About this episode

Shane McAnally discusses his career achievements, sobriety, and offers advice to his younger self.

Shane McAnally is a songwriter, producer, and publisher originally from Mineral Wells, Texas. He is a 4x Grammy Winner, 2x ACM Songwriter of the Year, a Tony-nominated composer, and has written and/or produced over 50 number one songs. Some of his hits include Body Like a Back Road, recorded by Sam Hunt, American Kids, recorded by Kenny Chesney, and Merry Go Round, recorded by Kacey Musgraves. Recently, he was named as one of the New York Times’ 30 Greatest Living American Songwriters. In P...

People in this episode

Host: Troy Cartwright

Guest: Shane McAnally

Topics covered

• songwriting
• music production
• sobriety
• Tony Awards
• advice

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: New York Times

Books & works: Body Like a Back Road, American Kids, Merry Go Round

Places: Mineral Wells, Texas

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