Show Notes
Stan Cunningham wrote a song in his college dorm room at age 19… then quit music entirely. Five years later, that same song was picked up by Chris Brown, the night before the album dropped and went on to win a Grammy Award.
In this episode of Playback, Stan sits down to tell the unbelievable true story behind his Grammy-winning track, why he gave up on music, and what he’s learned about the art of songwriting, production, and staying in the game. Whether you’re a songwriter, producer, or just love powerful stories this one’s for you. ___________ 🚀 Book a Free Skills Assessment with Sonora. https://www.learnwithsonora.com/skills-assessment
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🎥 Filmed live at Carter Vintage Guitars in Nashville, Tennessee. 🎙️Host: Spencer Handley Guests: Stan Cunningham Executive Producers: Spencer Handley, Ben Montague Production Manager and Design: Aly Jordan Video: Richard Handley, Micah Audio Lead: Keith Cypert Editors: Mike Moore, Clayton Hopkins
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