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J.T. HARDING grew up in Detroit loving MTV and the radio. Following his dream to write songs, JT moved to Hollywood and made his first demo recording with money he won on the game show VH-1's Rock N' Roll Jeopardy. JT traveled the world as a personal assistant for the band LINKIN PARK writing songs all along the way leading him to a publishing deal in Nashville. JT has written seven number one songs with artists such as Keith Urban and Blake Shelton and the 4 million selling song "Smile" for Uncle Kracker. Other notable cuts include Jake Owen's “Alone with You," Kenny Chesney's “Somewhere with You," and Dierks Bentley's "Different for Girls". Additionally, J.T. wrote a musical called Music City that recently world premiered in North Carolina and will be opening in New York City next year.

Chase McGill grew up in the small town of Columbus, MS. McGill began taking piano lessons at the age of 5 and picked up a guitar at age 12.

“I always hated the actual lessons and having to learn other people's songs", McGill says. "So, to make my mom think I was practicing, I'd have the sheet music in-front of me, but I'd sit for hours and write until I thought I had something that could fool her into thinking a 'real' composer must have done. It never fooled my teacher..."

By the age of 15, McGill had joined his first rock band where he began playing shows at the local theaters and bars. He would spend the next 10 years in bands ranging from country to hard rock, bluegrass to blues and traveling the country, taking in every image and emotion that the life that lead him to Nashville had to offer.

“I spent a lot of my youth in the woods or on the river with my dad. He used to harp on how being observant to every little detail is what would land the bigger buck or bass. I guess I think of songs like that. I think those little details that can only make it from pen to pad if you’ve lived it are what takes the song from a spike to a 12 point so to speak.”

McGill signed his first publishing deal with Universal Music Publishing Group in December of 2012 and has quickly become one of the most sought-after writers in Nashville. His songs have been recorded by a wide range of Artists including Kenny Chesney, Luke Bryan, Blake Shelton, Little Big Town, Cole Swindell, Kane Brown, Brett Young, Jon Pardi, Morgan Wallen, Justin Moore, Chase Rice, and more.

In addition to these recordings, Chase has maintained a consistent presence on country radio with singles such as “The Way I Talk” by Morgan Wallen, “When Someone Stops Loving You” by Little Big Town, “The Ones That Didn’t Make It Back Home” by Justin Moore, and reached number 1 on the charts with singles “Lose It” by Kane Brown, “Break Up In The End” by Cole Swindell, and “Sunrise, Sunburn, Sunset” by Luke Bryan.

Jon Nite, (born in Amarillo, Texas,) is a CMA and ACM award winning singer/songwriter who has written 15 top ten hits for music's top artists. Jon's songs have been recorded by Tim McGraw, Chris Young, Dierks Bentley, Blake Shelton, Keith Urban, David Nail, Luke Bryan, Kenny Chesney, Phillip Phillips, Chase Rice, Jake Owen, Michael Ray, Darius Rucker, and many more.

Teaming with EMI/SONY ATV, Jon has written hits like “Whatever She’s Got” by David Nail, “Smoke” by A Thousand Horses, “We Were Us” by Keith Urban and Miranda Lambert, “Beachin” by Jake Owen, “Strip It Down” by Luke Bryan, “Break On Me” by Keith Urban, "Noise" by Kenny Chesney, “Think A Little Less” by Michael Ray, “If I Told You” by Darius Rucker, “Boy” by Lee Brice, and “Break up in the End” by Cole Swindell. He is the recipient of two CMA songwriting triple play awards.

It’s hard to deny the pure talent and passion for her craft that is clearly the driving force behind many of artist Bridgette Tatum’s high profile career milestones.

In 2009, this native of Florence, South Carolina co-wrote the Most Played Song on Country radio stations across the United States. A tremendous achievement for any songwriter, the song, “She’s Country” (recorded and released by Platinum-selling country superstar Jason Aldean), held the #1 position on the chart for two consecutive weeks, reached two million plays, and out sold every genres ringtones, all of which are rare accomplishments, as well.

In 2010, Tatum’s song, “Loud” was selected as the Official Theme Song for ACC Football’s 2010 Season. This fast-paced anthem celebrates the excitement and energy of ACC Football, captured in a raucous music video that was seen in all ACC Markets, resulting in exposure for Bridgette totaling over 27 million households.

Add to these accolades Tatum’s own Album released on itunes, her single releases (I like my Cowboy’s Dirty, That’s Love Y’all, Hillbilly Rockstar) and her current Gretchen Wilson single (Summertime Town from “Ready to get Rowdy”), her recent Randy Houser (Fired Up 2016), Kristy Lee Cook (Lookin’ for a Cowgirl), The Farm, and George Clinton cuts, you have the makings of a woman building a sustainable music career for a lifetime of success. Bridgette has also produced “The Lockets”, a new fresh duo sound for country music, and currently is in production as well as a member of Uncle Si & The Sicotics.

While Bridgette continues to create music, she balances it with her charitable work within The Charley Foundation (www.charleyfoundation.org), and donating her time and talents to various charities around the Middle Tennessee area.

“If it's real and you are making it honest, that's what people want to hear.” With unfailing honesty and a penchant for risk-taking, Bridgette Tatum is storming the scene on her own terms and winning fans at every turn.