Oct

2008

“10 Songs I Wish I’d Written”

The Nashville Songwriters Association International held their annual ceremony last weekend and announced their “10 Songs I Wish I’d Written.” Here’s their list in alphabetical order…

“Better as a Memory”
Written by Scooter Carusoe and Lady Goodman
Recorded by Kenny Chesney

“Cleaning This Gun (Come On In Boy)”
Written by Casey Beathard and Marla Cannon-Goodman
Recorded by Rodney Atkins

“Don’t Blink”
Written by Casey Beathard and Chris Wallin
Recorded by Kenny Chesney

“I Saw God Today”
Written by Rodney Clawson, Monty Criswell and Wade Kirby
Recorded by George Strait

“If You’re Reading This”
Written by Tim McGraw, Brad Warren and Brett Warren
Recorded by Tim McGraw

“Letter to Me”
Written by Brad Paisley
Recorded by Brad Paisley

“Love Me If You Can”
Written by Chris Wallin and Craig Wiseman
Recorded by Toby Keith

“Stealing Cinderella”
Written by Rivers Rutherford, George Teren and Chuck Wicks
Recorded by Chuck Wicks

“Watching Airplanes”
Written by Jim Beavers and Jonathan Singleton
Recorded by Gary Allan

“You’re Gonna Miss This”
Written by Ashley Gorley and Lee Thomas Miller
Recorded by Trace Adkins

“You’re Gonna Miss This” was also named as song of the year by the association.