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A collection of interviews, updates, tips and resources for songwriters.

Song Title Challenge #212: “A Little Ladder” w/ Jeremy Spillman

The CLIMB Show by Brent Baxter, Team SWPro on May 08, 2026

Baxter & Johnny D welcome Kentucky-born-and-bred hit songwriter, Jeremy Spillman, to the Challenge. Jeremy has had songs recorded by Tim McGraw, Eric Church, Keith Urban, Cody Johnson, Ashley McBryde, Trace Adkins, Brandy Clark, Midland, Little Big Town, Reba McEntire, Brantley Gilbert,...


Wordplay Thursday # 353 “HONEST”

Wordplay Thursday by Team SWPro on May 07, 2026

Welcome to Wordplay Thursday! Let's get your creative wheels turning and kickstart your next song! Today, try using this word or phrase in the first line of your song... HONEST Where does this take you?  Dive in and be fearless! ...


The C.L.I.M.B. #521: Interview with Shalacy Griffin of Music Knox

The CLIMB Show by Brent Baxter, Team SWPro on May 05, 2026

Johnny D & Baxter welcome Shalacy Griffin, who's the Production Coordinator for Multi-Platinum Record Producer, Michael Knox. She's worked behind the scenes for artists like Jason Aldean, Thomas Rhett, Brantley Gilbert, Hank Williams, Jr., and many more. Shalacy is also the...


J.A.M. Session: Paul McCartney’s “Single Pigeon”

The CLIMB Show by Team SWPro on May 01, 2026

This is an excerpt from Songwriting Pro's monthly, members-only "J.A.M. Session." (J.A.M. stands for "Just Ask Me," and it's our monthly members-only online Q&A Session.) If you'd like to watch the full J.A.M....


Wordplay Thursday # 352 “DISLOYAL”

Wordplay Thursday by Team SWPro on April 30, 2026

Welcome to Wordplay Thursday! Let's get your creative wheels turning and kickstart your next song! Today, try using this word or phrase in the first line of your song... DISLOYAL Where does this take you?  Dive in and be fearless! ...


The C.L.I.M.B. 520: Interview with BMG’s Chris Oglesby

by Brent Baxter, Team SWPro on April 28, 2026

BMG VP and Head of Creative, Chris Oglesby, is a LEGEND in the publishing world. This is the cat that was in the building the day that Craig Wiseman and Tim Nichols wrote: "Live Like You Were Dying". He heard...


Song Title Challenge #211 w/ Barrett Baber “Keep The Change”

The CLIMB Show by Brent Baxter, Team SWPro on April 24, 2026

Johnny D & Baxter welcome a Nashville-based country singer-songwriter originally from Marion, Arkansas (Woo pig!), Barrett Baber. The son of a Southern Baptist minister, a soulful blend of country rock and R&B storytelling earned him national attention when he finished...


Wordplay Thursday # 351 “LOYAL”

Wordplay Thursday by Team SWPro on April 23, 2026

Welcome to Wordplay Thursday! Let's get your creative wheels turning and kickstart your next song! Today, try using this word or phrase in the first line of your song... LOYAL Where does this take you?  Dive in and be fearless! ...


The C.L.I.M.B. #519 Interview with CCM/Country artist, Band Reeves

The CLIMB Show by Brent Baxter, Team SWPro on April 21, 2026

CLIMBers, today's guests, Band Reeves, are challenging what you probably think is possible. They're signed to a major record deal. They're on the road a ton. They're holding down full-time jobs outside the music business. They have large families, and...


J.A.M. Session: Lessons From Toby Keith

The CLIMB Show by Team SWPro on April 17, 2026

This is an excerpt from Songwriting Pro's monthly, members-only "J.A.M. Session." (J.A.M. stands for "Just Ask Me," and it's our monthly members-only online Q&A Session.) If you'd like to watch the full J.A.M....


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