Trannie Anderson’s Got a Heart Like a Truck: Behind the Hits & Songwriting Journey

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This week on Here’s What We Know, host Gary sits down with one of Nashville’s brightest songwriters, Trannie Anderson. From fishing trips with her dad to co-writing award-winning songs like “Heart Like a Truck,” Trannie opens up about the journey, the struggles, and the joy of making music that truly matters.

In This Episode:

• Hear about family quirky food traditions
• How growing up in Texas church culture shaped her interest in music
• Honest reflections on women in country music 
• The magic of collaboration and why great songs often start solo
• The personal struggles that fuel authentic writing and connect deeply with audiences
• Surprising fun facts about her name, her golfing background, and full-circle career moments

This episode is sponsored by:

 Reed Animal Hospital (Be sure to tell them Gary sent you!) 

Bio:

Trannie Anderson is a songwriter from Waco, Texas, who honed her craft as an active member of NSAI before signing a co-publishing deal with Sony Music Publishing in 2018. Since then, her songs have been recorded by artists including Lainey Wilson, Dan + Shay, Cole Swindell, Gabby Barrett, Nate Smith, Meghan Trainor, Pentatonix, Reba McEntire, and many more.

She co-wrote Lainey Wilson’s #1 award-winning single “Heart Like A Truck,” named NSAI’s Song of the Year in 2023, as well as Wilson’s single “Wildflowers and Wild Horses,” which is currently climbing the country radio charts. Beyond the stage, Trannie’s songs have been featured in campaigns and placements with brands and platforms such as T-Mobile, Dodge Ram, Wrangler, Tractor Supply, Marshall’s, The CW, and Netflix.

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trannieanderson/

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