Un-Humbling, Getting Started, and What the Market Wants with Bob Regan

07/31/23 • 51 min

Join us as we explore the fascinating life and career of Grammy-nominated and Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame nominated songwriter Bob Regan. Discover valuable insights into the music industry from his perspective.mWe'll also uncover the meaningful impact of music on veterans and active-duty military personnel through Bob's passion project, Operation Song®. This nonprofit has provided healing and empowerment, allowing countless individuals to share their experiences and stories through the art of songwriting.

With an illustrious career, Bob has earned recognition for his incredible talent as a songwriter. His impressive repertoire includes over 200 songs recorded by contemporary country artists such as Keith Urban, Luke Bryan, and Jake Owen. Not only that, but legendary artists ranging from Kenny Rogers to cowboy icon Roy Rogers, and from Andy Williams to Hank Williams Jr. have also recorded his work.

Bob Regan's musical journey doesn't stop there. He has been a recording artist on Curb Records and had the honor of performing as a guitarist on the prestigious Grand Ole Opry stage. Sharing his knowledge and passion for songwriting, Bob served as an adjunct professor of songwriting at Belmont University in Nashville. Additionally, his immense contribution to the music community includes a three-term presidency of the Board of the Nashville Songwriters Association.

In 2012, Bob founded Operation Song®, a remarkable non-profit organization with a mission to "empower veterans, active-duty military, and their families to tell their stories through the process of songwriting." This initiative has led to the creation of over 1500 songs to date, with veterans from WWII to current servicemen and women finding solace and healing through music.

Keywords: Bob Regan, songwriter, Nashville, country music, Grammy-nominated, Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame, Keith Urban, Luke Bryan, Jake Owen, Operation Song®, veterans, military, songwriting craft, storytelling.

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