Congratulations! to the talented writers invited to attend:
Skip Ewing’s Horse & Writer™ Invitational 2008
Three countries (Australia, Canada, and the US), ten states, and seven different genres (Pop, Rock, Country, Christian, Americana, Gospel, and AC) will be represented this year. The quality of material we received was excellent, making the panel’s final decisions difficult, and necessitating many hours of adjudication and diligent consideration. Thank You for your submissions. We recognize the many hours of creative effort that went into each and every one of them and encourage You to apply next year with the new and exciting material You’re sure to have written! (Please see the list of winners below right.)
"I was lucky enough to attend one of the first Horse & Writer gatherings and it was truly magical" - Beth Nielsen Chapman (This Kiss - Faith Hill, Down On My Knees - Trisha Yearwood)
"Life changing... that's what this thing is!" - Rory Lee Feek (Some Beach- Blake Shelton, The Truth About Men - Tracy Byrd
"A Unique mind opening experience... a one-of-a-kind journey that helps me to grow as a writer year after year." - James Dean Hicks (The Hole- Randy Travis, Grandpa Told Me So - Kenny Chesney
Congratulations! to the talented writers invited to attend last year's Horse & Writer Invitational.
This year... 2009... "It Could Be You!"
Horse & Writer™ Invitational 2009 Attendees
Rusty Van Sickle Hannah McNeil Eric Moore Ruth Collins J.R. Castillo Will Hopkins Jeffrey East Judy Klass Donna Valentine Jenny Brooks Diana Kelley Debra Gordon
Susan Suruda 2008 Horse & Writer Coordinator It's simply the most innovative and prestigious songwriting mentorship program ever offered!
i attended Classic in 2007 and was so blown away i accepted the position of Programs Coordinator in 2008 in order to help spread the word. It's already made a huge difference in my songwriting and i can't wait to be there again!
This year's "Invitational" staff is yet to be announced but last year's staff included, award winning songwriters:
Skip Ewing, Deanna Bryant, Clay Mills, and Chris Wallin...
For an entire week, You'll have the eyes and ears of that kind of staff paying attention to your writing.
And, most exciting of all... if You're accepted to the Horse & Writer Invitational program, You'll be able to attend on SCHOLARSHIP! That means that once again this year accepted applicants won't have to pay the $2500 dollar tuition fee! just their application fee(s) and travel to and from the ranch.
Horse & Writer Invitational is not looking for people who are already "master hit writers". If a song or writer like that comes across our applications desk, you can be sure we'll try to help get it into the hands (and ears) of the powers that be... but Skip has this to say about what it is he's really looking for from applicants:
"We’re listening for writers whose work shows us they have genuine promise and are taking steps in the right direction. If they’re talented and committed, and feel that what this program offers might truly help them become the writer they know they can be then I hope they apply."
www.HorseAndWriter.com.
And just in case You were wondering... You don't have to ride horses to attend the event!
Skip Ewing is one of Nashville's most respected songwriters. To his credit he has had more than 250 songs recorded by major artists, appeared on over 70 Million albums, and is a BMI Writer of the Year recipient.
His songs have received numerous awards including: Song of the Year, 12 BMI Million Air Awards, The CMA Triple Play Award (three 1 songs within 12 months), a GRAMMY Nomination, a TONY nomination, 25 top ten singles and eleven number 1's, including "i Believe" Diamond Rio, “You Had Me From Hello” Kenny Chesney, "Something That We Do" Clint Black, "Love, Me" Collin Raye and "Rebecca Lynn" Bryan White. His most recent cut, “Every Other Weekend,” features Reba McEntire and Kenny Chesney on Reba's Duets album.
For the past 9 years he has served as vice president of Nashville Songwriters Association International (NSAI) and has been a faculty member for many Song Camps.
Aside from his musical pursuits, Skip is a certified Equine Sports Massage Therapist and an avid reining horse enthusiast. He and his daughter have spent the last nine summers at the Lazy L & B Ranch where Skip has ridden hundreds of miles in the surrounding Wyoming wilderness.
If I change my name to Poncho Guacamole, can I apply and go again next year? Dang it, I miss Wyoming- STILL!!! Thanks again for one helluva time with some incredible people!!! Yes Miss Ashlee, I'm sending you my feedback form ASAP...LOL.
You are AWESOME!!! Thank you so much for being a friend!!! Hope you are having a great summer!!! I sure am, Hope to hear from you soon!!!
Wrapped Up In Me is #38 on the New Music Weekly Country Main Chart!!!! I am also #18 on the top 30 Indie Chart this week!!! It is on radio stations across the nation, you can request it now!!!!! Also, If you are around Friday August 28th I'll be having a big show at Tumbleweed Texas with the Spiffingtons in Houston Texas I really hope to see you there!!!
If you sign up on my mailing list this week you will be entered in the drawing for a copy of my new self-titled CD Susan Hickman. you also get a free download just for singing up. Just fill in the mailing list form on my MySpace page!!! Hope you have a great week!!! Love ~Susan www.susanhickman.com
Hello, it's me, Ruby Jane.To those who don't know me, I am a 14 year old fiddler, songwriter. I have some songs posted that are fresh out of the studio. Let me know if you like the new songs..be one of the first to hear, even before they are released!Thanks! new videos too! Ruby Jane
Thank you very much for the add but most of all your friendship . I hope you will like my music and keep continue to come back Lot's of hugs Kristy Lynn
I just wanted to thank you for the invite to the teleconference over the last 3 weeks. It is always great to hear insight from an accomplished writer. I look forward to applying again to the invitational next year!
Hey Skip! I just finished listening to your first teleconference. I found it very informative, uplifting and meaningful! I appreciate your kindness and support so very much :) I am looking forward to next week! ~Hannah
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WOO HOO!!! Thanks for the invite to this year's Horse & Writer! I'm really looking forward to seeing ya'll and writing with ya'll in July up in Wyoming. Thanks for the opportunity and God Bless!!!
