The C.L.I.M.B. with Johnny Dwinell and Brent Baxter

Johnny Dwinell and Brent Baxter
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  1. Ep 523: Interview w/ Hit Songwriter & Hit Producer, Wayne Haun

    6H AGO

    Ep 523: Interview w/ Hit Songwriter & Hit Producer, Wayne Haun

    Brent & Johnny welcome Wayne Haun, a powerhouse in the Christian and gospel music world, a hit songwriter, an award-winning producer, and a guy who's helped shape the sound of modern Southern gospel and CCM. He's also the co-founder of Stowtown Records, which is home of friends of the show, Zane and Donna King. With multiple Dove Awards and Grammy recognition, he's worked with artists like Jason Crabb, Ernie Haase & Signature Sound, and the Collingsworth Family, while also serving as a creative leader and executive, helping to develop songs, artists, and entire catalogs. So he's one of those people who understands both the creative side and the business side at a high level and knows how to turn great songs into real-world impact. If you want to write better songs, produce at a higher level, and actually build a career around your music, yeah, this one's for you. Connect With These Artists: Club44Records.com StowtownRecords.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 6m

  2. 4D AGO ·  BONUS

    J.A.M. Session: Lessons from Play For A Publisher

    This is an excerpt from Songwriting Pro's "J.A.M. Session." (J.A.M. stands for "Just Ask Me," and it's our monthly members-only online Q&A Session.) If you'd like to watch the full J.A.M. Session, just log in to the Songwriting Pro Member Area. If you're not yet a Songwriting Pro member, NOW is a great time to start your 14-day FREE trial at SongwritingPro.com! The C.L.I.M.B. Show is dedicated to helping singers, songwriters, indie artists and industry pros "Create Leverage In The Music Business." We want you to win! About the hosts: Brent Baxter is an award-winning hit songwriter with cuts by Alan Jackson (“Monday Morning Church”), Randy Travis, Lady A, Joe Nichols, Ray Stevens, Gord Bamford and more. He helps songwriters turn pro by helping them WRITE like a pro, DO BUSINESS like a pro and CONNECT to the pros. You can find Brent at SongwritingPro.com/Baxter and SongwritingPro.com. Johnny Dwinell owns Daredevil Production and helps artists increase their streams, blow up their video views, sell more live show tickets, and get discovered by new fans, TV and music industry pros. Daredevil has worked with artists including Collin Raye, Tracy Lawrence, Ty Herndon, Ronnie McDowell and others. You can find Johnny at TheCLIMBshow.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    15 min
  3. Interview with Brian Greenway From April Wine

    MAY 12

    Interview with Brian Greenway From April Wine

    CLIMBers, today's interview is with Brian Greenway from the Canadian rock band, April Wine. These guys are one of Johnny's favorite bands growing up. April Wine's story is that of a true rock and roll band, the kind of rock and roll band that comes out of Halifax, Nova Scotia, plays bars forever, gets a record deal, and eight or nine albums later, blows up and gets into America with their huge record, Nature of the Beast. April Wine is currently out on tour with Triumph this summer! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 7m
  4. "A Little Ladder" w/ Jeremy Spillman

    MAY 8 ·  BONUS

    "A Little Ladder" w/ Jeremy Spillman

    Baxter & Johnny D welcome Kentucky-born-and-bred hit songwriter, Jeremy Spillman, to the Challenge. Jeremy has had songs recorded by Tim McGraw, Eric Church, Keith Urban, Cody Johnson, Ashley McBryde, Trace Adkins, Brandy Clark, Midland, Little Big Town, Reba McEntire, Brantley Gilbert, Jon Pardi, Luke Bryan, Emily Ann Roberts, and many more. Spillman is also an author who released his first book, The Divine Devils, last September, to incredible reviews from John Osborne of the Brothers Osborne, Ted Danson, Academy Award Winner, Mary Steenburgen, and many more! Connect with Jeremy Spillman Here: Facebook: @JeremySpillman Instagram: @JeremySpillman Website: https://jeremyspillman.com The C.L.I.M.B. Show is dedicated to helping singers, songwriters, indie artists and industry pros "Create Leverage In The Music Business." We want you to win! About the hosts: Brent Baxter is an award-winning hit songwriter with cuts by Alan Jackson (“Monday Morning Church”), Randy Travis, Lady A, Joe Nichols, Ray Stevens, Gord Bamford and more.  He helps songwriters turn pro by helping them WRITE like a pro, DO BUSINESS like a pro and CONNECT to the pros.  You can find Brent at SongwritingPro.com/Baxter and  SongwritingPro.com. Johnny Dwinell owns Daredevil Production and helps artists increase their streams, blow up their video views, sell more live show tickets, and get discovered by new fans, TV and music industry pros. Daredevil has worked with artists including Collin Raye, Tracy Lawrence, Ty Herndon, Ronnie McDowell and others.  You can find Johnny at TheCLIMBshow.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    32 min
  5. Interview w/ Shelacy Griffin, Production Coordinator For Multi-Platinum Producer, Michael Knox

    MAY 5

    Interview w/ Shelacy Griffin, Production Coordinator For Multi-Platinum Producer, Michael Knox

