Trott's name is most synonymous with Sheryl Crow having co-written some her biggest hits including "If It Makes You Happy”, "Everyday is a Winding Road” ,“A Change”, "My Favorite Mistake” and “Soak Up The Sun”. 

Jeff was awarded Songwriter of the Year by BMI in 1998. 

Most recently he produced and co-wrote songs for the 2019 Hootie and The Blowfish record “Imperfect Circle”, as well as producing indie artist Aaron Lee Tasjan's album "Karma For Cheap”, and the last two Sheryl Crow albums “Be Myself” and her 2019 album“Threads”. 

Further collaborations include Clare Dunn “Salt and Lime” (latest single), Devon Gilfillian, Jillian Jacqueline, Lucie Silvas, James Mercer (of The Shins) The Brummies, Brandy Clark, Randy Houser and New West artist Andrew Combs’ single “Save Somebody Else.”

Other work includes producing songs for film and television like indie film "Janie Jones”, two songs for Stevie Nicks on the soundtrack of “Practical Magic” plus the theme song for The Katie Couric Show. 

Jeff is a diverse musician who has played in bands such as Tears For Fears, Wire Train, World Party, Pete Droge and in addition he launched a psychedelic solo record in 2001 “Dig Up The Astroturf” which was mixed in 5.1 for DTS. 

“The noisier the world gets, the more powerful silence becomes. I headed out to a cabin in the Tennessee mountains. I took a few books. I covered all the clocks. No TV, no internet, no phone, no radio. Songwriting can be a bit like deep-sea diving and in everyday life you have to “surface” now and then. But in the wilderness, you never surface, even if you want to.” 

This is Grammy-Nominated, Folk/Indie Rock artist Michael Logen, based in Nashville,Tennessee, describing his writing process for his stunning, sophomore album, “New Medicine”.  The album has garnered 6 TV placements so far and includes Michael's original, acoustic version of a song he wrote with Jennifer Hanson, called “Breaking Your Own Heart”, which was covered by Kelly Clarkson on her Platinum-Selling, Grammy-Winningalbum, “Stronger”. 

"New Medicine"is an articulate, measured examination of the inner-workings of the human mind and heart on a backdrop of gorgeous, sweeping, acoustic-based, rhythmic folk/pop. 

The album features 3 phenomenal guest-artists: Kim Richey, Liz Longleyand Ruby Amanfu. 

Logen grew up in a small college town, Lewisburg, in North Central Pennsylvania.  He was raised listening to Americana and Folk classics like Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, Merle Haggard and Gordon Lightfoot.  He comes from a musical family and learned to play guitar from his Dad, even recorded a folk project with his brother, Dave.  

Michael's songs have been featured on many TV shows including multiple placements on “Nashville”, “Suits”, “Parenthood”, “The Fosters”and “One Tree Hill”. 

Logen's folk song, “Couldn't Ask For A Better Friend” played prominently throughout the 2016 Rio Olympics when it was chosen by Folgers as the theme for their award-winning ad.  

Billboard Magazine also did a write-up on Logen's song in their article, “Olympic Gold”. 

Michael has performed in every state in the continental US as well as in the UK, Denmark, The Netherlands, France and Spain, opening for such artists as John Hiatt, John Legend, India.Arie, Jonny Lang and Mat Kearney.  

A prolific songwriter, Michael’s songs have been recorded by many other artists including Jonny Lang, Kelly Clarkson, Mat Kearney, Brandon Heath, The Greencards, Paul Carrack, Will Hoge and Sister Hazel. 

"Ready Or Not," the first single from the album, starts out small before exploding into a full‐on, sing‐ along, indie‐folk/rock redemption story.  

Regarding the album, Michael says, “Music to me is a mystical medium that connects us all to some other, deeper dimension of ourselves and reality. It expresses the inexpressible. It can truly act as prescription-strength medicine to the human soul. That's the theme running through this record.” 

Nashville has known about Bella Garland—now the world's catching up. A rising singer/songwriter with a distinctive voice and a knack for storytelling, Bella first gained industry buzz after winning the Bluebird Cafe Golden Pick Contest for her original song “18” in July 2021. Since then, she has only continued to turn heads, solidifying her place as a voice to watch.

Known for her vulnerable storytelling reminiscent of Taylor Swift, paired with angelic yet powerful vocals, Bella has amassed over 36K followers on social media. In 2022, she was invited to write and perform two songs honoring Jane Seymour, the Emmy- and Golden Globe-winning actress, and civil rights activist Xernona Clayton at the Celebrity Care Fest. That same year, her song "Stand With You" earned her a semi-finalist spot in the prestigious International Songwriting Competition.

Blending pop, country, and folk influences, Bella creates music that feels both fresh and timeless. She is a recent graduate of Belmont University, where she honed her craft and earned a degree in songwriting with a minor in voice.

A regular performer at the iconic Bluebird Cafe—a venue known for launching Taylor Swift and Garth Brooks—Bella stands out with her raw lyrics and authenticity. Whether performing for an intimate room of 50 or a crowd of thousands, she delivers memorable, emotionally charged performances that make audiences feel like they are reading her diary. Keep your eyes on her—Nashville already has.