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    <title><![CDATA[Frettie Blog]]></title>
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      <title><![CDATA[J.A.M. Session: Lessons From Toby Keith]]></title>
      <link>https://songwritingpro.com/blog/blog_detail/j.a.m.-session-lessons-from-toby-keith</link>
      <guid>https://songwritingpro.com/blog/blog_detail/j.a.m.-session-lessons-from-toby-keith#When:April 17, 2026</guid>
      <description><![CDATA[<strong>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. Session, just log in to the Songwriting Pro Member Area. If you're not yet a Songwriting Pro member, NOW is a great time to start your 14-day FREE trial!<br />
<br />
The C.L.I.M.B. Show is dedicated to helping singers, songwriters, indie artists and industry pros "Create Leverage In The Music Business." We want you to win!<strong> <br />
<br />
<iframe frameborder="0" height="200" scrolling="no" src="https://playlist.megaphone.fm/?e=PAN3836239793" width="100%"></iframe><br />
<br />
About the hosts:<br />
<br />
Brent Baxter is an award-winning songwriter with cuts by Alan Jackson (“Monday Morning Church”), Randy Travis, Lady A, Joe Nichols, Ray Stevens, Gord Bamford and more. He helps songwriters turn pro by helping them WRITE like a pro, DO BUSINESS like a pro and CONNECT to the pros. You can find Brent at <a href="http://SongwritingPro.com/Baxter">SongwritingPro.com/Baxter</a>.<br />
<br />
<br />
Johnny Dwinell owns Daredevil Production and helps artists increase their streams, blow up their video views, sell more live show tickets, and get discovered by new fans, TV and music industry pros. Daredevil has worked with artists including Collin Raye, Tracy Lawrence, Ty Herndon, Ronnie McDowell and others. You can find Johnny at TheCLIMBshow.com.<br />
<br />
<br />
<a href="https://SongwritingPro.com/CLIMB">You can also listen to ALL C.L.I.M.B. Show episodes with a CLICK HERE!</a><br />
<br />
Songwriting Pro Membership allows you to connect to the real music business- no matter where you live and even if you don't "know anybody."  Get all the details at the link below... and take the next big step in your songwriting career!<br />
<br />
<a href="https://SongwritingPro.com/Inside">CLICK HERE FOR MORE DETAILS!</a><br />
<br />
God bless,<br />
<br />
Brent<br />
<br />
PS- Thanks for stopping by Songwriting Pro!  I appreciate it.  As a matter of fact, I want to give you a gift just for your visit.  It's my FREE PDF e-book, "6 Ways To Make Your Songs More Commercial."  It'll help you write songs that artists want to sing and fans want to hear.  You can get this awesome gift at <a href="6simpleways.songwritingpro.com">6simpleways.SongwritingPro.com</a>.<br />
<br />
<strong>Who is Brent Baxter?</strong><br />
Brent is an award-winning songwriter with songs recorded by Alan Jackson (the top 5 Country hit "Monday Morning Church"), Randy Travis, Lady A, Joe Nichols, Ray Stevens, Steve Cropper, Andy Griggs, Buddy Jewell, Lonestar, Gord Bamford (the #1 hit and CCMA Single Of The Year "When Your Lips Are So Close"), The Sound (the #1 hit and Dove-nominated Southern Gospel Song Of The Year "Can I Get A Witness"), Wilburn & Wilburn (#1 hit "Hallelujah Homecoming"), The LeFevre Quartet and more!]]></description>
      <dc:subject><![CDATA[The CLIMB Show,]]></dc:subject>
      <dc:date>April 17, 2026</dc:date>
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      <title><![CDATA[Wordplay Thursday # 350 &#8220;DISTRACTED&#8221;]]></title>
      <link>https://songwritingpro.com/blog/blog_detail/wordplay-thursday-350-distracted</link>
      <guid>https://songwritingpro.com/blog/blog_detail/wordplay-thursday-350-distracted#When:April 16, 2026</guid>
      <description><![CDATA[Welcome to Wordplay Thursday!<br />
<br />
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...<br />
<br />
<strong>DISTRACTED</strong><br />
<br />
Where does this take you?  Dive in and be fearless!<br />
<br />
I'd love to hear what you come up with, so please share in the comments. Oh, and please keep your posts below an R-rating. It's a family show, after all!<br />
<br />
