Before he became a much-in-demand songwriter and producer in country music, Jimmy Robbins released an emo-leaning pop-rock solo album. That experience with the creative process, whether it involved writing a melodic hook to an existing bed of music or building a track while writing a tune, equipped him to slide right into the evolving country-pop scene in Nashville. He’s worked with artists like Canaan Smith, RaeLynn, Maddie & Tae and Kelsea Ballerini at the pivotal points in their careers when they were finding or refining their voices, looking to combine cachiness with emotional depth.