Record setting 10x CMA Musician of the Year, Mac McAnally is a Nashville Songwriters HoF, Mississippi Musicians HoF and Alabama Music HoF inductee. The renowned songwriter, singer, and instrumentalisthas writtendozens of hit records for other artists, several of which peaked at #1. His own recordingcareer began with debut hit single“It’s A Crazy World”andgrownto14 album releases. He has writtenhits for Alabama, Jimmy Buffett, Kenny Chesney, and Sawyer Brown, and has studio credits that includealbums by Toby Keith, Linda Ronstadt, George Strait and Dolly Parton among many others
Scotty Emerick, a Florida-born songwriter and guitarist, pursued his musical destiny in Nashville after high school, driven by a passion for honky tonk and classic country. A protege of songwriters like Dean Dillon, Emerick became known for his deep knowledge of music and songwriting. His creative partnership with Toby Keith led to hits like “I Love This Bar” and “Beer for My Horses.” Throughout his career, Emerick’s songs have been recorded by top artists such as Willie Nelson, Alan Jackson, and Eric Church, earning him nominations for the Grammy and CMA awards. With a unique ability to channel authenticity into his music, Emerick’s career spans decades of success, collaborations, and unforgettable songs that have sold millions of albums.
