Born in Hohenwald, Tennessee, Don Goodman is an American songwriter known for his contributions to country music. He has co-written songs such as "Angels Among Us," popularized by Alabama, and "Ol' Red," which gained fame through renditions by George Jones and Blake Shelton. His work has been covered by various artists, reflecting his influence in the country music genre for decades.

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Don co-founded Freedom Sings USA in 2014.

Steve Dean has co-written six #1 hits and many Top 40 singles, including Rodney Atkins’ “Watching You,” the most played song of 2007. His credits include Reba McEntire, George Strait, Alabama, The Oak Ridge Boys, and more. Steve has earned 8 BMI Songwriter Awards and 2 BMI Publisher Awards. Influenced by artists like The Beatles and Johnny Cash, Steve also performs as a singer/songwriter, sharing the stories behind his songs and connecting audiences to the heart of his music.

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Steve co-founded Freedom Sings USA in 2014.

Irene Kelley has performed at top events like the Grand Ole Opry, IBMA, CMA Music Festival, Americana Music Festival, and more. Her music has been featured on Sirius/XM, NPR’s Live at Mountain Stage, Acoustic Café, CMT, and GAC, with airplay across Country, Bluegrass, Folk, and Americana stations worldwide. As a songwriter, Irene’s work includes "A Little Bluer Than That," recorded by Alan Jackson, "Second Chances" co-written and recorded by Trisha Yearwood, "Don't Waste My Time, " recorded by Little Big Town, and many others, earning her respect across multiple genres.

CMA, ACM, and Grammy nominee Bobby Tomberlin, a Luverne, Alabama native, began his music journey as a DJ at age 11, interviewing legends like Johnny Cash and Tammy Wynette.

Discovered by Mel Tillis, Bobby has been a staff songwriter with CURB Word Music for 30 years. He co-wrote Diamond Rio’s hit “One More Day,” Darryl Worley’s “A Good Day To Run,” and Willie Nelson and Barbra Streisand’s duet “I’d Want It To Be You.” His songs have also been recorded by Blake Shelton, Dolly Parton, Faith Hill, Kenny Rogers, Josh Turner, The Oak Ridge Boys, and many more.

Bill Whyte, a Missouri native, has entertained audiences since age 16 as a songwriter, comedian, and award-winning radio host. He’s hosted top morning shows in Nashville, Cincinnati, Milwaukee, and more, earning a CMA Award and induction into the Country Radio Hall of Fame in 2012. His songs have been recorded by Ray Stevens, Joe Nichols, Linda Davis, and others. Bill tours nationwide with “Evening In The Round” featuring Grammy winner Linda Davis and Lang Scott, and also performs with his popular songwriter trio, “Hits and Grins,” blending music and laughter.

Bill DiLuigi is a Nashville staff writer with 888 KING MUSIC, with over 300 cuts recorded by artists including Lonestar’s Richie McDonald, Blessid Union of Souls, Rachel Holder (Curb Records), and Aaron Pritchett. His songs have landed on Billboard’s Top 40, American and Music Row charts, and been featured in hundreds of film and TV placements. Recognized in American Songwriter, Bill is known as a “poet’s poet” and a sought-after co-writer with both hitmakers and emerging artists nationwide. He also performs regularly at Nashville’s legendary Bluebird Café.