kelsey Hart, Adam Sanders, Drew Baldridge, Randall King, and Dalton Dover.

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AJ Kross:

Born and raised in a small town just outside Bend, Oregon, AJ Kross began his music career at a young age, playing in a band with his parents. By age 3, he had sung lead vocals on a national children’s album, and by 10, he had started his own band. After a decade traveling around the Northwest, AJ moved to Nashville to pursue a career in country music. He is now known as one of the top session singers in Nashville, writing songs and performing with his band. Influenced by artists like Dierks Bentley, Blake Shelton, and Johnny Cash, AJ's voice has been described as “honey poured over thunder.”

Connect with AJ HERE