In The Row with Autumn Marie Buysse, Paul Sikes, Emily Ann Roberts & Troy Cartwright

Autumn Marie Buysse is a Nashville-based songwriter with over 190 released cuts spanning country and pop. Autumn is signed to a publishing deal with Bigger Picture Entertainment via Sony Music Publishing and has written viral successes like “Icing” and “Thirsty” by Breland, “Me or the Dawn” by Tyler Braden, “Magical” by TWICE (#2 album on Billboard), “Roses” by Stela Cole, “Last One Standing” by Zoe Clark, “Hers Ain’t Mine” by Austin Brown, “Warm Body” by Caleb Hearn, “Hate You The Least” by Kyle Hume, and “Extra Extra” by Chandler Leighton.

Autumn’s song “Friendly Fire” about military suicide won the 2021 ASCAP Jay Gorney Award, the December 2022 Bluebird Golden Pick Competition, and placed third in the 2022 American Songwriter lyric competition. Her song “I Don’t Take Pictures Anymore” was performed by Brooke Alexx live on NBC for the debut season of American Song Contest,  her song “Icing” by Breland was played live on CBS for the 2024 NFL kickoff, and her song “If We Had A Daughter” placed twice in the 2021 International Songwriting Competition. Autumn also composed a 45-minute soundtrack for the nationally touring ice skating musical Fairtytales On Ice, and has also had songs placed in shows like the hit reality TV show “Love Island UK.”  She currently does the majority of her songwriting in Nashville, but she hops on flights to LA, NYC, London, Sweden, and South Korea for songwriting trips every year.

Nashville native Paul Sikes has been paving his way through Music City as a songwriter, producer, and musician since 2007 and has grown his career alongside the ever-changing city. He co-penned the #1 hit “Make Me Want To” for Stoney Creek recording artist Jimmie Allen, as well as Matt Stell’s chart-topping second single, “Everywhere But On.” He also co-wrote, produced, and mixed country music legend Clay Walker’s 2020 release, “Easy Goin’. Other acts such as Cody Johnson, Joe Nichols, Mae Estes, Runaway June, Emerson Drive, Walker County, Lorrie Morgan and more have also recorded songs written by Sikes. A talented and in-demand guitarist, Sikes has also toured with artists such as Brett Eldredge and Billy Ray Cyrus. Sikes most recently earned his third #1 with “Wildflowers and Wild Horses” written with and recorded by the CMA and ACM Entertainer of the Year, Lainey Wilson, from her Grammy award winning album, Bell Bottom Country. And you can now hear his song “Hang Tight Honey”, Lainey’s top ten radio single off her much anticipated album Whirlwind just released in August of 2024.

They say the path to the grandest stage is paved with relentless practice, and Emily Ann Roberts embodies this mantra. From humble performances on small Knoxville stages to gracing the illustrious Grand Ole Opry platform almost 20 times, Roberts has diligently earned her place in the spotlight. Her journey began on Blake Shelton's team on The Voice, a remarkable feat achieved even before completing high school. Roberts has accumulated a wealth of performing, songwriting and recording experiences. This dedication has translated into over 45 million streams, solidifying her status as a prominent artist. Nine years later, her growth and hard-work prompted an invitation from her former coach Shelton to join his 2024 17-date arena Back to the Honky Tonk Tour. Notably, CMT, Country Now, Music Mayhem Magazine, All Country News, and others have earmarked her as a significant artist to watch in 2024. Rooted in East Tennessee, Roberts draws inspiration from the rich tapestry of Smoky Mountain music, bluegrass virtuosos, and country legends spanning generations—from Loretta Lynn and Dolly Parton to Miranda Lambert and Cody Johnson. This diverse upbringing uniquely positions her to reintroduce authenticity to country music, a mission evident in her debut full-length record, Can't Hide Country, released on September 22. Recorded at Starstruck Studios in Nashville and produced by GRAMMY-winning maestro Trent Willmon, Emily Ann's lyrics, brimming with honesty, coupled with her exceptional vocal prowess, have garnered widespread acclaim from both the media and her devoted fanbase. Country music stalwarts, Grady Smith and Saving Country Music’s Trigger, each bestowed her album with a top-three ranking on their 2023 Best Albums lists. It is undeniably evident that country music is in capable hands with Emily Ann Roberts steering the ship.

Troy Carwight is a Country songwriter from Dallas, Texas. He is also the host of popular podcast, Ten Year Town, which provides a deeper look into the journey of Nashville songwriters.