Songwriter Series - Steve Bogard's Legendary Career & Advocacy for Songwriters | Salty's Live Music
We had the pleasure of talking with legendary songwriter Steve Bogard to hear his lifelong journey through the music industry, the art of songwriting, and the evolving landscape of music royalties and streaming. Steve shares the deep industry knowledge he has accumulated throughout his career and practical advice for aspiring songwriters who want to create impactful music.
About Steve Bogard:
Steve Bogard is an accomplished songwriter and industry leader who has achieved the rare feat of penning number-one country hits in each of the last four decades. His impressive catalog includes chart-toppers such as George Strait’s “Carried Away” and “Carrying Your Love with Me,” as well as Rascal Flatts' breakout hit “Prayin’ For Daylight.”
Beyond his creative success, which includes two Grammy nominations and over 150 million in album sales, Bogard has served as a vital advocate for the songwriting community through his long-standing role as President of the Nashville Songwriters Association International (NSAI). In this capacity, he has testified before the Copyright Royalty Board and helped secure landmark legislative protections for creators in the digital era. Currently, he continues to shape the industry as a staff writer and Chief Operating Officer at Truth or Dare Music.
Keep up with Steve’s work at the links below:
Steve Bogard on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/steve.bogard
Steve Bogard on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stevebogard
Steve Bogard on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5GBMuPKboGi5rNDAqonFbI?si=3LOhPG5lTzyyGyix-KPrgw
