Pitch #2533
Joe Nichols. UPDATED DESCRIPTION ON 11/10/25. Veteran music publisher with multiple cuts on major artists is listening to songs for Quartz Hill Music Group artist Joe Nichols. Style: Joe's voice is smooth and easy-sounding, but doesn't have a really big range. Before pitching, please read the entire description and Pitch appropriately.
Seeking: Two kinds of songs:
a) You will probably have your best shot if you can give us the following: Something FUN, HOOKY, SING-ALONG like Joe's "Broken Heartsville," and Blake Shelton's "Some Beach Somewhere." UPDATE: No songs where he is drinking or getting drunk over her. While it can say something about whiskey in a passing word, lyrics should not say anything that talks about him drinking whiskey. In other words, the narrative shouldn't revolve around him drinking, even though it can take place in a bar. It needs to be something the crowd will sing along to, uptempo or mid-tempo, with an uplifting feel. Positive lyrics, not negative lyrics. Think clever, melodic, and catchy, appealing to a broad range of listeners.
b) Also will listen to pure great country songs, solid lyrics on the positive or negative side, but no real negative, "going-to-kill-yourself" type breakup songs. It really needs to be hard country, but not too old-school country unless it has a melody that would sound fresh in today's market. Listen to his current single, "Goodbyes Are Hard to Listen To," which has a fresh sound, with a great singer and arrangement. Think smooth and melodic like George Strait's "Amarillo By Morning or "Vern Gosdin's "Set'em Up Joe" or "Chiseled In Stone."
AI Guidelines: Based on the current copyright report (https://songu.com/FAQAI.aspx), this guest will only consider songs with entirely human-authored lyrics and human-authored melodies. AI may be used for demo production, but any such use of AI must be disclosed.
In general, here is what this pitch guest is seeking in every song that is pitched to them:
-- Fresh ideas and interesting titles lead directly to the title in a strong way to make the title stand out.
-- Get your first verse set up much quicker to grab the listener within the first 30 seconds from when it starts. Most of the time, I don't even get to the second verse if the first verse does not draw me in. Your song may not need a pre-chorus. Try to get to the point and make it pay off quickly.
-- Before pitching, please do your research. Really listen to the artist and see what kind of songs they like to cut. Figure out what they like, how they sing, and what songs they lean toward.
-- Please read the description/brief and submit only what we request. For example, if we're looking for uptempo, only send uptempo. If we mention "no drinking songs", then please don't send a drinking song.
-- Read a lot for new ideas and stories. For Country songs, understand the writing of great writers like Shane McAnally, Michael Hardy, Don Schlitz, Bobby Braddock, Lori McKenna.
Pitch Follow-up: If this guest expresses interest in your song, they will pitch it with the understanding that you will be asked to sign a single song agreement with the publishing company if there is interest in the song.