https://frettie.com/ english Frettie.com Copyright 2026 May 11, 2026 https://songwritingpro.com/blog/blog_detail/song-title-challenge-212-a-little-ladder-w-jeremy-spillman https://songwritingpro.com/blog/blog_detail/song-title-challenge-212-a-little-ladder-w-jeremy-spillman#When:May 08, 2026

Connect with Jeremy Spillman Here:
Facebook: ⁠@JeremySpillman⁠
Instagram: ⁠@JeremySpillman⁠
Website: ⁠https://jeremyspillman.com⁠


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.

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!



About the hosts:

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.

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.

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!

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!

CLICK HERE FOR MORE DETAILS!

God bless,

Baxter

]]> May 08, 2026 https://songwritingpro.com/blog/blog_detail/wordplay-thursday-353-honest https://songwritingpro.com/blog/blog_detail/wordplay-thursday-353-honest#When:May 07, 2026
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!

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!

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 CLICK HERE.

God bless,

Brent

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 SongwritingPro.com/preview.

Who is Brent Baxter?
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!]]> May 07, 2026 https://songwritingpro.com/blog/blog_detail/the-c.l.i.m.b.-521-interview-with-shalacy-griffin-of-music-knox https://songwritingpro.com/blog/blog_detail/the-c.l.i.m.b.-521-interview-with-shalacy-griffin-of-music-knox#When: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 co-host and Production Coordinator for the syndicated radio show, Knox Country 360.

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!

LISTEN TO THE LATEST EPISODES HERE:




About the hosts:

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.

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.

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!

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!

CLICK HERE FOR MORE DETAILS!

God bless,

Brent

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.

Who is Brent Baxter?
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!]]> May 05, 2026 https://songwritingpro.com/blog/blog_detail/j.a.m.-session-paul-mccartneys-single-pigeon https://songwritingpro.com/blog/blog_detail/j.a.m.-session-paul-mccartneys-single-pigeon#When: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. 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!

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!



About the hosts:

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 SongwritingPro.com/Baxter.


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.


You can also listen to ALL C.L.I.M.B. Show episodes with a CLICK HERE!

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!

CLICK HERE FOR MORE DETAILS!

God bless,

Brent

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.

Who is Brent Baxter?
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!]]> May 01, 2026 https://songwritingpro.com/blog/blog_detail/wordplay-thursday-352-disloyal https://songwritingpro.com/blog/blog_detail/wordplay-thursday-352-disloyal#When:April 30, 2026
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!

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!

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 CLICK HERE.

God bless,

Brent

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 SongwritingPro.com/preview.

Who is Brent Baxter?
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!]]> April 30, 2026 https://songwritingpro.com/blog/blog_detail/the-c.l.i.m.b.-520-interview-with-bmgs-chris-oglesby https://songwritingpro.com/blog/blog_detail/the-c.l.i.m.b.-520-interview-with-bmgs-chris-oglesby#When: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 the song and then got it cut immediately with Tim McGraw turning it into the Song of the Decade! What can you learn from a giant like this? Tune in and find out!

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!

LISTEN TO THE SHOW HERE:




About the hosts:

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.

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.

You can also listen to ALL C.L.I.M.B. Show on YouTube with a CLICK HERE!

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!

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!

CLICK HERE FOR MORE DETAILS!

God bless,

Brent

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.

Who is Brent Baxter?
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!]]> April 28, 2026 https://songwritingpro.com/blog/blog_detail/song-title-challenge-211-w-barrett-baber-keep-the-change https://songwritingpro.com/blog/blog_detail/song-title-challenge-211-w-barrett-baber-keep-the-change#When:April 24, 2026 The son of a Southern Baptist minister, a soulful blend of country rock and R&B storytelling earned him national attention when he finished a third on season nine of The Voice on Team Blake. As a songwriter, he's had songs recorded by Cody Johnson, Pryor Baird, Austin Snell, Josh Weathers, Kelsey Hart, and more. Barrett actually has a project of his own out called Crittenden County, which, if you know, you know.


Connect With Barrett Baber Here:
Facebook: ⁠@BarrettBaber⁠
Instagram: ⁠@BarrettBaber⁠
TikTok: ⁠@BarrettBaberMusic⁠
YouTube: ⁠@BarrettBaber⁠


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.

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!



About the hosts:

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.

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.

You can also listen to ALL C.L.I.M.B. Show on YouTube with a CLICK HERE!

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!

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!

CLICK HERE FOR MORE DETAILS!

God bless,

Brent

]]> April 24, 2026 https://songwritingpro.com/blog/blog_detail/wordplay-thursday-351-loyal https://songwritingpro.com/blog/blog_detail/wordplay-thursday-351-loyal#When:April 23, 2026
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!

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!

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 CLICK HERE.

God bless,

Brent

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 SongwritingPro.com/preview.

Who is Brent Baxter?
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!]]> April 23, 2026 https://songwritingpro.com/blog/blog_detail/the-c.l.i.m.b.-519-interview-with-ccm-country-artist-band-reeves https://songwritingpro.com/blog/blog_detail/the-c.l.i.m.b.-519-interview-with-ccm-country-artist-band-reeves#When: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 they're making music at the intersection of country music and Christian music. Yeah, if you're ready to have your thinking expanded, listen up.


Connect with Band Reeves Here:
Facebook: ⁠@BandReeves⁠
Instagram: ⁠@BandReeves⁠
YouTube: ⁠@BandReeves⁠
TikTok: ⁠@BandReeves⁠
Website:⁠ BandReeves.com⁠
Spotify: ⁠BandReeves


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!

LISTEN TO THE SHOW HERE:




About the hosts:

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.

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.

You can also listen to ALL C.L.I.M.B. Show on YouTube with a CLICK HERE!

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!

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!

CLICK HERE FOR MORE DETAILS!

God bless,

Brent

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.

Who is Brent Baxter?
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!]]> April 21, 2026 https://songwritingpro.com/blog/blog_detail/j.a.m.-session-lessons-from-toby-keith https://songwritingpro.com/blog/blog_detail/j.a.m.-session-lessons-from-toby-keith#When: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. 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!

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!



About the hosts:

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 SongwritingPro.com/Baxter.


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.


You can also listen to ALL C.L.I.M.B. Show episodes with a CLICK HERE!

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!

CLICK HERE FOR MORE DETAILS!

God bless,

Brent

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.

Who is Brent Baxter?
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!]]> April 17, 2026