Barbara Cloyd moved to Nashville to pursue a career as a songwriter and she hit the top of the charts with the Lorrie Morgan single “I Guess You Had To Be There.”
She has booked shows for many years at The Bluebird Café, Nashville’s premier showcase club. The open mic she continues to host on Mondays has seen newcomers like Garth Brooks, Kenny Chesney, Dierks Bentley and David Wilcox.
Her ability to spot talent is well known in the music industry and her introductions have opened doors for writers like Marcel (Nothing to Lose, artist on Lyric Street), Barry Dean (God’s Will), Anthony Smith (Run) and Brett Jones (Little Past Little Rock).
She has been teaching songwriting since 1999 and several of her workshop alumni are now signed as staff writers for Nashville publishing companies.
She continues to perform in Nashville and on the road and has released two independent CD’s of her own music.
Hi – My name is Barbara Cloyd. I am a Nashville songwriter, best known for the Lorrie Morgan hit “I Guess You Had To Be There.” (See our “band member” section for more about me.)
My service, READY FOR THE ROW, is for songwriters whose goal is to get songs recorded in the major label Country market, either as artists or writers. I want to help you write great songs, get excellent guitar/vocal demos of them and get heard. The best way to find out about what I do is to visit www.barbaracloyd.com, but here is a summary:
CRITIQUES AND CONSULTATION: I can listen to your songs and give in-depth feedback on their craft and commercial potential. I can answer questions about the Nashville music business and help you devise strategies for your own career. For critiques the fee is $30 per song. Consultation is $60 per hour.
PLAY FOR PUBLISHER WORKSHOPS: a year I host a Play For Publishers workshop here in Nashville. Any writer with a desire to write for the commercial Country market is invited to apply. Fifteen are selected to attend the event, which runs Thursday through Saturday. Six established, successful publishers attend and, in front of the group, listen to a song from each writer and give feedback. There is also an intensive class in the elements of commercial songwriting, a show with hit songwriters at the Bluebird Café and a chance to perform at a Nashville writers night. The application fee is $10 and for those selected the fee is $275. (Financial assistance available.) If you are a “Ready for the Row” friend you will receive notice whenever one is scheduled or you can send an email to Barbara@barbaracloyd.com with “workshops mailing list” in the subject line
HELLO THERE MY DEAR FRIEND:) MAY YOU & YOURS HAVE A BLESSED WEEK! PLEASE VOTE FOR MY MUSIC IF YOU CAN! LOVE & HUGSSSS..."MURPHY" If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. 1 John 1:8-9
Barbara thank you very much for the add. I'll be coming to Nashville in June I hope to play the Bluebird Monday the 23rd. Perhaps if you're hosting that night we'll get to meet. Thanks again, Buck
Duet Reunion Songwriter Showcase :) Songwriters Jared Johnson (Big Loud Shirt), The Coppola’s, Lewis Brice and David Oakleaf (LB and Oakleaf), Ruth and Vic (Wild Honey) and Caitlin Lynn (81 South) more TBA...... all from the hit show, Can You Duet, will show off their songwriting skills. Come hear the songwriters play original songs and maybe a few of their favorite covers too! EDGEHILL STUIDIOS CAFE @ 7PM May 30th, 2008 Nashville, TN On the corner of Edgehill Ave and Villa Place one block east of Music Row (16th Ave.) http://edgehillstudios. com/about. html http://www. myspace. com/jaredjohnsonmusic http://www. myspace. com/caitlinlynnmusic http://www. myspace. com/thecoppolas http://www. myspace. com/lewisbrice http://www. myspace. com/lbandoakleafmusic http://www. myspace. com/wildhoney
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ATTN Nashville songwriters...I will be guest hosting a writers night at Richard's Cajun Cafe in Whites Creek on this Tuesday at 6:00. email me for directions.
HELLO THERE MY DEAR FRIEND:) I WOULD LIKE TO THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR COMMENTS! AND FOR YOU LISTENING TO MY MUSIC! I PRAY THAT MY MUSIC HAS BLESSED YOU! I GIVE GOD PRAISE HONOR & GLORY FOR MY MUSIC & FOR HIM USING ME! LOVE & HUGSSS...."MURPHY" He that overcometh, the same shall be clothed in white raiment; and I will not blot out his name out of the book of life, but I will confess his name before my Father, and before his angels. He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches. Revelation 3:5-6
Hi, Barbara - Thanks for the add and for all you do for songwriters! Your friends at Nashville ECLECTIC Service, Les Kerr, Bryan Cumming, Allison Kerr and Everette Brown
Hi Barbara, How are you? I'm good. I graduate in 2 weeks! whoo hooo! I'll be traveling to Nashville in mid-June. Then I'm moving down in August. I'm enrolled at Belmont as a commercial music major. I'll pursue my music career while I attend school. I'm so excited. I look forward to seeing you again, and I plan on playing at the Bluebird as much as I can. Take care, talk to you soon. ~Hannah
Hello! There's this very cool rock festival going on this weekend at Vanderbilt University. Lots of great acts including my friend, Alana Grace! You can check her out at: www. myspace. com/alanagrace and check out details of this music festival at: www. ritesofspring. com to see the line-up and all other details. Lady Antebellum, Spoon and Feist are going to be there among many other artists! All happening Friday and Saturday! Alana's playing on SATURDAY at 445pm, so come check her out! You won't be sorry that you did and there's lots of great music all the rest of the evening, too.
Just trying to spread the word about her and her music because she's been very supportive of Forget-Me-Not.
Please re-post this to help spread the word and hope you're having a great week!
Hello there my dear friend:) May the Lord Bless you & yours:) Love & Hugssss..."Murphy" The secret of the LORD is with them that fear him; and he will show them his covenant. Psalm 25:14 Please check my site; Click Banner!
Hello there my friend:) Blessings to you & yours Hugsss...."Murphy" And he that overcometh, and keepeth my works unto the end, to him will I give power over the nations. Revelation 2:26 murphysendtimemusic. com
