Tonight’s songwriters have written songs for:

• Taylor Swift
• Billy Currington
• Tim McGraw
• Little Big Town

Rachel Thibodeau:

Rachel Thibodeau had her first taste of success when Billy Currington recorded “Good Directions,” a song she penned with friend and co-writer Luke Bryan. It soared to the top of the Billboard country singles chart and spent 3 weeks at #1. Rachel took home ASCAP's Song of the Year and she was honored with the NSAI’s prestigious "One Of The Ten Songs I Wish I'd Written" award. Her catalogue spans over 100 cuts recorded by top artists Trisha Yearwood, Luke Bryan, Reba McEntire, Martina McBride, Tim McGraw, Josh Kelley, Parmalee and Katharine McPhee. She has reached international chart topping success in Country and Pop with two Platinum #1’s -“Thank You for Cheating On Me”(Country Music Single Of The Year and Most Played Country Song of the Year) & “Then There’s Me” by Australian artist Diana Corcoran. She’s also had Gold and Platinum success with Norway and The X Factor’s Tommy Fredvang and Sweden’s Jill Johnson. Rachel’s songwriting journey keeps evolving, as she continues to craft songs that connect with listeners across genres and across the world.

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Larry Gatlin:

Larry Gatlin was born in 1948 in Seminole, Texas, and began singing with his younger brothers, Steve and Rudy, at family and church events by age seven. He later attended the University of Houston on a football scholarship, where he majored in English—a passion that would shape his songwriting career.

While his brothers finished college, Larry toured solo and built a reputation in Nashville as a gifted songwriter. In 1976, the Gatlin Brothers officially began touring together, scoring numerous hits—all written by Larry—and earning top industry honors. His songs have been recorded by legends like Elvis Presley, Glen Campbell, Barbra Streisand, and Johnny Cash.

In 1992, the brothers wrapped their farewell ADIOS TOUR, and Larry went on to star in the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical The Will Rogers Follies. He later wrote an autobiography, released solo work, and continued occasional solo touring.

The brothers reunited in the 2000s for select dates, releasing Pilgrimage in 2008 and The Gospel According to Gatlin in 2015, celebrating over 60 years of music together.

Liz Rose:

Liz Rose, a Songwriters Hall of Fame and Texas Heritage Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee, is a multi-GRAMMY winner and founder of Liz Rose Music Publishing. Known for her collaborations with Taylor Swift on hits like "You Belong With Me" and "All Too Well (10 Minute Version)," she has also co-written chart-toppers like "Girl Crush" for Little Big Town. Rose has worked with Miranda Lambert and Carrie Underwood and serves on CMA, NSAI, and NMPA boards. Her publishing company champions songwriters and has a roster focused on excellence and collaboration.

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