Singer/songwriter HARDY, songwriter Ben Johnson and film/TV writer and producer David Alan Johnson team up to give viewers an in-depth look at the industry working to bring country music to the masses, highlighting songwriters and producers behind from some of today's hottest country hits.
He will executive produce the upcoming documentaries Music Serieswhich is currently in production in Nashville. The series will feature top Nashville songwriters and artists including “The Painter” songwriter Cody Johnson, “Your Place” musician Ashley Cook, CMA Triple Play Award winner Hunter Phelps, Nashville Songwriters Association International Songwriter of the Decade , Ashley Gorley and others.
Exceleration Studio is producing the series, with Susana Zepeda serving as unscripted series producer and David Alan Johnson as showrunner. Exceleration Studio CEO Steve McBeth and Zepeda are handling sales for the series.
“Storytelling is the heart of country music and is what makes the genre so special,” Hardy said in a statement. “It's magical to go from a huge talent crammed into a small room to a stadium singing along. This show has the best talent in the business with dozens of hits and awards to show us how it's done.”
“While the songs are sung, the songwriters and producers are often unknown,” added Ben Johnson. “Hardy and I are thrilled to be working with Dave to finally show people how some of their favorite songs were created.”
“This show celebrates those who walk into a room with nothing and come out with a piece of art, a song, that can move people around the world for generations,” said Dave Johnson, who is an executive producer for Exceleration Studio. “HARDY and Ben are some of the best to ever do it and it was such a joy to learn from them – and all their talented friends – how the wonder of what they do happens!”
Zepeda added, “Country music has grown into an industry beloved both in the U.S. and abroad, and we're confident that the ever-growing global audience will connect with this show.”
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