Trannie Anderson’s Got a Heart Like a Truck: Behind the Hits & Songwriting Journey
Episode #248 of Here's What We Know
This week on Here's What We Know, I finally got to sit down with Nashville hitmaker Trannie Anderson, co-writer of Lainey Wilson's award-winning "Heart Like a Truck" and "Wildflowers and Wild Horses."
After countless reschedules (yes, we made it happen!), the wait was more than worth it. Trannie's stories are packed with humor, heart, and inspiration. She opened up about how her Texas roots and church upbringing shaped her love of music, why authenticity fuels her songwriting, and how co-writing can turn sparks of ideas into pure magic.
We also talked about what it's like to watch friends rise from small-town beginnings to superstardom and the lessons she's learned along the way.
With songs already recorded by Meghan Trainor, Pentatonix, and Reba McEntire, Trannie's journey is only getting started.
🎧 Don't miss this unforgettable conversation. Tune in now!
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.