The House That Built Me

Living in Nashville you have the rare privilege to fly in and out of music venues to experience the genius, heart, and extraordinary talent of local songwriters and artists.  Last night was no different.  In the Loft at Mad Donna’s in East Nashville, a crowd of music aficianados packed the nooks and crannys to hear the music and lyrics of Tom Douglas, Natalie Hemby, Bruce Robison and Lori McKenna.  In between poetic lines and soulful melodies, the crowd was drawn in my the transparent delivery of these brave artists and found themselves tucked in the music.

Natalie Hemby: Not Exactly Under The Radar

A few weeks ago I had the chance to sit down with Nashville native and songbird, Natalie Hemby.  Most recently known for achieving her first number 1 with her Miranda Lambert co-write of “White Liar,” Natalie is certainly beginning to turn heads in the Nashville music scene.  When speaking with people in music circles they ask her, “Where did you come from?”  She says they act like she has just fallen out of the sky.

Although locals think she has been under the radar, Natalie is the prime example of how slow and steady wins the race.  When she was describing the art of songwriting she said,

“White Liar” Goes NUMBER 1

Miranda Lambert’s “White Liar” made the ultimate climb to win Miranda her first #1 hit!  As the opening track on her 3rd project, Revolution, “White Liar” has been released since late August and it’s steady climb has enthralled Miranda and her fans – ultimately paying off in this number 1!  In a People Magazine interview Miranda describes this tune as “one of the most country songs I’ve written in a while – old-school and blue-grassy.”