You're Invited To: Whitney Duncan & Friends

The Nash News is eager to host a Whitney Duncan & Friends Writer's Round on Thursday, June 2nd from 7-10 p.m. at Assembly Food Hall in downtown Nashville. Artists playing include Whitney Duncan, Jonathan Singleton, Michael Carter, Cole Taylor, Brinley Addington, Lee Starr, Jenna LaMaster, and Jeb Gipson.

Get to know them and their music below!

Whitney Duncan

As a young girl growing up in Scotts Hill, Tennessee, Whitney Duncan developed a passion for music early on. Her love for performing at local festivals, churches, and talent shows soon blossomed into a publishing deal with Big Picture and a record deal with Capitol Records at age of 17. Finding great success in songwriting, Whitney released a duet with superstar Kenny Rogers, giving way to her career as a recording artist. Her breakout single, “When I Said I Would”, released by industry-giant Warner Brothers, was named song of the week after being widely downloaded. Since then, Whitney has racked up 20 million career streams, working with accomplished producers such as Mark Bright, and current producer Michael Carter. She was recently (2018) named a part of the prestigious CMT’s Next Women of Country. The multi-talented Duncan also found success in appearing on the 23rd season of Survivor and the 25th season of The Amazing Race. She just released her new EP, I’m The Fire, to all music platforms. Check it out here: https://linktr.ee/whitneyduncan

Jonathan Singleton

Jonathan Singleton is an American country music singer and songwriter who resides in Nashville, TN. He is known for co-writing the songs "Don't" by Billy Currington, "Watching

Airplanes" by Gary Allan, "A Guy Walks Into a Bar" by Tyler Farr, "Red Light" and "Let It Rain" by David Nail, "Why Don't We Just Dance" by Josh Turner, "Diamond Rings and Old Barstools" by Tim McGraw, and "Beer Never Broke My Heart" by Luke Combs. More recently, Singleton co-wrote the number one hits "Die from a Broken Heart" by Maddie &Tae, "I Hope You're Happy Now" by Carly Pearce and Lee Brice (also co-written by Combs), and "In Between" by Scotty McCreery. In 2009, the American Society of Composers, Publishers and Authors (ASCAP) awarded Singleton for "Don't" which was one of the most-played country music songs of that year

Michael Carter

Michael Carter is an American guitarist, songwriter, and record producer, known for his work with Luke Bryan and Cole Swindell, Adam Craig, and Whitney Duncan. Carter is Bryan's lead guitarist and bandleader. He and Swindell, a former merchandise vendor of Bryan's, co-wrote Thomas Rhett's "Get Me Some of That," Swindell's "Hope You Get Lonely

Tonight," Bryan's "Roller Coaster" and “One Margarita." Carter also produced Swindell's self-titled debut album.

Cole Taylor

The Cuthbert, Georgia, native has written No. 1 hits for Florida Georgia Line, (“Sippin’ On Fire”) and Luke Bryan and Karen Fairchild (“Home Alone Tonight”), and has also penned songs for Jason Aldean, Kenny Chesney, Cole Swindell, Jake Owen, Dylan Scott, Chase Rice, Chris Lane, Travis Denning, Jon Langston, Ryan Hurd, and many more.

Brinley Addington

East TN native, Brinley Addington found his passion for country music long before he moved to Nashville to attend Belmont University. Since signing his first publishing deal after graduation, he has penned songs for Tyler Farr, Walker McGuire, Kameron Marlowe, Kevin Fowler, Parmalee, and Ryan Hurd. Brinley had his first #1 single in 2022 with Ryan Hurd and Maren Morris’ “Chasing After You.” Influenced by church hymns and classic country, he has built his sound to reflect tradition while embracing the best attributes of modern country music.

Lee Starr

Lee Starr is a songwriter and producer originally from Texarkana, Arkansas. Arriving in

Nashville in 2014, he brought with him a passion for song craft fostered by time spent

as a working musician in and around Austin, Texas. Since his arrival in Nashville, Lee

has worked with up-and-coming artists as a writer/producer in both Pop and Country

with the goal of helping them find their unique perspectives and sound. He has penned

songs with artists such as Elvie Shane, Ashland Craft, Drew Green, and Conner Smith,

and celebrated Elvie’s first single, “My Boy” going #1.

Jenna LaMaster

Jenna’s artistry is often described as authentic country harkening back to some of her country heroes like Patty Loveless, Trisha Yearwood and Lee Ann Womack, bringing a fresh take while keeping the original integrity of those who she was so strongly influenced by. She is currently developing her music with Grammy award-winning producer, Glenn Worf (Miranda Lambert, Pistol Annies, Lee Ann Womack and David Nail) & Legendary studio musician, Paul Franklin. Jenna has also found time to write for other artists and has two cuts on the Big Loud Record’s artist, Ashland Craft.

Jeb Gipson

Georgia native Jeb Gipson grew up singing in church and playing with his dad's bluegrass band. For two years he's been putting out original music with tracks like "Good at Moving On" and "Kissing Me Back." He's also toured with artists like Riley Green, Jon Langston, Morgan Wallen, and HARDY. His latest single "Next Year" was released in December of 2021.

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