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Congratulations to the next set of songwriters being recognized for our 2026 Bob Kingsley Top 40, third quarter!!

In honor of Bob Kingsley the Top 40 recognizes our members and the songs they have been submitting for song evaluations, mentor sessions, and song feedback!! Listen to the playliston the website!

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Not every father and son story ends with forgiveness. 💔

Sometimes too many years have passed. Too many decisions have been made. And when time starts running out, someone reaches back.

But is it to make things right… or just to find peace with themselves?

“I Can Live With That” is a song about the things we can’t change, the choices we make, and learning that sometimes acceptance is enough.

Because not every story needs a perfect ending.

🎶 I Can Live With That — Suteos Studios

Can you find peace with someone without ever getting an apology?

#SuteosStudios #CountryMusic #OriginalSong #Songwriter #SongsThatTellStories

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Available on all streaming platforms! Thanks to all the USA & Canadian station adds so far! #theheelsmusic #countrymusiclover #countrysong #newmusicalert #bangformybuck

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Thankful, grateful & honored to be selected to Bob Kingsley’s NSAI Top 40! Thank you to the ever so talented @cliffdorseymusic for ✍️ it w/ me & singing the work tape. I’m lucky to be in rooms w/ him. Thanks to @nsaiofficial for everything y’all do! #reels #originalsong #reelsinstagram #music #countrymusic

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“I Pray” is officially YOURS. 🤍

What started as a prayer for my daughter Charlotte has grown right alongside our family. And today, I get to share it with all of you.

Whether you’re a mama, a daughter, or simply someone who loves someone so deeply that you wish you could protect them from everything life throws their way, I hope this song finds a little place in your heart.

Give it a listen. I’d love to know what it means to you. 🤍

#christianmusic #brentraderproductions #songwriter #musiccity #motherslove

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Nashville didn’t go exactly how I planned… and I think that’s what made it so good.

I came here hoping to get a song taken by a publisher. That didn’t happen. My song got a “no.”

But a funny thing happens when you keep showing up after the no.

I got to sit down with my attorneys and talk about what I’m building with Suteos Studios.

I met a young artist who wants to get together and co-write.

The Bluebird Cafe was sold out, but I showed up anyway. The lady at the door let me in, and somehow I ended up sitting right in the middle of one of the most legendary songwriting rooms in Nashville.

Afterward, I got to meet Tim Nichols a songwriter whose work has been part of country music history.

And along the way, I met people, shook hands, had conversations and made connections that never would’ve happened if I had stayed home because I was afraid somebody might tell me no.

That may be the biggest thing I’m learning on this journey:

Sometimes the “no” isn’t the story.
Sometimes it’s just what gets you in the room where the real story starts.

I’m heading home without a song being taken.

But I’m heading home with new relationships, new opportunities, new perspective and even more belief in what I’m doing.

I’ll take that trade every single time.

Keep showing up.
Keep writing.
Keep knocking.

God has a funny way of opening doors you weren’t even knocking on. 🙏🎶

#Nashville #Songwriter #SuteosStudios #KeepShowingUp #NSAI

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Congratulations to the first set of songwriters being recognized for our 2026 Bob Kingsley Top 40, third quarter!!

In honor of Bob Kingsley the Top 40 recognizes our members and the songs they have been submitting for song evaluations, mentor sessions, and song feedback! Check out the playlist on the website!

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Join the @nsaiofficial Jax Chapter at @boldbeancoffee TONIGHT 🎤

The 1st Tuesday of every month we meet from 4-6pm in the heart of Downtown Jax to showcase original music by #jacksonvillefl #singersongwriters

RSVP by commenting your stage name & 3 song titles you will share!
#openmicnight #openmic

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Join the @nsaiofficial Jax Chapter tonight at @hoptinger Rooftop in 5 Points for our monthly #writersround #openmic #openmicnight #jacksonvillefl

Comment your stage name & 3 original songs you want to share to RSVP

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Six months ago, I joined the @nsaiofficial (NSAI), and I really had no idea just how much this journey was going to mean to me.

A big thank you to @timnicholstn for pointing me toward NSAI in the first place. That introduction ended up opening a door that has helped me grow tremendously as a songwriter.

I’ve been writing songs in some form for nearly 30 years. Some were written a long time ago, some were recent, and plenty of them needed more work than I realized. 😂 Over these past six months, I’ve been able to go back through that entire journey, send songs in, get honest professional feedback, rewrite them, learn from them, and become a better songwriter because of it.

NSAI has given me something every songwriter needs, people who will encourage you, but who will also tell you where the song can be stronger. I’ve learned more about structure, melody, storytelling, phrasing, getting to the hook quicker, and learning when a song is finished…and when it isn’t.

Along the way, I’ve been blessed with 15 “One to Watch” recognitions, had 4 songs selected during publisher pitches, and had “Why Not Me” selected for the Bob Kingsley Top 40.

Those accomplishments mean a lot to me, but what means even more is knowing that I’m a better songwriter today than I was six months ago.

I can’t express enough gratitude for everyone at the NSAI who has listened, evaluated, encouraged, challenged, taught, and opened doors for me.

And again, thank you Tim for pointing me in the right direction and encouraging me to get involved with NSAI. Sometimes one conversation can change the direction of a journey and Tim’s suggestion did just that.

I still have a long way to go, and I’m still learning every single day. But after writing songs for nearly three decades, it feels pretty special to be more excited about songwriting today than I’ve ever been.

Thank you, NSAI. And we’re just getting warmed up. ❤️‍🔥🎶

#SongWriter #MusicIndustry #CountryMusic #OneToWatch #Suteos

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We hope you've been reviewing your songs and lyrics and have chosen your favorites to enter into the contest! We are now in the final month of the 27th annual NSAI Song Contest presented by @bluebirdcafetn - don't miss your chance to win a massive prize package including a mentor session with @matthewjwest or @trishayearwood, up to $5,000 cash, a stunning Taylor Gold Label 712e from @taylorguitars, a single-song one-year publishing contract with @smacksongs, a complete home studio package from @customhouse_guitarcenter, a personalized Music Row Experience, and so much more! Submit your songs and/or lyrics today -> www.nsaisongcontest.com

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Y’all, catch Noah @noahgmusic playing wherever you can. The guy has some talent! Just signed with Warner Chappell and 1Track. Glad I’m a distant satellite in his orbit. And he can rap!

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