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NashvilleEar is not just another venue for songwriters to expose their music via the Internet. As well, NashvilleEar is not merely about helping songwriters get their music noticed. They do not claim to produce magical effects. They do not sell keys to success. But they also do not use tricks or gimmicks to persuade would-be songwriters with ulterior motives for their own gain. As a matter of fact, they often hear the skeptical question: "What's the catch?" The catch appears to be that they seek to channel quality songwriting while giving songwriters the tools and venues that can set them on a path to fulfilling their songwriting goals, and most importantly, achieving the personal success that comes with "putting in the time."
NashvilleEar began as one man's hobby, with a passion for great songs. Founder, Steve McNaron, recalls a time in his childhood when his uncle, a musician and songwriter, told him, "If you can build something that will help songwriters, and you call it 'NashvilleEar," it will be a success." So, many years later, with a realization of the power of a growing internet, Steve McNaron set out on a quest to build on his uncle's dream and continue his passion, while developing an organization that has won the hearts of independent songwriters worldwide. Steve says, "I assure you, I have only one thing I want out of this venture - I want to help songwriters in their quest to get their music out to the world...and I get to meet some really nice people." What other songwriting promotion site or company has a business plan like that - to meet nice people? For Steve McNaron, it has worked. Since its inception in 1999, NashvilleEar.com has grown to a vast worldwide audience of independent songwriters, with hundreds of new "hits" on the site each month. Songwriters use NashvilleEar.com as a resource center for everything they need. NashvilleEar.com promotes services of valid credibility for all aspects of a songwriting lifestyle: recording services, product services, songwriting tools, songwriter venues, articles and promotions for increasing songwriter knowledge, and much more.
Creating NashvilleEar, while remembering his uncle's advice, Steve McNaron also recalls, "A dear friend of mine, Ernie Simms, ran a show called 'Nashville Onstage,' which was a television show. It helped hundreds of performers and songwriters, giving them the opportunity to perform "live" on-stage at the Preston Hotel. He would tape the shows, video and audio, and put them on public television. He never charged anyone for being on his show. They were truly guests. His selfless attitude was an inspiration for me. Ernie used to say, 'Everyone in the music business needs a break sometime.' I promised him that I would continue this work and keep it free to the songwriters. We both thought there should be someone trying to help the new songwriters and artists get their start without getting in their pockets. There are enough professional music industry folks who will help you part with your cash. I am building my 'Karma Bank' by helping the songwriters, and I seem to always receive more from the songwriters than I have given. So, while my buddy, Ernie, is no longer with us, his vision is still alive."
TRIBUTE TO ERNIE SIMMS
SONG SAMPLES:
PICTURES ON THE WALL
GOOD MAN (Tribute to Ernie Simms)
Ernie Simms started dabbling in his music career at the tender age of eight years old. With his Sears drums, he and his friends began their music careers. Since that time Ernie wrote over 500 songs. He served in the Army in Vietnam and Korea. During his time in the military, he became a radio host (which lasted for 15 years). Ernie has a great passion for our homeless veterans, in which he became involved with in 1984. He was honored in Kentucky when named a Colonel of the state. Ernie and his wife and partner, Debbie, lived in Nashville. Ernie was named the Entertainment Chairman for ‘Stand Down’, which helps homeless veterans with clothing, jobs, housing, and more. Ernie also hosted the Nashville Onstage television show for many years, contributing to the dreams of independent songwriters the world over.