Song of the Day "Somewhere on a Beach"

Did you ever wonder what happened once Dierks Bentley finally soared up high and then got off that plane? Well turns out he took those "couple tickets, all inclusive down in Cancun." He posted up on a beach, and started getting over his ex with some of the locals.

After his album Riser, Dierks announces that his next album will be titled Black. "Somewhere on a Beach" is the first single from Black. Dierks has been working with Capitol records since he released his self titled album through them on August 19, 2003. That album is certified Platinum.

Today's Song of the Day "Somewhere on a Beach" performed by Dierks Bentley, was written by Michael Tyler, Jaron Boyer, Dave Kuncio, and Josh Mirenda.

Michael Tyler is a songwriter from Nashville. You can catch him performing around Nashville at places like 3rd and Lindsey, Douglas Corner, at the Listening Room Cafe.  He also had a helping hand in writing "Laid Back" for Jason Aldean. Be sure to follow Michael Tyler on his twitter.

Jaron Boyer, a member of SESAC, has been having a lot of success lately with Dustin Lynch's single "Hell of a Night" that he wrote along with Zach Crowell and Adam Sanders. He has also worked on songs for Rascal Flatts, Jason Aldean and Parmalee. Be sure to follow him on twitter.

Dave Kuncio is a member of The Brain. Originally destine to be a NFL kicker, Dave has had his hands in many different songs. He has credits for Mike Stud, Selena Gomez, and Nico & Vinz. Be  sure to follow him on twitter as well.

Josh Mirenda is a singer/songwriter from Nashville. He can be seen performing at 12th & Porter, The Listening Room, and Music City Roots. During his time at Belmont he wrote many songs about personal experiences in his life. Josh is part of the Warner Music Group. Be sure to follow him on twitter, too.


Here is "Somewhere on a Beach" thanks to Dierks Bentleys' VEVO account.

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Song of the Day "Livin' the Dream"

Today's song of the day belongs to Alabama's Drake White and his song "Livin' the Dream".
 Born in Hokes Bluff Alabama, Drake got his first taste of performing music when he was a young boy singing in his church's choir. At the age of 14, Drake began to writing his own songs. Drake attended Gadsden Community College and the Auburn University where he earned a degree in Building Science.
 After college, Drake worked in Nashville, Tennessee  as a general contractor untill he quit to persue a career in music

I first heard Drake White when he opened up for Little Big Town at the Greensboro Colleseum.
Not knowing what to expect from Drake, I was quite shocked when I heard him.
His voice is amazing live. Even with only playing half the stadium, his voice carried very well. He  also has a great presence on stage jamming away on his guitar. The song that really hooked me was his older single called "Simple Life" which is about not needing the flashy things in life and in Drakes words "I aint no suit and tie. Lord I wasn't cut out for that type of living."

Drake White will be playing in the big leagues when he gets to open on select dates for the great Zac Brown Band.

The new single "Livin' the Dream" was first posted on YouTube on December 4th 2015 just in time for the holiday season.

"Livin' the Dream' was written by Nashville Songwriter Hall of Fame member Tom Douglas,
 The Cadillac Three member Jaren Johnston, and Grammy winner Luke Laird.

(Tom Douglas)
On October 5th 2014, Tom Douglas had the great honor of being inducted into the Nashville Songwriter Hall of Fame. Tom has had his hand in such songs as number one "Grown Men Don't Cry" by Tim McGraw, "Little Rock" by Collin Raye, and "I Got a Car" by George Straight.

(Jaren Johnston)
Jaren Johnston is the front man for the band The Cadillac Three. The Cadillac Three is a Country Rock group that originated in Nashville, Tennessee and are signed to Big Machine. Big Machine is also home of Tim McGraw, Rascal Flatts, and Taylor Swift. Johnston has also helped write "Beachin" by Jake Owen, "Don't It" by Billy Currington, and "Sunshine & Whiskey" by Frankie Ballard. Johnston has quite an amazing list of songwriter credits.

(Luke Laird)
Hailing from Hartstown, Pennsylvania, Luke Laird is the proud owner of 19 #1 songs. Laird has won a Grammy as a producer for Kacey Musgraves' Same Trailer Different Park album. He was also nominated for Best Country Song as a writer with "American Kids" by Kenny Chesney and "Give Me Back My Hometown" by Eric Church. He has also won numerous CMA's, ACMA's, and BMI Country Music awards.

Here is "Livin' the Dream" video from Drake White's YouTube page!

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