What does it take to make it as a songwriter in Music City?

Songwriters are at the heart of Music City’s namesake industry, from big-name performers to veteran hitmakers to those just starting out. In this episode, we’re sitting down with songwriters, musicians and a local union president to learn about what it takes to write songs and make a living in Music City.

But first, we’re saying goodbye to WPLN enterprise reporter Damon Mitchell and talking about some of his proudest work from his time at WPLN.

Guests:

• Damon Mitchell, WPLN enterprise reporter
• Henry Brill, songwriter and producer
• Ellisa Sun, songwriter artist
• Dave Pomeroy, President of the Nashville Musicians Association

Songs played during the show: 

• “Lights Down Low” by The Thing With Feathers
• “Past Noon” by Ellisa Sun
• “The Day the Fingerpickers Took Over the World” by Chet Atkins and Tommy Emmanuel