    Johnny D & Baxter welcome Shalacy Griffin, who's the Production Coordinator for Multi-Platinum Record Producer, Michael Knox. She's worked behind the scenes for artists like Jason Aldean, Thomas Rhett, Brantley Gilbert, Hank Williams, Jr., and many more. Shalacy is also the co-host and Production Coordinator for the syndicated radio show, Knox Country 360. The C.L.I.M.B. Show is dedicated to helping singers, songwriters, indie artists and industry pros "Create Leverage In The Music Business." We want you to win! About the hosts: Brent Baxter is an award-winning hit songwriter with cuts by Alan Jackson (“Monday Morning Church”), Randy Travis, Lady A, Joe Nichols, Ray Stevens, Gord Bamford and more.  He helps songwriters turn pro by helping them WRITE like a pro, DO BUSINESS like a pro and CONNECT to the pros.  You can find Brent at SongwritingPro.com/Baxter and  SongwritingPro.com. Johnny Dwinell owns Daredevil Production and helps artists increase their streams, blow up their video views, sell more live show tickets, and get discovered by new fans, TV and music industry pros. Daredevil has worked with artists including Collin Raye, Tracy Lawrence, Ty Herndon, Ronnie McDowell and others.  You can find Johnny at TheCLIMBshow.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 5m

  6. MAY 1 ·  BONUS

    J.A.M. Session: Paul McCartney’s “Single Pigeon”

    This is an excerpt from Songwriting Pro's "J.A.M. Session." (J.A.M. stands for "Just Ask Me," and it's our monthly members-only online Q&A Session.) If you'd like to watch the full J.A.M. Session, just log in to the Songwriting Pro Member Area. If you're not yet a Songwriting Pro member, NOW is a great time to start your 14-day FREE trial at SongwritingPro.com! The C.L.I.M.B. Show is dedicated to helping singers, songwriters, indie artists and industry pros "Create Leverage In The Music Business." We want you to win! About the hosts: Brent Baxter is an award-winning hit songwriter with cuts by Alan Jackson (“Monday Morning Church”), Randy Travis, Lady A, Joe Nichols, Ray Stevens, Gord Bamford and more. He helps songwriters turn pro by helping them WRITE like a pro, DO BUSINESS like a pro and CONNECT to the pros. You can find Brent at SongwritingPro.com/Baxter and SongwritingPro.com. Johnny Dwinell owns Daredevil Production and helps artists increase their streams, blow up their video views, sell more live show tickets, and get discovered by new fans, TV and music industry pros. Daredevil has worked with artists including Collin Raye, Tracy Lawrence, Ty Herndon, Ronnie McDowell and others. You can find Johnny at TheCLIMBshow.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    17 min
  7. Interview w/ Legendary BMG VP and Head of Creative, Chris Oglesby

    APR 28

    Interview w/ Legendary BMG VP and Head of Creative, Chris Oglesby

    CLIMBers, BMG VP and Head of Creative, Chris Oglesby, is a LEGEND in the publishing world. This is the cat that was in the building the day that Craig Wiseman and Tim Nichols wrote: "Live Like You Were Dying". He heard the song and then got it cut immediately with Tim McGraw turning it into the Song of the Decade! What can you learn from a giant like this? Tune in and find out! The C.L.I.M.B. Show is dedicated to helping singers, songwriters, indie artists and industry pros "Create Leverage In The Music Business." We want you to win! About the hosts: Brent Baxter is an award-winning hit songwriter with cuts by Alan Jackson (“Monday Morning Church”), Randy Travis, Lady A, Joe Nichols, Ray Stevens, Gord Bamford and more.  He helps songwriters turn pro by helping them WRITE like a pro, DO BUSINESS like a pro and CONNECT to the pros.  You can find Brent at SongwritingPro.com/Baxter and  SongwritingPro.com. Johnny Dwinell owns Daredevil Production and helps artists increase their streams, blow up their video views, sell more live show tickets, and get discovered by new fans, TV and music industry pros. Daredevil has worked with artists including Collin Raye, Tracy Lawrence, Ty Herndon, Ronnie McDowell and others.  You can find Johnny at TheCLIMBshow.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 4m
  8. "Keep The Change" w/ Barrett Baber

    APR 24 ·  BONUS

    "Keep The Change" w/ Barrett Baber

    Johnny & Brent welcome a Nashville-based country singer-songwriter originally from Marion, Arkansas (Woo pig!), Barrett Baber. The son of a Southern Baptist minister, a soulful blend of country rock and R&B storytelling earned him national attention when he finished a third on season nine of The Voice on Team Blake. As a songwriter, he's had songs recorded by Cody Johnson, Pryor Baird, Austin Snell, Josh Weathers, Kelsey Hart, and more. Barrett actually has a project of his own out called Crittenden County, which, if you know, you know. Connect With Barrett Baber Here: Facebook: @BarrettBaber Instagram: @BarrettBaber TikTok: @BarrettBaberMusic YouTube: @BarrettBaber The C.L.I.M.B. Show is dedicated to helping singers, songwriters, indie artists and industry pros "Create Leverage In The Music Business." We want you to win! About the hosts: Brent Baxter is an award-winning hit songwriter with cuts by Alan Jackson (“Monday Morning Church”), Randy Travis, Lady A, Joe Nichols, Ray Stevens, Gord Bamford and more.  He helps songwriters turn pro by helping them WRITE like a pro, DO BUSINESS like a pro and CONNECT to the pros.  You can find Brent at SongwritingPro.com/Baxter and  SongwritingPro.com. Johnny Dwinell owns Daredevil Production and helps artists increase their streams, blow up their video views, sell more live show tickets, and get discovered by new fans, TV and music industry pros. Daredevil has worked with artists including Collin Raye, Tracy Lawrence, Ty Herndon, Ronnie McDowell and others.  You can find Johnny at TheCLIMBshow.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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