ASCAP recently welcomed songwriters and artists Clare Dunn, Steven Clawson, JT Harding, Trevor Rosen, Ashley Gorley, Jessi Alexander, Brandy Clark and Chris DeStefano to two writer’s rounds at the Bluebird Cafe on Thursday (Aug. 8). The 6 p.m. writer’s round featuring Dunn, Clawson, Rosen and Harding was hosted by ASCAP Sr. Creative Director Mike Sistad.
The 9 p.m. writer’s round featuring Alexander, Clark and DeStefano was hosted and coordinated by Gorley, and held as a benefit for cancer survivor and family friend Tammy Akers.
Songs written by these writers include “Somewhere with You” – Kenny Chesney (JT Harding), “Better Dig Two” – The Band Perry (Trevor Rosen), “Crash My Party” – Luke Bryan (Ashley Gorley), “I Drive Your Truck” – Lee Brice (Jessi Alexander), “Mama’s Broken Heart” – Miranda Lambert (Brandy Clark) and “Don’t Ya” – Brett Eldredge (Chris DeStefano).
Pictured (L-R): ASCAP’s Mike Sistad, Steven Clawson, ASCAP’s Alison Toczylowski, JT Harding, ASCAP’s LeAnn Phelan, Trevor Rosen and Clare Dunn.
Pictured (L-R): ASCAP’s Mike Sistad, Brandy Clark, Ashley Gorley, Jessi Alexander and Chris DeStefano.
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