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The C.L.I.M.B. with Johnny Dwinell and Brent Baxter

Johnny Dwinell and Brent Baxter

Helping Singers, Songwriters, and Indie Artists Create Leverage In the Music Business.

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42:19

Song Title Challenge #194: "Truth Is A Crime" w/ Eric...

The C.L.I.M.B. with Johnny Dwinell and Brent Baxter ·

2025/07/18

Johnny & Brent welcome back hit songwriter Eric Erdman, who has been named Songwriter of the Year and Male Vocalist of the Year at the Trop Rock Music Awards. He's behind hundreds of songs, including "Stone's Throw," recorded by breakout band The Red Clay Strays. They just finished a tour with The Rolling Stones. He's a master of blending heart, hook, and honesty. We craft 5-6 different concepts for writing a song called "Truth Is A Crime". The C.L.I.M.B. Show is dedicated to helping singers,

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54:18

Ep 484: Is The End Of Labels?

The C.L.I.M.B. with Johnny Dwinell and Brent Baxter ·

2025/07/15

CLIMBers, a value shift is underway in the marketplace with artists moving equity and income away from traditional music companies (i.e., labels) and keeping it with the creators and their teams. Merck Mercuriatis, the founder of Hipgnosis, is behind this movement with a new venture that is all about artists and managers making the majority of the money rather than the labels. Mercuriadis has hundreds of millions of investment capital behind him. What does this mean for the labels? What does

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14:41

Songwriting Pro's J.A.M. Session: Upgrading Your Titles

The C.L.I.M.B. with Johnny Dwinell and Brent Baxter ·

2025/07/11

This is an excerpt from Songwriting Pro's "J.A.M. Session." (J.A.M. stands for "Just Ask Me," and it's our monthly members-only online Q&A Session.) If you'd like to watch the full J.A.M. Session, just log in to the Songwriting Pro Member Area. If you're not yet a Songwriting Pro member, NOW is a great time to start your 14-day FREE trial at SongwritingPro.com!The C.L.I.M.B. Show is dedicated to helping singers, songwriters, indie artists and industry pros "Create Leverage In The Music Business."

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36:28

CLIMB Show Classics: Your Song Will NEVER Be Heard...

The C.L.I.M.B. with Johnny Dwinell and Brent Baxter ·

2025/07/08

CLIMBer, it's not enough to write your song. You need to resolve your song, or it's never going to get heard. What's that mean, and why is it hugely important for your songwriting career? We're going to tell you today on The CLIMB, so listen up!The C.L.I.M.B. Show is dedicated to helping singers, songwriters, indie artists and industry pros "Create Leverage In The Music Business." We want you to win! About the hosts: Brent Baxter is an award-winning hit songwriter with cuts by Alan Jackson

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37:46

Song Title Challenge #193: "Slow News Day" w/ Bill...

The C.L.I.M.B. with Johnny Dwinell and Brent Baxter ·

2025/07/04

Johnny & Brent welcome songwriter, Bill DiLuigi, who has hit songs recorded in Country, Christian Americana, and film and TV, with cuts by everyone from rock icon Bonnie Tyler to Lonestar's Richie McDonald. Together, they tackle the title, "Slow News Day," sent in by CLIMBer, Joe Bigalke. CONNECT WITH Bill DiLuigi HERE: Facebook: @BillDiluigi Instagram: @BillDiLuigi YouTube: @billdiluigi9662 Website: BillDiLuigi.com The C.L.I.M.B. Show is dedicated to helping singers,

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72:20

Ep 482: Interview w/ Hit Songwriter & Author Sandy Knox

The C.L.I.M.B. with Johnny Dwinell and Brent Baxter ·

2025/07/01

Johnny & Brent welcome hit songwriter, Sandy Knox, who has written songs for icons from Reba McEntire and Dolly Parton to Neil Diamond to Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood, and Martine McBride, among others. She served on the board of NERIS, NSAI, which we love, and the Music Health Alliance, which we love. Sandy has created the first audiobook/musical called Weighting, which we'll be discussing!The C.L.I.M.B. Show is dedicated to helping singers, songwriters, indie artists and industry pros

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16:36

Songwriting Pro's J.A.M. Session: Sleeping Your Way...

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2025/06/27

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40:24

Ep 481: 28 Years From Start To Chart: A Song's Journey

The C.L.I.M.B. with Johnny Dwinell and Brent Baxter ·

2025/06/24

CLIMBer, I just had a song hit number one, 28 years after I started writing it! Yeah, it's been a journey. And there are some lessons I want to pull from this story that will inspire you and equip you for your songwriting journey. So listen up.The C.L.I.M.B. Show is dedicated to helping singers, songwriters, indie artists and industry pros "Create Leverage In The Music Business." We want you to win! About the hosts: Brent Baxter is an award-winning hit songwriter with cuts by Alan Jackson

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44:57

Song Title Challenge #192: "Streetlight Silhouettes"...

The C.L.I.M.B. with Johnny Dwinell and Brent Baxter ·

2025/06/20

Johnny & Brent welcome O.G. CLIMBer, Chelsey Stallings, a singer-songwriter from Utah, now living in Nashville. Chelsey is releasing amazing original music, has climbed to writing in rooms with hit songwriters, has opened for artists like Phil Vassar and Darryl Worley, and has created a TikTok and Instagram following of over 300,000! Together, they cook up 5-6 different conceptual angles for writing a song titled "Streetlight Silhouettes," sent in by CLIMBer, Joe Bigalke. The C.L.I.M.B. Show

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41:16

Ep 480: Streaming Isn't Broken, But Maybe You Are...

