Songwriters Seek Day in Court

Written By Tamera H. Bennett

By Tamera H. BennettSeptember 24, 2007

Songwriters Dave Brainard, Dustin Evans and Tim Matthews sued country artist Phil Vassar, his record label Sony BMG, songwriter Craig Wisemen and his publishing company Big Loud Shirt for copyright infringement of the song "Good Ole Days." The song was released by Sony BMG in 2004

All three songwriters are signed with ASCAP as their performing rights organization and have the song listed under the title "Good Ole Days To Come."

Phil Vasser and Craig Wiseman are also with ASCAP. They are listed as co-writers of songs entitled "Good Ole Days" and "Good Ol Days." Phil Vassar is an accomplished and successful songwriter as well as recording artist. Wiseman is an award winning songwriter having penned hits recorded by Vassar, Tim McGraw, and Trace Adkins to name a few.

Tamera H. Bennett

Tamera H. Bennett is a wife, mom, lawyer, mediator, blogger, podcaster, and legal writer. For two decades she’s helped clients protect what they create by practicing trademark, copyright and entertainment law in Texas and Tennessee.

Tamera has co-hosted more than 85 episodes of the Entertainment Law Update Podcast since 2009. And, she’s been honored to write for BILLBOARD magazine and the TEXAS LAWYER.

In the summer of 2015, Tamera backpacked 100 miles over 10 days with her son's Boy Scout Troop. Tamera walked her first half-marathon in 2012 and walked the Cowtown Half Marathon in February 2016 and February 2017 with a PR each time. You can visit Tamera’s blog at createprotect.com and follow her on Twitter @tamerabennett.

http://www.tbennettlaw.com
Previous

Sheridan's Manager is "Desperate"
Next

Upcoming Texas Music, Film CLE