Brett James is a Grammy-winning songwriter and Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee whose career spans more than two decades, 800 recorded songs, and 27 #1 singles. His work has been recorded by artists across genres — from Carrie Underwood, Kenny Chesney, and Keith Urban to Taylor Swift, Bon Jovi, and Kelly Clarkson — contributing to albums with combined sales of over 110 million copies. Twice named ASCAP Country Songwriter of the Year and honored with more than 40 ASCAP hit song awards, Brett has also produced for artists including Taylor Swift and Jessica Simpson. Beyond his creative achievements, he leads Cornman Music and Believer Artist Management and has served in leadership roles with the CMA, the Recording Academy, and NSAI, reflecting his enduring impact on both music and the songwriting community.

Lee Thomas Miller is a four-time Grammy-nominated songwriter whose hits have helped shape modern country music. With 19 Top 20 singles — including seven #1s for artists like Tim McGraw, Brad Paisley, and Joe Nichols — his songs have earned 13 BMI Awards, over 30 million radio spins, and hundreds of millions of streams worldwide. He won both the CMA and ACM Song of the Year for Jamey Johnson’s “In Color”, while Trace Adkins’ “You’re Gonna Miss This” earned Song of the Year from NSAI and CMA Single of the Year. Beyond chart success, Lee has written for stars such as Chris Stapleton, George Strait, Darius Rucker, and Brothers Osborne, and serves as President of the Nashville Songwriters Association International, where he advocates nationally for the rights of American songwriters.

Kelly Archer is a Nashville hitmaker originally from Vancouver, British Columbia, whose songs have been recorded by some of country music’s biggest stars, including Jason Aldean, Reba McEntire, Trisha Yearwood, and Dustin Lynch. She has earned five #1 singles on the country charts, among them Brett Young’s “Sleep Without You”, Travis Denning’s “After a Few”, Justin Moore’s “Somebody Else Will”, Corey Kent’s “Wild As Her”, and Cody Johnson and Carrie Underwood’s “I’m Gonna Love You”. Honored as the Rising Independent Songwriter of the Year at the AIMP Nashville Awards and recipient of a SOCAN Award for her Top 10 Jess Moskaluke hit “Take Me Home”, Kelly is known for her versatility, blending heartfelt storytelling with unforgettable hooks that resonate with artists and fans alike.