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  • Writing With A Hit Songwriter and Mentor, Mike Dekle

    Writing With A Hit Songwriter and Mentor, Mike Dekle

    My story of getting into the writer's room with a chart-topping writer and how he became my life mentor. Miss you every day Uncle Mike! #countrymusic #nashvillesongwriter #songwriter #mentor

  • Writing an Award Winning Song!

    Writing an Award Winning Song!

    @MattWilliamshq @jimrileymusic @bmi @ascap @nashsongwriterassn @travistoy @zebkillingbeck5053 @LMoseley @bobbyholland5848

    Uncover the story behind the song "Postcard Memories" and how it was inspired by sending postcards while on tour. Experience the heartfelt lyrics and visual storytelling that make this award-winning song truly special. Hit subscribe to stay tuned for more exclusive music content and behind-the-scenes details!

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    Full song here:

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    Song Credits:

    Writers: Daniel Collins (ASCAP)/Matt Williams (BMI)

    Producers: Jason Street/Matt Williams

    Singer/Programming: Matt Williams

    Band Leader/Steel/Guitar: Travis Toy of Rascal Flatts

    Drums: Jim Riley of Rascal Flatts

    Lead and Rhythm Guitar: Coleman Fitts

    Acoustic Guitar: Jason Street

    Bass: Zeb Killingbeck

    Keys: Luke Moseley

    Engineer: Bobby Holland at Pentavrit Studios Nashville, TN

    Mix and Master: Billy Decker

    Full Lyrics:

    Postcard memories

    (Collins/Williams)

    V1:

    Growing up with mama at home

    And Daddy playing out on the road

    All the red thumb tacks on a map hanging on my wall

    He'd call me every afternoon

    To tell me son I'm thinking bout you

    I'm sending something your way

    It'll be there soon

    Pc:

    I knew the mail man ran at a quarter to 5

    Couldn't wait to open that rusty mailbox to see where I'm going this time

    C:

    I've seen the shores of California

    The sands of New Mexico

    Those 1000 lakes were beautiful

    I’m so glad I got to go

    That Grand Canyon sure was something

    And I got to drive through a redwood tree

    That ain't bad for a boy from Georgia

    I guess I'm lucky I got to be

    Sitting on the bus right beside him thanks to these

    Postcard memories

    V2:

    They just keep rolling in

    Filled another shoebox underneath my bed

    If I pin em up on my wall I'd never see

    Where I've been

    Br:

    There's a lot more red on that map than there is blue

    Daddy I can’t thank you enough for taking me with you

    Tag:

    Sitting on this bus right beside you thanks to these

  • How A Musical Life was Born

    How A Musical Life was Born

    Have you ever wondered what it's like to create music, write songs, or own a recording studio? Join Daniel Collins on this channel as he delves into the world of music production, songwriting, and the music industry. Hit subscribe to follow along and learn more about the creative and business aspects of the music world!