In 2015, Phil completed his underground wine cellar at his 1929-built Nashville estate. Filled with cocktail favorites, candles and, what else, a piano, the cellar quickly became his favorite place to write, play and hang out with friends. The environment inspired his idea to create a series with his talented friends. Songs from the Cellar was born!
SFTC will feature artists, songwriters, entertainers, athletes, comedians and wine enthusiasts will be guests on the show. Each episode will spotlight conversations and collaboration alongside a shared drink (water, coffee, wine, whatever!).
Season One guests include Charles Esten, Jessie James Decker, Tommy Shaw, Steve Cropper, Mike Tyson, John Rich, Peter Frampton, Cam and Hunter Hayes. Season Two includes Dennis Quaid, Vince Gill, Brothers Osbourne, Jo Dee Messina, Chingy, Larry Gatlin, Craig Wiseman, Gavin Degraw, Kix Brooks, Kellie Pickler, and many more.
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In 2015, Phil completed his underground wine cellar at his 1929-built Nashville estate. Filled with cocktail favorites, candles and, what else, a piano, the cellar quickly became his favorite place to write, play and hang out with friends. The environment inspired his idea to create a series with his talented friends. Songs from the Cellar was born!
SFTC will feature artists, songwriters, entertainers, athletes, comedians and wine enthusiasts will be guests on the show. Each episode will spotlight conversations and collaboration alongside a shared drink (water, coffee, wine, whatever!).
Season One guests include Charles Esten, Jessie James Decker, Tommy Shaw, Steve Cropper, Mike Tyson, John Rich, Peter Frampton, Cam and Hunter Hayes. Season Two includes Dennis Quaid, Vince Gill, Brothers Osbourne, Jo Dee Messina, Chingy, Larry Gatlin, Craig Wiseman, Gavin Degraw, Kix Brooks, Kellie Pickler, and many more.
Phil reflects on some of his favorite moments in the cellar and shares some never-before-seen footage featuring: Kix Brooks, Brothers Osborne, Vince Gill and breakthrough artist Lexie Hayden.
Phil reflects on some of his favorite moments in the Cellar and shares some never-before-seen footage featuring: Duet by Phil and his daughter Haley, stories by Tracy Lawrence, and Larry Gatlin and Kenny Rogers tribute performance of "Islands in The Stream" with Kellie Pickler.
Phil is joined by one of his longtime collaborators, Jo Dee Messina, as they discuss the career-defining hits that put them both on the map, "I’m Alright" and "Bye Bye."
Old Dominion lead vocalist Matt Ramsey recounts memories of being new to the Nashville scene and credits Phil for laying out the roadmap for his career. They play "Make it Sweet."
Tracy Lawrence is in the Cellar to talk the evolution of the country music business and his legendary tour pranks. Tracy plays his hit "Made in America."
Multi-Platinum selling band Lonestar and Phil share stories of their time on the road touring together and perform two of their greatest hits, "Front Porch Looking In" and "Amazed."
Country music superstar Vince Gill joins Phil in the Cellar to talk The Grand Ole Opry and being the Eagles’ front man. Vince sings a heartfelt-rendition of the title track from his double platinum album of the same name, "When I Call Your Name."
Phil’s neighbor Kix Brooks drops by to share stories about songwriting and life on the road over a bottle of wine from his Tennessee based winery, Arrington Vineyards.
Rap artist Chingy and Phil discuss the commonality in songwriting regardless of genre and jam on an acoustic version of his mega-hit "Right Thurr" and do "The Whoa Down" with Meg & Tyler. Phil and Jeff play "Takes Me Back Again."
Iconic singer-songwriter Steve Wariner talks with Phil about working with country music greats like Dottie West and Chet Atkins, on his journey to becoming a four-time, Grammy Award-winning solo artist.
It’s dueling pianos in the Cellar when Nashville newcomer Abby Anderson joins Phil to perform "Make Him Wait" and talk writing songs that speak to her values. Kyle Daniel shares his journey from tour manager to songwriter, performing his hit "What’s There to Say?"
Legendary actor Dennis Quaid joins Phil in the Cellar to talk the joys of songwriting, then jumps behind the piano to perform "It’ll Be Me" by Jack Clement (who helped prepared Dennis for his acclaimed performance as rockabilly pioneer Jerry Lee Lewis in "Great Balls of Fire").
Phil’s longtime friend and co-writer, Craig Wiseman, stops by to hang with Phil and reminisce about writing (in Phil’s house!) "American Child" and "Bobbi with an 'I'"! Craig performs his Grammy Award-winning hit, "Live Like You Were Dying."
Phil is joined by one of his heroes, Grammy Award-winner Larry Gatlin, who shares stories of his first days in Nashville - touring with the Gatlin Brothers, and the secret to writing iconic songs. Phil and Larry perform "All the Gold in California."
Nashville sweetheart Kelli Pickler joins Phil in the Cellar to sing two of country music’s most legendary duets, "Jackson" and "Islands in the Stream," and discuss writing her first hit, "Red High Heels."
American country music duo Brothers Osborne stops by the Cellar to take a trip with Phil down memory lane and jam on their mega-hit "It Ain’t My Fault."
Country sensation Hunter Hayes discusses the songwriting process and the importance of not trying too hard with Phil. They perform "Amen" and "Yesterday’s Song."
Phil visits the famous Jack Daniels Distillery in Lynchburg, Tennessee. Pat Alger discusses hiring Phil for his very first demo and writing the country hit, "The Thunder Rolls." Tony Arata talks about and performs his smash, "The Dance."
Sister Hazel rocks the cellar with Phil on "When I’m Gone" and talks about taking care of the “Hazelnuts”. Phil and Grammy Award-winning songwriter Mike Reid do a deep dive into the craft of songwriting. Mike plays his unforgettable hit, "I Can’t Make You Love Me."
In 2015, Phil completed his underground wine cellar at his 1929-built Nashville estate. Filled with cocktail favorites, candles and, what else, a piano, the cellar quickly became his favorite place to write, play and hang out with friends. The environment inspired his idea to create a series with his talented friends. Songs from the Cellar was born!
SFTC will feature artists, songwriters, entertainers, athletes, comedians and wine enthusiasts will be guests on the show. Each episode will spotlight conversations and collaboration alongside a shared drink (water, coffee, wine, whatever!).
Season One guests include Charles Esten, Jessie James Decker, Tommy Shaw, Steve Cropper, Mike Tyson, John Rich, Peter Frampton, Cam and Hunter Hayes. Season Two includes Dennis Quaid, Vince Gill, Brothers Osbourne, Jo Dee Messina, Chingy, Larry Gatlin, Craig Wiseman, Gavin Degraw, Kix Brooks, Kellie Pickler, and many more.
