Persistence, Patience, and Purpose in Songwriting

Ben Stennis is a Grammy-winning, multi-week No.1 songwriter behind Cody Johnson’s “’Til You Can’t,” plus cuts with Morgan Wallen, Tim McGraw, Bailey Zimmerman, High Valley, and Jason Aldean. He shares his unlikely path from stuntman dreams to Nashville, the decade-long wait before his first deal, and how faith and biblical wisdom guide everything from co-writes to career decisions. We talk preparation for high-pressure bus runs, the power of writing with your crew (“iron sharpens iron”), guarding your name (Proverbs 22:1), resisting comparison in the scroll era, setting lyrical boundaries, giving generously, and keeping the focus on purpose over hype. If you’re a songwriter, artist, or producer who wants sustainable success without losing your soul, this conversation will light a fire. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Persistence, Patience, and Purpose in Songwriting is an episode from Made It In Music: Interviews With Artists, Songwriters, And Music Industry Pros by Full Circle Music.

This episode is 47:29 long.

This episode was published on Sep 10, 2025.

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