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I am 67 and retired. I was a Marketing Director in Senior Living. I have been married almost 47 years. I have 2 grown children and 5 grandchildren. I have been singing since I was 16 years old. I have sung solo, in groups, choirs, and bands. I am not a musician however. I just sing. I have been writing for years. I got away from it for several years because I was busy raising kids and working. Now that I am retired, I am writing a lot more and really enjoying it. I am a Christian, so most of my songs are faith based. I like to write stories. I write mostly from my own life experiences and those of my family and friends. I think I have written some excellent songs. Because I am not a musician myself, I collaborate with SUNO AI to create the musical arrangements and vocals for my songs. I want the listeners of my songs to experience them, not just hear them. I write mostly in the Country, Country Christian, Contemporary Christian, Country Blues, and Blues Gospel genres. I hope you will take the opportunity to experience my songs, the songs of Jim Barzee. Blessings to you!

*Disclaimer: The songs listed here were recorded to highlight Ted’s lyrics he has written. Some are AI-assisted recordings for the purpose of only giving the lyrics some life, and some are songs Ted has recorded in the studio. If a recording artist were interested in using any of the lyrics, they would be 100% free to use any music genre and chord structure that suits their style.* Ted Fillhart is a veteran keyboard player, singer, and songwriter with over five decades of live performance and recording experience across Pennsylvania, Virginia, North Carolina, and Florida. His musical roots lie in rock, blues, country, and Christian music, shaped by the sounds of the 1970s and 80s, while his creative curiosity has led him into electronic genres including synthwave, EDM, and chill/ambient music. Throughout his career, Ted has performed with a wide range of bands and artists, released three solo CDs and three EPs, and contributed keyboard and vocal tracks to numerous recordings. Whether performing in bands, touring as a solo artist, or crafting layered electronic soundscapes, his work consistently reflects emotional depth and musical versatility. After stepping back from the live music scene in 2024, Ted has returned his focus to writing and recording, continuing a lifelong pursuit of creative expression and sonic exploration.

I have been playing music for 53 years and have been recording since about 1998. I just released my 23rd album. I have 4 different "names" that I use for the various genres I do. Gregg Hart: Mostly instrumental. Cinematic, Relaxing, Soundtrack, etc. Midiboy: My first project, Christian electronic rock The Impossible Nothing: Christian Hybrid Hard Rock The One Nine Project: Contemporary Christian Rock

Songwriters for 24 years. BMI Member. Have two songs places in the movie "The Overbrook Brothers". Won the WZZM Weatherball jingle contest with "Know Before You Go". Took time off from writing to build a successful Live Game Show business. Dale produces game shows, and writes for them. Dale was radio and nightclub DJ for 40 years. Took first place in the 2003 "Play Any Key Music Song Contest" for "Treasure".

I’m the creator of SongRefiners and a 30+ year veteran of the music industry, having worn nearly every hat the business offers. From 1997 to 2003, I owned and operated a world-class recording studio in Pennsylvania before moving to Nashville to launch Nashville Rising Song, a groundbreaking singer-songwriter open mic contest that helped spotlight many of today’s country and pop stars. In 2020, I created Global Rising Song, the world’s first and only crowdfunded songwriter contest, which raised over $220,000 to support songwriters during the COVID years. My current projects and platforms include NashvilleSongPitcher.com, MohrMusicProductions.com, and FreeForAllMusic.com.

I’m a 60-year-old songwriter/composer based in Sweden. I’m an entrepreneur in the life science industry, but I do songwriting in my spare time. Music has been an important hobby for me almost my whole life, but I’ve never been professional. I’ve mainly been a melody guy even though I also write lyrics. My main instrument is piano, and I’ve composed quite a lot of instrumental music over the years.

Tiffany Windsor is a Florida-based country songwriter focused on grounded, character-driven storytelling rooted in real life. Her writing draws from Gulf Coast culture, the service industry, and the complexities of long-term relationships—delivered with clarity, restraint, and a strong sense of identity. She writes with the artist in mind, building songs that translate cleanly from demo to cut. Her work emphasizes structure, conversational phrasing, and hooks that feel natural rather than manufactured, with a vocal approach shaped by blues and soul influence. Her catalog sits at the intersection of traditional country storytelling and modern commercial sensibility—songs built to hold up in professional rooms, connect with artists, and resonate with listeners without relying on trend. Currently, she is developing a release-ready catalog, replacing demo vocals with her own performances, and preparing material for artist placement, sync opportunities, and live execution.

