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It all begins with a song
It all begins with a song
Napa Valley Film Festival
Napa Valley Film Festival
Napa Valley Film Festival
Napa Valley Film Festival
Napa Valley Film Festival

About The Film

We hum their melodies. We know their words by heart. And their music becomes the soundtrack to our lives. Yet, few of us even know their names. It All Begins with a Song tells the story of one of the most important and unknown forces in music: The Nashville Songwriter.

From struggle to success, regret to redemption, this film tells the stories of the lyrical geniuses behind some of the world’s most beloved songs and the musical place they call home.

Now on Demand!

It All Begins With A Song: The Story of the Nashville Songwriter is now available for purchase and streaming!

Watch it on: iTunes | Google Play | Vudu | FlixFling | Amazon (DVD for purchase) and more! Check your favorite video platform.


"Songwriting is a bitch. And then it has puppies."

- Steven Tyler


Meet The Nashville Songwriters

Desmond Child
Desmond Child

Desmond Child

Songs Recorded By:

  • KISS
  • Aerosmith
  • Alice Cooper
desmondchild.com
Mac Davis
Mac Davis

Mac Davis

Songs Recorded By:

  • Elvis
  • Glenn Campbell
  • Merle Haggard
songhall.org
Brandy Clark
Brandy Clark

Brandy Clark

Songs Recorded By:

  • Sheryl Crow
  • Miranda Lambert
  • The Band Perry
brandyclarkmusic.com
Busbee
Busbee

Busbee

Songs Recorded By:

  • Pink
  • Katy Perry
  • Gwen Stefani
busbeemusic.com
Caitlyn Smith
Caitlyn Smith

Caitlyn Smith

Songs Recorded By:

  • John Legend
  • Meghan Trainor
  • Lady Antebellum
caitlynsmith.com
David Hodges
David Hodges

David Hodges

Songs Recorded By:

  • Celine Dion
  • Avril Lavigne
  • Evanescence
Gordon Kennedy
Gordon Kennedy

Gordon Kennedy

Songs Recorded By:

  • Eric Clapton
  • Bonnie Raitt
  • Peter Frampton
Jeffrey Steele
Jeffrey Steele

Jeffrey Steele

Songs Recorded By:

  • Keith Urban
  • Tim McGraw
  • Rascal Flatts
jeffreysteele.com
Jimmy Robbins
Jimmy Robbins

Jimmy Robbins

Songs Recorded By:

  • Keith Urban
  • Luke Bryan
  • Florida Georgia Line
roundhillmusic.com
Jody Williams
Jody Williams

John Hiatt

Songs Recorded By:

  • Bob Dylan
  • Don Henley
  • Willie Nelson
johnhiatt.com
Jon Randall
Jon Randall

Jon Randall

Songs Recorded By:

  • Brad Paisley
  • Alison Krauss
  • Miranda Lambert
jonrandallmusic.com
Kacey Musgraves
Kacey Musgraves

Keb' Mo'

  • Singer
  • Songwriter
kebmo.com
Kelley Lovelace
Kelley Lovelace

Kelley Lovelace

Songs Recorded By:

  • Brad Paisley
  • Carrie Underwood
  • Jason Aldean
kelleylovelace.com
Lee Thomas Miller
Lee Thomas Miller

Lee Thomas Miller

Songs Recorded By:

  • Chris Stapleton
  • Garth Brooks
  • Brad Paisley
leethomasmiller.com
Mac McAnally
Mac McAnally

Mac McAnally

Songs Recorded By:

  • Jimmy Buffett
  • Kenny Chesney
  • Linda Davis
macmcanally.com
Phil Vassar
Phil Vassar

Phil Vassar

Songs Recorded By:

  • Tim McGraw
  • Alan Jackson
  • Kenny Chesney
philvassar.com
Rodney Crowell
Rodney Crowell

Rodney Crowell

Songs Recorded By:

  • Johnny Cash
  • Bob Seger
  • Keith Urban
rodneycrowell.com
Thom Schuyler
Thom Schuyler

Thom Schuyler

Songs Recorded By:

  • Eric Church
  • Kenny Rogers
  • Randy Travis
thomschuyler.com
Tony Arata
Tony Arata

Tony Arata

Songs Recorded By:

  • Garth Brooks
  • Patty Loveless
  • Randy Travis
tonyarata.com
Verlon Thompson
Verlon Thompson

Verlon Thompson

Songs Recorded By:

  • Jimmy Buffett
  • Dierks Bentley
  • Alan Jackson
verlonthompson.com
Victoria Shaw
Victoria Shaw

Victoria Shaw

Songs Recorded By:

  • Ricky Martin
  • Garth Brooks
  • Christina Aguilera
victoriashaw.com
Wayne Kirkpatrick
Wayne Kirkpatrick

Wayne Kirkpatrick

Songs Recorded By:

  • Eric Clapton
  • Bonnie Raitt
  • Peter Frampton
facebook.com/junkbunk
Jody Williams
Jody Williams

Jody Williams

Vice President/Creative:

  • BMI
bmi.com

About the Director

Chusy
Chusy

Chusy

Chusy was born and raised in Venezuela where he started his directing career. He went on to receive an MFA from the prestigious Directors Program at the American Film Institute in Los Angeles. There he made, MONKEY PARK, a short film starring Tim Roth, Amanda Plummer and Ray Wise. His first narrative feature film, ANYWHERE USA, won a jury prize in Dramatic Competition at SUNDANCE, awarded by a Quentin Tarantino-led jury.

Chusy has given a TED talk, presented at the Aspen Ideas Festival, appeared in an episode of MTV’s show MADE, received an NEA grant and has been recognized at Cannes and countless international advertising and film festivals. Chusy is an Eagle Scout, speaks four languages, is the proud father of two amazing children, and splits his time between Western North Carolina and Eastern Tennessee. To see his work, please visit www.planafilms.com.

Contact

For inquiries please contact: butch@visitmusiccity.com