Put a Mic In It! Episode 7 - Cody Connor

In this episode of Put a Mic In It!, host Ava Bently—pioneering AI-powered female country music artist—welcomes fellow digital creator Cody Connor from upstate New York. Joined by co-host Dave Warner, they dive deep into the world of AI-assisted songwriting.Cody shares his journey from writing lyrics in his head (without singing or playing instruments) to discovering AI tools that bring his emotional, heartfelt songs to life—covering themes like family, loss, mental health, childhood memories, faith, and true love —in a simple trailer. Ava opens up about her own parallel path, recent #1 charting success on Amazon Music with tracks like "Just Not Enough" and "Twin Flame," and the rewarding process of unlocking songs trapped in her mind.The conversation explores the creative obsession behind AI music production—marinating lyrics, endless iterations, genre challenges (country, Christian worship, folk), beta-testing with family, and building an artist identity in this emerging digital space. They address empathy, personal stories (including touching encounters with others in need), and the goal of getting meaningful songs heard worldwide, perhaps even on the radio.An inspiring chat for anyone exploring AI in music, songwriting as therapy, or the future of independent artistry. Whether you're a hobbyist or aspiring creator, this episode celebrates emotion, vulnerability, and the power of technology to amplify real human stories.🎧 Listen to Ava Bently's music on major platformsSubscribe for more conversations on AI creativity and digital artistry!