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    <title><![CDATA[Frettie Blog]]></title>
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      <title><![CDATA[J.A.M. Session: Deep Work]]></title>
      <link>https://songwritingpro.com/blog/blog_detail/j.a.m.-session-deep-work</link>
      <guid>https://songwritingpro.com/blog/blog_detail/j.a.m.-session-deep-work#When:May 29, 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=PAN9523879600" 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>May 29, 2026</dc:date>
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      <title><![CDATA[Wordplay Thursday # 356 &#8220;DISAPPOINTMENT&#8221;]]></title>
      <link>https://songwritingpro.com/blog/blog_detail/wordplay-thursday-356-disappointment</link>
      <guid>https://songwritingpro.com/blog/blog_detail/wordplay-thursday-356-disappointment#When:May 28, 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>DISAPPOINTMENT</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>May 28, 2026</dc:date>
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      <title><![CDATA[The C.L.I.M.B. #524: Interview with rising artist/songwriter, Brooke Lee]]></title>
      <link>https://songwritingpro.com/blog/blog_detail/the-c.l.i.m.b.-524-interview-with-rising-artist-songwriter-brooke-lee</link>
      <guid>https://songwritingpro.com/blog/blog_detail/the-c.l.i.m.b.-524-interview-with-rising-artist-songwriter-brooke-lee#When:May 26, 2026</guid>
      <description><![CDATA[<strong>From a small town in North Carolina to millions of streams, major brand partnerships, and sharing stages with legends like Willie freaking Nelson, today's guest is proving that gritty authenticity still cuts through the noise. Singer, songwriter, and rising country artist, Brooke Lee, joins us today.<br />
<br />
<br />
Connect with Brooke Lee Here:<br />
Facebook: ⁠@BrookeLeeMusic⁠<br />
Instagram: ⁠@BrookeLeeMusic⁠<br />
TikTok: ⁠@BrookeLeeMusic⁠<br />
YouTube: ⁠@BrookeLeeMusic⁠<br />
Spotify: ⁠Brooke Lee ⁠<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 LATEST EPISODES HERE: <br><br />
<br />
<iframe frameborder="0" src="https://playlist.megaphone.fm?p=PAN6615594353" width="100%" height="482"></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 />
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>May 26, 2026</dc:date>
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      <title><![CDATA[Song Title Challenge #213: &#8220;BC&#8221; with Alex Miller]]></title>
      <link>https://songwritingpro.com/blog/blog_detail/song-title-challenge-213-bc-with-alex-miller</link>
      <guid>https://songwritingpro.com/blog/blog_detail/song-title-challenge-213-bc-with-alex-miller#When:May 22, 2026</guid>
      <description><![CDATA[Brent & Johnny welcome Billy Jam Records recording artist, Alex Miller, to the Challenge, where they craft 5-6 different conceptual angles to writing a song titled, "B.C.". He's the real country deal, releasing duets with Tracy Byrd and Emily Ann Roberts. Alex just got nominated for an ACM for his new project, "More Country Than You", which is out now.<br />
<br />
Connect With Alex Miller Here:<br />
Facebook: ⁠@AMillerMusic⁠<br />
Instagram: ⁠@AMillerMusic⁠<br />
YouTube: ⁠@AlexMillerCountry⁠<br />
TikTok: ⁠@AMillerMusic⁠<br />
Spotify: ⁠Alex Miller<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=PAN5611405654" 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 />
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 />
Baxter<br />
]]></description>
      <dc:subject><![CDATA[The CLIMB Show,]]></dc:subject>
      <dc:date>May 22, 2026</dc:date>
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      <title><![CDATA[Wordplay Thursday # 355 &#8220;IMPATIENT&#8221;]]></title>
      <link>https://songwritingpro.com/blog/blog_detail/wordplay-thursday-355-impatient</link>
      <guid>https://songwritingpro.com/blog/blog_detail/wordplay-thursday-355-impatient#When:May 21, 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>IMPATIENT</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>May 21, 2026</dc:date>
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      <title><![CDATA[The C.L.I.M.B. #523: Interview with Wayne Haun]]></title>
      <link>https://songwritingpro.com/blog/blog_detail/the-c.l.i.m.b.-523-interview-with-wayne-haun</link>
      <guid>https://songwritingpro.com/blog/blog_detail/the-c.l.i.m.b.-523-interview-with-wayne-haun#When:May 19, 2026</guid>
      <description><![CDATA[<strong>Brent & Johnny welcome Wayne Haun, a powerhouse in the Christian and gospel music world, a hit songwriter, an award-winning producer, and a guy who's helped shape the sound of modern Southern gospel and CCM. He's also the co-founder of Stowtown Records, which is home of friends of the show, Zane and Donna King.  With multiple Dove Awards and Grammy recognition, he's worked with artists like Jason Crabb, Ernie Haase & Signature Sound, and the Collingsworth Family, while also serving as a creative leader and executive, helping to develop songs, artists, and entire catalogs.  So he's one of those people who understands both the creative side and the business side at a high level and knows how to turn great songs into real-world impact.  If you want to write better songs, produce at a higher level, and actually build a career around your music, yeah, this one's for you.<br />
<br />
Connect With These Artists:<br />
⁠Club44Records.com⁠⁠<br />
StowtownRecords.com<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 LATEST EPISODES HERE: <br><br />
<br />
<iframe frameborder="0" src="https://playlist.megaphone.fm?p=PAN6615594353" width="100%" height="482"></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 />
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>May 19, 2026</dc:date>
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      <title><![CDATA[J.A.M. Session: Lessons from Play For A Publish For A Publisher]]></title>
