Author: Newsroom
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (August 14, 2024) – Country superstar HARDY, Grammy-nominated songwriter Ben Johnson, and award-winning film & television writer/producer Dave Alan Johnson announced they are executive producing MUSIC ROW, a new docuseries centered on some of the most prolific songwriters and artists in country music today. The series is currently in production in Nashville, featuring established country music artists including multi-platinum best-selling artist Cody Johnson, Country Music Television Breakthrough Award winner Ashley Cooke, Country Music Awards Triple Play Award-winning songwriter Hunter Phelps, and Nashville Songwriters Association International’s ‘Songwriter of the Decade’ Ashley Gorley, among others. Through Exceleration Studio, Susana Zepeda serves as producer on the unscripted series with showrunner Dave Alan Johnson.
Said HARDY: “Storytelling is the heart of country music, and it’s what makes the genre so special. It is magic to go from huge talent huddled in a small room to a stadium singing in unison. This show has the best talent in the business with scores of hits and awards showing us how it’s done.”
“While the songs are sung, the songwriters and producers are often unsung,” Ben Johnson added. “HARDY and I are thrilled to partner with Dave in finally showing people how some of their favorite songs were created.”
Set inside the world of country music and modern Nashville, MUSIC ROW boasts real songwriters, producers and artists as its creators, providing audiences with a privileged view into the making of music beloved by millions, as well as the inner workings of one of the hottest industries on earth.
“This show celebrates those who walk into a room with nothing and walk out with a piece of art, a song, that can move people around the world for generations,” said Dave Johnson, who is executive producing for Exceleration Studio. “HARDY and Ben are among the best to ever do it, and it’s been a complete joy to learn from them – and all of their talented friends – how the wonder of what they do happens!”
Zepeda added: “Country music has exploded into an industry beloved both in the U.S. and abroad, and we’re confident the ever-growing global audience will connect with this show.”
Exceleration Studio CEO Steve McBeth and Zepeda are handling sales for the series.