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Songs of Nashville

The Real Stories Behind Country Music’s Greatest Hits

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Songs of Nashville

By: Jake Brown
Narrated by: T. Ryder Smith
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Taking listeners inside the songwriting mecca of Nashville’s Music Row for the real stories behind country’s most influential songs—and featuring exclusive interviews with songwriters like Vince Gill, Clint Black, Buddy Cannon, Jelly Roll, and Taylor Swift co-writer Liz Rose—Songs of Nashville gives you a front-row seat to the lives and work of the artists who’ve shaped country music.

Songs of Nashville is the ultimate insider’s guide to the stories behind country music’s biggest and most unexpected hits over the past fifty years. For the first time, go behind the scenes with the songwriters who crafted the anthems of your life—discover the inspiration, heartbreak, and triumph behind the lyrics, melodies, and more that defined generations. From legends like Willie Nelson and Dolly Parton to superstars like Luke Combs and Carrie Underwood, this intimate musical exploration reveals the untold stories of the songs you know and love.

More than a celebration of hit songs; Songs of Nashville is a tribute to the brilliant minds who wrote them. With in-depth interviews, listeners will hear firsthand accounts of how these songs were born, from spontaneous moments of inspiration to the magic of collaboration on Music Row.

Whether you’re a fan of Johnny Cash, Miranda Lambert, or Jelly Roll, or an aspiring songwriter yourself, Songs of Nashville is a must-listen to discover the secrets of the creative process and the enduring power of storytelling that makes country music timeless. Get ready to fall in love with your favorite songs all over again.

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