Wordplay Thursday is a fun way to generate new song ideas- and who doesn't need more song ideas?  If you'd like MORE "creative kickstarters," join the Songwriting Pro community today!  In our private Facebook group, I share a creative kickstarter EVERY SINGLE DAY.  Plus, there's plenty more cool stuff for SWPro members!  Find out more about Songwriting Pro membership with a <a href="https://songwritingpro.com/inside">CLICK HERE</a>.<br />
<br />
God bless,<br />
<br />
Brent<br />
<br />
PS- Thanks for stopping by Songwriting Pro!  I appreciate it.  As a matter of fact, I want to give you a special little something just for your visit. Actually, it's a BIG something - over an hour of free interviews with hit-making songwriters and producers!  This look into the Songwriting Pro Member Area is full of tips to help you succeed at the art, craft and business of songwriting.  You can gain access to all this good stuff at <a href="https://SongwritingPro.com/preview">SongwritingPro.com/preview</a>.<br />
<br />
<strong>Who is Brent Baxter?</strong><br />
Brent is an award-winning songwriter with songs recorded by Alan Jackson (the top 5 Country hit "Monday Morning Church"), Randy Travis, Lady A, Joe Nichols, Ray Stevens, Steve Cropper, Andy Griggs, Buddy Jewell, Lonestar, Gord Bamford (the #1 hit and CCMA Single Of The Year "When Your Lips Are So Close"), The Sound (the #1 hit and Dove-nominated Southern Gospel Song Of The Year "Can I Get A Witness"), Wilburn & Wilburn (the #1 hit "Hallelujah Homecoming"), The LeFevre Quartet and more!]]></description>
      <dc:subject><![CDATA[Wordplay Thursday,]]></dc:subject>
      <dc:date>April 16, 2026</dc:date>
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      <title><![CDATA[Here are the April 2026 &#8220;Pro Connect Event&#8221; Winners!]]></title>
      <link>https://songwritingpro.com/blog/blog_detail/here-are-the-april-2026-pro-connect-event-winners</link>
      <guid>https://songwritingpro.com/blog/blog_detail/here-are-the-april-2026-pro-connect-event-winners#When:April 14, 2026</guid>
      <description><![CDATA[<strong>Here are the winners of Songwriting Pro's "Pro Connect" event for April 2026!</strong><br />
<br />
First of all, thank you to each of you who took a chance, took positive action, and submitted one or more songs to this special event with Joe Dan Cornett, he's Creative Director at North Chapel Music, a successful music publisher in Nashville. Ya’ll are just plain awesome.<br />
<br />
There were a lot of worthy songs sent in, and it was tough to leave so many out.  If your song wasn’t chosen this time doesn’t mean that it isn’t a good song.<br />
<br />
You know, one time I turned a song in to my publisher, and they didn’t know what to do with it, so they didn’t want to do anything with it.  My cowriters wanted to demo it, and the publisher said they wouldn’t pay for a demo.<br />
<br />
<strong>The song was called, “Crickets,” and we got it cut by Joe Nichols.  It’s the title track to one of his recent albums.</strong><br />
<br />
That’s right.  The song my publisher wouldn’t even pay to demo got cut, anyway.  (My cowriters did an out-of-pocket guitar/vocal, and we pitched it ourselves.)<br />
<br />
Welcome to Nashville.  So while each and every song was heard and every effort was made to pick the ones that have the best chance of catching our guest's ear… I could be wrong.  That’s just the way the music biz works.  So if your song wasn’t selected, it doesn’t mean you should give up on it.<br />
<br />
Okay, here are the Top Ten (in no particular order):<br />
<br />
<strong>"UP IN FLAMES" by April Joiner & Meredith Boggs<br />
<br />
"SUNSET LOVER" by Blake Bard<br />
<br />
"LOVE THAT FOR YOU" by Elizabeth Eckert, Jericho Kole & Matt Flowers<br />
<br />
"BEEN" by Jayne Sachs, Les Bowe & Bobby Evans<br />
<br />
"GO SELL CRAZY" by Kris Tiscareno, Mike Parker & Paul Lombardo<br />
<br />
"LET'S GO" by Patrick Dodge & Kyle Schlienger<br />
<br />
"100 FOLD" by Michael Lacey, Chelsea Brandow, Brittany Mackie & Trysann Forsman<br />
<br />
"R.I.P. I GUESS" by Sundi Jo Graham<br />
<br />
"CHANGE" by Tedd Swormstedt & Jeffrey East<br />
<br />
