they say 3 of the most disruptive things a person can go through in life are a job change, a move, and a new child. Drew Parker had 2 of those 3 things happen on the same day his first song went to #1. Drew's initial country music dream didn't actually include songwriting. He wanted to perform. But it was a chance meeting with another young, unknown performer by the name of Luke Combs that prompted Drew to test out his writing chops and, turns out, they're pretty good. But even with a few monster hits under his buckle, Drew still wants to perform. And he does- with passion, energy, and a voice as country as a dusty dirt road. On this episode, Drew talks writing for others, and himself, and shares some great stories along the waySee our website for privacy information.

Tom talks with Brett Warren, one half of the hit song writing duo The Warren Brothers, who came to Nashville to be country stars but ended up becoming one of the most successful songwriting teams of the last decade.   See our website for privacy information.