Tonight's Songwriters Have Written Songs Recorded By:

• Gabby Barrett
• Keith Urban
• Blake Shelton
• Florida Georgia Line
• Chris Lane
• And More!

Zach Kale:

Zach Kale is a chart-topping songwriter, artist, and producer known for crafting deeply resonant lyrics and unforgettable melodies. With a signature blend of country storytelling and modern pop sensibilities, Zach has quickly become one of Nashville’s most sought-after creatives, writing hits for some of the biggest names in music.

Best known for co-writing “I Hope”, the multi-platinum, record-breaking debut single by Gabby Barrett, Zach played a pivotal role in shaping one of the most successful country crossover songs of the decade. The track topped the Billboard Country Airplay chart before reaching No. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100, a rare feat for a country song. His songwriting prowess has also landed him cuts with artists like Keith Urban, Blake Shelton, Florida Georgia Line, and Chris Lane, showcasing his versatility across genres.

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Emily Falvey:

Emily Falvey is a Nashville-based singer/songwriter & alumna of Belmont University's Curb College, graduating Summa Cum Laude in 2018 with a B.A. in Songwriting & a B.B.A. in Music Business. Falvey signed a co-publishing agreement with SMACKSongs & Warner/Chappell Music in April 2023. Falvey was recently named “Nashville’s Top New Songwriter” by Forbes Magazine, & the single she penned for Big Loud artist MacKenzie Porter, “Seeing Other People,” reached #1 on the Canadian country airplay chart in 2020. Falvey has amassed over 130 releases as a songwriter with the likes of Cody Johnson, Jo Dee Messina, Walker Hayes, Lauren Alaina, Astrid S, Sam Fischer, and more. Falvey is a member of the AIMP Songwriter Series class of 2019, was voted "Favorite Songwriter" by Young Entertainment Professionals (YEP), & was named to the inaugural Nashville Briefing 30 Under 30 List. In addition to her day-to-day work as a professional songwriter, she currently serves as a board member for the Academy of Country Music (ACM), Mental Health Initiative (MHI) & Porter’s Call’s Creative Council. Falvey also serves as an adjunct professor of Lyric Writing in the Songwriting department at Belmont University.

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Abram Dean:

Abram Dean is a Nashville-based songwriter originally from just outside Richmond, Virginia.

His credits include contributions to Lainey Wilson’s Grammy-nominated, ACM & CMA-winning album Whirlwind, along with songs recorded by Andy Grammer, Riley Green, Dylan Marlowe, Avery Anna, Josh Ross, Ian Musick, Vincent Mason, Zach John King, and more. In 2024, he earned his first #1 hit with Parmalee’s “Gonna Love You.”

Beyond radio, Abram has built a strong presence in sync, with music featured in national campaigns for NBC’s Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, Norwegian Cruise Line, and television series including Fire Country and American Ninja Warrior.

In 2025, Abram was nominated for AIMP Nashville’s Rising Songwriter of the Year and MusicRow’s Breakthrough Songwriter of the Year, and was recently named one of the Top 10 Songwriters to Watch in 2026 — establishing himself as one of Nashville’s rising hitmakers.

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