Nick talks with Tony Wood about his decades of experience as a Christian songwriter. Tony shares stories and lessons from his own journey, cowriting tips and advice for young songwriters, and wisdom that’s sustained his career for 30+ years. They touch on the importance of finding your people, leveraging your strengths and weaknesses, and what it takes to succeed in the Christian music industry.

Tony Wood has become a mainstay in the Christian songwriting world. The artists who have recorded Tony’s songs includes folks like Michael W. Smith, Reba McEntire, Matt Redman, and Stephen Curtis Chapman. Tony’s had 33 #1 songs(!) and he’s won/been nominated for so many awards even he’s probably lost track. Tony has worked for a variety of publishers in Nashville and has a reputation as a go-to lyricist in Christian music.

TONY WOOD

Follow Tony on Instagram @tonywood_exit71 

Visit Tony’s website at tonywoodonline.com

Listen songs Tony’s written on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/37i9dQZF1EFO25W7gC1Ut4?si=c6d84a8437c54ad4

THE SECRET CHORD

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Follow The Secret Chord Season 1 playlist on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0aaO0vKdZOy4RJ9ueaD5vg?si=b2df25097e824a46

Theme music by Mountaintops: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7d4GxDYKKKb6wzu3tQIBrW?si=vCCkGo1KS3yuZTZuG-fe2Q