Past Featured Songwriters

Phoenix Hoppe

Phoenix Hoppe is a singer, songwriter, worship leader, and keyboard player. She is a trusted co-writer; a strong contributor to both melody and lyric; and has been known, on occasion, as “a bit of a song doctor.” Phoenix is a member of the St. Matthew Lutheran Church worship team in Bel Air, MD, and writes songs about real life, faith, and hope. Along with Harry Offutt, she is the monthly cohost for the Manor Mill Songwriter’s Night (you can find Harry’s bio nearby on this page).

Talbott Mayo

Talbot Mayo
Baltimore County native and Nashville recording artist Talbot Mayo is a lifetime member of the Mayo Family Band and a founding member of the Monkton Road Band. Drawing inspiration from such varied sources as Victorian poetry or high school nights spent playing bluegrass in smoky bars, Talbot’s songwriting doesn’t easily fit into any one genre. It is, however, strongly grounded in the old-time bluegrass sounds of her roots. Her love of traditional country and honky-tonk music adds an easily noticeable twang to many of her songs, and a passion for alternative rock ‘n’ roll lends a gritty edge wherever it’s needed. With often-witty lyrics and peerless vocals that have been described as a mix of Dolly Parton and Loretta Lynn, it’s easy to find the appeal in Talbot’s music.

Brittain Duckworth

Brittain Duckworth is the singer and songwriter for the up-and-coming Baltimore roots rock band Whiskey Feathers. The band's growing catalog of original music has captured audiences with songs crafted by Brittain, who writes lyrics about heady concepts, absent of the predictable tropes and filled with intention. To get a sense of their sound, imagine the vibe of the "The Last Waltz", add a healthy dose of Nathaniel Rateliff-esque lead vocals, then pair them with harmonies from The Civil Wars.

Tracy Tiernan

For 22 years, Tracey Tiernan has been that warm, inviting voice you turn to on Bright-FM—the kind of friend who just gets you. People say there’s something special about Tracey, a unique blend of joy, faith, and authenticity that makes her feel like a longtime friend, even if you’re meeting her for the first time. Tracey is a lover of Jesus and people, and has a rare gift for making every listener feel seen, heard, and genuinely valued. Off the air, she’s a talented singer, songwriter, and harmonizer, bringing that same heart and soul into her music.