      <link>https://songwritingpro.com/blog/blog_detail/j.a.m.-session-lessons-from-play-for-a-publish-for-a-publisher</link>
      <guid>https://songwritingpro.com/blog/blog_detail/j.a.m.-session-lessons-from-play-for-a-publish-for-a-publisher#When:May 15, 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=PAN6713599261" 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>May 15, 2026</dc:date>
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      <title><![CDATA[Congrats to the May 2026 Co+Write Pitch Event Winners!]]></title>
      <link>https://songwritingpro.com/blog/blog_detail/congrats-to-the-may-2026-cowrite-pitch-event-winners</link>
      <guid>https://songwritingpro.com/blog/blog_detail/congrats-to-the-may-2026-cowrite-pitch-event-winners#When:May 14, 2026</guid>
      <description><![CDATA[<strong>Here are the winners of Songwriting Pro's "Co+Write Pitch" event for May 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 song-starts to this event with pro songwriter, Joe Leathers.  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 co+writers 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 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 Joe’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>"HOLY HELL" by Blake Bard<br />
<br />
"THIS IS A GOOD DAY" by Brad Hacker, Kris Tiscareno, Patrick Adams<br />
<br />
"JOHN WAYNE"  by Aaron Loy<br />
<br />
"THE LONELY" by Kathy Kay Wallace, Greg Wilson<br />
<br />
"I HOPE IT POURS" by Kathy Robinson<br />
<br />
"DON'T TALK TO STRANGERS" by Kris Crepeau<br />
<br />
"THE SUN WAS IN HER EYES" by Kris Crepeau<br />
<br />
"LEAD ME GONE" by Jayne Sachs<br />
<br />
"LEARNING HANDS ON" by Michael J Gibbs<br />
<br />
"LEARNED IN A BAR" by Patrick Dodge<br />
<br />
<a href="https://s.disco.ac/hvsdclkiryxf">You can hear each Top 10 song with a CLICK HERE.</a> Let us know what you think!<br />
<br />
Joe and I look forward to meeting with you (online) on May 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 10 "Top 20" songs (in no particular order):<br />
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<strong>"LOCAL BOY" by Carey Latham<br />
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"BARSTOOL TRADIN'" by Heather Platania<br />
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"SLIDE ON OVER" by Christine Joy<br />
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"AS MUCH AS I DO" by Dusty Duhon, Christine Joy, Flint<br />
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"THE PROBLEM" by Lynn Carey Saylor<br />
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"HELL SHE'LL RAISE" by Meredith Boggs, April Joiner<br />
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"TWO HEARTS DO" by Patrick Dodge<br />
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"CARS TELL THE STORY" by Scott Miller, Mitch Townley<br />
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"REAL TOP SUSHI" by Shane Trepeaux<br />
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"BEHIND THE SCARS" by Sundi Jo Graham<br />
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<a href="https://s.disco.ac/zmfvwgjxcvmx">You can hear each of the "On Hold" songs with a CLICK HERE.</a> Let us know what you think!<br />
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God bless,<br />
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Baxter<br />
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<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), The LeFevre Quartet, Dave Adkins (the #1 Bluegrass hit, "She Put The Go In Gone) and more!]]></description>
      <dc:subject><![CDATA[Announcements,]]></dc:subject>
      <dc:date>May 14, 2026</dc:date>
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      <title><![CDATA[Wordplay Thursday # 354 &#8220;PATIENT&#8221;]]></title>
      <link>https://songwritingpro.com/blog/blog_detail/wordplay-thursday-354-patient</link>
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      <description><![CDATA[Welcome to Wordplay Thursday!<br />
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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 />
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<strong>PATIENT</strong><br />
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Where does this take you?  Dive in and be fearless!<br />
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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 />
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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 />
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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 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 />
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<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>May 14, 2026</dc:date>
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      <title><![CDATA[The C.L.I.M.B. #522: Interview with Brian Greenway of April Wine]]></title>
      <link>https://songwritingpro.com/blog/blog_detail/the-c.l.i.m.b.-522-interview-with-brian-greenway-of-april-wine</link>
      <guid>https://songwritingpro.com/blog/blog_detail/the-c.l.i.m.b.-522-interview-with-brian-greenway-of-april-wine#When:May 12, 2026</guid>
      <description><![CDATA[<strong>Johnny D & Baxter welcome Brian Greenway of Canadian rock band, April Wine.  These guys were one of Johnny's favorite bands growing up.  April Wine's story is that of a true rock and roll band- the kind of rock and roll band that comes out of Halifax, Nova Scotia, plays bars forever, gets a record deal, and 8 or 9 albums later, blows up and gets into America with their huge record, "Nature Of The Beast." April Wine is currently out on tour with Triumph this summer.<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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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>May 12, 2026</dc:date>
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