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We dive in with Grammy-nominated songwriter and singer Adam Wright to talk about songs he’s written, including “The Banker,” Alan Jackson’s “So You Don’t Have to Love Me Anymore,” and Lee Ann Womack’s “All the Trouble.”
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We also explore the music that shaped how he hears and writes songs, from Chuck Berry and The Judds to AC/DC and Mark Knopfler.
Adam reflects on growing up with music coming through his bedroom wall, the moment Chuck Berry changed everything, and why following your curiosity may be the most important skill a songwriter can develop.
It’s a thoughtful conversation about taste, craft, and learning to trust where songs want to lead.
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Paul Revere & The Raiders Perform American pop group Paul Revere & the Raiders perform in matching outfits, probably on a television studio set, mid 1960s. The band includes Mark Lindsay (third left) as the vocalist and Paul Revere (right) on keyboards. (Photo by Authenticated News/Getty Images) -
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