Avalon Simpson and Cameron Bedell Co-Write a Song and Discuss Lyrical Inspiration

Over the course of four days, four teenaged students took the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum's crash course in songwriting, each crafting, recording, and performing an original composition with the help of industry professionals. The five-episode series, "Words & Music: Journey of a Song," documents their experiences.

In this fourth episode, follow Avalon Simpson on her inspiring journey to the heart of what makes a song, and ultimately, a successful recording artist. Guided by #1 hit songwriter and producer Cameron Bedell, Avalon takes her story and her song, "Kenopsia," from the page to the stage, her journey culminating in recording a demo and performing her song live in the CMA Theater with the help of producer and engineer Kevin Dailey and Big Machine Music President, Mike Molinar.

About Cameron Bedell

Songwriter and producer Cameron Bedell wrote Tiera Kennedy’s first radio single, “Found It in You;” Seaforth’s first radio single, “Breakups;” and Dylan Scott's "Tough" from Scott's latest album, "Livin' My Best Life." Bedell’s songs have also been recorded by Lauren Alaina, Ryan Griffin, and others.

Start Your Own Journey of a Song

Interested in starting your own journey of a song? Use the official "Words & Music: Journey of a Song" curriculum guide to write your own original lyrics or song and submit your work to the "Words & Music: Journey of a Song" Contest, presented by the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum with support from Omni Hotel Nashville and American Airlines. Enter by January 31 for the chance to win one of several prizes, including a scholarship to the Museum's songwriting camp in June of 2024.

Enter to win: https://www.countrymusichalloffame.or…

Stay Tuned

In the fifth and final episode of "Words & Music: Journey of a Song," join the student songwriters as they perform their original songs in front of a live audience, set to premiere January 10, 2024.