NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Award-winning author and music biographer Jake Brown (“Nashville Songwriter,” ”Behind The Boards: Nashville,” “In the Studio”) introduces his newest book, “Songs Of Nashville: The Real Stories Behind Country Music’s Greatest Hits.”
Written in celebration of and as a dedication to Nashville’s unsung heroes–the tunesmiths that have penned No. 1 hits for renowned country recording artists–the 300-page hard copy highlighting intimate, candid, first-hand, conversations will be available June 24, 2025. (Published by Diversion Books/ Distributed by Simon & Schuster)
Marking his 60th publication, veteran music journalist Brown takes a deep dive to reveal the ideas brought to life in song and the writing process behind some of the most popular recordings in classic and contemporary country music released over the last 50 years.
“This is a love letter to Nashville’s unsung heroes,” said author Jake Brown. “It’s a celebration of, and my dedication to, the brilliant minds behind generations of country hit songs and the songwriters who created them.”
Chapter after chapter, “Songs Of Nashville” is the ultimate insider’s guide to the magic of collaboration, the creative process, spontaneous “Aha!” moments, and the enduring power of storytelling that makes country music timeless. Conversations canvas the inspiration, experiences, recollections, heartbreak and triumph behind the lyrics and melodies of the songs country music fans have come to know and love.
Featuring more than 45 songwriters and the “who’s who” in country music entertainment, exclusive interviews and personal perspectives span from today’s hottest stars (Jelly Roll, Taylor Swift co-writers Liz Rose and Lori McKenna, Luke Combs co-writer Drew Parker and Morgan Wallen hit writer Josh Thompson), to 80s and 90s chart-toppers (Clint Black and Vince Gill), legends and trendsetters (the late Merle Haggard and Kinky Friedman), Americana music co-founder Jim Lauderdale, and songcrafters with scores in film and television (Star Is Born Oscar nominees Hillary Lindsay and Natalie Hemby, and Songland judge Shane McAnally).
“Jake Brown offers country music enthusiasts a peek-behind-the-curtain of how songs are written and brought to life to become a hit,” Diversion Books Editor-In-Chief Keith Wallman added. “‘Songs Of Nashville’ reveals the emotional fuel, melodic and lyrical science, and the pure magic of the Music Row hit-making machine. It’s a true inspiration to aspiring songwriters.”
“At the heart of any songwriter’s dream is to have their music heard, and ‘Songs Of Nashville’ recognizes and explores how each one wrote and played their way to making their dreams come true,” concluded Brown.
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