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First filmed production set for September 1st & 29th in Nashville at Eastside Bowl’s The ‘58 from 7:30-9:30 pm; FREE and open to the public
Songwriters encouraged to sign up for a chance to perform by arriving early and bringing their guitar
More information & FAQs online at savingcountrymusic.com/thehook
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (August 13, 2025) – A new songwriter showcase, podcast and internet show called The Hook, filmed live, is being planned and will officially launch its final test show on Labor Day, September 01 at Nashville’s Eastside Bowl (1508A Gallatin Pike S, Madison, TN 37115). The event will take place from 7:30-9:30pm ahead of the show’s first planned pilot show taping on September 29, and is a FREE event to attend by the general public and open to songwriters of all talent levels to perform in.
The Hook was founded by veteran country music journalist and critic Kyle “Trigger” Coroneos of SavingCountryMusic.com, who intends to make this a top-of-the-line production captured live for distribution on YouTube and other platforms. Leading The Hook’s film production crew will be Director Jim Yockey (Grand Ole Opry, Music City Roots, Bluegrass Underground), Eric Martin (Music City Roots), and Peter Kimball (Music City Roots). Cliff Seltzer, who recently curated the acclaimed Jerry Garcia exhibition at the Bluegrass Museum Hall of Fame, will lead in the role of Executive Producer.
“If you’re anything like me, you’re perpetually frustrated that your favorite songwriters never seem to get their due,” said Trigger. “We’ve all had those moments when a song completely knocks you on the floor the first time you hear it. Sure, a good song can help pass the time and get your toe tapping. But a great song can change a life, change someone’s perspective on life, or change the world itself. We’re in search of those great songs.”
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“It won’t always be pretty,” Trigger warns. “There’ll be plenty of bad songs to sift through, which will be part of the fun. “Some might even get The Hook, but when you discover that one incredible song, it’ll all be worth it.”
About The Hook:
In an era when so many of the greatest songs go unheard, and their composers are resigned to virtual obscurity, “The Hook” aspires to open up a new and exciting forum for songs and their creators to find the audience and support they deserve. By breaking down the siloed perspectives that everyone suffers from in the digital age and completely opening up the opportunities to everyone, the best songs and songwriters will emerge with the help of artistic criticism and a dash of humor.
Though singing competitions abound, and forums for songwriters are not uncommon, “The Hook” is unique in how it centers the song first, not the singer, or the performance. A good performance can help sell a great song, but a great song can go much further, changing hearts and minds, changing our perspectives on the world, and changing the world itself.
“The Hook” believes the next world-changing song is out there just waiting to be heard. It seeks to create a platform to discover and showcase songs in a way that would preserve the small and pure tones of truth that would be otherwise smothered by mainstream noise. “The Hook” wants to hear the next world changing song, and is ready to dig through the ugly, the profane, and the downright bad to find them.
For more information & FAQs visit savingcountrymusic.com/thehook and follow on Instagram and Facebook.