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there. But because I’m not there all of the time, my shows demand attention in a different way as op- posed to living there and playing every week. I’m only there a cou- ple of times a year. I think it helps me stand out in that sense.” “Nashville is definitely a song- writing town,” continued David- son. “If you want to be a full-time songwriter, I feel you need to be there. I love songwriting and want to write as often as possible, but I’ve approached my career more from the booking and playing out side. Performing is more of my focus. Everyone in Nashville who is playing shows and touring leaves Nashville to play shows and then comes back. There are not a lot of full band show opportuni- ties in Nashville unless you’re a very established artist. There are showcases, but not a lot of ways to make money playing a show. Everyone leaves Nashville on the weekend to play and comes back to write during the week. I think if you’re a full-time songwriter you need to live there, but I’m ok just Watch the video for “Right Here With Me” by Lauren Davidson NJ STAGE - ISSUE 59 INDEX NEXT ARTICLE 33