Twang Town

Colt and David sit down with singer/songwriter Christian Stalnecker.  Stalnecker is a Grammy-nominated writer and producer.  Originally from Jacksonville FL, Christian cut his teeth touring as a young adult in a nationally touring Christian revival family band. In high school, Christian found his voice as a pop artist. As an artist, Stalnecker toured in support of Destiny’s Child, Christina Aguilera, the Backstreet Boys and more.  After moving to LA in the early 2000s, Christian signed a publishing deal with Rodney Jerkins/ Sony ATV, and found success as a writer with the likes of El DeBarge, Dreezy and more.  After a few years, Christian relocated to Nashville and his songs were recorded by artists like T-Pain, Rick Ross, Wale, Kane Brown, Chris Young, and many more.  Christian signed to Reservoir, and had his first #1 as a songwriter with Kane Brown & Katelyn Brown’s “Thank God.”Instagram: www.instagram.com/stalnecker_Send a textSupport the showCheck out our socials and follow us!Facebook: www.facebook.com/TwangTownPodcastInstagram: www.instagram.com/TwangTownPodTwitter: www.twitter.com/TwangTownPodWe would love your support to continue to bring listeners amazing content!Cash App: www.cash.app/$TwangTownPodBuzzsprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2232176/support

Colt and David sit down with actor, singer and songwriter Rob Mayes.  Mayes is best known for his role in the ABC hit-series “Mistresses”, "The Neon Highway" with Beau Bridges and Lee Brice, and the Sundance cult-classic “John Dies at the End.”  Mayes has released several singles over the course of 2019 and early 2020 including “Road With No Lines”, a bluesy track “My Heart is Bleeding” along with his debut single, “Closer.”  Other recently released tracks include “Kiss The Night” which premiered on Billboard, “We’ll See” which premiered on The Boot and “Prospector” which premiered on Sounds Like Nashville.  Mayes has been featured on the Spotify editorial playlists, "Breakout Country," "Fresh Finds: Country," & “New Music Nashville.”  “Closer” has received airplay from Country radio stations across the US and the music video was included as part of CMT’s “Next Up Now” series. The artist’s debut EP, Closer, was released on Sept. 20, 2019.  His "Road With No Lines" has racked up 1,000+ spins at terrestrial radio and reached 1,000,000 audience.  Upcoming releases include "Didn't Do This On My Own", co-written with famed songwriter Earl Bud Lee ("Friends In Low Places").  He currently stars in iHeart's forthcoming Make It Up As We Go scripted podcast series from the writers of Friday Night Lights, with Nicolle Galyon, Bobby Bones, Dennis Quaid, Billy Bob Thornton, Jingle Jared, Ryan Bingham, and Miranda Lambert. Website: www.rob-mayes.comFacebook: www.facebook.com/therobmayesInstagram: www.instagram.com/hogcityTwitter (X): www.twitter.com/robcmayesSend a textSupport the showCheck out our socials and follow us!Facebook: www.facebook.com/TwangTownPodcastInstagram: www.instagram.com/TwangTownPodTwitter: www.twitter.com/TwangTownPodWe would love your support to continue to bring listeners amazing content!Cash App: www.cash.app/$TwangTownPodBuzzsprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2232176/support

Colt and David sit down with singer/songwriter CJ Solar.  A native of Baton Rouge and a Belmont University graduate, Solar has penned No. 1 hits with Morgan Wallen’s “Up Down” and Jameson Rodgers’ “Some Girls.” He also co-wrote Jason Aldean’s “I Don’t Drink Anymore,” Justin Moore’s “Between You & Me,” Jerrod Niemann’s “The Regulars,” and more. He hit No. 1 on the Texas Chart with Mike Ryan’s “Damn Good Goodbye” and Kyle Park’s “What The Heaven.”  As an artist, Solar has released three EPs including the singles “American Girls” and “Airplane” and the Top 10 “Coming My Way.” He received the MusicRow Independent Artist of the Year Award in 2019, and tours coast-to-coast headlining his own dates and opening for artists including Lynyrd Skynyrd, 38 Special, Gary Allan, Chris Janson, Hank Jr., Aaron Watson, and others.Website: www.cjsolar.comFacebook: www.facebook.com/cjsolarbandInstagram: www.instagram.com/cjsolarTwitter (X): www.twitter.com/cjsolarSend a textSupport the showCheck out our socials and follow us!Facebook: www.facebook.com/TwangTownPodcastInstagram: www.instagram.com/TwangTownPodTwitter: www.twitter.com/TwangTownPodWe would love your support to continue to bring listeners amazing content!Cash App: www.cash.app/$TwangTownPodBuzzsprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2232176/support

