“How I Wrote That Song” will spotlight the artists, songwriters, and producers behind today’s
biggest hits, offering insight into the stories behind the lyrics, and a song’s path from the writing
room to the radio. Each spotlight will focus on a single artist and will highlight his/her biggest hit
through a recorded one-one-one video interview.
Lzzy Hale: How I Wrote That Song
Lzzy Hale has been writing and performing with her band Halestorm for over half of her life. Over the past two decades, she’s released gold and platinum-selling albums with plenty of chart-toppers at rock radio, all while shattering the status quo with her powerhouse...
Jon Pardi: How I Wrote That Song
"Tequila Little Time" is a great song, and it makes a great drink name - but you’ll never guess what Jon Pardi said he’d add to it. Andie Summers caught him he was working on his farm - but make no mistake about it - he was prepared for our conversation. Jon’s house...
Ann Wilson: How I Wrote That Song
In the lead episode of Season 3 of How I Wrote That Song, one of the most enduring voices in rock and roll looks back on her hits and the moments that inspired them. Ann Wilson’s storied career in Heart has yielded so many memorable tracks, with each of them taking...
Mooski Went From The Marines To ‘Track Star’
The How I Wrote That Song limited series gives music fans a front-row seat for conversations with songwriters behind some of the biggest hits of yesterday and today. You’ll learn the stories behind the songs from the people who wrote them. New episodes will be...
Better Than Ezra: The Tragedy That Inspired ‘In The Blood’
"In The Blood" came on the heels of your first hit, "Good." It seemed like "In The Blood" was also on the radio every hour on the hour. So talk about that song and the line, "Who did you love before? Who did they love before you?" There's some interesting...
Pretty Reckless: How ‘Lolita’ Led To ‘Follow Me Down’
The Pretty Reckless has been one of the most consistent and powerful bands in rock music over the past decade. They've had six songs that topped the Active Rock Radio charts, and a bunch of others that came close to the #1 spot. We spoke with the band's leaders --...
Chris Lane Explains The Funny Line In ‘Ain’t Even Met You Yet’
We were fortunate to talk to Chris Lane on Zoom at a rather exciting -- and exhausting -- time in his life. He and his wife just had their first baby. The experience was, obviously, life-changing. And in Lane's case, it also informed one of his most popular songs:...
Lauren Alaina Loved Getting ‘Flirty’ On ‘Getting Over Him’
The How I Wrote That Song limited series gives music fans a front-row seat for conversations with songwriters behind some of the biggest hits of yesterday and today. You’ll learn the stories behind the songs from the people who wrote them. New episodes...
Parker McCollum: How He Wrote His Hit ‘Pretty Heart’
The How I Wrote That Song limited series gives music fans a front-row seat for conversations with songwriters behind some of the biggest hits of yesterday and today. You’ll learn the stories behind the songs from the people who wrote them. New episodes will be...