Show Up With Calvin Nowell

In episode 4, Calvin and Chris show up on Country Music Songwriting with Allen Shamblin. Allen Shamblin co-wrote one of the most popular country songs of the late '90s. "Don't Laugh at Me" achieved gold status when it was recorded by Mark Wills and it was named Song of the Year in 1999 by the Nashville Songwriters Association. It was also honored with a nomination in the same category from the Academy of Country Music. The folk trio of Peter, Paul & Mary covered the song that Shamblin authored with Steve Seskin, a touching number that advocates tolerance for both different and differently abled children among their peers. Many special interest groups have begun using it, including the Special Olympics, which invited Peter, Paul & Mary to sing their version of the song at the organization's World Games. Even groups aimed at adults of all sorts have unofficially adopted the plea for tolerance, including organizations for the homeless, gays, and the overweight. Shamblin has four more number one songs to