I’m Vickie Hearn, a lyricist based in Celina, Texas, just north of Dallas. I began seriously pursuing songwriting about two years ago, and I’ve enjoyed every step of the journey. My primary focus is country and country-Christian music, with a passion for lyrics that tell a story, stir emotions, and connect with listeners. I love the creative process of taking an idea and working through the words until everything comes together to make a song that feels right. I’m always open to collaborating with like-minded co-writers who share my love for songwriting and bring their own creativity and musical talents to the table. My ultimate goal is to have an artist record one of my songs. I’m excited to keep learning, growing as a songwriter, building connections, and finding the right collaborators to help bring great songs to life.

Rick Keane is a singer/ songwriter from Cleveland Oh with 45 years experience off and on writing songs Country Christian Folk and Blues. Songs are about life love breaking up forgiveness and about everything in between. Gave up writing to perform in local cover bands. Back at it having fun again.

David Jones is a retired military counter intelligence specialist with a background in physics. The mastermind behind the music of 37L, Jones takes the listener on a cinematic journey with every note and syllable. Fasten your seatbelt, press play and dive deep into the physical and psychological roller coaster of music mastery.

Hello there, my name is Robert FATSMOKE Pearson I live just outside of Vegas , over the hump in Pahrump. If you want country living in the Vegas region Pahrump is it, the model town of down home living, people are freindly, helpful and live they way they want to. I been up here 2 years now for the last 40 years I have been with Jennifer and its been a blessing. After I retired I kept busy doing hands on projects for example- started building electric guitars, building motorized bicycles and a few other intrest then it hit me write a song, thats when the arguement started I said why, I said why not its something you have never done, I replied back "you are 100% correct", so I wrote one and from that point its like a studio in my head.

I’m Darren Thomas, an Oklahoma lineman and country songwriter. After nearly 40 years working on power lines, I write songs drawn from family, faith, hard work, and the people and places that raised me. My goal is to tell stories that feel true and stay with you after the music stops.

Mike Walton is the founder and principal songwriter of Mike, Tyler, Laurie Live in Vibes Publishing (M&TL Live in Vibes Publishing). Based out of the industrial heartland of Columbiana, Ohio, M&TL curates a highly specialized, 25+ song country-noir and heartland rock cinematic catalog. My writing focuses on raw, unpolished realism, localized grit, and high-stakes psychological character studies engineered for major-label placement, country radio, and Hollywood movie sync synchronization. I use lived-in experience or create deep character backstories to make the narrators come to life. I treat my songs as mini-screenplays, caring more about the overall story than a single, isolated lyric. Our songs' main goal is to make you feel something: if you can hear it, then you can feel it; when you feel it, you start to see it; then, we will execute it .

Old guy who was unofficially writing lyrics as a kid growing up on the streets of Philadelphia. From witnessing and experiencing so many tragedies in my life, I have hung in there and have a most amazing life, one that I'm blessed to have...more than I'll ever deserve.

My name is Phillip, and I am a follower of Jesus and desire to use my gifts as a keyboardist (piano and organ) and song writer to proclaim the Kingdom of God while sorjourning here on earth. It is my prayer that these songs with edify, encourage, and speak to your heart as you are on your own redemptive relationship journey with Jesus. God bless!

I write songs inspired by real life — love, loss, resilience, and the battles we face within ourselves. Whether it’s country storytelling or the raw power of rock, my music is built on honest emotion, vivid imagery, and lyrics that tell a story. Every song comes from a place of truth, with the hope of creating a connection and reminding people they’re not alone in what they feel.

