As It Was Written

Koe Wetzel - High Road

Garret Doll — Wed, 25 Dec 2024 06:00:00 -0500

Welcome to "As It Was Written... The Story Behind the Song"!

We dive into the heart of a song—the inspiration, the process, and the story that brought it to life. I’m your host, Garret, and our guest is Koe Wetzel. We find out the backstory of his very first #1 song... "High Road" and what is the most Koe Wetzel thing that Koe Wetzel has ever done.

Koe is known for his raw, unapologetic sound that blends rock, country, and grunge—a style that’s carved out its own lane in the music world. From chart-topping hits to anthems that capture the spirit of rebellion, Koe’s music speaks to fans in a way few artists can.

Today, we’ll uncover the story behind one of his songs, what fuels his creativity, and how his Texas roots have shaped his journey. So, whether you're a die-hard Koe Wetzel fan or just here to learn more about the craft of songwriting, stick around—you won’t want to miss this!

George Birge - Mind On You

Garret Doll — Wed, 08 May 2024 06:00:00 -0500

George Birge was quite the conversation. You know, he originally gave "Mind On You" to Jason Aldean to cut but, had to ask for it back?

Plus he's friends with some pretty big names in golfing world and Hollywood.

Take a listen to this one. I could sit and chat with George for hours. Maybe even write a song

Check out the new single and EP called "Cowboys Songs"

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Matt Stell - Prayed For You

Garret Doll — Fri, 12 Apr 2024 07:00:00 -0500

What a great conversation with country artist and songwriter - Matt Stell. College basketball to music and being on a label that is owned by one of the biggest names in music. Plus he's got new music dropping soon. A great behind the scenes look at Matt's career and how "Prayed For You" came to be.

Drew Baldridge - She’s Somebody's Daughter

Garret Doll — Mon, 11 Sep 2023 06:00:00 -0500

Drew is a name that's been making waves in the music industry for years. He's ridden the rollercoaster of highs and lows, experiencing the ever-changing tides of the music world. But today, we're here to celebrate a soaring success—a song that has captured hearts around the globe, "She’s Somebody's Daughter."

This song has been streamed over 100 million times and garnered 30 million views on YouTube, touching countless souls along the way. But what's even more special is the incredible story behind it.

Drew didn't just stumble upon the inspiration for "She’s Somebody's Daughter." He found it in the most unexpected of places, within the very heart of his own family. The song was born from a personal experience that's both heartwarming and deeply moving—it all began with a meeting with his wife's dad.

On this episode, we're going to dive deep into Drew's journey, exploring his trials, triumphs, and the magic that went into crafting "She’s Somebody's Daughter." We'll get to know the man behind the music, his creative process, and the stories that have shaped his musical career.

So, whether you're a fan of Drew's music or simply love a good story about the power of music to connect us all, this episode is for you.

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BONUS CONTENT: Charles Kelley - Lady A

Garret Doll — Wed, 23 Aug 2023 09:00:00 -0500

Lady A is coming to the market for a show and I got a chance to catch up with Charles Kelley of Lady A. I asked him "if your music could be transformed into a flavor of ice cream, what would it taste like"? Plus we touched on one year of sobriety for him.

Check out Lady A here

BONUS CONTENT: Dan + Shay

Garret Doll — Thu, 10 Aug 2023 09:00:00 -0500

I have some bonus content for you this week. Dan + Shay are coming to the market for a show, so I was able to catch some time with Dan Smyers and Shay Mooney. We talked about their new song "Save Me The Trouble", the new album "Bigger Houses" coming Sept 15 and their live show.

Check out their new song here - Save Me The Trouble

Pre-Order the new album here - Bigger Houses

Corey Kent - Wild As Her

Garret Doll — Mon, 24 Jul 2023 06:00:00 -0500

Such a great conversation with Corey Kent. I could have continued that convo for hours. He is driven. Started his musical journey at 11. Sang with Willie Nelson and finished his college degree while touring and playing music.

Check out the Corey Kent and his music below. New album "Blacktop", new single "Something's gonna kill me"

Nate Smith - Whiskey On You

Garret Doll — Tue, 27 Jun 2023 09:00:00 -0500

This week, I spent a good bit of time getting to know Nate Smith. You may have seen him on TikTok from his song "One Of These Days" or "Wildfire". Most recently with his very first #1 song for "Whiskey On You". Did you know he sang the vocals to that song at the kitchen table and not in a studio? Find out the story behind the song on "As It Was Written - The Story Behind The Song with Nate Smith.

Host: Garret Doll

Guest: Nate Smith on Instagram

South Park even featured Nate Smith in a video on TikTok

Let me know what you think and if you have an idea for an artist that I should have on the podcast - Garret

Priscilla Block - Just About Over You

Garret Doll — Thu, 04 Aug 2022 06:00:00 -0500

Priscilla Block showed up on my FYP on TikTok 2 years ago and I sent her a DM and asked her for her song "Just About Over You" to play on the radio (before she had a record label deal and before she even had a fully produced version of it, it was that good). We get to know Priscilla and how the song "Just About Over You" came about during the pandemic. She is so much fun.

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Check out the video for her new song "My Bar"

Jordan Davis - Buy Dirt

Garret Doll — Thu, 24 Mar 2022 07:00:00 -0500

Had the chance to talk with Jordan Davis and get the backstory on his very successful song "Buy Dirt". How did Jordan breaks the rules when asking Luke Bryan to be a part of the song? We find out the answer to that and what Jordan was doing when the idea came about for the song.

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Lee Brice - One Of Them Girls

Garret Doll — Fri, 25 Feb 2022 08:00:00 -0500

"One Of Them Girls" was such a huge success for Lee Brice last year - we had to get "The Story Behind The Song"

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Ernest - Flower Shops

Garret Doll — Mon, 31 Jan 2022 06:00:00 -0500

Get the backstory of the song "Flower Shops" by Ernest! We'll get to know Ernest, a man of may names and talents!

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As it Was Written - The Story Behind The Song

Garret Doll — Wed, 26 Jan 2022 09:00:00 -0500

I’ve always been in love with Music….. I tried to be “musical” if you will, but that didn’t work out so well. However, I did have a love for listening to music. This is the beginning of “As it was written. The story behind the song”. In 2022 we will begin a journey into the life of a song from the songwriter. Let’s get to know the songwriter. Where did the idea come from? How long did it take to write it? Where did you write it? Who did you write with? Where did you record it? Let’s be a sponge in the world of music. Let’s come together for a song.