Blog Entries by Shawna Ortega

Author Shawna OrtegaAn ace transcriptionist, Shawna learned interview technique from listening to hundreds of interviews as part of her job. Based in San Diego by way of Phoenix, her musical passions include Roger Clyne and Stevie Nicks.
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  • Radney FosterRadney FosterRadney wrote Keith Urban's first hit and a lullaby for his son that the Dixie Chicks recorded.
  • Gretchen Peters (Independence Day)Gretchen Peters (Independence Day)The term "women's songs" makes her skin crawl - it doesn't do justice to her work, which has been recorded by Faith Hill, Martina McBride and Trisha Yearwood.
  • Scotty Emerick (Beer For My Horses)Scotty Emerick (Beer For My Horses)Scotty helped write many of Toby Keith's hits. He talks about how they do it, which can involve smoking weed with Willie Nelson.
  • Larry Burnett of FirefallLarry Burnett of Firefall"The first thing you have to do is know that you're an idiot. And then work on stopping being an idiot."
  • Henry Paul of The Outlaws, BlackhawkHenry Paul of The Outlaws, BlackhawkAfter many miles and many songs, Henry shares his insights on the difference between popular and good, and how he kept from peaking too early.
  • Charlie DanielsCharlie DanielsCharlie discusses the songs that made him a Southern Rock icon, and settles the Devil vs. Johnny argument once and for all.
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