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December 30, 2011
Songwriters Hall of Fame Paul Williams – HuffPost 12.30.11
Mike Ragogna: How do you feel about the new crop of artists being represented here this evening? Paul Wiliams: Oh, I think they’re fantastic. Right now, I’m writing with a group called Daft Punk, so for me, at this age, to be up to my heart in music is great. The addendum to that, of […]
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December 30, 2011
- in Advice for New Artists , Cousin Brucie by Mike
Cousin Brucie – HuffPost 12.30.11
Mike Ragogna: What’s your advice for new artists? Cousin Brucie: The very first thing I would say is never give up. There’s an Elvis Presley song that was one of my favorites that says, “Go follow that dream,” and I believe you should. There are times when it’s gonna be tempting to give up and […]
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December 30, 2011
Southside Johnny – HuffPost 12.30.11
Mike Ragogna: What’s your advice for new artists? Southside Johnny: Use the internet. The internet saves you from going through a record company, it gives you instant access to your fans and vice-versa, and it lets you put out your product without anyone telling you what to do. The internet is the biggest blessing to […]
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December 30, 2011
Jimmy Jam – HuffPost 12.30.11
Mike Ragogna: What advice do you have for new artists? Jimmy Jam: I’m a big fan of collaboration. I’ve been with my writing partner Terry Lewis for 30 years. I really like the idea of having someone to bounce ideas off of and having someone there to inspire you. I would strongly suggest finding people […]
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December 30, 2011
- in Advice for New Artists , Garth Brooks by Mike
Garth Brooks – HuffPost 12.30.11
Mike Ragogna: What is your advice to new artists? Garth Brooks: Well, support your songwriter for sure, and bust your ass whenever you can. For new artists, it’s hard to say. Songwriters these days are finding new ways to make their money and stay above water. It used to all depend on record sales, and […]
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December 30, 2011
Songwriters Hall of Fame Jimmy Jam – HuffPost 12.30.11
Mike Ragogna: What are your thoughts tonight about our celebrating some of our best new songwriters? Jimmy Jam: I’m really excited, I love this event. I thought I was only attending as a fan, but as it turns out, I’ll be giving an award to Drake–The Hal David Starlight Award, which I’m thrilled about because […]
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December 30, 2011
Songwriters Hall of Fame Dwight Yoakum – HuffPost 12.30.11
Mike Ragogna: Dwight, what do you think of tonight’s festivities? Dwight Yoakum: Well, I’m very excited to be here and happy to be here honoring all of these songwriters but, in my case, specifically Leon Russell. MR: What’s your favorite song of his? DY: I would have to say, “Superstar.” I’ve always loved it. I […]
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December 30, 2011
Songwriters Hall of Fame Skylar Grey – HuffPost 12.30.11
Mike Ragogna: So, what’s the Skylar Grey story? Skylar Grey: I’ve been writing and singing my whole life. I started performing professionally when I was six. During my first piano recital, I even did an original song, so I’ve always been writing. So, when I moved out to Los Angeles and I began working with […]
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