Chicago-based songwriter and producer Joseph Schwartz uses digital tools as a personal laboratory to eliminate the constraints of traditional music creation. His genre-fluid catalog deliberately spans completely different musical landscapes: on one side are cinematic, guitar-driven records like the album "Maybe I Belong"—which recently climbed to #6 on the Euro Indie Music Chart, layering classic arena rock over symphonic structures inspired by masters like Rachmaninoff. On the other side is "What She Said," a high-velocity, female-voiced electronic pop project driven by sharp social commentary. As highlighted by Dulaxi, Schwartz continues to create without traditional boundaries. His track "The Oath" is a prime example of this approach, wrapping biting political commentary in unexpected Industrial EDM. His recent EP, "The infernal plan", a collection of political commentary was released in 9/11.

Simply put...I write songs...to make you move, think, feel, believe, hope, doubt, wonder, dream, laugh, cry, smile, and more....enjoy!

Like most of us, we've been playing and making music for decades. I love that I've been able to bring back really old recordings back to life, demo old songs and finish many abandoned ideas. The songs I write will probably resonate most with the Gen X era people. I mean do disrespect but they'll get the humor, the darkness and all innuendos, without a second thought. I just make sure the wheel is still round, I write about fun and heartache.

Meet Tina Lacoste Alcudia — Lyricist, Storyteller & Survivor From Mobile, Alabama, to wherever the music takes me! Hey, I'm Tina Lacoste Alcudia. I'm a lyricist, a lifelong music lover, a mother of two biological daughters and two adopted sons, and a woman who has helped raise 27 foster children. I've lived a little, learned a lot, and collected enough stories to fill a whole lot of songs! I've been writing lyrics since I was fifteen, but for most of my life, I never imagined doing anything with them. I didn't have a band or a way to hear the potential behind my words. Then technology caught up with my imagination. AI music generation gave my lyrics a voice, allowing me to experiment with melodies, explore different genres, and refine my work until the music and the message come together. I write original lyrics across multiple genres, from heartfelt and emotional to funny, gritty, sassy, and everything in between. I often create female vocal demos using AI-generated music alongside my own recorded, gritty voice to help bring my ideas to life. Give me an idea and a few details, and I can get to work pretty quickly. I've written a song on the spot in as little as twenty minutes, although most take a couple of hours to develop, followed by time to revisit, edit, and refine them. I believe in letting a song breathe before deciding it's finished. And yes, sometimes I have to argue with AI about my lyrics. I'll tell it, "You're smart, but I've lived more life!" 😂 Outside of songwriting, I'm a master cosmetologist and a nurse by trade. I'm also a licensed foster parent, fluent Spanish speaker, aspiring pastry chef by training, painter, crafter, karaoke enthusiast, and a pretty capable female handyman. I've even learned to weld because somebody dared me to! I work on my own car, tackle my own home repairs, and enjoy learning things simply because I'm curious. With an IQ of 140, I tend to get bored if I'm not learning something new. I'm independent, hardheaded, and a survivor. I believe you can accomplish far more than you think if you're willing to put your mind to it, so I try to keep the words "I can't" out of my vocabulary. I believe those experiences find their way into my music. I write from imagination, observation, humor, heartbreak, resilience, and the kind of life lessons you can't learn from a textbook. And then there's my luck. I was born on Friday the 13th, and that number seems to follow me around. At this point, I figure if life is going to keep handing me material, I might as well turn some of it into songs! My philosophy? If I didn't laugh, I'd cry. And I don't cry. And if I do, you might want to run! I'm Tina Lacoste Alcudia. I've spent years putting my thoughts, experiences, and imagination into lyrics. Now I'm ready to give those words a chance to travel beyond my own four walls and find the artists, producers, and music lovers who can hear what I hear in them. The words are mine. The stories are mine. And every song starts with an idea that deserves a chance to be heard.

Just an amateur songwriter hoping someone can relate to my dogs

PrimeTime St. James is a rising music producer born and raised in Savannah, GA, now bringing Southern flavor to the West Coast, reppin’ from Los Angeles. Her love for music started early, always dancing, always vibing, but her true passion for production sparked in high school when her mom gifted her a beat-making kit. What began as flipping samples for fun turned into a serious creative calling. Now pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Music Production at the Los Angeles Film School, PrimeTime St. James is fully locked in; sharpening her skills and evolving her sound. Her style blends the smooth, soulful vibes of R&B with the hard-hitting edge of Hip-Hop and Trap, crafting beats that hit deep and make you move. She uses Suno AI as a tool to help bridge the gap between songwriting and creation. No gimmicks, no cap, just real music. PrimeTime St. James creates sounds for the vibe, for the soul, and for the culture.

