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*GSC WINNING WEDNESDAY**
Meet Trace Thompson, an award-winning songwriter and artist crafting emotionally grounded stories right from the heart of Indiana and Nashville. With a knack for blending neo-traditional, red dirt, and contemporary styles, Trace brings a unique flavor to modern country music. Trace is excited to once again participate in the GSC June Focus Songwriting Retreat!
With multiple accolades, including 4x Song of the Year and 3x Country Male Artist of the Year, he’s making waves with his memorable hooks and relatable storytelling.
Join Trace on his journey as he expands his presence in Nashville, collaborates with fellow artists, and continues to create music that resonates deeply.
Stay tuned for new releases and updates!
#GSC #TraceThompson #Songwriter
**GSC WINNING WEDNESDAY**
Alicia Keys once told WILKES, who will join our select member participants as a professional writer on our June Focus Songwriting Retreat, "You don't try to do it. You just are it." She wasn't wrong; she was just early.
He learned to sing with purpose before he learned to perform. Growing up singing gospel will do that. He developed a four octave range covering harmonies in church and an ear for arrangement that was already sharp before he ever stepped into a studio. It's why the emotion in his singing doesn't feel manufactured, because it never was.
He moved through pop and R&B before fronting High Flight Society and playing a pivotal role in Disciple, both rock acts that toured heavily across the country and internationally, released multiple albums, and earned a Dove Award nomination. He then spent years in Nashville writing for a country publisher, pitching songs to other artists across every genre he touched. He's toured arenas with hard rock acts and performed alongside Sam Hunt early in his run, playing guitar, singing harmonies, and doing the kind of work that doesn't have a single job title.
Most people first met him on Season 14 of The Voice, where Keys went on to say, "There's something really powerful about you. It's just very rare." It was a real moment. He's been building on it ever since.
His piano-driven cover of The Killers' "Human" found an unexpected audience after being featured on ABC's Doctor Odyssey, reaching #1 on the U.S. Shazam chart, #4 globally, #1 on iTunes Alternative, Top 5 across all genres on iTunes, and Top 15 on Spotify Viral.
WILKES has never fit cleanly into one lane and has never needed to. Gospel, rock, country, and two decades of writing it himself are all in there somewhere. He sings everything like he means it, because he does.
Connect with WILKES: linktr.ee/wilkesmusic
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**GSC MEMBER MONDAY**
Meet Justus Storm, the voice of authentic country music straight from Moulton, Alabama, and a participant in our upcoming Focus Songwriter Retreat next month! Growing up surrounded by true country vibes, he crafts soulful sounds and heartfelt stories that resonate with everyone.
Justus spent time in the legendary Muscle Shoals music scene, performing with industry greats and honing his craft in iconic studios. After earning his degree in Music Entertainment Business, he hit the road—playing nearly 140 shows in 2018 alone!
Since moving to Nashville in 2022, Justus has achieved so much:
- Opened for Chris Young
- Performed in the UK
- Collaborated with top songwriters
- Made connections with publishers
- Played at major SEC venues
- Won the Bluebird Golden Pick Songwriting competition in May of 2024
- Won the Country Category, as well as 2nd place overall in the 2025 USA Songwriting competition
He's building his catalog, collaborating with amazing songwriters, and working hard to share his authentic sound nationwide. Keep an eye out for new music and connect with him online for more exciting updates!
Website: www.justusstorm.com/
Music: www.justusstorm.com/songs
Instagram: www.instagram.com/justusstorm/
TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@justusstorm
Facebook: Justus Storm
YouTube: www.youtube.com/Justus Storm
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