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Songwriters Night February 16 at The Judge’s Vinegarroon

The Judge’s Vinegarroon

1805 Church Street in Downtown Nashville
Thursday, February 16 | 6:30-8:30pm

The Songwriters:

  Dan Isbell

Dan Isbell

Son of a Baptist preacher, Dan Isbell grew up in Savannah, TN and has been writing music since the age of 13. He plays guitar, piano and recently picked up the fiddle.

  Gary Nichols

Gary NicholsPlaying the guitar since age six, Gary Nichols made a name for himself in the music business alone and as a member of The Steeldrivers.

  Skip Black

Skip Black

Accomplished songwriter Skip Black wrote Eden’s Edge latest hit “Amen” and has a cut on Craig Morgan’s latest album. Skip writes for Sony ATV.

Songwriters Night at The Bluebird Cafe

Flat Earth Music Songwriters Mark Oakley and Dan Isbell will be performing in-the-round at The Bluebird Cafe with guest writers Cherie Oakley and James LeBlanc.

Wednesday, December 7
6pm to 8pm
No cover charge.

So, make plans to attend on December 7 at The Bluebird.

Reba Nominated for Two ACAs


Reba 2011 ACA Nomination

Reba.com

Reba McEntire has been nominated for two American Country Awards. She’s a contender for the Single of the Year: Female and Music Video: Female for“Turn On Your Radio,” co-written by Flat Earth Music’s Mark Oakley. The song was a #1 record-breaking hit for Reba in early 2011.

You can learn more about voting for her at reba.com.

Todd Wilkes Joins Flat Earth Music as New Creative Director

Todd Wilkes

Todd Wilkes, a veteran artist manager, joined Flat Earth Music to become its first Creative Director. Wilkes who has worked with some of the biggest names in country music including Randy Travis, George Strait, Martina McBride, Blake Shelton, Reba McEntire, Kenny Chesney, Allison Krauss and many others, brings his considerable talent for finding and promoting great music to lead the growing stable of songwriters and pluggers at Flat Earth Music.

Wilkes said, “when I met Greg and began to learn about his vision, I couldn’t help but feel compelled to be a part of Flat Earth Music.” Continue reading

#1 Party for Reba McEntire


Reba with Flat Earth Music

Reba with Flat Earth Music management

On April 11, 2011 Reba McEntire, the songwriters and music publishers were honored for their #1 hit, “Turn On the Radio” by ASCAP. This hit was a milestone for both Reba and Flat Earth Music’s songwriter, Mark Oakley. “Turn On the Radio” was Reba’s 35th number one hit tying her with Dolly Parton by most number one hits by a female country artist. And the song marked the first number one hit for songwriter Mark Oakley and Flat Earth Music.

Flat Earth Music was presented with a plaque by ASCAP for this great achievement. In addition, Flat Earth honored several people, including Reba, with commemorative plaques.