Publisher Online Pitch Events

  • Brad McKinney
    Interview with Brad McKinney, songwriter
    by GSC Reporter, Daniel Reifsnyder Dan Reifsnyder: Tell us a little bit about yourself! Brad McKinney: Well, I’m originally from Hyden, KY. Nobody knows where it is, but I always say it’s next to the city of Hazard. DR: Oh, like where the Dukes of Hazard are from? BM: Exactly! It’s a very, very small town, a population of about 500.  All my family is from there, we all lived...
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  • Brett Mandel
    The Journey of a Song – Brett Mandel
    “From the Ashes” – a TV Cold Justice placement on the Oxygen Network In December of 2021, myself and fellow GSC member Clayton Jones landed our first television placement for our song “From the Ashes” (co-written with Big Yellow Dog songwriter/ producer Alexi von Guggenberg). It appeared on episode #609 of “Cold Justice” on the Oxygen network. The song was written in October of 2015. I remember that day very...
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GSC Music Industry Mentoring Services

Sheree Spoltore

Sheree' Spoltore'

GSC President - Specializing in Music Career Coaching : Music industry professional, career coach, mentor, motivational speaker and teacher, Sheree’ Spoltore’ is known as a songwriter’s best friend. Sheree’s career purpose and passion is encouraging, equipping and empowering songwriters of all genres to be at their personal best. Let her 20 years of experience work for you. READ MORE ABOUT SHEREE'
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Jared Jones

Specializing Metadata for your Recordings : In partnership with GSC President, Sheree Spoltore, Jones created an insightful and eye-opening presentation on the importance of metadata in the music business, and why it is important for songwriters, producers, and artists. The presentation, “Metadata Matters” was first shared at GSC Focus events. Through GSC, Jones now a 1-hour mentoring sessions, where songwriters, artists and producers can gain more insight into how Metadata can help boost visiblity to your recordings.  READ MORE ABOUT JARED AND HIS MENTORING SERVICE
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Nancy Peacock and Queenie Mullinix

Specializing in Film and TV Sync Placements : Nancy and Queenie at Washington Street Publishing will guide you through the process of “syncing” your songs in film & TV. Yes, they will both be in this mentoring session with you where you will learn how to write, produce, and pitch songs that will grab the attention of music supervisors. Get the “inside info” about what music they are seeking for current projects! Now more than ever, the sync world is open to the music of the independent writer and artist. So, get ready! Choose from 3 different types of sessions depending on your need. From in-depth evaluations to a speedy overview of your catalog, Washington Street Publishing has you covered. READ MORE ABOUT NANCY AND QUEENIE AND THEIR MENTORING SERVICE
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Bruce Miller

Bruce Michael Miller

Specializing in Song Evaluations : Bruce Michael Miller, an award-winning songwriter himself, is one of Nashville’s most requested song evaluators. Bruce has taught songwriting at the college level and is active in the Nashville songwriters’ community. He has evaluated upwards of 12,000 songs and has been a judge for the CMT songwriting contest for several years. READ MORE ABOUT BRUCE...
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GSC News to Encourage, Equip and Empower

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In 2016, Mozart sold the most CDs, surpassing Adele, Drake, and Beyoncé, despite their Grammy-winning hits that year. This was largely due to the release of a box set by the Universal Music Group commemorating the 225th anniversary of Mozart’s death. Each disc in the box set counted as one CD sold, and each set contained 200 discs. Additionally, the rise of streaming services greatly impacted CD sales. The box set itself was in high demand and currently only four sets remain available on Amazon, priced at $686.
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In 2016, Mozart sold the most CDs, surpassing Adele, Drake, and Beyoncé, despite their Grammy-winning hits that year. This was largely due to the release of a box set by the Universal Music Group commemorating the 225th anniversary of Mozart’s death. Each disc in the box set counted as one CD sold, and each set contained 200 discs. Additionally, the rise of streaming services greatly impacted CD sales. The box set itself was in high demand and currently only four sets remain available on Amazon, priced at $686.
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I like to call him the father of pop music. Wouldn’t have the 1, 5, 6m, 4 progression without him!

