Tonight's Songwriters Have Written Songs Recorded By:

• Alan Jackson
• Tim McGraw
• Lainey Wilson
• Miranda Lambert
• Ashley McBryde
• And More!

Ryan Jacobs:

Ryan Jacobs is a Nashville-based country artist blending the melodic strength of ’90s country with the grit of modern Americana. Raised in small town Oregon and shaped by years living in Europe and Mexico, Jacobs brings a distinct global perspective to classic country storytelling. His sound draws from the timeless hooks of Brooks & Dunn and Tim McGraw, paired with the raw, introspective edge of Tyler Childers and Sturgill Simpson.

Jacobs’ debut album, recorded in Nashville and available on all major streaming platforms, showcases his range across heartfelt ballads, driving honky-tonk cuts, and high-energy live anthems. He has performed at premier venues including Bridgestone Arena, Bluebird Café, 3rd & Lindsley, The Listening Room, Chief’s Neon Steeple, Mississippi Studios has showcased at SXSW and was a winner/finalist for Tennessee Songwriter Week 2026 .

In 2023, Jacobs appeared at the Oregon Jamboree Festival alongside headliners Cody Johnson, Lainey Wilson, Parker McCollum, and Ashley McBryde. His touring résumé also includes opening slots for national acts such as 3 Doors Down, Collective Soul, and Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats.

With a proven live track record, polished songwriting, and a sound that honors tradition while pushing forward, Ryan Jacobs is positioned for continued growth across festivals, touring, and audiences of all kinds.

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Jon Decious:

Jon Decious is a Nashville-based, Kentucky-raised songwriter with credits including Lainey Wilson's #1 CMA & ACM-nominated song, "4x4xU", and cuts with other artists like Miranda Lambert, Tyler Braden, Ashley McBryde, Carter Faith, Lukas Nelson, Tyler Halverson, Anderson East, Julianna Rankin, and has contributed to 3 Grammy-nominated albums. In 2025, he was named 2025 Rising Songwriter of The Year and was awarded NSAI's 10 Songs I Wish I'd Written. His songs have been placed in Landman, and commercials for Ford and Amazon Music. CREDITS

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."

Connect with Mark HERE