Colt and David sit down with songwriter Brian White.  White has more than 400 cuts to date, including 16 number 1's.  His credits include Michael English‘s “Holding Out Hope To You” and The Martins‘ “The Promise,” both of which took home a Dove Award for Song of the Year, as well as Rodney Atkins‘ “Watching You,” which was named SESAC Country Song of the Year, and Jason Aldean‘s chart-topper “Blame It On You.”White’s work has been recorded by other Christian artists such as We Are Messengers, Ben Fuller, Consumed By Fire, Danny Gokey, Kutless, 7eventh Time Down, Avalon, Point of Grace, Mandisa, 4Him, Larnelle Harris, Karyn Williams and Selah, among others.  He has also scored more cuts in the country and pop markets with Rascal Flatts, Trace Adkins, Gary Allan, The Swon Brothers, Steve Holy, Earl Scruggs, Terri Clark, Kix Brooks and BlackHawk.Website: www.brianwhitesongwriter.comFacebook: www.facebook.com/bwtunesInstagram: www.instagram.com/bwtunesTwitter (X): www. twitter.com/bwtunesSend a textSupport the showCheck out our socials and follow us!Facebook: www.facebook.com/TwangTownPodcastInstagram: www.instagram.com/TwangTownPodTwitter: www.twitter.com/TwangTownPodWe would love your support to continue to bring listeners amazing content!Cash App: www.cash.app/$TwangTownPodBuzzsprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2232176/support

Colt and David sit down with music publisher JD Groover.  The Kingsland, Georgia native got his start in the music scene by running the Tifton, Georgia music venue, The Gin.  In 2014, Groover worked as tour manager for Jon Langston and has been critical in the success of Langston’s singles and signing with Kerri Edwards at KP Entertainment.  In 2018, Groover signed on with Sea Gayle Music as the Creative Director.  While rising through the ranks at Sea Gayle for the past seven years, Groover established a new management firm, 1221 Artist Management while still continuing in his current position at Sea Gayle Music.Facebook: www.facebook.com/jdgrooverInstagram: www.instagram.com/jdgrooverTwitter (X): www.twitter.com/jdgrooverSend a textSupport the showCheck out our socials and follow us!Facebook: www.facebook.com/TwangTownPodcastInstagram: www.instagram.com/TwangTownPodTwitter: www.twitter.com/TwangTownPodWe would love your support to continue to bring listeners amazing content!Cash App: www.cash.app/$TwangTownPodBuzzsprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2232176/support

Colt and David sit down with singer/songwriter Ruston Kelly.  Check out Ruston's latest project Dirt Emo, Vol. 2  and be on the lookout for more new music and upcoming tour later this year.Website: www.rustonkelly.comInstagram: www.instagram.com/rustonkelly Twitter (X): www.twitter.com/rustonkellyFacebook: www.facebook.com/rustonkellyTikTok: www.tiktok.com/@rustonkelly YouTube: www.youtube.com/@rustonkellySend a textSupport the showCheck out our socials and follow us!Facebook: www.facebook.com/TwangTownPodcastInstagram: www.instagram.com/TwangTownPodTwitter: www.twitter.com/TwangTownPodWe would love your support to continue to bring listeners amazing content!Cash App: www.cash.app/$TwangTownPodBuzzsprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2232176/support

