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Entertainment · Music · published 2026-09-01 · via Rolling Stone

Paley Center Brings Nashville-Style Songwriter Gatherings to New York

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The Paley Center for Media will launch "Southern Rounds" on September 24, featuring songwriting workshops and acoustic performances with Nashville hitmakers like James Otto. The program replicates the intimate songwriter circles common in Music City and is part of the center's broader push into music programming. Attendees will hear writers discuss the backstories behind their songs and the collaborative creative process.

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The September 24 kickoff pairs three songwriters with distinct résumés. James Otto, currently touring with the Mavericks, holds writing credits on Jamey Johnson's "In Color" and Jimmy Buffett's "Somethin' 'Bout a Boat." Kevin MaC brings a business background from Shark Tank, while D. Vincent Williams earned the 2002 ACM Song of the Year for Rascal Flatts' "I'm Movin' On."

The event anchors a broader music strategy at Paley, which will add album release events, listening parties, and live showcases throughout the year. CEO Maureen J.

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