What does it take to make it as a songwriter in Music City?

Songwriters are at the heart of Music City’s namesake industry, from big-name performers to veteran hitmakers to those just starting out. In this episode, we’re sitting down with songwriters, musicians and a local union president to learn about what it takes to write songs and make a living in Music City. But first, we’re saying goodbye to WPLN enterprise reporter Damon Mitchell and talking about some of his proudest work from his time at WPLN. Guests: Damon Mitchell, WPLN enterprise reporter Henry Brill, songwriter and producer Ellisa Sun, songwriter artist Dave Pomeroy, President of the Nashville Musicians Association Songs played during the show:  “Lights Down Low” by The Thing With Feathers “Past Noon” by Ellisa Sun “The Day the Fingerpickers Took Over the World” by Chet Atkins and Tommy Emmanuel