"I TRIED TO CRY A TEARDROP" by Brad Powers</strong><br />
<br />
<a href="https://s.disco.ac/lglhbqttbzdw">You can hear each Top 10 song with a CLICK HERE.</a> Let us know what you think!<br />
<br />
Joe Dan Cornett and I look forward to meeting with you (online) on April 21!  Keep your eyes open for the invitation in your email.<br />
<br />
Of course, these weren't the only good songs sent in for the event.  Here's the list of the "Top 20" songs.  These were the next 10 songs, just outside of the Top 10.  Any of these songs could have ended up in the top 10 - they were right in there fighting it out for a spot in the Top 10.  And there were several that were SO close to making this list, too.  So please be encouraged, and keep on writing!<br />
<br />
<br />
Okay, here are the rest of the Top 20 (in no particular order):<br />
<br />
<strong>"TOO SOON FOR FOREVER" by  Amy Vanator & Kathy Wallace<br />
<br />
"HOOKED" by Cody Sanders<br />
<br />
"CAROLINA CALLIN'" by David Jonelis<br />
<br />
"ALL DAY SUNDAY SINGIN'" by David L Smith<br />
<br />
"GOD, DESIGN ME" by Heather Platania<br />
<br />
"GLAD I NEVER MADE IT" by Johnny Matthew & Michael Parker<br />
<br />
"SEE YOU SOON" by Kathy Robinson<br />
<br />
"ENERGY" by Kris Tiscareno<br />
<br />
"FIRST" by Scott Miller, David Kent & Mitch Townley<br />
<br />
"THAT TOUCH" by Wayne Pope</strong><br />
<br />
<a href="https://s.disco.ac/atchkzvjnmhe">You can hear each Top 20 song with a CLICK HERE.</a> Let us know what you think!<br />
<br />
<br />
God bless,<br />
<br />
Brent<br />
<br />
PS- Thanks for stopping by Songwriting Pro!  I appreciate it.  As a matter of fact, I want to give you a gift just for your visit.  It's my FREE PDF e-book, "6 Ways To Make Your Songs More Commercial."  It'll help you write songs that artists want to sing and fans want to hear.  You can get this awesome gift at <a href="6simpleways.songwritingpro.com">6simpleways.SongwritingPro.com</a>.<br />
<br />
<strong>Who is Brent Baxter?</strong><br />
Brent is an award-winning songwriter with songs recorded by Alan Jackson (the top 5 Country hit "Monday Morning Church"), Randy Travis, Lady A, Joe Nichols, Ray Stevens, Steve Cropper, Andy Griggs, Buddy Jewell, Lonestar, Gord Bamford (the #1 hit and CCMA Single Of The Year "When Your Lips Are So Close"), The Sound (the #1 hit and Dove-nominated Southern Gospel Song Of The Year "Can I Get A Witness"), Wilburn & Wilburn (#1 single), Dave Adkins (#1 single) The LeFevre Quartet and more!]]></description>
      <dc:subject><![CDATA[The CLIMB Show,]]></dc:subject>
      <dc:date>April 14, 2026</dc:date>
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      <title><![CDATA[Song Title Challenge #210: &#8220;The Almost Door&#8221; with Styles Haury]]></title>
      <link>https://songwritingpro.com/blog/blog_detail/song-title-challenge-210-the-almost-door-with-styles-haury</link>
      <guid>https://songwritingpro.com/blog/blog_detail/song-title-challenge-210-the-almost-door-with-styles-haury#When:April 10, 2026</guid>
      <description><![CDATA[Johnny D  & Baxter welcome former pipe-fitter-turned hit songwriter and country artist, Styles Haury, to The Challenge, where they cook up 5-6 different conceptual angles to write a song titled "The Almost Door."  Styles wrote the Luke Bryan #1 hit"Country On" and has songs cut by Craig Morgan, Craig Campbell, and more.  As an artist, he's opened for Craig Campbell, Jake Owen, Brett Eldridge, Tyler Farr, and others.  <br />
<br />
If you want to WRITE like a pro, you need to THINK like a pro, and these episodes help you do that. So listen up.<br />
<br />
The C.L.I.M.B. Show is dedicated to helping singers, songwriters, indie artists and industry pros "Create Leverage In The Music Business." We want you to win!<br />
<br />
<iframe frameborder="0" height="200" scrolling="no" src="https://playlist.megaphone.fm?e=PAN7665625626" width="100%"></iframe><br />
<br />
About the hosts:<br />
<br />
Brent Baxter is an award-winning hit songwriter with cuts by Alan Jackson (“Monday Morning Church”), Randy Travis, Lady A, Joe Nichols, Ray Stevens and more with #1 singles in Country, Southern Gospel & Bluegrass. He helps songwriters turn pro by helping them WRITE like a pro, DO BUSINESS like a pro and CONNECT to the pros. You can find Brent at SongwritingPro.com/Baxter and SongwritingPro.com.<br />
