2011 Songwriters at the Ranch Blog

Critically acclaimed singer/songwriter Billy Montana’s talent for tapping into powerful emotions in the songs that he writes has led to a string of hits and awards for some of country music’s biggest stars. Montana’s "Number 1" credits include Garth Brooks’ record-breaking single, “More

Renee Coale Willis is a gifted songwriter with a sweet, southern voice. Her writing blends a mix of heartfelt traditional country with a hint of native-Texan attitude. Renee's musical stylings are wide-ranging, but all of her songs carry with them a deep sense of family, faith, and honesty - root

Although writing is Austin’s first passion, he is no slouch at performing, blazing a trail with live shows across the U.S. and is a favorite on the Texas Music Scene.