Songwriter Musician

Photo Documentary Book by Ed Rode
Introduction by Craig Havighurst

Step into the heart of Nashville's music scene with veteran photographer Ed Rode, whose 192-page photo documentary, Songwriter Musician, documents three decades of Nashville's stars, songwriters and session greats at decisive, unguarded moments in their careers. Alongside these images, Rode’s personal narratives reveal the unseen moments behind the camera, adding a unique layer of context. Also, artist biographies place each subject into the broader story of Nashville’s creative musical community.

• First Edition

• Dimensions: 11 x 11 inches

• Format: Hardcover with Spot Gloss and Foil Finish

• Binding: Museum Quality Smythe Sewn, Casebound, Square Back

• Limited Availability

Inside its pages, you'll find a teenaged Taylor Swift spinning and smiling, beaming as superstardom barrels her way. “I Fall to Pieces” songwriter Hank Cochran stretches back on a well-worn hammock, in the exact spot where he searches the sky for timeless hits. Michael Rhodes wraps his arms around his favorite bass, a tool that’s anchored sessions for greats from Johnny Cash to Elton John. A grateful glint flashes in George Strait's eyes, hours before he receives his place in the Country Music Hall of Fame. 

The subjects span generations and genres, each portrait precisely capturing the individual, their humanity, and their artistry.