<br />
Johnny Dwinell owns Daredevil Production and helps artists increase their streams, blow up their video views, sell more live show tickets, and get discovered by new fans, TV and music industry pros. Daredevil has worked with artists including Collin Raye, Tracy Lawrence, Ty Herndon, Ronnie McDowell and others. You can find Johnny at TheCLIMBshow.com.<br />
<br />
You can also listen to ALL C.L.I.M.B. Show on YouTube with a <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@theclimbshow">CLICK HERE</a>!<br />
<br />
Songwriting Pro Membership allows you to connect to the real music business- no matter where you live and even if you don't "know anybody." Get all the details at the link below... and take the next big step in your songwriting career!<br />
<br />
Have you been considering subscribing to a SongwritingPro.com membership, but you just haven't taken the leap yet? Well, here's your access to a 14-DAY FREE TRIAL. So jump on in!<br />
<br />
<a href="https://SongwritingPro.com">CLICK HERE FOR MORE DETAILS!</a><br />
<br />
God bless,<br />
<br />
Brent<br />
<br />
]]></description>
      <dc:subject><![CDATA[The CLIMB Show,]]></dc:subject>
      <dc:date>April 10, 2026</dc:date>
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      <title><![CDATA[Wordplay Thursday # 349 &#8220;HUNGRY&#8221;]]></title>
      <link>https://songwritingpro.com/blog/blog_detail/wordplay-thursday-349-hungry</link>
      <guid>https://songwritingpro.com/blog/blog_detail/wordplay-thursday-349-hungry#When:April 09, 2026</guid>
      <description><![CDATA[Welcome to Wordplay Thursday!<br />
<br />
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...<br />
<br />
<strong>HUNGRY</strong><br />
<br />
Where does this take you?  Dive in and be fearless!<br />
<br />
I'd love to hear what you come up with, so please share in the comments. Oh, and please keep your posts below an R-rating. It's a family show, after all!<br />
<br />
Wordplay Thursday is a fun way to generate new song ideas- and who doesn't need more song ideas?  If you'd like MORE "creative kickstarters," join the Songwriting Pro community today!  In our private Facebook group, I share a creative kickstarter EVERY SINGLE DAY.  Plus, there's plenty more cool stuff for SWPro members!  Find out more about Songwriting Pro membership with a <a href="https://songwritingpro.com/inside">CLICK HERE</a>.<br />
<br />
God bless,<br />
<br />
Brent<br />
<br />
PS- Thanks for stopping by Songwriting Pro!  I appreciate it.  As a matter of fact, I want to give you a special little something just for your visit. Actually, it's a BIG something - over an hour of free interviews with hit-making songwriters and producers!  This look into the Songwriting Pro Member Area is full of tips to help you succeed at the art, craft and business of songwriting.  You can gain access to all this good stuff at <a href="https://SongwritingPro.com/preview">SongwritingPro.com/preview</a>.<br />
<br />
<strong>Who is Brent Baxter?</strong><br />
Brent is an award-winning songwriter with songs recorded by Alan Jackson (the top 5 Country hit "Monday Morning Church"), Randy Travis, Lady A, Joe Nichols, Ray Stevens, Steve Cropper, Andy Griggs, Buddy Jewell, Lonestar, Gord Bamford (the #1 hit and CCMA Single Of The Year "When Your Lips Are So Close"), The Sound (the #1 hit and Dove-nominated Southern Gospel Song Of The Year "Can I Get A Witness"), Wilburn & Wilburn (the #1 hit "Hallelujah Homecoming"), The LeFevre Quartet and more!]]></description>
      <dc:subject><![CDATA[Wordplay Thursday,]]></dc:subject>
      <dc:date>April 09, 2026</dc:date>
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      <title><![CDATA[The C.L.I.M.B. #517: Interview with singer/songwriter, Johnny McGuire]]></title>
      <link>https://songwritingpro.com/blog/blog_detail/the-c.l.i.m.b.-517-interview-with-singer-songwriter-johnny-mcguire</link>
