Cason Jay Cooley (born November 28, 1978, in Akron, Ohio) is an American record producer, audio engineer, composer, songwriter, and musician. He was raised in Wichita,

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. As a child, Cooley often accompanied his parents, who toured the country as a part of the

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. In 1997, Cooley moved to Nashville, Tennessee, where he became a member of The Normals in 1998. He toured with the band from 1998 until 2002, when the band broke up. Cooley is most recognized for his work as a songwriter and producer, and has worked with artists such as

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, and

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. Cooley is also known for his work on

Ben Rector Benjamin Evans Rector (born November 6, 1986) is an American singer, songwriter and record producer based in Nashville, Tennessee. He has released seven studio albums, including '' Brand New'' (2015), which peaked at No. 9 on the ''Billboard'' ...

's album, '' Brand New'', as well as

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's albums, '' Lights Out'' and ''

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''.

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