Stories Behind the Songs
Stories Behind the Songs
  • 137
  • 52 831
Sarah Buxton: Stupid Boy
In this episode, I sit down with @sarahbuxton
From Kansas to Nashville, Sarah’s journey is a testament to her talent and resilience. After moving to Music City in 1998 and attending Belmont University, she quickly found her way into Nashville’s songwriting circles, collaborating with some of the industry’s best.
Sarah co-wrote the Grammy-winning hit “Stupid Boy,” recorded by Keith Urban, and Chris Lane’s first No. 1 single, “Fix.” She shares how these songs came to life, the collaborative magic of the writing room, and what it feels like to hear her work resonate with millions.
Now thriving at SMACK publishing, Sarah reflects on her journey from aspiring artist to celebrated songwriter, balancing creativity with community, and finding joy in the process. This is a conversation full of inspiration and behind-the-scenes stories you won’t want to miss!
SHOW NOTES: Keep up with @sarahbuxton
Stay up to date with fresh podcast episodes and Listening Room show dates:
Listen/Subscribe/Follow - linktr.ee/sbtsongs
SBTSongs TikTok - @SBTSongs
SBTSongs Instagram - @SBTSongs
SBTSongs TH-cam - @SBTSongs
Chris Blair's Instagram - @ChrisBlairMusic
Chris Blair's Website - www.chrisblair.com/
The Listening Room's Website - www.listeningroomcafe.com/
TLR's Instagram - @ListeningRoomCafe
TLR’s TikTok - @TheListeningRoomCafe
A special shout out to our sponsors:
Sennheiser - www.sennheiser.com/en-us
Alclair In-Ear Monitors - alclair.com/
มุมมอง: 35

วีดีโอ

Kassi Ashton: Made From The Dirt
มุมมอง 43วันที่ผ่านมา
In this episode, I sit down with @KassiAshton ! From performing on stage at just four years old to signing her first publishing deal with Creative Nation, her journey is nothing short of extraordinary. We talk about her debut album, where every song is a piece of her story, from the empowering “Made From the Dirt” to the heartfelt “Juanita,” written in honor of her grandmother. She shares the h...
Ward Guenther: Our 100th Episode!! - Whiskey Jam and the Nashville Music Scene
มุมมอง 4814 วันที่ผ่านมา
For our 100th episode, I sit down with ⁠Ward Guenther⁠, the creator of ⁠Whiskey Jam⁠ and a cornerstone of Nashville’s music scene. Ward’s journey started with a guitar at summer camp and a dream that brought him to Nashville in 2003. Since then, he’s built something truly iconic. We explore how Whiskey Jam grew from an underground writers night into a platform that launched countless careers fo...
Styles: God's Grocery Store
มุมมอง 3821 วันที่ผ่านมา
In this episode, I sit down with Styles! Styles has made his mark in country music with his song “Country On,” cut by Luke Bryan and performed at the CMAs. He’s had quite the journey, from growing up in Ohio where his dad’s shop hosted a local band, to moving to Nashville in 2018 with just one connection. Along the way, he worked with legends like Rob Snyder and Eric Hurt, and landed his first ...
Matt Mulhare: Things I'm Going Through
มุมมอง 53หลายเดือนก่อน
In this episode, I sit down with @/Matt Mulhare! Matt’s journey from New York to Nashville is as unexpected as it is inspiring. While studying at Belmont University, he discovered his voice as a songwriter and performer, eventually collaborating with other songwriters to bring his music to life. His story is proof that no dream is too big-even for an 8-year-old kid with a love for guitar. We di...
SJ McDonald: Good Ol' Gals
มุมมอง 60หลายเดือนก่อน
In this episode, I sit down with SJ McDonald! Growing up on her family’s turkey and cattle farm in Virginia, SJ’s journey to Nashville started with selling a steer to buy her first guitar. After moving to Music City in 2017 to attend Belmont University, she discovered her passion for songwriting and spent seven years performing on Broadway, where she sharpened her craft. From landing her publis...
Jenn Bostic: Jealous of the Angels
มุมมอง 54หลายเดือนก่อน
In this episode, I sit down with singer-songwriter ⁠Jenn Bostic⁠. Jenn Bostic has made a name for herself in country and christian contemporary music as an artist and songwriter, with her heartfelt song ⁠“Jealous of the Angels”⁠ connecting with listeners around the world. From growing up in a small town in Minnesota, where music became her therapy after losing her dad, to attending Berklee Coll...
