At Adroit Records, we realize that some of the best music being created on a daily basis is not considered commercially viable and therefore is unavailable to the general public. We believe that music lovers should be provided with an opportunity to experience a broader spectrum of music that is not limited by what corporate radio decides they can or should listen to.
Mason Douglas Blog 2 The story behind my "Words and Music": my father, ALS, and trying to give back
Not a lot of people are aware of my experience with ALS, or more commonly known as "Lou Gehrig's Disease," a fatal neurodegenerative disease that affects over 5,600 new people and their families annually. My father was diagnosed with ALS when I was 10 years old and it quickly adjusted my lifestyle for the remainder of my adolescence...
Lisa Carver Blog 1 I love the CD!!
I'm so honored to be on a collection of REAL songs with so many of my friends and heroes!!!
Joshua Rush Blog 1 I must first admit that I am a reluctant "blogger." We songwriters spend most of our time trying to speak our minds in 3m 30s sound-bytes, so the prospect of writing in a less constraining format is a tad overwhelming...
Mason Douglas Blog 1 I just want to say how excited I am to have "Home Free" included on the first Adroit Records release...and how honored I am to be included among so many amazing and even legendary writers! It seems well overdue that someone gave the public the opportunity to hear the music that we all tell our visiting friends and family about
What is Adroit Records? Adroit Records was established to present the music of Nashville songwriters to a discerning, and what we believe to be, underserved music audience.
What is different about Adroit Records? Adroit Records was created to provide recording opportunities for songwriters, who perform and develop their craft in the Nashville area.
Why is Adroit Records based in Nashville, TN? Nashville is “Music City!" For years, serious and dedicated songwriters from around the world have come to Nashville to live and write. Nashville is a big part of music history. It is home to some of music industries’ largest labels and has numerous live performance venues. As a result, Nashville creates a natural draw for talented and serious songwriters.
What is Special About the Adroit Songwriters? The songwriters who are signed with Adroit are, for the most part, up and coming Artists who have a dedicated and undeniable passion for songwriting. Plus, they are really good people whose sense of character shines as bright as their talent and their ability to perform.
Why a Nashville Songwriter Compilation CD? If you came to Nashville and went around to all of the different clubs and venues several nights a week for weeks on end, you would eventually discover an elite level of talent.
What style of music does Adroit Record encompass? Honest music is the style of Adroit Records. The best way to describe the song genre for the label is Americana deeply rooted in country, tinged with both soul and blues.
How do you pick your Nashville Songwriters? Jim Tract, president of Adroit Records, is the creative force behind the record label. His lifetime of musical experience and recording knowledge skills suits him well in judging musical talent.
What is Adroit Records position on illegal file sharing? The music industry is a very complex business where copyrighted material and digitally-produced products can be stolen with little or no effort or consequence. Adroit Records would simply state that downloading and taking an artist’s work without compensating that artist is stealing.
