Gold Patches & Songwriting Spotlight | Country Music News

The Hook just dropped a powerhouse episode celebrating real musicians who’re killing it with craft and grit—two Gold Patches awarded to standout artists, including Matt “The Shredder” Tedder and Bass Player of the Year Ruby Dice, who even performed a co-write live. It’s a vibe built on songwriting, collaboration, and community, with Nick Taylor and Cory Kosel delivering standout moments. Next taping: Sunday, July 12th, 3–5 PM at Sagebrush in Austin—get there by 2:30 PM to perform. If you love music that matters, follow The Hook on YouTube and socials. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/cddf7808b75e7cf2