The pop writer of his time 🎶🎵🎹

We’d be nowhere without him!

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Brenda Lee made music history with "Rocking Around The Christmas Tree." GSC President Sheree' Spoltore' considers it an honor to have worked with award-winning artist Brenda Lee since 2013 on various industry events. Read about the history of this hugely successful Christmas song below. What a legend!

Brenda Lee's 'Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree,' released in 1958, has been a hugely successful Christmas song. By 2019, it had sold over 15 million copies worldwide and was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame. In 2023, a music video release propelled the song to the top of the US Billboard Hot 100 chart, making Brenda Lee the oldest artist ever to achieve this at 78 years old. The song set records for the longest period between its original release and topping the Hot 100 (65 years) and the longest time between number-one singles by an artist (63 years, one month, and two weeks). Additionally, 'Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree' has over one million digital downloads, is fifth on the list of all-time best-selling holiday digital singles, and has been certified 5× Platinum for US sales of 5 million digital copies.
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Brenda Lee made music history with Rocking Around The Christmas Tree. GSC President Sheree Spoltore considers it an honor to have worked with award-winning artist Brenda Lee since 2013 on various industry events. Read about the history of this hugely successful Christmas song below. What a legend!

Brenda Lees Rockin Around the Christmas Tree, released in 1958, has been a hugely successful Christmas song. By 2019, it had sold over 15 million copies worldwide and was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame. In 2023, a music video release propelled the song to the top of the US Billboard Hot 100 chart, making Brenda Lee the oldest artist ever to achieve this at 78 years old. The song set records for the longest period between its original release and topping the Hot 100 (65 years) and the longest time between number-one singles by an artist (63 years, one month, and two weeks). Additionally, Rockin Around the Christmas Tree has over one million digital downloads, is fifth on the list of all-time best-selling holiday digital singles, and has been certified 5× Platinum for US sales of 5 million digital copies.

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This photo is of Brenda Lee signing an album that I saved up to buy when I was 7 years old! Although I had worked with Brenda since 2013 I had never crossed that “professional line.” BUT….on the night of my Hall of Fame induction….i had her to sign it!!! Wow! Can you imagine how it must FEEL for Brenda to make music history again???? To record a song so long ago that it is now timeless classic maki f history??? You truly never know when you are recording YOUR SONGS what just happen!

Pretty amazing artist. I told AJ the first time you let him work the event with her. I said Angelo, do you realize by God’s Grace, who you’re up on stage with. At one was one of the biggest music artists in the world! And now she’s still breaking records. He has felt Blessed to meet her

Great story! Glad to see it come full circle😄.

We have some exciting news to share! Avrim Topel, Songwriter's song "Black Wedding Dress" got picked up by The Wilson Banjo Company band! It's been 3 years since he played it at a GSC FOCUS Retreat and now it's getting recorded. Thanks to Publisher Sherrill Blackman for making it happen!
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We have some exciting news to share! Avrim Topel, Songwriters song Black Wedding Dress got picked up by The Wilson Banjo Company band! Its been 3 years since he played it at a GSC FOCUS Retreat and now its getting recorded. Thanks to Publisher Sherrill Blackman for making it happen!
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Thank you all for supporting Avrim Topel, Songwriter with all of your comments!! He is a rock star!

Nice Ave!

Way to go Ave!!!

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Tuesday Tip Day! How many versions of one song do you need?
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Sheree: Thanks for this important reminder. When writing I try to remember how the song can be appreciated from other points of view. Thank you for all you do to help us struggling songwriters.

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GSC will be closed on Monday, September 2, in honor of Labor Day. Have a relaxing day and listen to some music! 🎧🎶 ... See MoreSee Less

GSC will be closed on Monday, September 2, in honor of Labor Day. Have a relaxing day and listen to some music! 🎧🎶
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