James Slater: The High Cost Of Living
มุมมอง 95หลายเดือนก่อน
In this episode, I sit down with singer-songwriter James Slater! James Slater has written songs for ⁠Rascal Flatts⁠, ⁠Tim McGraw⁠, ⁠Jamey Johnson⁠, ⁠Keith Urban⁠, ⁠Kenny Chesney⁠, ⁠Willie Nelson⁠, and ⁠Martina McBride.⁠ James has pretty much seen it all. From living in places like Miami, the Panama Canal, and Switzerland, he has so many stories to share. After spending years writing in LA and t...
Jordan Rowe: "Mama Ain't Jesus" and Music Row Ministries
มุมมอง 65หลายเดือนก่อน
In this episode, I sit down with Jordan Rowe! From navigating a music career during a pandemic to building his community of songwriters centered around faith, we dive into a little bit of it all this week. Jordan tells us about his early days playing drums in church, getting his start on the Georgia acoustic circuit, and how his path eventually led him to Nashville in 2019. That same year, he r...
Johnny McGuire: Chevys, Fords, and Twisters
มุมมอง 502 หลายเดือนก่อน
In this episode, I had the chance to sit down with the incredibly talented Johnny McGuire, who’s had quite the journey in country music. Originally from Dallas, Johnny moved to Nashville in 2012 with the dream of becoming a songwriter. Little did he know, his path would take some unexpected turns, from forming the duo “Walker McGuire” with Jordan Walker to carving out a successful solo career. ...
Chris Ruediger: "A Good Song Always Wins" - Navigating Media and Marketing
มุมมอง 652 หลายเดือนก่อน
Chris Ruediger: "A Good Song Always Wins" - Navigating Media and Marketing
Russell Sutton: My Boy
มุมมอง 692 หลายเดือนก่อน
Russell Sutton: My Boy
Keio Stroud: Drumming Up Dreams
มุมมอง 1472 หลายเดือนก่อน
Keio Stroud: Drumming Up Dreams
Lauren Hungate: Holy Smokes
มุมมอง 1063 หลายเดือนก่อน
Lauren Hungate: Holy Smokes
Will Bundy: Mowing Lawns to Writing Thomas Rhett's #1s
มุมมอง 2043 หลายเดือนก่อน
Will Bundy: Mowing Lawns to Writing Thomas Rhett's #1s
Jordan Rager: All Out of Beer
มุมมอง 973 หลายเดือนก่อน
Jordan Rager: All Out of Beer
Victoria Banks: Saints & Angels
มุมมอง 703 หลายเดือนก่อน
Victoria Banks: Saints & Angels
Adam Craig: Church Pew or Bar Stool
มุมมอง 1033 หลายเดือนก่อน
Adam Craig: Church Pew or Bar Stool
Cody Hibbard: What Does It Mean To Be Country?
มุมมอง 624 หลายเดือนก่อน
Cody Hibbard: What Does It Mean To Be Country?
Craig Campbell: Living on the Outskirts of Heaven
มุมมอง 1814 หลายเดือนก่อน
Craig Campbell: Living on the Outskirts of Heaven
Danny Myrick: "She's Country" - From Mississippi to Music Row
มุมมอง 804 หลายเดือนก่อน
Danny Myrick: "She's Country" - From Mississippi to Music Row
Rebecca Lynn Howard: Forgive and The Loving Mary Band
มุมมอง 994 หลายเดือนก่อน
Rebecca Lynn Howard: Forgive and The Loving Mary Band
Faren Rachels: Bell Bottom Country & The Rug
มุมมอง 745 หลายเดือนก่อน
Faren Rachels: Bell Bottom Country & The Rug
Sammy Arriaga: Miami Music & the COUNTRY SIDE
มุมมอง 785 หลายเดือนก่อน
Sammy Arriaga: Miami Music & the COUNTRY SIDE
Carly Pearce: Every Little Thing (THROWBACK!)
มุมมอง 925 หลายเดือนก่อน
Carly Pearce: Every Little Thing (THROWBACK!)
Jenna LaMaster: Drunk Thoughts
มุมมอง 1045 หลายเดือนก่อน
Jenna LaMaster: Drunk Thoughts
Rachel Thibodeau: Billy Currington's "Good Directions" with Luke Bryan!
มุมมอง 1066 หลายเดือนก่อน
Rachel Thibodeau: Billy Currington's "Good Directions" with Luke Bryan!
Lexie Hayden: Countin' Rainbows
มุมมอง 566 หลายเดือนก่อน
Lexie Hayden: Countin' Rainbows
Bryan White: God Gave Me You
มุมมอง 2476 หลายเดือนก่อน
Bryan White: God Gave Me You
Keesy Timmer: Yeah Boy! (Kelsea Ballerini)
มุมมอง 2006 หลายเดือนก่อน
Keesy Timmer: Yeah Boy! (Kelsea Ballerini)