Tonight's songwriters have written for:

• Cody Johnson
• Martina McBride
• Jamey Johnson
• Willie Nelson
• Tim McGraw
• Keith Urban
• Kenny Chesney

Ryan Larkins:

Born and raised in Nashville, Tennessee, Ryan Larkins began his songwriting journey at 12 years old, honing his baritone sound by singing and playing guitar at his home church. His talent caught the attention of Nashville’s music industry, leading to a publishing deal with Sony Music Publishing. Larkins’ unique sound, blending traditional country with gospel, pop, and R&B, has made him a sought-after songwriter, working with legends like Bill Anderson and co-writing the Grammy-nominated duet “Someday It’ll All Make Sense” for Dolly Parton. He’s also had his songs recorded by artists like Tim McGraw and Cody Johnson, and in 2023, he signed with Red Street Records to release his own music.

Chelsey Stallings:

Chelsey Stallings, a dynamic singer-songwriter originally from Utah and now thriving in Nashville, is celebrated for her authentic storytelling and emotive country music, which she defines as “Rooted Country.” As a wife, mother of three, producer, and horse trainer, Chelsey embodies the heart of country music. Her strong, clear, soothing tone and impressive vocal range consistently turn heads, drawing in the audience with an undeniable grace and charm.

Her talents have led her on a successful journey, including being a top 5 finalist in the NASI Song Contest for her song “Old Cowboys Do.” Chelsey has performed at notable venues like The Listening Room and opened for artists such as Phil Vassar and Darryl Worley, while collaborating with top session players in the industry.

With a loyal following of 360k on TikTok and Instagram, YouTube, and Facebook her radio single “Young Mama” has also gained significant recognition and hit #3 on play MPE charts!

James Slater:

James Slater is a two time, grammy nominated, piano-playing, bilingual singer-songwriter of Bolivian American descent signed to BMG Music Publishing in Nashville, Tennessee. Born in Durham, North Carolina, and raised in the tropics of the Panama Canal Zone in Central America. Willie Nelson, Tim McGraw, Enrique Iglesias, Rascal Flatts, Carrie Underwood, Lady Antebellum, Kenny Chesney, Kelly Pickler, Alabama, Reba McEntire, Gloriana, Runaway June, Martina McBride, Chris Brown, Chris Young and a host of others have all recorded his songs. His Grammy nominations include Jamey Johnson's "The High Cost of Living", country song of the year, and Martina's “In My Daughter’s Eyes”, which has become a modern day standard.

2020 brings Keith Urban’s new single, God Whispered Your Name, and upcoming songs on new Tim McGraw, Kenny Chesney, Old Dominion and Hootie and the Blowfish albums as well as Warner Brother’s Shy Carter’s first single, Good Love. James calls Nashville home. James lived in Zurich Switzerland for six years touring, and recording with Belgian super group Vaya Con Dios and has traveled the world from Panama to Dublin, from Spain to Havana.

James’ “Key West Address" is a love letter to the island, so much so that the mayor of Key West has awarded James the "keys to the city" and proclaimed the song "Key West Address" the island's official theme. James' latest solo album is “Mexicoma”, which is available on Spotify and iTunes....featuring 15 new songs including the raucous Mexicoma which Tim McGraw recorded.