Bill Blankenship Bill Blankenship is a versatile singer/songwriter from Texas, USA, known for his unique blend of Blues, Rock and Country. Raised in Lake Charles, Louisiana, Bill’s first of numerous releases was on the legendary Goldband Records. He has toured the U.S. Canada, Europe, Spain, and Greece sharing the stage with many top Rock and Country acts. Bill hopes to have a positive impact in the world by sharing his Christian beliefs through original works showcasing a strong, soulful, and passionate style.

Christian and country songwriter from Vienna, GA. Married to my beautiful wife Barbie with 3 children. I want the songs that I write to be inspirational. We all struggle and sometimes we need to know that we're not alone. I've been writing since August 2025. Songwriting was never on my radar, I have been amazed at the feedback and seeing my growth. When God opens doors all we have to do is walk through.

Kirsten Rockwell is an East Tennessee–based songwriter whose work is rooted in story, character, imagery, and the complicated parts of being human. A former high school English teacher and lifelong writer, Kirsten came to songwriting through words first. Her songs often begin with an image, a phrase, an overheard thought, or an ordinary moment that refuses to leave her alone. From there, they can become anything from Southern Gothic and dark Americana to alternative rock, blues, folk, trip-hop, or something that doesn't fit neatly into a category at all. That range is intentional. Kirsten writes for the story rather than for a particular genre, allowing each song to find the sound that best serves it. Her catalog moves between serious and dark, reflective and confrontational, and occasionally the humor found in everyday life. What connects the songs is an emphasis on strong lyrics, memorable imagery, emotional honesty, and narratives that give the listener something to recognize in themselves. Now based in East Tennessee, Kirsten draws inspiration from both lived experience and the people, landscapes, contradictions, humor, folklore, and stories around her. Her work ranges from deeply personal songs to fictional narratives and character-driven storytelling. Kirsten uses AI-assisted music production tools to create demos and bring her original lyrics and song concepts to life. The voices heard on the recordings are not her own; they serve as the performers for the songs she writes and develops. Above all, Kirsten writes because there are stories worth telling—and because sometimes a song can say what ordinary conversation cannot.

I’m a songwriter first: a painter of feelings, complicated memories, flawed people, and the things we struggle to say plainly. My songs often begin with a lyric, melody, chord progression, personal experience, or half-formed idea that refuses to leave me alone. From there, I shape the story through writing, rewriting, arranging, recording, and experimentation. I’m drawn to emotional honesty, memorable hooks, and lyrics that leave enough room for the listener to bring part of their own life into the song. I believe the audience is smarter than we sometimes give them credit for. A song does not need to explain every corner of itself to make someone feel understood. My work moves between alternative rock, pop, singer-songwriter, and country, sometimes under different artist identities created to give each style its own voice. I use modern music technology, including AI-assisted production, as part of the creative process, but never as a substitute for having something to say. I bring the lyrics, concepts, direction, melodies, musical ideas, edits, and final decisions. The technology helps me explore how those songs might sound once they leave the notebook. You can hear my current work and follow what I’m creating on Suno: https://suno.com/@mwtennant

I am a United States Army Combat veteran and law enforcement officer. I write music to let my feelings out. All my lyrics are written by me about my feelings and life experiences.

My name is Robin I'm from Bakersfield,California . I'm a new songwriter .Every song I write is a true story taken directly from my life ,I hope you like them as much as I liked writing them .Thank You for visiting my page

I'm just an old guy telling storys of my life. My hope is that I can successfully move that time in my life to a song.

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I’ve been writing music for over 45 years. In my late 20’s , I pursued a singer /songwriter career for 2 years in Nashville. I ended up chasing the girl back home to Wisconsin. She became an inspiration for a lot of songs. I performed in the Midwest with my 7 piece band for a few years . At 35 I decided to put things on hold and raise my family . This last year my children are grown , I pulled out notebooks of ideas from years and decided to write again with focus on writing for others. I’m now chasing the dream to get artists cuts.