      <guid>https://songwritingpro.com/blog/blog_detail/the-c.l.i.m.b.-517-interview-with-singer-songwriter-johnny-mcguire#When:April 07, 2026</guid>
      <description><![CDATA[<strong>This episode started as a Song Title Challenge with hit songwriter and artist Johnny McGuire. We then got to talking, and it morphed into an amazing interview episode loaded with value bombs!<br />
 <br />
The C.L.I.M.B. Show is dedicated to helping singers, songwriters, indie artists and industry pros "Create Leverage In The Music Business." We want you to win!<br />
<br />
LISTEN TO THE SHOW HERE: <br><br />
<br />
<iframe frameborder="0" height="200" scrolling="no" src="https://playlist.megaphone.fm?e=PAN6110153912" width="100%"></iframe><br />
<br />
About the hosts:<br />
<br />
Brent Baxter is an award-winning hit songwriter with cuts by Alan Jackson (“Monday Morning Church”), Randy Travis, Lady A, Joe Nichols, Ray Stevens, Gord Bamford and more. He helps songwriters turn pro by helping them WRITE like a pro, DO BUSINESS like a pro and CONNECT to the pros. You can find Brent at SongwritingPro.com/Baxter and SongwritingPro.com.<br />
<br />
Johnny Dwinell owns Daredevil Production and helps artists increase their streams, blow up their video views, sell more live show tickets, and get discovered by new fans, TV and music industry pros. Daredevil has worked with artists including Collin Raye, Tracy Lawrence, Ty Herndon, Ronnie McDowell and others. You can find Johnny at TheCLIMBshow.com.<br />
<br />
You can also listen to ALL C.L.I.M.B. Show on YouTube with a <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@theclimbshow">CLICK HERE</a>!<br />
<br />
Songwriting Pro Membership allows you to connect to the real music business- no matter where you live and even if you don't "know anybody." Get all the details at the link below... and take the next big step in your songwriting career!<br />
<br />
Have you been considering subscribing to a SongwritingPro.com membership, but you just haven't taken the leap yet? Well, here's your access to a 14-DAY FREE TRIAL. So jump on in!<br />
<br />
<a href="https://SongwritingPro.com">CLICK HERE FOR MORE DETAILS!</a><br />
<br />
God bless,<br />
<br />
Brent<br />
<br />
PS- Thanks for stopping by Songwriting Pro! I appreciate it. As a matter of fact, I want to give you a gift just for your visit. It's my FREE PDF e-book, "6 Ways To Make Your Songs More Commercial." It'll help you write songs that artists want to sing and fans want to hear. You can get this awesome gift at 6simpleways.SongwritingPro.com.<br />
<br />
Who is Brent Baxter?<br />
Brent is an award-winning songwriter with songs recorded by Alan Jackson (top 5 hit "Monday Morning Church"), Randy Travis, Lady A, Joe Nichols, Ray Stevens, Steve Cropper, Andy Griggs, Buddy Jewell, Lonestar, Gord Bamford (#1 hit & CCMA Single Of The Year "When Your Lips Are So Close"), The Sound (#1 hit & Dove-nominated Southern Gospel Song Of The Year "Can I Get A Witness"), Wilburn & Wilburn (#1 hit "Hallelujah Homecoming"), Dave Adkins (#1 bluegrass single, "She Put The Go In Gone"), The LeFevre Quartet and more!]]></description>
      <dc:subject><![CDATA[The CLIMB Show,]]></dc:subject>
      <dc:date>April 07, 2026</dc:date>
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      <title><![CDATA[J.A.M. Session: Paul McCartney On Songwriting]]></title>
      <link>https://songwritingpro.com/blog/blog_detail/j.a.m.-session-paul-mccartney-on-songwriting</link>
      <guid>https://songwritingpro.com/blog/blog_detail/j.a.m.-session-paul-mccartney-on-songwriting#When:April 03, 2026</guid>
      <description><![CDATA[<strong>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. Session, just log in to the Songwriting Pro Member Area. If you're not yet a Songwriting Pro member, NOW is a great time to start your 14-day FREE trial!<br />
<br />
The C.L.I.M.B. Show is dedicated to helping singers, songwriters, indie artists and industry pros "Create Leverage In The Music Business." We want you to win!<strong> <br />
<br />
<iframe frameborder="0" height="200" scrolling="no" src="https://playlist.megaphone.fm/?e=PAN9700320337" width="100%"></iframe><br />
<br />
About the hosts:<br />
<br />
