Thank A Songwriter
Celebrating the songwriters who have written the soundtracks to our lives - one thank you note at a time. Because greatness deserves gratitude. Hosted by Sony Music Publishing Nashville CEO, Rusty Gaston.
Episodes
In Episode 4 of Thank A Songwriter, we sit down with acclaimed hitmaker and New York Times “30 Best Songwriters” honoree Josh Osborne for a wide-ranging conversation on creativity, collaboration, and longevity in modern songwriting.
Josh reflects on his standout work with some of country music’s most influential artists, including Sam Hunt, Kacey Musgraves, and Carly Pearce—sharing the stories, sessions, and...
We are honored to welcome legendary songwriter Bobby Braddock to Thank A Songwriter.
One of the most influential and celebrated writers in country music history, Bobby has penned some of the genre’s most iconic and enduring songs. In this heartfelt and candid conversation, he reflects on the remarkable stories behind the music, the unexpected turns that shaped his career, and the creative moments that defined a legacy f...
Join us for Episode 2 of Season 2 of Thank A Songwriter, featuring none other than country music legend Kix Brooks of Brooks & Dunn.
In this intimate conversation, Kix takes us back to his earliest days in Nashville—sharing the risks, ambition, and moments of discovery that shaped his path to becoming one-half of one of the most iconic duos in country music history. He reflects on his enduring relationship with Sony Music...
We’re kicking off Season 2 with a powerful start, sitting down with acclaimed hitmakers The Warren Brothers for an honest, wide-ranging conversation about their remarkable journey in songwriting. From chart-topping success to the stories behind some of country music’s most recognizable songs, they reflect on the craft, the hustle, and the defining moments that shaped their career.
Sony Music Publishing Nashville's CEO R...
Welcome to another episode of Thank A Songwriter, where we dive deep into the stories behind the songs and the legends who wrote them.
We are back with our guest, Trannie Anderson. This episode is special because we are discussing her songwriter project 'Heart Like A Songwriter' for the first time!
The first singles Heart Like A Truck (intro) & Heart Like A Truck (Songwriter Version) release on November 13, 2025.
Welcome to another episode of Thank A Songwriter, where we dive deep into the stories behind the songs and the legends who wrote them.
We are so excited about this episode's guest, Trannie Anderson. If you have turned on country radio in the last few years, you've absolutely heard one of her songs. She's one of those writers who can take the simplest idea, and make it feel like your life story. Every lyric feels lived in, the...
Welcome to another episode of Thank A Songwriter, where we dive deep into the stories behind the songs and the legends who wrote them. Today’s guest needs no introduction in the world of country music, but I’m going to give him one anyway. Our guest is a true legend—a songwriter, an artist, and a member of the Grand Ole Opry for 64 years!
He’s written six #1 radio singles, both as an artist and a songwriter,...
Today, we have the honor of interviewing Tom Douglas who has multiple radio #1s and 16 BMI Awards with songs including ‘Little Rock’ for Collin Raye, ‘Grown Men Don’t Cry’ for Tim McGraw, ‘I Run To You’ for Lady A, and many more.
In this episode, we talk with Tom about the journey it took for the world to finally hear ‘The House That Built Me’.
Today, we have the honor of interviewing Tom Douglas who has multiple radio #1s and 16 BMI Awards with songs including ‘Little Rock’ for Collin Raye, ‘Grown Men Don’t Cry’ for Tim McGraw, ‘I Run To You’ for Lady A, and many more.
Every songwriter’s journey is unique. In Tom’s first trip to Nashville, he didn’t achieve his dreams of a hit song. He packed up and left Nashvil...
“Thank a Songwriter” — a podcast straight from SMP Nashville, celebrates the songwriters who have written the soundtrack to our lives.
We are honored to interview Nashville Songwriter Hall of Fame inductee, Tim Nichols — who has written hits you know and love including 'Live Like You Were Dying' for Tim McGraw, 'She Had Me At Heads Carolina' for Cole Swindell, and many more.
Hosted by CEO of Sony Music Publi...
“Thank a Songwriter” — a podcast straight from SMP Nashville, celebrates the songwriters who have written the soundtrack to our lives.
We are honored to interview Nashville Songwriter Hall of Fame inductee, Tim Nichols — who has written hits you know and love including 'Live Like You Were Dying' for Tim McGraw, 'She Had Me At Heads Carolina' for Cole Swindell, and many more.
Hosted by CEO of Sony Music Publi...
Welcome back to 'Thank A Songwriter' - a brand new podcast straight from SMP Nashville, celebrating the songwriters who write the soundtrack to our lives.
We're back with Ashley Gorley - one of the most celebrated songwriters of our time and a recent Songwriter Hall of Fame inductee.
Hosted by CEO of Sony Music Publishing Nashville, Rusty Gaston, we dive into Ashley's work with Onsite Foundation: Creatives Support Network.
We’re thrilled to officially announce the launch of “Thank a Songwriter” — a brand new podcast straight from SMP Nashville, celebrating the songwriters who wrote the soundtrack to our lives.
We couldn’t be more honored to kick things off with the one and only Ashley Gorley — one of the most celebrated songwriters of our time and a recent Songwriter Hall of Fame inductee.
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Meet Rusty Gaston, CEO of Sony Music Publishing Nashville, and host of 'Thank A Songwriter'.
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