This week on Thinkin’ & Drinkin’ we are throwing it back to the episode with Bob DiPiero. This episode is filled with great stories, advice, and insight into songwriting in Nashville. Bob shares about his success in songwriting, making the decision to focus on songwriting and the process he goes through when writing songs.
Meet Bob DiPiero: Since his first #1 in 1983, Hall of Fame Songwriter Bob DiPiero has been responsible for an uninterrupted string of country music hits. One of Nashville’s most prolific and consistent songwriters, Bob possesses a humble drive to keep learning and stay relevant. He has had over 1,000 songs recorded by other artists, countless hit singles, and an astounding 15 #1 hits. His songs have been featured in TV shows, commercials and movies. In 2011 his song “Coming Home” from the Country Strong movie soundtrack was nominated for both an Oscar and Golden Globe Award for “Best Original Song in a Motion Picture.” Among his other countless awards are 50 BMI Million-Air honors, multiple Songwriter of the Year awards and 2 consecutive Triple Play awards for 3 #1 songs within a 12 month period. Bob is the originator of the CMA Songwriters Series and has served as its Host for 10 years, bringing Nashville’s finest songwriters and artists throughout the United States and overseas to Belfast, Dublin, London and Paris.
In 2007, he was inducted into the Nashville Songwriter’s Hall of Fame and Nashville’s Walk of Fame where his star is located between Jimi Hendrix and Barbara Mandrell. Bob quotes, “The location of my star pretty much says it all!” In 2014 Bob was invited by The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum to perform at the prestigious, “Poets and Prophets Series” as a “Salute to Bob DiPiero.” Most recently the CMA presented Bob with their CMA Chairman’s Award in recognition of his outstanding contributions to the music industry and songwriting community!
What Bart has to say: Interviewing Bob was a no brainer. He’s one of my favorite people, he’s got one of the best reputations for being so giving to young writers. I co-wrote my first demo, cut, single and hit with Bob. Also, he has the best laugh in Nashville!
In this episode, you’ll hear
How Bart and Bob wrote “You Can’t Take The Honky Tonk out of the Girl” on their first co-write
Bob discusses his thoughts on how the music industry has changed and where it’s going.
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