
SONGWRITERS
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Aaron Raitiere
“ONE OF NASHVILLE’S FINEST”
Aaron Raitiere is an award winning songwriter, singer, performer, storyteller and visual artist from Danville, Kentucky. Aaron is an extremely accomplished songwriter with songs recorded by Miranda Lambert, Laney Wilson, Anderson East, Midland, Riley Green and even Lady Gaga & Bradley Cooper. Aaron, who has toured with Willie Nelson & the Family Band, Anderson East, Hayes Carl and Miranda Lambert, is currently on the road supporting his latest album “Live at the Basement”.
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Matraca Berg
“KENTUCKY’S OWN”
Matraca Berg is not only a SIP favorite she is also a Kentucky born member of the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame. Matraca has written songs for the who’s who of Music City over the past 4 decades with two of her songs, “Strawberry Wine” for Deanna Carter & “You and Tequila” for Kenny Chesney, being a two of country music’s biggest songs ever recorded.
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Kristian Bush
“ALL MUSIC, ALL THE TIME”
Kristan Bush is probably best known for being one half of Grammy winning country duo Sugarland, but the truth is Sugarland is only a fraction of the music KB writes, records, produces and tours behind. Kristian’s successes include countless hits with the aforementioned Sugarland, a successful solo career, a number of incredible touring bands & production credits for Megan Moroney, Little Big Town and even SIP’s Lauren Jenkins.
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David Ryan Harris
“A WORLD WIDE ATLANTA LEGEND”
David Ryan Harris is an Atlanta native who is undeniably one of the most gifted singers, songwriters and musicians to ever come out of Georgia. DRH has written songs for Tedeschi Trucks, Marc Broussard, Hootie & the Blowfish and more while also touring the world as both an accomplished solo artist and with his long time friend/collaborator John Mayer. With a voice that seems almost otherworldly and guitar work that makes even the best musicians stop and take notice David Ryan is a blessing to have on any SIP line up.
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Eric Paslay
“A SONGWRITING DREAMER”
Eric Paslay is a Texas native who over the past two decades has been one of Nashville’s most prolific & accomplished singer-songwriters. Eric has penned hits for Jake Owen “Barefoot Blue Jean Night”, Keith Urban “Wild Hearts” & Eli Young Band “Even If It Breaks Your Heart” while also being the main artist himself on country radio hits “Friday Night” and “She Don’t Love You”. Eric is a long time member of the SIP Family who’s beautiful lyrics, pure voice and gentle heart are always a highlight, for both attendees and the rest of the SIP crew.
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Patrick Davis
“SIP’S FEARLESS LEADER”
Singer-Songwriter, Artist & SIP Founder Patrick Davis has a long track record of songwriting success with songs recorded by artist ranging from Jimmy Buffett & Jewel to Guy Clark & Morgan Wallen. PD has a national PBS series called “Southern Songwriters w/ Patrick Davis”, a large touring outfit he calls “Patrick Davis & His Midnight Choir” and a brand new album called “Carolina When I Die”, which includes guest appearances by Branford Marsalis, Edwin McCain & Darius Rucker.
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Levi Lowrey
“MELODY MAKER”
Levi Lowrey is a singer, songwriter, guitar player and fiddle master from the small town of Dacula, Georgia. Levi has been both a headliner and side man during his twenty plus year career with stints opening & touring with Zac Brown Band, Yesterday’s Wine & many more. Although Levi has written hits for others, including the #1 hit “Colder Weather” for ZBB, the SIP Family is happiest when we hear the songs he has written for his own projects, like the beautiful “Light of Dawn” and the always fun “All American”.
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Lauren Jenkins
“A VOICE YOU CAN’T IGNORE”
Lauren Jenkins is a Fort Worth, Texas native who has one of those beautifully unmistakable voices that makes you believe every single word she is singing. Lauren, who has toured the US, & Europe, with Lady A, Eric Paslay & even Willie Nelson and the Family Band, is currently working on a brand new studio album produced by SIP Family member, Kristian Bush, which means there are a lot of good things ahead for LJ.
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Django Walker
“TEXAS TROUBADOUR”
Django Walker is an All Time SIP Favorite who has penned songs for not only himself but for Jimmy Buffett, Alabama & Pat Green. Django is a life long Texas Touring Troubadour who’s quick wit and endearing stage presence can win over any crowd, anywhere. A SIP with Django in the line up is always a better SIP!!
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Tyler Reeve
“A GOOD OLE BOY”
Tyler Reeve is a long time SIP Family member who also happens to be one of the hardest working and most successful songwriters in Nashville, TN. Tyler, who is an Alabama native and Florida State graduate, has written songs for Brett Young “In Case You Didn’t Know”, Luke Combs “It Does to Me”, Love & Theft “Whiskey On My Breath” and many more.
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James Otto
“BIG SONGS, BIG VOICE”
Nashville's James Otto is a Music City legend as both a singer & songwriter thanks to his three decade plus track record of producing hits as both. As a songwriter James has written hits for/with Jamey Johnson ("In Color"), Zac Brown Band ("No Hurry") & Chris Janson ("Holding Her") while as an artist James has found radio success with songs like "Just Got Started Lovin' You", "Groovy Little Summer Song" & more.
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