Colt and David sit down with singer/songwriter Cale Dodds.  A Georgia native, Dodds moved to Nashville in 2011 and immediately hit the road, touring with artists such as Sam Hunt, Brett Eldredge, Billy Currington, and Chase Rice. Before signing his first major label deal with Warner Music Nashville, he independently racked up more than 30 million streams.After making a splash in the Nashville songwriting community with the single, “(This Ain’t No) Drunk Dial” by A Thousand Horses, Dodds penned his first, two-week No. 1 with “Drinkin’ Beer. Talkin’ God. Amen” for Chase Rice featuring Florida Georgia Line.Dodds, who has been writing songs since the age of 12,  has also had a hand in writing songs for film and TV, as well as writing for other artists such as Cassadee Pope, Filmore, Lit and many more.Website: www.caledodds.comFacebook: www.facebook.com/caledoddsInstagram: www.instagrm.com/caledoddsTwitter (X): www.twitter.com/caledoddsSend a textSupport the showCheck out our socials and follow us!Facebook: www.facebook.com/TwangTownPodcastInstagram: www.instagram.com/TwangTownPodTwitter: www.twitter.com/TwangTownPodWe would love your support to continue to bring listeners amazing content!Cash App: www.cash.app/$TwangTownPodBuzzsprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2232176/support

Colt and David sit down with singer/songwriter Brice Long.  Brice has enjoyed a successful 25+ year music career. As a songwriter he has had over 175 of his songs cut with artists such as Garth Brooks, George Strait, Chris Stapleton, Hank Williams Jr, Randy Houser, Josh Turner, Reba McEntire, Gary Allan, Cody Johnson, Chris Young, Jon Pardi, Lainey Wilson, Casey James, Randy Travis, John Michael Montgomery, Porter Wagoner and many more.  Brice’s songwriting hits include the #1 singles “Heartache On The Dance Floor” by Jon Pardi and “Nothing On But The Radio” by Gary Allan. Randy Houser’s “Like a Cowboy”,a song that also garnered Brice a CMA nomination for Song of the Year.  Other recent chart toppers are Randy Houser’s debut single, “Anything Goes”, “Today” from Gary Allan, Casey James’ “Let’s Don’t Call It A Night” and Jon Pardi’s, “What I Can’t Put Down”.Website: www.bricelongmusic.comFacebook: www.facebook.com/bricelongInstagram: www.instagram.com/bricelongsongsTwitter (X): www.twitter.com/bricelongsongsSend a textSupport the showCheck out our socials and follow us!Facebook: www.facebook.com/TwangTownPodcastInstagram: www.instagram.com/TwangTownPodTwitter: www.twitter.com/TwangTownPodWe would love your support to continue to bring listeners amazing content!Cash App: www.cash.app/$TwangTownPodBuzzsprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2232176/support

Colt and David sit down with singer/songwriter Randy Montana.  Nashville native Randy Montana’s journey has taken him from performing at college frat houses, to hitting the road as an aspiring artist, and finally, to the top of the charts as a co-writer on songs with artists such as Luke Combs, Lee Brice, Carly Pearce, Parker McCollum, Jameson Rodgers, Justin Moore and others.www.facebook.com/randymontanawww.instagram.com/randymontanawww.twitter.com/randymontanaSend a textSupport the showCheck out our socials and follow us!Facebook: www.facebook.com/TwangTownPodcastInstagram: www.instagram.com/TwangTownPodTwitter: www.twitter.com/TwangTownPodWe would love your support to continue to bring listeners amazing content!Cash App: www.cash.app/$TwangTownPodBuzzsprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2232176/support

Colt and David sit down with music publisher Tim Hunze.  Hunze is currently the VP of Publishing at Big Machine Music with previous stops at Anthem Entertainment, Parallel Entertainment, BMG Publishing, Stage Three Music, and many, many others.  His experience includes work with current hitmakers and hall of fame inductees such as Jordan Davis, Kip Moore, Chris Janson, Joey Hendricks, Justin Wilson, Tom Shapiro and Tony Martin, among others.  Notably, Hunze managed Bobby Pinson (2009 BMI Songwriter of the Year) and Brett James (2009 ASCAP Songwriter of the Year).  A graduate of MTSU’s Recording Industry program and a member of Leadership Music’s Class of 2013, Hunze currently serves on the board of the Association of Independent Music Publishers and as the host for their AIMP Nashville: Pubcast.Instagram: www.instagram.com/timhunzeTwitter (X): www.twitter.com/timhunzeSend a textSupport the showCheck out our socials and follow us!Facebook: www.facebook.com/TwangTownPodcastInstagram: www.instagram.com/TwangTownPodTwitter: www.twitter.com/TwangTownPodWe would love your support to continue to bring listeners amazing content!Cash App: www.cash.app/$TwangTownPodBuzzsprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2232176/support