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Smokin Grapes Music Publishing

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SMOKIN' GRAPES MUSIC PUBLISHING is a Nashville based publishing company and a joint venture between publisher Scott Hacker and Grammy-nominated songwriter Billy Yates ("I Don't Need Your Rockin' Chair" / "Choices"). Current staff writers include Yates and Wil Nance (“She’s Everything” / “Round About Way”). Rod Parkin serves as VP of Creative for the company. Smokin' Grapes also represents song catalogs of writers, Billy Ryan, David Kroll, Nicole and Jonathan Broussard.

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Member Since: 20/10/2006
Band Website: www.smokingrapes.com
Band Members: SCOTT HACKER, President / Partner; BILLY YATES, General Manager / Partner / Staff Writer; ROD PARKIN, VP Creative Services; WIL NANCE, Staff Writer
Influences: This is the official Smokin' Grapes Music Publishing profile. Although every attempt is made to involve our writers and provide their friends with unique, relevant content and messaging, know that they cannot always personally respond to your emails and comments. Due to legal restrictions and the volume of similar requests WE CAN NOT ACCEPT UNSOLICITED MATERIAL. Please do not send messages asking for a meeting or how to submit your material. Thank you for being a part of this page and for supporting Smokin' Grapes Music Publishing's music.

Sounds Like: Many have asked where the name Smokin’ Grapes came from. In the early 90’s Scott Hacker was in a wine and cigar group that met once a month to learn about and taste the finer things in life. The group still meets once a month in Bakersfield, California. When choosing a name for the new publishing venture, the name needed to encompass all of the things we were trying to accomplish, as well as create a long lasting memory. Smokin’ Grapes strives to develop the creative and artistic settings conducive to great songwriting. We’re certain that once you hear some of our great songs, you’ll know what “vintage blend” is all about. Cheers!
Record Label: Smokin Grapes Music Publishing
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

BILLY RYAN HITS PAY DIRT

Smokin' Grapes salutes writer/artist, Billy Ryan, on his first cut(s)!In recent weeks, Billy Ryan has had much to celebrate! Not only did he get his very first recording by a major artist when Darryl ...
Posted by on Wed, 26 Nov 2008 05:06:00 GMT

WIL NANCE CELEBRATES MILLIONS OF PERFORMANCES

Friends Wil Nance and Steve Dean recently celebrated significant career milestones together as BMI saluted them both for penning songs that have achieved more than one million performances. Nance and ...
Posted by on Tue, 09 Sep 2008 10:15:00 GMT

THE BROUSSARDS BRING FRESH MUSIC TO CANNED GOODS ISLE

Nashville, TN -- Smokin' Grapes' brother/sister duo, the Broussards, are spicing things up with a new deal with Vietti Chili.   Venerable Vietti Foods Company, Inc. simultaneously showcases v...
Posted by on Wed, 16 Apr 2008 03:37:00 GMT

SMOKIN GRAPES MUSIC PUBLISHING SIGNS THE BROUSSARDS TO EXCLUSIVE SONGWRITING AGREEMENT

Nicole and Jonathan Broussard sign exclusive writers agreement with Smokin' Grapes Music PublishingNashville, TN -- Smokin' Grapes Music Publishing is proud to announce the addition of Baton Rouge&...
Posted by on Sat, 05 Apr 2008 20:25:00 GMT

GEORGE STRAIT RECORDS SMOKIN GRAPES SONG

CONGRATULATIONS ARE IN ORDER FOR WIL NANCE, BUDDY BROCK AND DEAN DILLONMCA Recording Artist, George Strait recently recorded "If Heartaches Were Horses", a song written by Smokin' Grapes' writer, Wil...
Posted by on Tue, 08 Jan 2008 19:49:00 GMT

WIL NANCE SIGNS WITH SMOKIN' GRAPES

SMOKIN’ GRAPES MUSIC PUBLISHING SIGNS WIL NANCE TO EXCLUSIVE SONGWRITING AGREEMENT Nashville, TN -- Smokin’ Grapes Music Publishing is proud to announce the addition of hit songwriter, Wi...
Posted by on Wed, 10 Oct 2007 20:37:00 GMT

SMOKIN' GRAPES MUSIC PUBLISHING SIGNS DAVID KROLL TO EXCLUSIVE SONGWRITING AGREEMENT

DAVID KROLL SIGNS EXCLUSIVE WRITER’S AGREEMENT WITH SMOKIN’ GRAPES MUSIC PUBLISHINGNashville, TN -- Smokin’ Grapes Music Publishing is proud to announce the addition of Iowa native s...
Posted by on Mon, 09 Apr 2007 18:23:00 GMT