About Us:
Hillbilly Culture LLC has been nurturing songwriters since 2010. Designed to house the original song catalogs of founder & hit writer Amanda Colleen Williams, the company has grown to represent the platinum standard in independent music publishing, backed by world class Administrator Bluewater Music Services Corp.
With songs on over 17 million albums sold worldwide, we are proud to introduce you to the writers that make the backbone of our successful music publishing and international record company operations, signed to one of our divisions: Hillbilly Gold (ASCAP / SOCAN), Hillbilly Cash (BMI), and Hillbilly Royalty (ASCAP), Hillbilly Cache (SESAC) and Hillbilly Culture (SESAC).
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For help with your songwriting and music business career, have a look at our education resource Songpreneurs.
Meet the writers
Teresa Wright
Rocking Country
Alabama native and former IT Professional with the City of Dothan, Teresa toured as acoustic and high harmony singer with "The Voice" Vern Gosdin. Her debut release "Sometimes Blues" is available on her website.
Doug Hughes
Heartland Country
Army veteran, songwriter and successful Tech CEO and entrepreneur, Doug Hughes has dedicated his life to helping others succeed through education. He writes about real life stories sung in the style of Bruce Springsteen and John Cougar Mellencamp.
Dennis Polattie
Quirky Folk Pop
Retired hospital administrator turned songwriter, Dennis Polattie writes as a way of life. Family man, business owner and storyteller, Dennis writes about heartache, overcoming obstacles and social commentary in his diverse style that bridges traditional folk country and quirky Athens-pop.
Sheldon Tyacke
Canadian Outlaw Country
Sheldon Tyacke [rhymes with "bike"] is a native of Weekes, Saskatchewan, Canada where he enjoys hunting, fishing and the great outdoors. Check out his artist releases his website.
Dane Corum
Carolina Country
General contractor and family man, Dane has launched his solo artist career with his first single release in 2025. His song "Bones" written with Amanda Colleen Williams and Teresa Wright is currently being pitched by Hillbilly Culture LLC. Catch him on his website.
