Vince Melamed is a six-time BMI Million-Performance recipient and award-winning songwriter with a long list of hits to his credit including "Walkaway Joe," Music Row Magazine's "Song Of The Year" and Billboard's No.1 song, "What Mattered Most" recorded by Ty Herndon. Melamed has scored hits for Restless Heart, Tina Turner and Phil Vasser, as well as toured with Bob Dylan, The Eagles, Jimmy Buffett, Glenn Frey, Don Henley, Dan Fogelberg and Rosanne Cash, to name a few.

Lisa Carver's story is beyond fascinating. The youngest of five, she was raised with Gospel playing in the forefront. As a child, Carver was drawn to the dramatic musical tales; she loved the story-songs. "I believe I was born to be a songwriter. Even before I had written a song, I knew they were in me." She arrived in Nashville in 1988 with the mission to pursue her destiny. The classically trained guitarist has since scored a number of hits including Sugarland's "Everyday America."

Craig Monday grew up in Luttrell, Tennessee, and has scored cuts for a number of renowned country music artists including: "Got A Little Crazy" (Kenny Chesney), "The Power of a Song" (Vince Gill/Amy Grant/Diamond Rio), "Lead Me Home" (Jamey Johnson) and "My Second 16" (Mark Wills). Craig also had cuts on the LIFETIMES CD recorded by Roy Lewis, Earl Scruggs and Lizzy Long.

Brendan McKinney is an internationally acclaimed singer/songwriter. Like a masterful work of art that is interpreted from many perspectives, McKinney paints his songs with many different angles in an assortment of colors. Born and raised in Philadelphia, this honest and endearing musician has toured throughout the U.S. and Europe with his Americana tunes fused with blues and country.

Mason Douglas, an Arizona native, has made Music City Tennessee his home. His talents attract music lovers of country, acoustic, soul and pop. Douglas, whose song "Home Free" stands as a patriotic masterpiece, has a growing, loyal following on the songwriter circuit and is poised to become one of country music's most skillful and sought after tunesmiths. Douglas is a true entertainer and one who knows how to work a room.

Cheley Tackett is from Ohio. Now a fixture on Music Row, she is one of the most powerful, soulful singers in the business. Cheley writes with the deep confidence and total abandon that only a true artist is capable of. She draws her listeners in with comfortable ease and offers each and every one an original and deep personal experience. Tackett's songs are simply mesmerizing. Check out her duet on Vince Melamed's CD and the song "Perfect Love Forbidden."

Ray Sisk hails from South Carolina. He is a role model, mentor and hero to many of Nashville's elite and talented writers. His music is reminiscent of Neal Young, Bob Dylan, Johnny Cash, The Eagles and Hank Williams, Sr.; his earthy, honest, familiarity commands a quiet attention. Mostly writing for himself, his songs are unique and familiar coming straight from the heart.

Karleen Watt is a natural-born songwriter who pursues her musical dream with singular intensity. The pivotal point in steering Watt's direction to pursue her dream came when her mom befriended Joan Baez and Crook Stewart (Baez's manager) told the young Karleen, "You have no right not to share your gift." From that day forward, Watt's talent blossomed. Watt shines as she captivates audiences with her vocal style and surprisingly dry wit.

Lucas Hoge was nominated for "Male Country Singer/Songwriter of the Year" for his song "Dirt" (Hollywood Music Awards/ Los Angeles Music Awards). He was also recognized with a nomination for "Country Album Of The Year" for DIRT at the 16th Annual LA Music Awards (2006) and walked away a winner. The consummate version of "Dirt" appears on "Words & Music Nashville" as produced by Jim Tract who envisioned it as a driving acoustic country song.

Joshua Rush was surrounded by a musical family. He and his sister sang Gospel hymns regularly at their church. He found his roots in the country genre when he tuned in to Hank Williams, Sr., Merle Haggard and Buck Owens. His songwriting lends itself to the historic legends that made country music great. While building his repertoire of songs, Rush is also a session singer who is garnering attention as a versatile vocalist.