Industry Ink: Cody Johnson, Record Research, JT Harding, Global Songwriters Connection

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Cody Johnson Partners With Justin Boots

Cody Johnson. Photo: Jay Trevino

Cody Johnson has partnered with Justin Boots to unveil a curated collection of boots. The Cody Johnson by Justin collection is available at participating retailers and online.

“From the start, Cody wanted to make sure we were creating an all-encompassing collection,” says Shelbi Tidwell, Director Of Product Development for Justin Brands. “He has a genuine appreciation for Western culture and understands what people are looking for in a quality pair of boots. Working alongside him allowed us to create a collection that feels truly authentic to Cody while offering something for everyone.”

 

Record Research Honors Top Country Songwriters At The Bluebird Cafe

Pictured (L-R): Shannon Lynn (Bob Kingsley Estate Archivist), Melanie Howard (representing Harlan Howard), Rhett Akins, Craig Wiseman, Ben Hayslip, Nan Kingsley (Bob Kingsey Estate President), Bill Anderson, Martha Moore (representing Hank Cochran), Ashley Gorley, Lisa Sutton (presenting Glenn Sutton), Dallas Davidson, Josh Osbourne, Ross Copperman, Luke Laird, Vinnie Freda (Record Research Inc.) and John Zarling (Bob Kingsley Estate).

Record Research recently honored the 40 top-ranked country songwriters from the past eight decades as listed in the latest Record Research book, Joel Whitburn’s History of Top Country Singles 1944-2025. Ashley Gorley, Melanie Howard )on behalf of Harlan Howard), Rhett Akins, Craig Wiseman, Ben Hayslip, Bill Anderson, Lisa Sutton (on behalf of Glenn Sutton), Josh Osborne, Ross Copperman, Martha Moore (on behalf of Hank Cochran), Luke Laird, Dallas Davidson and Nan Kingsley all attended the reception held at The Bluebird Cafe.

Following the reception, The Bluebird Cafe put on a “Bob Kingsley Presents: Celebrating the Classics” show, featuring Craig Wiseman, Luke Laird, Radney Foster and more.

 

Uncle Kracker & J.T. Harding Teach Songwriting Lesson At Lipscomb Elementary School

Uncle Kracker & J.T. Harding.

Uncle Kracker and J.T. Harding recently made a guest appearance at Lipscomb Elementary School to teach a songwriting lesson to a group of fourth grade students in preparation for an upcoming field trip to the Country Music Hall of Fame.

Each student was asked to write their own song, with titles including “I Don’t Like Spaghetti,” “One Step at a Time” and “Soccer Stars.” Uncle Kracker and Harding performed their hit track “Smile” for the group.

 

Global Songwriters Connection To Host Holiday Mixer

Carrie Cunningham, Dan Harrison, Dallas Gregory and Karen Waldrup.

Global Songwriters Connection will host a holiday mixer on Dec. 3 from 5-7 p.m. in the CMA event room (35 Music Square East).

The event will celebrate Dan Harrison, GSC Songwriter of the Year, Dallas Gregory, Publisher of the Year, and Karen Waldrup, GSC Artist Of The Year.

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