JoAnna Illingworth

Ben Glover

Growing up in Colorado on a steady diet of Keith Green, Billy Joel and Michael Jackson, Ben Glover’s songwriting chops grew from a natural place. Now, the Grammy® winning songwriter and producer is making waves in the Nashville community with a staggering list of over thirty-five #1 singles, earning him ASCAP’s Christian Songwriter of the Year six times.

“When I write a song, I try to listen through the ears of the person on the other side of the radio,” Glover says. “I think that’s helped me through the years.”

Glover’s songwriting talent spreads across CCM, country, pop and Film/TV. Some of his hits include MercyMe (“Greater,” “Even If” and “Flawless”), Crowder (“Come As You Are”), Britt Nicole (“All This Time” and “The Lost Get Found”), Francesca Battistelli (“Write Your Story”) Mandisa (“Stronger” and “Overcomer”), Lee Brice (“Hard To Love”) and Steve Holy (“Love Don’t Run”). “Overcomer” from Mandisa went on to win a Grammy® award. Glover also shines as a producer, writing and producing “Busted Heart” and “The Proof of Your Love” from For King & Country and “Greater” from MercyMe.

With an impressive 400+ songs recorded across multiple genres, Glover has worked with a host of artists including Chris Tomlin, MercyMe, Crowder, The Backstreet Boys, Amy Grant, James Taylor, Joy Williams, Colton Dixon, Newsboys and Kari Jobe.

David Moffitt

A member of the Nashville music community since his days at Belmont University, Dove Award winning songwriter, David Moffitt, has been writing songs for most of his life. A multi-genre writer, Moffitt is well-versed in CCM, worship music, choral music and musicals. He spent thirteen years leading worship at his local church where he learned firsthand how to write songs of personal praise that any size crowd can sing.

With multiple #1s under his belt, Moffitt has worked with Natalie Grant, Christine DiMarco, Travis Cottrell, Audio Adrenaline, People of Earth and many more.

Jeff Pardo

Since performing Billy Joel’s “River of Dreams” for his sixth-grade talent show, Grammy® nominated songwriter and producer, Jeff Pardo, has known music would be a defining part of his life. He’s had songs recorded by mainstream acts Lady Antebellum, Ben Rector and Hillary Scott and written top 10 AC singles with Rhett Walker Band (“When Mercy Found Me”), Mandisa (“Waiting for Tomorrow”) and Francesca Battistelli (“If We’re Honest”) as well as developing and co-writing over 30 songs with Josh Wilson and crafting the song “30,000 Feet” recorded by Ben Rector. In his spare time, Pardo works as a part-time worship pastor, a role where he’s learned firsthand how a song can usher a congregation into a moment of worship.

“I’m a professional helper,” Pardo shares. “I help produce, help write songs, help artists speak their own voice in a more authentic and true way. I like being a chameleon. It’s what I was made to do.”

A native of Chicago (and massive Cubs and Bears fan), Pardo has been a part of the Nashville music community since 2000 as a player, touring musician, songwriter and producer. His lifelong pursuit of songwriting has contributed to songs recorded by Matthew West, Francesca Battistelli, Mandisa, Danny Gokey, Zach Williams, Josh Wilson, Brandon Heath, Jesus Culture, Meredith Andrews and many, many more.

Jordan Sapp

On the upswing of a successful Los Angeles-based producing career working with chart-topping artists and influencers, Grammy® nominated producer and songwriter, Jordan Sapp, decided to risk it all and leave L.A. to move to Nashville. It’s that gut-trust instinct that’s cultivated Sapp’s talent for producing and writing hit songs. His L.A. experience, working as part of RedOne’s production team with artists like Pit Bull, Austin Mahone and Jason Derulo, as well as production work for Nikki Minaj and Jennifer Lopez, gives him an edge in the Nashville scene. Sapp’s special touch can be heard on projects from Jordan Feliz, Tauren Wells, Blanca, Aaron Cole ft. TobyMac, Finding Favor and more.

“I love writing a hook, a melody, shaping the sound of a song,” Sapp says. “I’m here to serve artists, to help bring their vision to life. There’s nothing like creating something from nothing.”

Sapp’s pop sensibilities paired with his ability to craft impactful songs have garnered him some awards of his own. Sapp recently earned an RIAA certified platinum award for Jason Derulo’s “Talk Dirty” album. He’s also racked up #1 singles with Aaron Cole ft. Tobymac (“Right On Time”), Tauren Wells (“Love Is Action”) and Blanca (“Real Love”) along with numerous top 10 singles.

Sue C. Smith

With a storied career of more than thirty years, Sue C. Smith has written or co-written an astonishing number of songs, over 90 musicals, and has the longest running staff songwriting deal in Capitol’s history – over 20 years. She’s written 15 #1 singles, been nominated for more than 30 Dove Awards with five wins, been twice named Songwriter of the Year by the Absolutely Gospel Awards and her 2017 song “Amazing God” was named Song of the Year by the Singing News Fan Awards.

A versatile songwriter and lyricist, Smith has written songs across multiple genres working with a host of artists, writers and producers including Jason Crabb, Avalon, Sandi Patti, Steve Green, Karen Peck, Brian Free, The Talleys, The Hoppers and many, many more. Smith is also a passionate teacher and mentor, hosting the annual Write About Jesus Workshop, responsible for launching the careers of many young songwriters. When she’s not writing songs, she’s writing about writing songs and has authored three books: Every Hallelujah: A Songwriter’s Journey Through The Psalms, Adventures In Songwriting: A Guide For Kids And Anyone Who Wants To Write Songs, and 365 Days Of Songwriting Advice: The Best Of The Write About Jesus Interviews.

Tommee Profitt

Hailing from Grand Rapids, Michigan, award-winning songwriter and producer, Tommee Profitt, is making his mark in the Nashville music community. Five-time Dove Award nominee and winner for Rap/Hip-Hip Album of the Year (2016) and 2018 Rap Song of the Year for Social Club’s “War Cry” (feat. Tauren Wells), Profitt also received the NSAI #1 Award for his song, “Let You Down,” which garnered over one billion worldwide streams and a #1 spot on the Billboard Pop Chart. An integral part of the production and sound development for top-selling artist NF, Profitt’s influence contributed to the artist’s #1 debut album, Mansion, as well as his follow-up albums, Therapy Sessions and Perception, also debuting in the #1 spot.

Profitt has worked with a host of CCM artists including Chris Tomlin, tobyMac, David Crowder, Francesca Battistelli, Mandisa, Britt Nicole, Colton Dixon and many more. He’s also found success in TV/film creating cinematic tracks for projects including Girl in the Spider’s Web, The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 2, Concussion, 24: Legacy, Prison Break, Quantico, The Good Doctor, The Handmaid’s Tale, Empire and Bones.