Jimmy Buffett and Scotty Emerick

Scotty Emerick, born in Hollywood, Florida, is a celebrated country songwriter known for hits with Toby Keith like "Beer for My Horses." He's written for artists such as George Strait, Alan Jackson, and Willie Nelson. Emerick earned the Nashville Songwriters Association's Songwriter of the Year award in 2004 and released his own album, The Coast Is Clear, in 2003. His work features collaborations with icons such as Dean Dillon and USO tours across international military bases.