Kristian Joins CMA Songwriters Series in Phoenix and Los Angeles

Mon, Jun 4, 2012 at 1:50 PM

A great song is more than just an amazing voice. It's as much about the lyrics as it is about the voice that gives the song life. That's why CMA is showcasing some of Nashville's greatest songwriting talent in their new CMA Songwriters Series this summer featuring our very own Kristian Bush!  

This is Kristian's first time as part of the Songwriters Series, but it's not his first time working with the other writers. Bill Anderson and Bobby Pinson helped co-write a few of Sugarland's hits. Anderson cowrote the 2009 song "Joey" and Pinson helped write "All I Want To Do," "Want To," "Already Gone," "It Happens," and "Keep You." Anderson and Pinson will be featured as part of the series, along with Kristian and others.

“It all starts with a song,” Kristian said, "Songwriting has been important to me since I was a kid listening to the radio. I’m always overwhelmed by the joy I feel when I’m writing, and how humbling it is to see people sing my songs back to me when I play. The CMA has always recognized the song as well as the songwriter and the artist, and I am honored and excited to be playing in the CMA Songwriter Series.”

Tickets for both the Tuesday, June 26 Los Angeles Show and the Wednesday, June 27 Phoenix show are on sale now! Visit CMAworld.com for additional info.
 

  1. Chestnut Creek avatar

    On Wed, Jun 6, 2012 at 2:45 PM, Chestnut Creek said:

    Someone, please do report on this, for those who would love to be able to attend.
    The songwriter gives birth to the music, and the singer raises it and sends it out into the world. Too often, we don't acknowledge the role of the former, yet without these talented artists, we would have no music.
    Kristian, Jennifer, and all your collaborators, we love your music - from the moment you first hear it in your heads, until we hear it in ours, and every bit in between!

  2. RMCHECK avatar

    On Wed, Jun 6, 2012 at 10:34 AM, RMCHECK said:

    I got my ticket for an evening of great stories and ever better music.

  3. Sugarlandfollower avatar

    On Tue, Jun 5, 2012 at 4:58 PM, Sugarlandfollower said:

    Got my ticket for LA and just can't wait!!!

  4. Mckenna avatar

    On Tue, Jun 5, 2012 at 4:13 PM, Mckenna said:

    wish i could go to a concert with you guys!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :]

  5. Love On The Inside avatar

    On Tue, Jun 5, 2012 at 12:38 PM, Love On The Inside said:

    Wish I could attend this one!

  6. Sweetpeach avatar

    On Tue, Jun 5, 2012 at 3:57 AM, Sweetpeach said:

    I wish I could go but I have Eddie's Attic which I'm ok with.

  7. sugartaz avatar

    On Mon, Jun 4, 2012 at 8:45 PM, sugartaz said:

    very cool,a great honor for Kristian.everyone going have a great time-----mark----

  8. Johnfromsoutherncalifornia avatar

    On Mon, Jun 4, 2012 at 8:21 PM, Johnfromsoutherncalifornia said:

    I bought my seated ticket for Los Angeles!Hope Kristian has something interesting to say and plays some gooooood music!!!

  9. Melody avatar

    On Mon, Jun 4, 2012 at 7:09 PM, Melody said:

    Some day Mr Bush, some day. Have a great time.

  10. KathieGunn avatar

    On Mon, Jun 4, 2012 at 6:44 PM, KathieGunn said:

    I have my ticket for Los Angeles...can't wait for this interesting night of stories and music!

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