Brent Baxter is an award-winning songwriter with cuts by Alan Jackson (“Monday Morning Church”), Randy Travis, Lady A, Joe Nichols, Ray Stevens, Gord Bamford and more. He helps songwriters turn pro by helping them WRITE like a pro, DO BUSINESS like a pro and CONNECT to the pros. You can find Brent at <a href="http://SongwritingPro.com/Baxter">SongwritingPro.com/Baxter</a>.<br />
<br />
<br />
Johnny Dwinell owns Daredevil Production and helps artists increase their streams, blow up their video views, sell more live show tickets, and get discovered by new fans, TV and music industry pros. Daredevil has worked with artists including Collin Raye, Tracy Lawrence, Ty Herndon, Ronnie McDowell and others. You can find Johnny at TheCLIMBshow.com.<br />
<br />
<br />
<a href="https://SongwritingPro.com/CLIMB">You can also listen to ALL C.L.I.M.B. Show episodes with a CLICK HERE!</a><br />
<br />
Songwriting Pro Membership allows you to connect to the real music business- no matter where you live and even if you don't "know anybody."  Get all the details at the link below... and take the next big step in your songwriting career!<br />
<br />
<a href="https://SongwritingPro.com/Inside">CLICK HERE FOR MORE DETAILS!</a><br />
<br />
God bless,<br />
<br />
Brent<br />
<br />
PS- Thanks for stopping by Songwriting Pro!  I appreciate it.  As a matter of fact, I want to give you a gift just for your visit.  It's my FREE PDF e-book, "6 Ways To Make Your Songs More Commercial."  It'll help you write songs that artists want to sing and fans want to hear.  You can get this awesome gift at <a href="6simpleways.songwritingpro.com">6simpleways.SongwritingPro.com</a>.<br />
<br />
<strong>Who is Brent Baxter?</strong><br />
Brent is an award-winning songwriter with songs recorded by Alan Jackson (the top 5 Country hit "Monday Morning Church"), Randy Travis, Lady A, Joe Nichols, Ray Stevens, Steve Cropper, Andy Griggs, Buddy Jewell, Lonestar, Gord Bamford (the #1 hit and CCMA Single Of The Year "When Your Lips Are So Close"), The Sound (the #1 hit and Dove-nominated Southern Gospel Song Of The Year "Can I Get A Witness"), Wilburn & Wilburn (#1 hit "Hallelujah Homecoming"), The LeFevre Quartet and more!]]></description>
      <dc:subject><![CDATA[The CLIMB Show,]]></dc:subject>
      <dc:date>April 03, 2026</dc:date>
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      <title><![CDATA[Wordplay Thursday # 348 &#8220;PARANOIA&#8221;]]></title>
      <link>https://songwritingpro.com/blog/blog_detail/wordplay-thursday-348-paranoia</link>
      <guid>https://songwritingpro.com/blog/blog_detail/wordplay-thursday-348-paranoia#When:April 02, 2026</guid>
      <description><![CDATA[Welcome to Wordplay Thursday!<br />
<br />
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...<br />
<br />
<strong>PARANOIA</strong><br />
<br />
Where does this take you?  Dive in and be fearless!<br />
<br />
I'd love to hear what you come up with, so please share in the comments. Oh, and please keep your posts below an R-rating. It's a family show, after all!<br />
<br />
Wordplay Thursday is a fun way to generate new song ideas- and who doesn't need more song ideas?  If you'd like MORE "creative kickstarters," join the Songwriting Pro community today!  In our private Facebook group, I share a creative kickstarter EVERY SINGLE DAY.  Plus, there's plenty more cool stuff for SWPro members!  Find out more about Songwriting Pro membership with a <a href="https://songwritingpro.com/inside">CLICK HERE</a>.<br />
<br />
God bless,<br />
<br />
Brent<br />
<br />
PS- Thanks for stopping by Songwriting Pro!  I appreciate it.  As a matter of fact, I want to give you a special little something just for your visit. Actually, it's a BIG something - over an hour of free interviews with hit-making songwriters and producers!  This look into the Songwriting Pro Member Area is full of tips to help you succeed at the art, craft and business of songwriting.  You can gain access to all this good stuff at <a href="https://SongwritingPro.com/preview">SongwritingPro.com/preview</a>.<br />
<br />
<strong>Who is Brent Baxter?</strong><br />
