Coffee Break - Member Services Edition by NSAIOfficial

Josie Bisto began her songwriting career in the commercial country market after moving to Nashville in 2015. With over 50 cuts, her songs have been played on numerous stations and stages: including the world-renowned Grand Ole Opry and the legendary Bluebird Cafe. She also quickly fell in love with the freedom of the sync world where she developed a poetic style of writing that hits heavy on rhyme and alliteration to create an emotional backdrop. Her sync catalog includes over 125 one-stop fully mastered tracks. Growing up she listened to everything from rap to country; crediting her vast musical interests to her ability to seamlessly transition between genres when writing. She has joined forces with numerous pro-writers including Victoria Banks, Jay Brunswick, Lance Carpenter, Steve Dean, Marty Dodson, Jeffrey East, Jeffrey Garrison, Brandon James, Kyle Jefferson, Billy Lee, Lo Lind, Riley Roth, Kyle Schlienger, Keesy Timmer, Cyndi Torres and Brian White to name a few. Josie has also created several strong co-writing teams with up-and-coming artists & producers in an effort to build a catalog of value. Her greatest joy in co-writing is helping an artist find and develop their unique sound. Beyond the lyrics, Josie often has a hand in release planning, album art, photo shoots and social content for the artists she believes in; which includes two of her favorite artists & her co-writers on "Love Lies" - Meagan Allen & Corben Champoux. Both have released their own unique version of this song! She also helped with developing and the recent launch of husband AJ Bisto's "Key of G live!", a Tribute to Garth Brooks! -- For 25 years, the Nashville Songwriters Association has offered their annual Song Contest as an opportunity for unsigned songwriters around the world to submit their work for professional feedback and a chance to win thousands of dollars in prizes and industry access! Now in partnership with SoundCloud, the Top 10 finalists are featured here by SoundCloud Top 10 Selects where a fan favorite will be chosen by voters.

Claire Flynt is a songwriter and multi-instrumentalist based in Nashville, TN. She studied music business and piano at Berklee College of Music, which laid the foundation for her diverse career. Claire's songwriting spans across Pop, Rock, Folk, R&B, Singer/Songwriter, and Country genres. Some of her achievements include co-writing and recording flute on "Spin Cycle," the title track to Theo Kandel's EP, having the music video for her song “Steal,” performed by Elle Rose, premiere on CMT, and winning the NSAI 23rd Annual Song Contest alongside co-writers Drew Schueler and Nell Maynard with their song “Hurtable.” Claire plays piano, guitar, ukulele, and flute. Her strengths lie in storytelling and lyric writing, while adding memorable melody and harmony ideas to her work. Additionally, Claire contributes to the Country Music Hall of Fame’s Words & Music program and teaches songwriting in the summers at Berklee College of Music’s Aspire program and Songwriting Workshops. -- For 25 years, the Nashville Songwriters Association has offered their annual Song Contest as an opportunity for unsigned songwriters around the world to submit their work for professional feedback and a chance to win thousands of dollars in prizes and industry access! Now in partnership with SoundCloud, the Top 10 finalists are featured here by SoundCloud Selects where a fan favorite will be chosen by voters.

Elizabeth Makris is a Nashville-based songwriter originally from Baltimore, Maryland. Her work has garnered over five million streams, including three major label cuts achieved within just a year of collaborating with Norwegian-Italian viral sensation Alessandra. Elizabeth holds a degree from NYU’s Gallatin School of Individualized Study (Class of 2022) and completed an intensive nine-month songwriting program at Norway’s Lillehammer Institute of Music Production and Industries (LIMPI) in 2023, where she worked under the guidance of top industry hitmakers. Her growing catalog reflects a dynamic blend of thoughtful storytelling and playful creativity, establishing her as a rising songwriter and sought-after collaborator for artists across various genres. -- For 25 years, the Nashville Songwriters Association has offered their annual Song Contest as an opportunity for unsigned songwriters around the world to submit their work for professional feedback and a chance to win thousands of dollars in prizes and industry access! Now in partnership with SoundCloud, the Top 10 finalists are featured here by SoundCloud Selects where a fan favorite will be chosen by voters.

Strangers by NSAIOfficial

1998 by NSAIOfficial

RED Creative Group singer/songwriter LJ Music Official delivers her own brand of pop and R&B influenced Country. Upon moving to she's built a community of songwriters and producers that contribute to her smooth and soulful approach to music. Jeremy Stover, Paul Giovanni, Monty Criswell, Kelly Archer, Sarah Buxton, Jennifer Schott, and the Warren Brothers are all a part of her upcoming debut release. In a new episode of NSAI Coffee Break, she shares stories behind originals like, “Scarecrow,” “Preachin’ To The Choir,” and “Suit Yourself.” Her latest single, "Vegas," is out now. ☕️

Blanco White started as the solo project of Londoner Josh Edwards in 2014. After studying guitar in Cádiz (Spain), and later the Andean instrument the charango in Sucre (Bolivia), Edwards’ aim was to begin bringing together elements of Andalusian and Latin American music alongside influences closer to home. In early 2016 Blanco White released 'The Wind Rose' via Yucatan Records, a self-produced debut EP. A second EP 'Colder Heavens' was later recorded in the Autumn, this time with producer Ian Grimble (Bear's Den, Matt Corby, Daughter). The third EP ‘Nocturne’ was then released in 2018. Blanco White embarks on a worldwide tour with plans for a debut album ’On the Other Side’ for release on April 3rd 2020. His latest release 'Papillon' is out now.

Tolan Shaw is an award-winning recording artist, a prolific songwriter, and an avid traveler. Based in Nashville but originally from southern California, Shaw is an acoustic troubadour with songs that are catchy and soulful, bluesy and melodic, poppy and sincere. In 2019, Shaw achieved his first major label songwriting credit with “Could I Love You Any More,” a duet by Filipino star Reneé Dominique and international superstar Jason Mraz, which quickly went to viral charts on Spotify and racked up millions of views on YouTube. Shaw has shared the stage with international acts such as Gavin DeGraw, Nate Ruess, Jason Mraz, and the BoDeans, toured nationally and internationally, and achieved success writing and licensing songs with various TV networks and music libraries. He continues to write prolifically, releasing monthly “Living Room Sessions” live videos of new songs, penning songs for other artists and for film/tv, and preparing for his new release: “Let’s Go,” a travel anthem encouraging us all to get out and explore and push beyond our comfort zones.

Big Machine Music/ 50 Egg Music 's Jonathan Singleton joins us this Friday for a Coffee Break to share career stories, how he discovered Luke Combs, and more about his new publishing venture! ☕️ Jonathan's extensive catalog includes Tim McGraw’s “Diamond Rings and Ol’ Bar Stools,” Rascal Flatt's, “Yours If You Want It”, (a NSAI 2018 10 Songs I Wish I’d Written), Tyler Farr’s “A Guy Walks Into A Bar,” Josh Turner’s “Why Don’t We Just Dance,” Gary Allan’s “Watching Airplanes,” Luke Combs’ breakout debut “Hurricane,” “When It Rains It Pours,” and most recently “Beer Never Broke My Heart."