About

A great song feels like a four-minute escape — it should wrap around the listener, pull them into the present moment, and make the world fade out. Foil Heart exists to create those kinds of songs: melodies with strength and resilience, paired with storytelling that’s strong enough to let real emotion shine through.Founded by Dallas songwriter and producer Carter Stewart, Foil Heart grew out of a lifelong connection to music. Carter learned early how to blend structure with feeling — from building a basement studio with his dad at twelve, to years spent performing, arranging, and working as a commercial audio engineer. That experience shaped the Foil Heart approach: clean progressions, memorable hooks, and arrangements that feel alive the moment they hit the speaker.Influenced by artists like Delbert McClinton, Otis Redding, Garth Brooks, and Stevie Wonder, Carter puts them all in a blender to make, current sounding, hit-worthy songs for today's listeners. Writing styles include, but are not limited to - red dirt Country, Country-Rock, retro Soul, Dance-Rock, and Pop-leaning Alternative.Carter is available for co-writing sessions, briefs, and artist-focused pitches, crafting songs that draw listeners in quickly, build naturally, and leave space for the artist to make them their own. Lyrical changes for individual artist tailoring is welcomed for all songs.

Song Samples

A small selection representing Carter’s main writing styles.
More songs available by request.All lyrics, melody, and arrangement are written 100% by Carter.
Some demos are AI-generated for quick studio previews, but
all rights remain with the songwriter.

For Artists & Publishers

Carter doesn’t just write songs; he writes songs for you.Whether you need a custom cut for your next release, a co-writing
partner to bring your ideas to life, or a collaborator to enhance your
existing tracks, Carter’s versatile approach can meet the unique
needs for your project, your roster or song briefs. His focus is always on
making your music the best it can be from melody and
arrangement to hook and message.Available Writing Lanes:
Country
• From aggressive country rock to storytelling ballads and
modern country soul, Carter crafts songs that
resonate with authenticity and emotion.Retro Soul
• Warm, intimate, and inspired, these tracks transport
listeners to a nostalgic yet timeless space.Dance-Rock / Alt Pop
• Groves and melodies that
bring an infectious energy to the dance floor or airwaves.If you're looking for a song that fits your artist's style or want
to collaborate on something new, Carter can provide
curated selections that align perfectly with your project’s needs.

Highlights

-- Writes Country, Soul, Pop and Dance-Rock-- Experienced audio engineer with deep production vocabulary-- Specializes in assignment-style writing for briefs and artist lanes-- Skilled in emotional targeting — matching music to brand/artist intention-- Available for co-writes, custom briefs, and publisher collaborations

• Contact or Request Catalog Access

For curated song selections or catalog access, use the contact form.
Location: Dallas–Fort Worth
Available for in-person or Zoom writing sessions.

Press Photos

Downloadable promo images for media and collaborators.