Peter Duffield is a lead singer & musician in several Louisiana cover-tune bands. As well as performing on Riverboats. He is admired by many other musicians and vocalists in the Delta area. Like his bandmates. He and the Mice have mastered live shows throughout the years and have garnered many faithful followers. Peter is a well-seasoned musician and has paid his dues. Peter is a respected, local songwriter. When not performing live. Peter works in his home studio, writing and recording songs which are available via iTunes, Spotify, Amazon, etc. There's also a website for Peter's Record Label, "Meerkatz Music". https://meerkatzmusic.com/

I am a published poet who is discovering the world of songwriting. Music is necessary for life I believe that. I play guitar and keyboard a little My focus is lyrics. I am also an artist and designer, my retirement career. I have no expectations for fame and fortune. I just want to improve and if I do - who knows! It's all good! Check out my songs!!

Hello. My name is Daniel Havard and I am from the Mississippi Gulf Coast. I have been a hobbyist Songwriter for fifty years. My (300+) Song catalog includes Rock and Country genres. I would list my biggest influences as being the 'Eagles', Paul McCartney and Merle Haggard. I really enjoy this site and love the feedback and challenges. It's an incredible honor to just be here with such talented Songwriters!

I have been a songwriter for over 35 years. I followed my passion to Nashville in 1995 to work with Macwill Publishing and Jess Mcentire. I was instantly thrown into the mix writing with the late great Jerry Cupid who along with Jess Mcentire was an inspiration to me. I also got to write with and learn from songwriters like Berney Nelson and Mark Peterson. After several years in Nashville my dislike of the traditional music scene pushed me into a different career path and away from Nashville. I have been involved in land development ever since. With the recent changes in the music industry I have become inspired again! I picked up my old guitar and the songs started flowing. I have never enjoyed writing music as much as I do today thanks to technology that lets me make my own demos and get my music out there for the world to hear. PS. All of my lyrics are 100% human written by me and a select few cowriters. I do use hybrid AI/Human production for the tracks.

Eric Kimbarl writes songs from a life lived in Forsyth County, Georgia—where back roads, muscle cars, lifelong friendships, and family have given him plenty of stories to tell. Rooted in Southern rock, country, and blues, his music moves from roaring engines and Friday-night adventures to the quieter moments that stay with you: watching your children grow up, remembering someone you’ve lost, finding strength in faith, and loving the person who’s been beside you through it all. A husband, father of three sons, and small-business owner, Eric brings a working man’s perspective to his songwriting. His songs draw on real people and personal memories, whether he’s honoring an old friend, remembering a childhood hero, or looking back on the night he met his wife, Kelley, while cruising through town. What began as a way to put memories and feelings into words became a way to connect with others. At the heart of every song is a simple hope: that someone listening will hear a piece of their own life and say, “That’s me.”

Robert Patton is a Texas-based songwriter whose music spans Country, Country Gospel, Christian Country, Bluegrass and Progressive Southern Gospel. After stepping away from songwriting for 26 years, Robert returned to writing in January 2026 with a renewed passion for creating songs built around memorable hooks, conversational storytelling, faith, family, redemption and real-life experiences. His songwriting credits and recognition include "This Side of the Dirt," co-written with Tony Montalbano and recorded by LaVerne Tripp, and "God Saved Me When I Couldn't Save Myself," which received industry recognition through SongU and Song Universe in LA. His song "When Mercy Meets My Mourning" was selected by a professional song plugger for a Nashville pitch meeting connected with a Chosen Road project. Robert's current catalog includes Country and Contemporary Country songs such as "Dear John Letter on My Old John Deere," "Dolly Left the Light On" and "Get Our Country On," along with Christian Country, Bluegrass and Progressive Southern Gospel songs including "When Mercy Meets My Mourning," "You Need Four Crazy Friends," "You're Gonna Get Wet" and "The Cross Was Heaven's Declaration." Robert writes songs designed to connect with real people—songs with strong concepts, memorable titles and messages that stay with the listener.