Brent is an award-winning songwriter with songs recorded by Alan Jackson (the top 5 Country hit "Monday Morning Church"), Randy Travis, Lady A, Joe Nichols, Ray Stevens, Steve Cropper, Andy Griggs, Buddy Jewell, Lonestar, Gord Bamford (the #1 hit and CCMA Single Of The Year "When Your Lips Are So Close"), The Sound (the #1 hit and Dove-nominated Southern Gospel Song Of The Year "Can I Get A Witness"), Wilburn & Wilburn (the #1 hit "Hallelujah Homecoming"), The LeFevre Quartet and more!]]></description>
      <dc:subject><![CDATA[Wordplay Thursday,]]></dc:subject>
      <dc:date>April 02, 2026</dc:date>
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      <title><![CDATA[The C.L.I.M.B. #516: Interview with Artist Manager, Erika Primdahl]]></title>
      <link>https://songwritingpro.com/blog/blog_detail/the-c.l.i.m.b.-516-interview-with-artist-manager-erika-primdahl</link>
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      <description><![CDATA[<strong>Johnny & Brent welcome Erika Primdahl, who is a Nashville-based artist manager and founder of Primetime 615, a boutique management company focused on developing emerging country artists and helping them build sustainable careers from the ground up.<br />
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Connect w/ Erika Primdahl Here: <br />
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Facebook: ⁠@ErikaPrimdahl⁠<br />
Instagram: ⁠@itsprimetime615<br />
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The C.L.I.M.B. Show is dedicated to helping singers, songwriters, indie artists and industry pros "Create Leverage In The Music Business." We want you to win!<br />
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LISTEN TO THE SHOW HERE: <br><br />
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About the hosts:<br />
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Brent Baxter is an award-winning hit songwriter with cuts by Alan Jackson (“Monday Morning Church”), Randy Travis, Lady A, Joe Nichols, Ray Stevens, Gord Bamford and more. He helps songwriters turn pro by helping them WRITE like a pro, DO BUSINESS like a pro and CONNECT to the pros. You can find Brent at SongwritingPro.com/Baxter and SongwritingPro.com.<br />
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Johnny Dwinell owns Daredevil Production and helps artists increase their streams, blow up their video views, sell more live show tickets, and get discovered by new fans, TV and music industry pros. Daredevil has worked with artists including Collin Raye, Tracy Lawrence, Ty Herndon, Ronnie McDowell and others. You can find Johnny at TheCLIMBshow.com.<br />
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You can also listen to ALL C.L.I.M.B. Show on YouTube with a <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@theclimbshow">CLICK HERE</a>!<br />
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Songwriting Pro Membership allows you to connect to the real music business- no matter where you live and even if you don't "know anybody." Get all the details at the link below... and take the next big step in your songwriting career!<br />
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Have you been considering subscribing to a SongwritingPro.com membership, but you just haven't taken the leap yet? Well, here's your access to a 14-DAY FREE TRIAL. So jump on in!<br />
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God bless,<br />
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Brent<br />
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PS- Thanks for stopping by Songwriting Pro! I appreciate it. As a matter of fact, I want to give you a gift just for your visit. It's my FREE PDF e-book, "6 Ways To Make Your Songs More Commercial." It'll help you write songs that artists want to sing and fans want to hear. You can get this awesome gift at 6simpleways.SongwritingPro.com.<br />
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Who is Brent Baxter?<br />
