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Ricky Ross: The Songwriters

You'll recognise the song and artist, but you might not know who the songwriter is. Ricky Ross showcases the unsung writers behind some of his favourite country music records.

Ricky showcases the songwriters behind some of his favourite country music songs. You'll recognise the song and artist, but you might not know who the songwriter is. Can you believe that Johnny Cash didn't write 'Jackson'? Loretta Lynn's song 'The Pill' influenced a whole new generation of singer-songwriters, but was written by someone else.

Ricky also celebrates some of the Music Row credits behind today's big country hits including Liz Rose, Lori McKenna, Hillary Lindsey, Shane McAnally and Josh Osborne. Plus discover Burt Bacharach and Hal David's contribution to country music.

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Fri 10 Mar 2017 15:00
Radio 2 Country

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Music Played

  • Willie Nelson

    The Songwriters

    • Band of Brothers.
    • Legacy / Song.

  • Faith Hill

    This Kiss

    • New Hits 99 (Various Artists).
    • Global Television.

  • Randy Travis

    On The Other Hand

    • Storms of Life.
    • Warner Bros.

  • Little Big Town

    Girl Crush

    • Pain Killer.
    • Capitol.
    • 5.

  • Chris Young

    Neon

    • Neon.
    • RCA.
    • 5.

  • Johnny Cash & June Carter Cash

    Jackson

    • The Man In Black.
    • Columbia.
    • 7.

  • Loretta Lynn

    The Pill

    • The Definitive Collection.
    • MCA Nashville.
    • 015.

  • George Strait

    All My Ex's Live In Texas

    • Best Of George Strait: 20th Century Masters, The.
    • MCA.
    • 11.

  • The Chicks

    Long Time Gone

    • 91热爆.
    • Epic.
    • 1.

  • George Jones & Tammy Wynette

    The Ceremony

    • Castle Communications.

  • Kenny Chesney

    You and Tequila (feat. Grace Potter)

    • Sony.

  • Rosanne Cash

    Sea Of Heartbreak (feat. Bruce Springsteen)

    • The List.
    • Manhattan.
    • 1.

  • Marty Robbins

    The Story of My Life

    • The Look Of Love - The Burt Bacharach Collection.
    • Universal Music TV.
    • 4 / 1.

  • Beth Nielsen Chapman

    Thank You My Lord

    • BNC.

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  • Fri 10 Mar 2017 15:00
    Radio 2 Country

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