Episode 6: We Are Risk Takers | Platinum Hit Photos

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Jes dazzles the crowd with the best song about crawling we've ever heard.

Can you hear him now?

Aren't you hot?

Standing on that stool is a risk right there Johnny.

The songwriters assemble and await instructions from Kara.

It seems like Scotty's song is a hit with the kids.

Kara's taking notes.

Just because she's singing a cappella doesn't mean Sonyae can't draw a crowd.

This song's not about Jes, unless she wants it to be.

If Kara takes the girl on the right's opinion into account it seems she's going to vote yes for this jam.

Kara let's the songwriters know how the people really feel.

Despite dressing all business, people did not dig Nick's "Risky Business" hook.

Twist! The finished songs have to be in a different genre than their original incarnation.

Hat squad!

Brian thinks his hound dog shirt might be risky enough.

Imagining an old man holding some dice. . .

Nick claims to bring out the best in his fellow songwriters, and it seem he as at least brought wellness out in Jes.

Jes tries to make crumbling bricks more pop palatable.

Won't you say it back? Don't you love Jackie's hat?

The judges -- including guest judge songwriter Bonnie McKee await the barrier breaking tracks.

You want me to sing country?!

Really now?

In the zone.

Jes looks pretty tough once she's out from behind the piano.

Keith doesn't have to write anything down because he'll remember the smile on his face.

Johnny and Brian rock steady.

Nashville or the Nashville airport?

What'd you get for Song 2?

Keith confirms that Bonnie did in fact write "Teenage Dream."

Bonnie McKee ponders her true feelings on the songs.

Maybe it was too risky?

You're smiling now songwriters, but the judges did not go country.

Is the prize for a perfect song a trip to Jamaica?

Nick wants to know what a pop song is, if not "Save Yourself."

Nick defends his contribution to the country song.

. . . and Jackie takes the fall.

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