Brent is an award-winning songwriter with songs recorded by Alan Jackson (top 5 hit "Monday Morning Church"), Randy Travis, Lady A, Joe Nichols, Ray Stevens, Steve Cropper, Andy Griggs, Buddy Jewell, Lonestar, Gord Bamford (#1 hit & CCMA Single Of The Year "When Your Lips Are So Close"), The Sound (#1 hit & Dove-nominated Southern Gospel Song Of The Year "Can I Get A Witness"), Wilburn & Wilburn (#1 hit "Hallelujah Homecoming"), Dave Adkins (#1 bluegrass single, "She Put The Go In Gone"), The LeFevre Quartet and more!]]></description>
      <dc:subject><![CDATA[The CLIMB Show,]]></dc:subject>
      <dc:date>March 31, 2026</dc:date>
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      <title><![CDATA[Song Title Challenge #209: &#8220;You Are Here&#8221; with Skip Ewing]]></title>
      <link>https://songwritingpro.com/blog/blog_detail/song-title-challenge-209-you-are-here-with-skip-ewing</link>
      <guid>https://songwritingpro.com/blog/blog_detail/song-title-challenge-209-you-are-here-with-skip-ewing#When:March 27, 2026</guid>
      <description><![CDATA[Baxter & Johnny D welcome legendary hit songwriter, Skip Ewing, to The Challenge.  Skip has 11 #1 hits ("Love Me", "If I Didn't Have You", "Something That We Do"), and is a BMI Songwriter of the Year recipient, as well as a CMA Triple Play Award winner.  Together, we kind of cook up 5-6 different conceptual angles to writing a song titled, "You Are Here," sent in by CLIMBer, Kacey Baugh.  This one turns into a songwriting masterclass!<br />
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Connect with Skip Ewing Here: <br />
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Facebook: ⁠⁠@SkipEwing⁠⁠<br />
Instagram: ⁠⁠@Skipewing⁠⁠<br />
YouTube: ⁠⁠@SkipEwingOfficial⁠⁠<br />
Spotify: ⁠⁠@Skip Ewing⁠⁠<br />
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If you want to WRITE like a pro, you need to THINK like a pro, and these episodes help you do that. So listen up.<br />
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The C.L.I.M.B. Show is dedicated to helping singers, songwriters, indie artists and industry pros "Create Leverage In The Music Business." We want you to win!<br />
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<iframe frameborder="0" height="200" scrolling="no" src="https://playlist.megaphone.fm?e=PAN4962729819" width="100%"></iframe><br />
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About the hosts:<br />
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Brent Baxter is an award-winning hit songwriter with cuts by Alan Jackson (“Monday Morning Church”), Randy Travis, Lady A, Joe Nichols, Ray Stevens and more with #1 singles in Country, Southern Gospel & Bluegrass. He helps songwriters turn pro by helping them WRITE like a pro, DO BUSINESS like a pro and CONNECT to the pros. You can find Brent at SongwritingPro.com/Baxter and SongwritingPro.com.<br />
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Johnny Dwinell owns Daredevil Production and helps artists increase their streams, blow up their video views, sell more live show tickets, and get discovered by new fans, TV and music industry pros. Daredevil has worked with artists including Collin Raye, Tracy Lawrence, Ty Herndon, Ronnie McDowell and others. You can find Johnny at TheCLIMBshow.com.<br />
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You can also listen to ALL C.L.I.M.B. Show on YouTube with a <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@theclimbshow">CLICK HERE</a>!<br />
<br />
Songwriting Pro Membership allows you to connect to the real music business- no matter where you live and even if you don't "know anybody." Get all the details at the link below... and take the next big step in your songwriting career!<br />
<br />
Have you been considering subscribing to a SongwritingPro.com membership, but you just haven't taken the leap yet? Well, here's your access to a 14-DAY FREE TRIAL. So jump on in!<br />
<br />
<a href="https://SongwritingPro.com">CLICK HERE FOR MORE DETAILS!</a><br />
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God bless,<br />
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Brent<br />
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      <dc:subject><![CDATA[The CLIMB Show,]]></dc:subject>
      <dc:date>March 27, 2026</dc:date>
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