The C.L.I.M.B. with Johnny Dwinell and Brent Baxter ·

2025/06/17

CLIMBer, how many times in the last 30 days have you privately or publicly disparaged streaming platforms for how they pay? What goes on in your head with that? Well, streaming isn't broken, but maybe you are...So, take a deep breath. This one may sting a little.The C.L.I.M.B. Show is dedicated to helping singers, songwriters, indie artists and industry pros "Create Leverage In The Music Business." We want you to win! About the hosts: Brent Baxter is an award-winning hit songwriter with cuts

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Songwriting Pro's J.A.M. Session: Mind The Melody

The C.L.I.M.B. with Johnny Dwinell and Brent Baxter ·

2025/06/13

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40:18

Ep 479: Lessons From Recent Co-Writes

The C.L.I.M.B. with Johnny Dwinell and Brent Baxter ·

2025/06/10

CLIMBer, you know I'm a songwriter. I've had some recent co-writes, and there are some important lessons that I've learned and want to share with you. I have some great takeaways that'll help you have a better co-writing experience, more wins and less fails. That's it. Let's go.The C.L.I.M.B. Show is dedicated to helping singers, songwriters, indie artists and industry pros "Create Leverage In The Music Business." We want you to win! About the hosts: Brent Baxter is an award-winning hit

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32:10

Song Title Challenge #191: "Running Out Of Luck" w/...

The C.L.I.M.B. with Johnny Dwinell and Brent Baxter ·

2025/06/06

Johnny & Brent welcome hit songwriter, Brian Davis (Jason Aldean, Brantley Gilbert, Tyler Farr, Lee Brice, Gretchen Wilson) to The Challenge, where they craft 5-6 different conceptual angles to writing a song titled "Running Out Of Luck." If you want to write like a pro, you need to think like a pro - and these episodes help you do that!Connect with Brian Davis Here: Facebook: @BrianDavisLive Instagram: @BrianDavisLive Spotify: Brian Davis The C.L.I.M.B. Show is dedicated to helping

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53:51

Ep 478: Do You Wanna Get Streamed Or Do You Wanna Be...

The C.L.I.M.B. with Johnny Dwinell and Brent Baxter ·

2025/06/03

CLIMBers, ALL artists want to be heard. That's why we do this. We want to reach people. But there's a difference between being streamed and being heard....Are you conflating the two? That's what we're going to dig into today, y'all. The C.L.I.M.B. Show is dedicated to helping singers, songwriters, indie artists and industry pros "Create Leverage In The Music Business." We want you to win! About the hosts: Brent Baxter is an award-winning hit songwriter with cuts by Alan Jackson (“Monday

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Songwriting Pro's J.A.M. Session: How To Stay Inspired

The C.L.I.M.B. with Johnny Dwinell and Brent Baxter ·

2025/05/30

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52:41

Ep 477: Overconfident & Underqualified: The...

The C.L.I.M.B. with Johnny Dwinell and Brent Baxter ·

2025/05/27

CLIMBer, have you ever met somebody who thinks they're the next big thing - but they suck and they don't even know it? Well, that is the Dunning-Kruger effect at work. It's a real thing. It's all over the place, and you do NOT want to be its next victim. So today, we're diving into how overconfidence can sabotage your music career and how to avoid being that guy or girl.The C.L.I.M.B. Show is dedicated to helping singers, songwriters, indie artists and industry pros "Create Leverage In The

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37:34

Song Title Challenge #190: "Broken Lines" with...

The C.L.I.M.B. with Johnny Dwinell and Brent Baxter ·

2025/05/23

Brent & Johnny welcome a longtime friend, Anthony Orio, to The Challenge, where they cook up 5-6 different conceptual angles for writing a song titled "Broken Lines," sent in by CLIMBer, Andrea Shihady. Anthony Orio is a singer/songwriter who was featured in ASCAP's Hot On The Row series, he's performed at The Grand Ole Opry, The Ryman Auditorium, The Bluebird Cafe, he and his band The Goodfellers have remained a top draw on Broadway at the World Famous Tootsie's Orchid Lounge and Kid Rock's and

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71:55

Ep 476: Interview with Sanctus Real's Dustin Lolli

The C.L.I.M.B. with Johnny Dwinell and Brent Baxter ·

2025/05/20

Here's the thing: after multiple record deals, their greatest successes came when they WEREN'T on a label! Brent & Johnny welcome lead vocalist for the acclaimed Christian band, Sanctus Real. They are celebrated for their authentic lyrics, powerful performances, and they've earned eight number-one singles, including "Lead Me" and "My God Is Still the Same," multiple Grammy nominations, Dove Awards, and a gold-certified single. Their newest song, "The Difference," resonates deeply, offering

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14:23

Songwriting Pro's J.A.M. Session: Turn A Cliche’...

The C.L.I.M.B. with Johnny Dwinell and Brent Baxter ·

2025/05/16

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60:52

Ep 475: Interview w/ Rebecca Lynn Howard

The C.L.I.M.B. with Johnny Dwinell and Brent Baxter ·

2025/05/13

Rebecca Lynn Howard is a powerhouse vocalist, acclaimed songwriter, and dynamic multi-instrumentalist known for her unmistakable Appalachian twang and captivating stage presence. She burst onto the country music scene with her 2002 hit single, "Forgive."Now, after eight years, she returns with her highly anticipated new album produced by Elisha Hoffman and executive produced by country artist Lee Bryce on Pump House Records. Her latest single, "Seventeen," surpassed 1 million views on YouTube in

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