Hit Writers Round with Cory batten, Phil Barton & Alex Seier $15- 6.14.25
Cory Batten
Cory was born and raised in Tucson, Arizona. He grew up playing every sport but ended up focusing on swimming and cycling. Cory finished the 111 mile El Tour de Tucson bike race twice. He graduated from the University of Arizona in 1996 with a degree in psychology, then moved to Nashville in 1998 to pursue a career in music. He briefly moved back home to Arizona, but in 2000, his dream would bring him back to Nashville.
It wasn't long before Cory found success with his songs. From bluegrass sweetheart Rhonda Vincent ("Is the Grass any Bluer") to one of country's newest duos, Love & Theft (Thinking of You), to Crystal Shawanda (You Can Let Go), to “I Don’t Know What She Said” (Blaine Larsen) Cory's songs have been receiving a lot of attention. Cory's first #1, Blake Shelton's “She Wouldn't Be Gone” was closely followed by his 2nd #1, Chris Young's “Gettin' You Home." Cory's duet "The Call" was recorded by country stars Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood and featured on Garth’s Live from Vegas DVD.
Cory has recently landed cuts with new artists Runaway June and Jay Allen. Cory’s live show is a must see, full of stories, heart, and humor.
Phil Barton
less; please do not submit bios written in first person.) Phil Barton is an Australian songwriter living in Nashville, TN. He had his first No. 1 with the Lee Brice smash, A Woman Like You. This song led to a Music Row Breakthrough Songwriter of the Year, and NSAI award for one of the coveted “Ten Songs I Wish I’d Written”.
Recently, Phil co-produced a children’s album called Prayed For This Day for Chrissy Metz’s new children’s book “When I Talk To God”. He is also a co-writer on all 11 tracks of this record. He has I’ve Gotten Goodout on Universal Music Group’s recording artist Priscilla Block. Barton also landed the title track on recording Arista/Records artist Matt Stell’s, Better Than That EP.
Along with his success in American Country Music, Phil has had multiple Top Ten singles in Canada with artists like Tim Hicks, Chad Brownlee, The Washboard Union, Jojo Mason, and Meghan Patrick. In Australia, he has also had cuts with Lee Kernaghan, Missy Lancaster, Busby Marou, Jai Waetford, The Wolfe Brothers, Reigan, and more.
In 2018 he signed a publishing deal with Liz Rose Music and Anthem Entertainment.
His songs have been recorded by Lee Brice, Rachel Wammack, Trea Landon, Brad Cox, Amy Shephard, Sara Evans, David Nail, Eli Young Band, Dustin Lynch, Morgan Evans, LOCASH, and many more!
www.lizrosemusic.com/phil-barton
Alex Seier
After growing up on a small farm in Pennsylvania, Alex Seier (sIE-uhr) has lived in many cities around the U.S. and has been fortunate to fulfill two of his childhood dreams by securing a major label record deal (Lava/Atlantic Records) and a publishing deal (Old Bank Music). In addition to performing (guitar/vocals) for well-known artists including Jessie James Decker and Secondhand Serenade, his music has been heard by millions of people nationally and internationally. Alex has been featured on MTV’s YOU HEAR IT FIRST, and has appeared on Jimmy Kimmel, Today Show, Ellen and more! His deep passion for songwriting lead him to Nashville, TN allowing him the opportunity to work with the top talent in the world as a songwriter, artist, instrumentalist, producer, engineer, and consultant. He’s had songs recorded and released by artists in the U.S., Canada, and has a #1 hit single in Australia. With thousands of songs under his belt, and years of countless experience in the music industry, Alex knows he is blessed to live the American Dream everyday and is excited to continue his incredible journey!
Show at 8:00 pm, $15 cover charge, call 615-794-5527 for show and dinner reservations.