Audio Nashville

Audio Nahsville Interviews Producer Bill Warner.

dave@audionashville.com (Dave McDonald/Audio Nashville) — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 08:08:34 GMT

AudioNashville talks to Producer/Engineer Bill Warner. Bill has worked in the studio with some of Nashville’s biggest names, artist such as Michael W. Smith, Trisha Yearwood, and Garth Brooks, just to name a few.
Bill talks about the recording process in Nashville in this two part interview.

AudioNashville Episode 12 Brian White (Rodney Atkins "I'm watching You")

dave@audionashville.com (Dave McDonald/Audio Nashville) — Sun, 13 Apr 2008 21:43:06 GMT

Audio Nashville talks to Brian White, writer of the Rodney Atkin’s mega hit, "I’m watching you" voted SESAC’s "Country Song of the Year" and nominated for "Song of the Year" at the upcoming Academy of Country Music Awards.

Episode 11: Kirsti Manna Hit Songwriter (Blake Shelton's "Austin")

dave@audionashville.com (Dave McDonald/Audio Nashville) — Sun, 06 Apr 2008 21:45:11 GMT

Audio Nashville talks to hit songwriter Kirsti Manna, writer of the Number 1 hit "Austin" by Blake Shelton . Kirsit has had cuts by artist such as Patty loveless and Big and Rich as well as creating and starring in her own national children's TV show,"Kirsti's Manor".

Episode 10 Thom Shepherd and Steve Williams

dave@audionashville.com (Dave McDonald/Audio Nashville) — Sun, 30 Mar 2008 23:31:29 GMT

This week we talk with Thom Shepherd and Steve Williams. In addition to the number one hit, Redneck Yacht Club, Thom Shepherd also wrote the David Ball number one hit, “Riding with Private Malone”, and has had cuts by such artists such as Montgomery Gentry, Buddy Jewel, Blake Shelton just to name a few. Steve Williams, also wrote Blue County’s hit “I Get To”. Steve has also had cuts by Buddy Jewell, Trick Pony, Steve Holy and others. Find out the back stories of their hits as well as the experiences that shaped their careers. Audio Nashville’s Randi Radcliff sat down with this Duo at Thom’s office on Music Row after a performance at Nashville’s On the Rocks.

Episode 9 The Wizenheimerz

dave@audionashville.com (Dave McDonald/Audio Nashville) — Sun, 13 May 2007 21:02:21 GMT

Audio Nashville spends some time with The Wizenheimerz. The individual members of the Wizenheimerz have had songs featured on such radio shows such as Bob and Tom, Johnboy and Billy, Rick and bubba , and Dr. Demento. This week they talk about comedy and music. I’m your host, Marie McDonald. The Wizenheimerz is a comedy trio made up of Steve Goodie, Ty Hagar and James Bass. This group focuses on comedic music, from original songs to parody with a bit of stand up comedy in the mix. Audio Nashville’s Don McNatt sat down with this funny trio to get some insight on comedy in music.

Episode-8 Part 2 Gerald Smith and Marc-Alan Barnette

dave@audionashville.com (Dave McDonald/Audio Nashville) — Mon, 23 Apr 2007 01:41:31 GMT

Part 2: Gerald Smith may be best know as the "Georgia Quacker" from Hee Haw, but this talented performer and writer has written hits for Lori Morgan, George Jones and George Strait. He’s joined by Marc-Alan Barnette, writer of David Ball’s “Too Much Blood in my Alcohol Level” and personal songwriting trainer. These two have seen and done just about everything in music business. Find out their thoughts on what it takes to get started and make it in the music business. Audio Nashville’s Don McNatt sat down with both of them after a recent performance in Nashville.

Gerald Smith and Marc-Alan Barnette

dave@audionashville.com (Dave McDonald/Audio Nashville) — Sun, 15 Apr 2007 22:45:59 GMT

Gerald Smith may be best know as the “Georgia Quacker” from Hee Haw, but this talented performer and writer has written hits for Lori Morgan, George Jones and George Strait. He’s joined by Marc-Alan Barnette, writer of David Ball’s “Too Much Blood in my Alcohol Level” and personal songwriting trainer. These two have seen and done just about everything in music business. Find out their thoughts on what it takes to get started and make it in the music business. Audio Nashville’s Don McNatt sat down with both of them after a recent performance in Nashville.

Hit Writer Pam Belford

dave@audionashville.com (Dave McDonald/Audio Nashville) — Sun, 08 Apr 2007 19:52:53 GMT

There is a very elite group of songwriters in Country music who have written a Number One song. Our guest this week Pam Belford is a member of that group. Pam Belford is not only one of the most talent songwriters in Music City, but also one of the nicest. Pam has had cuts by Artist ranging from George Strait to The “Upity Blues Women”. Audio Nashville’s Dave McDonald caught up with Pam after her performance at a Nashville Writer’s night.

Episode 5 Doak Turner

dave@audionashville.com (Dave McDonald/Audio Nashville) — Mon, 26 Mar 2007 09:02:53 GMT

Doak turner is first and foremost a songwriter. He’s also the editor and chief of the Nashville Muse, a weekly newsletter that list where songwriters are playing each night of the week. His guitar-b-que and 3rd Sunday events provide songwriters an opportunity to get to know each other and share songs. Audio Nashville’s Dave McDonald sat down with Doak and ask him to talk about the how’s and whys of networking in the music business.

Episode 4- Alan O'Day

dave@audionashville.com (Dave McDonald/Audio Nashville) — Mon, 26 Mar 2007 09:42:15 GMT

Alan O’Day is probably best know for his No. 1 hit, Undercover Angel in the 70’s. Alan is a prolific songwriter with hits by such artists as Helen Reddy, The Righteous Brothers, and Bobby Sherman just to name a few. His songs have also been used in film and Television. Alan gives us a look at life before, during and after a big hit. He’ll tell us the story behind some of his biggest hit songs, and talk about what he’s doing these days. As you’ll find out, the sky’s the limit for this talented singer and songwriter. Don McNatt sat down with Alan after his amazing performance at the 2nd Wed Event in Nashville.

Denny Martin, Demo Producer

dave@audionashville.com (Dave McDonald/Audio Nashville) — Sun, 18 Mar 2007 21:20:00 GMT

One of the most important steps to getting a song cut in Nashville is the demo. A great demo producer can take a melody and lyrics and make the song come to life. In the highly competitive songwriting field a great demo can make or break a songwriter getting a cut by a major artist. Denny Martin is a songwriter, performer, producer, arranger and engineer. He is the owner of the Denny Martin Music Studio, one of Nashville’s best independent recording studios. He has over 30 years experience in the music business as a singer, performer and recording engineer-producer. Don Mcnatt caught up with Denny after his performance at a writer’s night, to talk about the Demo Process.

Debi Champion

dave@audionashville.com (Dave McDonald/Audio Nashville) — Thu, 15 Mar 2007 10:29:54 GMT

Don McNatt goes out to the Commodore Sports Bar and Grill to talk to Debi Champion, the Host of one of the most successful writer's night in Music City.

Audio Nashville: Songwriting- Introduction Show

dave@audionashville.com (Dave McDonald/Audio Nashville) — Sun, 11 Mar 2007 22:33:11 GMT

Audio Nashville Executive Producer tells what this show is about, people behind the show and why they're doing it. "It's like being in Nashville from the comfort of where ever you are"