Hitmakers Series with Marla Cannon-Goodman, Dylan Altman & Adam Wright $20- 10.1.26

Marla Cannon-Goodman

Marla Cannon-Goodman, a talented songwriter from Kingston Springs, Tennessee, grew up surrounded by the pulse of country music. Her father, Buddy Cannon, played a key role in shaping the careers of both new and legendary country artists as a producer, songwriter, and record label executive. Inspired by her father’s work, Marla soon found her own voice in the country music scene and quickly became one of the genre’s most respected hit-makers.

Since her first cut by Sammy Kershaw in 1996, Marla has established herself as a prolific songwriter with songs recorded by some of country music’s biggest stars. Her songwriting credits include George Strait, Eddie Arnold, Eric Church, Billy Currington, Mindy Smith, Kenny Chesney, and Sara Evans, among others. Her chart-topping hits include Lee Ann Womack’s number-one smash “The Fool,” Tracy Byrd’s “Ten Rounds With José Cuervo,” and Rodney Atkins’ “Cleaning This Gun,” which also reached the top spot on the charts. In addition to these successes, Marla co-wrote Blake Shelton’s top-15 hit single “Don’t Make Me.”

Marla’s success has extended beyond commercial hits, as her work has appeared on notable albums such as the Willie Nelson and Merle Haggard duet album *Django and Jimmie*, where her song “Unfair Weather Friend” was featured. This recognition highlights her ability to craft songs that resonate deeply within the country music community, earning her a place among the genre’s most-beloved songwriters.

With a career spanning decades, Marla Cannon-Goodman has solidified her position as a respected and influential figure in country music, continuing to leave her mark with every song she writes.

Dylan Altman

Dylan Altman: Originally from New Jersey, Dylan Altman has been making his mark in Nashville’s music scene since 1995. As a talented songwriter and performer, Altman has crafted hit songs across a variety of genres, earning him recognition and respect in the country music world. Throughout his career, he has written three #1 songs: Tim McGraw’s “Watch The Wind Blow By,” Jake Owen’s “Barefoot Blue Jean Night,” and Jason Aldean’s “Take A Little Ride.” These chart-topping tracks are just a glimpse of the lasting impact Altman’s songwriting has had on the industry.

In addition to the major hits, Altman’s songs have been recorded by a wide range of artists, including Eric Paslay, Chase Bryant, Joe Nichols, Eli Young Band, Gloriana, Jennette McCurdy, Trace Adkins, Will Hoge, Gabe Dixon, John King, JT Hodges, The Almost, Ted Russell Kamp, Hayden Panettiere, and Jonathan Jackson. His versatility as a songwriter has allowed him to collaborate with both established and up-and-coming artists, making him a sought-after talent in Nashville.

Beyond his songwriting achievements, Altman is an avid supporter of charitable causes. He is a dedicated volunteer for Musicians On Call, an organization that brings live music to patients in hospitals. He also co-hosts an annual benefit for JDRF (Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation) alongside his good friend and collaborator, Eric Paslay.

Altman’s greatest pride, however, is his beautiful daughter, Isabella, who serves as his greatest inspiration and motivation. His love for family and his commitment to giving back are central to his identity both as a musician and as a person.

Adam Wright

With two Grammy nominations under his belt ("So You Don't Have To Love Me" - Best Country Song/Alan Jackson, "All The Trouble" - Best American Roots Song/Lee Ann Womack), Wright continues to be a songwriter's songwriter. His songs have been recorded by Nashville giants like Garth Brooks, Alan Jackson, and Lee Ann Womack as well as lyric luminaries like Robert Earl Keen, Brandy Clark and Bruce Robison.

Adam Wright writes “songs about people”, as he states in his utterly gut wrenching and masterfully written song “The Banker” from his second solo album ‘Dust’. A true singer/songwriter, Wright colors in the shapes of characters so numerous and diverse you’d need a series of novels to tell their full stories. With two Grammy nominations under his belt ("So You Don't Have To Love Me" - Best Country Song/Alan Jackson, "All The Trouble" - Best American Roots Song/Lee Ann Womack), Wright continues to be a songwriter's songwriter. His songs have been recorded by Nashville giants like Garth Brooks, Alan Jackson, and Lee Ann Womack as well as lyric luminaries like Robert Earl Keen, Brandy Clark and Bruce Robison. He is capable of Mark Twain humor ("Hard Work"/Lonesome River Band) and Leonard Cohen gravity ("The Lifeguard"/Adam Wright - 'Terms of Agreement', "Dark Life"/Adam Wright - 'Dust'). His upcoming release, 'Nature of Necessity' is an 18 song behemoth and masterclass of song craft and storytelling. 'Nature of Necessity' will be released in four installments throughout 2025, the first of which being released early February. For more listening, check out Wright’s discography as well as the superb ‘Friends of Adam’ project - a collection of Wright songs performed live by some of Nashville’s finest singers, songwriters and musicians.

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