Stories Behind the Songs

By: Chris Blair
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  • Welcome to Stories Behind the Songs. This is a weekly podcast hosted by Chris Blair in Nashville, TN. After over 20 years in Nashville and owner of the famous music venue The Listening Room, CB has become friends with some of the biggest names in music, the writers behind the hits and amazing industry leaders. In this podcast, he sits down with those friends and shares their stories. You’ll hear about the songs you know from radio, you’ll hear from brand new artists and much more. Whether you have dreams of being in the music industry or just love great music, this podcast is for you! Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sbtsongs/support
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Episodes
  • Chris Ruediger: "A Good Song Always Wins" - Navigating Media and Marketing

    Chris Ruediger: "A Good Song Always Wins" - Navigating Media and Marketing
    Nov 19 2024
    Chris Ruediger joined me on today’s episode of Stories Behind the Songs to share his incredible journey from growing up in Massachusetts to making his mark in Nashville’s thriving music scene. After moving to Music City in 2017 with a passion for being part of the creative process, Chris quickly found himself immersed in the energy of Nashville’s songwriting and artist community. In this episode, we dive into Chris’s story, including his first time at The Listening Room where he witnessed Hardy’s raw, unreleased music. We also talk about his venture into creating 615 House, a collaborative space for songwriters and musicians, born out of the challenges of the COVID pandemic. Chris shares his insights on the importance of branding, navigating the ever-changing world of social media, and how consistency and authenticity in content creation are key to making it in today’s music landscape. From the excitement of seeing artists hit milestones to the hustle of building a career during a global health crisis, Chris offers a candid look at what it takes to succeed. He also talks about the importance of collaboration, creative freedom, and finding your unique voice and brand as a creative. This episode is packed with valuable advice for anyone looking to break into the music industry or understand what it really takes to build a lasting career. Chris’s passion for music, marketing, community, and the process will inspire anyone chasing their own creative dreams. Like this episode? Don’t forget to share it with friends and give us a follow. Because of you,we can continue bringing you the Stories Behind the Songs from the people who are shaping the industry. SHOW NOTES: Keep up with Chris Ruediger - HERE Stay up to date with fresh podcast episodes and Listening Room show dates: Listen/Subscribe/Follow - HERE SBTSongs TikTok - @SBTSongs SBTSongs Instagram - @SBTSongs SBTSongs YouTube - @SBTSongs Chris Blair's Instagram - @ChrisBlairMusic Chris Blair's Website - ChrisBlair.com / The Listening Room's Website - ListeningRoomCafe.com TLR's Instagram - @ListeningRoomCafe TLR’s TikTok - @ListeningRoomCafe *A special shout out to our sponsors* Sennheiser - https://www.sennheiser.com/en-us Imperfect Aesthetician - https://www.instagram.com/imperfectaesthetician/ Alclair In-Ear Monitors - https://alclair.com/ Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sbtsongs/support --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sbtsongs/support
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    51 mins
  • Russell Sutton: My Boy

    Russell Sutton: My Boy
    Nov 12 2024
    In this week’s episode of Stories Behind the Songs, I’m joined by Russell Sutton! Russell talks about how he made the move from Texas to Nashville and carved a name for himself in the music industry. He’s the writer behind some of your favorite hits, including “My Boy” by Elvie Shane – a song that was Russell’s first #1 and landed him his first publishing deal. We dive into the journey that led to that breakthrough, and how his next chart-topping hit, “Whiskey on You” by Nate Smith, took things to the next level. In this episode, you’ll hear all about Russell’s early days and how he became the writer he is today. He shares the story of how “My Boy” came to life, the excitement of seeing his songs hit the radio, and the surreal experience of seeing his song performed live on “The Tonight Show.” Russel also opens up about the challenges he’s faced in the industry and offers some invaluable advice for aspiring songwriters. Plus, he talks about the new music he's working on and gives us a glimpse into what’s next. With wisdom from years of writing and building his career, Russell Sutton is a perfect example of how persistence, passion, friendships, and great songwriting can open doors in the industry. This episode is packed with insight, inspiration, and of course, some incredible performances of his biggest hits! If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to share it with friends and follow along for more Stories Behind the Songs. Your support is what keeps this podcast going, and we’re excited to bring you more stories from the people who write the songs you love! SHOW NOTES: Keep up with Russell Sutton - HERE Stay up to date with fresh podcast episodes and Listening Room show dates: Listen/Subscribe/Follow - HERE SBTSongs TikTok - @SBTSongs SBTSongs Instagram - @SBTSongs SBTSongs YouTube - @SBTSongs Chris Blair's Instagram - @ChrisBlairMusic Chris Blair's Website - ChrisBlair.com The Listening Room's Website - ListeningRoomCafe.com TLR's Instagram - @ListeningRoomCafe TLR’s TikTok - @ListeningRoomCafe *A special shout out to our sponsors* Sennheiser - https://www.sennheiser.com/en-us Imperfect Aesthetician - https://www.instagram.com/imperfectaesthetician/ Alclair In-Ear Monitors - https://alclair.com/ Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sbtsongs/support --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sbtsongs/support
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    57 mins
  • Keio Stroud: Drumming Up Dreams

    Keio Stroud: Drumming Up Dreams
    Nov 5 2024

    Joining us on this week's episode of Stories Behind the Songs is Keio Stroud, a drummer whose journey through the music world is deeply rooted in family and faith—and whose career reads like a who's-who of country music icons.

    In this episode, Keio talks about how his Nashville journey began with a last-minute gig that led him to the city and eventually put him on the stage with some of the biggest names in country music like Big & Rich and Wade Hayes. From learning to play by ear alongside country radio classics like Brooks & Dunn to the early "music mafia" days in Nashville's legendary Fiddle and Steel Guitar Bar, Keio talks about the community that helped him thrive as a young musician.

    Keio shares stories like the time he met Guy Clark in his underwear, or the hours spent honing his skills on the road. He also offers invaluable advice on listening as an instrument in and of itself. For any aspiring musicians tuning in, Keio’s wisdom and passion are sure to inspire.


    Let's dive into his story!


    SHOW NOTES: Keep up with Keio Stroud - HERE

    Listen/Subscribe/Follow - HERE

    SBTSongs TikTok - @SBTSongs

    SBTSongs Instagram - @SBTSongs

    SBTSongs YouTube - @SBTSongs

    Chris Blair's Instagram - @ChrisBlairMusic

    Chris Blair's Website - ChrisBlair.com

    The Listening Room's Website - ListeningRoomCafe.com

    TLR's Instagram - @ListeningRoomCafe

    TLR’s TikTok - @ListeningRoomCafe

    *A special shout out to our sponsors*

    Sennheiser - https://www.sennheiser.com/en-us

    Imperfect Aesthetician - https://www.instagram.com/imperfectaesthetician/

    Alclair In-Ear Monitors - https://alclair.com/



    Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sbtsongs/support

    --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sbtsongs/support
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    1 hr and 6 mins

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