Ernie Nickels: A Rising Songwriter's Journey at The Hook

Ernie Nickels: A Rising Songwriter's Journey at The Hook

Ernie Nickels, a talented songwriter, was featured on The Hook for his exceptional songs and his approach to life and music. During the interview, he shared sentiments that resonate with many struggling songwriters. His song and personality impressed Vince Herman of Leftover Salmon, who offered him a co-writing session. This collaboration exemplifies the sense of community fostered around songwriting at The Hook, held at the "old Kmart" location, now known as Nashville's "Eastside Bowl" in The '58 room.

Originally from Connecticut and immersed in the jam band scene, Nickels has lived in various places like Hawaii, New York, and Dallas before settling in Nashville to pursue his songwriting career. With five released songs and more in the works, including "Waiting On My Own Wave," which he performed on The Hook, Nickels is dedicated to his craft.

Stay tuned for upcoming performance videos and highlights from The Hook's pilot taping, with the full episode to be released soon. Subscribe to The Hook on YouTube for updates on new videos and follow The Hook on Instagram, Facebook, and Tik-Tok for more content. Keep an eye out for details on future tapings of The Hook, a platform hosted by Caitlin Cannon and Trigger of Saving Country Music, where aspiring songwriters can showcase their talent and seek recognition.