Nov 1, 2022
What do publishers look for in songwriters? Hit Songwriter/Publisher Marty Dodson shares a list of traits that he and fellow publishers look for in songwriters. If you want to increase your chances of catching a publisher’s ear, this episode is for you!
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Clay Mills is a multi-Grammy nominated songwriter and co-founder of SongTown. With over 150 major artist cuts, multiple #1 songs, and 16 Billboard hits in genres ranging from country to pop and beyond, he brings real-world, in-the-room experience to every episode.
Marty Dodson is a multi-#1 hit songwriter and co-founder of SongTown. His songs have been recorded by artists from country to pop to K-pop — including Kenny Chesney, Carrie Underwood, George Strait, The Plain White T’s, and Cho Yong Pil — and he’s a master at teaching writers to craft creative, inspiring lyrics.

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