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Episode Synopsis
In this episode of the Drifting Cowboy Podcast, legendary songwriter Don Goodman takes us on a journey through his incredible career—writing songs that have saved lives, shaped country music, and stood the test of time. From penning timeless hits like Angels Among Us to co-writing Ol’ Red, Goodman shares powerful stories from behind the scenes in Nashville, including a wild moment involving Janis Joplin, a run-in with the law, and how a jail sentence became inspiration for one of country music’s most iconic prison songs.We cover it all—his rise in the industry, the emotional weight behind his biggest songs, his advocacy work for veterans, and what it truly means to write songs that matter. If you love country music and the stories behind the songs, this one’s a must-listen.Don Goodman songwriter, Don Goodman interview, Don Goodman country music, Angels Among Us songwriter, Ol’ Red songwriter, country music history, Nashville songwriter stories, behind the music country, country songwriting legends, Janis Joplin story, country music podcast, Drifting Cowboy Podcast, outlaw country stories, Music Row history, real country music, 90s country hits, Nashville songwriting scene, Don Goodman Ol’ Red, Songwriters Hall of Fame, veterans and country music, stories behind country songs.
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