Brett Sheroky on Nashville Songwriting, Surviving Open Heart Surgery & His Debut Album | Ep. 13

Songwriter Brett Sheroky has spent years behind the scenes writing songs for artists like Blake Shelton, Jake Owen, Matt Stell, Cody Jinks, Randall King, and Tucker Wetmore. His songs have climbed the charts, hit #1 on Texas radio, and appeared on shows like The Voice and American Idol.Now, with the release of his debut album Rock Paper Scissors, Brett is stepping out from behind the songs and into the spotlight as an artist.In this episode, Brett joins Bilby & Ella to talk about the craft of songwriting, the realities of navigating today’s music industry, and the long road it takes to build a creative life. He also opens up about a life-changing season that reshaped his perspective on music, career, and the time we’re given to pursue what matters most.Blending the spirit of 90s country with the grit of 70s rock, Brett Sheroky’s music feels both timeless and fresh. This is a conversation about songwriting, resilience, and staying true to the art.Listen now and check out Brett’s debut album Rock Paper Scissors, available everywhere.00:00 Brett Sheroky’s Open Heart Surgery Story05:10 Living With a Heart Condition & Perspective on Life11:20 Brett’s Path Into Songwriting17:40 Moving to Nashville & Learning the Writing Room24:05 Live Shows in Nashville + The Dawes Story31:10 Brett’s Debut Album “Rock Paper Scissors”38:15 Social Media’s Impact on Discovering Artists45:45 Brett, Bilby & Ella’s Definition of Success52:30 The Demand for Authentic Artists Today59:20 Brett Reflects on 17 Years in Nashville01:05:40 Breaking Down Other Artists’ Rise01:12:30 Will AI Be the Next Napster?01:19:50 Inviting God Into the Songwriting Process01:26:40 What’s Next for Brett’s Music01:31:50 Final Thoughts & Wrap UpFollow Brett Sheroky:InstagramTikTokYouTubeFacebookWebsiteFollow The Bilby + Ella Show:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join Our Community⁠⁠Follow Hill:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Willie:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram