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Songcraft is a bi-weekly podcast that brings you in-depth conversations with and about the creators of lyrics and music that stand the test of time. You probably know their names, and you definitely know their songs. We bring you their stories.

Songcraft: Spotlight on Songwriters Scott B. Bomar, Paul Duncan

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    • 4.8 • 211 Ratings

Songcraft is a bi-weekly podcast that brings you in-depth conversations with and about the creators of lyrics and music that stand the test of time. You probably know their names, and you definitely know their songs. We bring you their stories.

    Ep. 235 - CHARLIE PEACOCK ("Every Heartbeat")

    Ep. 235 - CHARLIE PEACOCK ("Every Heartbeat")

    GRAMMY-winning producer, artist, and songwriter Charlie Peacock defies categorization. Paul chats with him about everything from his early days on the Norther California jazz scene, to writing hits for the Christian music world, to producing everyone from the Civil Wars to Switchfoot.

    • 1 hr 9 min
    Ep. 234 - MADELEINE PEYROUX ("Don't Wait Too Long")

    Ep. 234 - MADELEINE PEYROUX ("Don't Wait Too Long")

    Acclaimed genre-crossing songwriter and interpreter Madeleine Peyroux takes stock of her songwriting over the years and shares insights into the creation of her latest album.

    • 1 hr 12 min
    Ep. 233 - BRUCE HORNSBY ("The Way It Is")

    Ep. 233 - BRUCE HORNSBY ("The Way It Is")

    Three-time GRAMMY winner and musical omnivore Bruce Hornsby chats about his wide-ranging career, from pop to bluegrass to jazz!

    • 1 hr 20 min
    Ep. 232 - RACHEL PLATTEN ("Fight Song")

    Ep. 232 - RACHEL PLATTEN ("Fight Song")

    You might know Rachel Platten for the wildly successful "Fight Song," but she's in the middle of a renaissance that's bringing her artistry into a new era.

    • 1 hr 10 min
    Ep. 231 - JUDAH AKERS of Judah & the Lion ("Take it All Back")

    Ep. 231 - JUDAH AKERS of Judah & the Lion ("Take it All Back")

    Nashville-based platinum-selling indie artist Judah Akers of Judah & the Lion goes deep on the five stages of grief and finding beauty in the midst of pain.

    • 58 min
    Ep. 230 - CAROLYN DAWN JOHNSON ("The Day I Die")

    Ep. 230 - CAROLYN DAWN JOHNSON ("The Day I Die")

    With an ACM Top New Female Vocalist win and nearly 20 Canadian Country Music Awards, the chart-topping Carolyn Dawn Johnson chats about everything from her songwriting successes to her artist career to her co-writing with Chris Stapleton.

    • 1 hr 23 min

Customer Reviews

4.8 out of 5
211 Ratings

211 Ratings

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Carolyn Dawn Johnson

This show is always good, but the interview with Carolyn Dawn Johnson is so full of incredible advice. Thanks so much for what you do.

Andirant ,

Thoughtful conversations

Scott and Paul have a gift for teasing out compelling insights from songwriters, whether hugely famous or lesser known. And their pre-interview chats are always good for interesting analysis and laughs.

BFreeND ,

Best Duff interview

I’m a forever GNR fan and this is the best interview with Duff I’ve ever heard. Great job. Informative to hear his writing process and influences.

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