In this day and age, it’s important to know more than just how to write songs. You’ve got to understand the business behind a sustainable writing career. So glad to be here in Nashville for several days of training and cowriting. Amanda Williams is so practical. Now to put things into motion…
Robert Abernathy and I are pretty pumped about one of our new co-writes. It’s in the final round of the national NSAI chapter challenge and being considered for a single song contract with Ole Publishing. But most of all, we love the way the tune’s gotten stuck in so many people’s heads. Have a listen… Read more about You Can’t Have My Boat[…]
Get ready for the 1st Edition of the Alabama Songwriting Showcase. At the Cotton Gin, 123 Lindsey Rd, Cullman, AL 35055 Thursday, 18 April 2019 from 18:30-21:30 Sponsored by The Nashville Songwriters Association Birmingham Chapter. Come and enjoy a nice relaxed evening of story telling though songs. Confirmed writers: Durand Robinson, Robert Abernathy and Roz Read more about Alabama Songwriters in the Round[…]
For years, I would write my own songs without any collaboration. (I jokingly refer to that as a “selfie-cowrite” between me, myself and I.) There’s much to be said for it. You can explore your own thoughts and experiences without someone else trying to interpret them or redirect them. I’ve learned a lot about my Read more about Co-write or Selfie-write?[…]
It’s been a while since I had a songwriter so local I could literally drop in on my way to the store and write a tune. Especially someone like Robert Abernathy. He’s the real deal. Robert was awarded 2018 ALABAMA COUNTRY ARTIST OF THE YEAR by the Alabama Music Awards. Additionally, in 2016 and 2017, Read more about Neighborhood Cowriting[…]
Steve Tillotson had an idea to tell a story about a bride headed for disaster. Here’s what we came up with. Listen here. Titanic Love ©2019 Durand Robinson/Steve Tillotson Verse 1 She came floating down the aisle Maiden voyage with a gorgeous smile Picture perfect on her wedding day Kissed the groom and then sailed Read more about Titanic Love[…]