Country Music Tattle Tale: Tin Pan South Showcased Major Cross Genre Collaborations this Year

Posted by Country Girl on March 31st, 2015

Brisk temperatures outside provided a sharp contrast to the hot music inside the packed venues across Nashville on Saturday, the fifth and final night of the 23^rd Annual Tin Pan South Songwriters Festival Presented by Regions Bank. All five nights of the world’s largest songwriter festival showcased over 350 writers – from rising tunesmiths to Grammy winners and multi-platinum artists in virtually every genre of music – in 10 of Music City’s top clubs
Highlights Saturday night included Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee Steve Cropper joining Joie Scott, Jim Peterik, Danny Wells and Roger Cook at the Sutler Saloon to sing his hits “Sitting On The Dock of the Bay,” “In The Midnight Hour” and “Knock On Wood.” Sharon Vaughn (“My Heroes Have Always Been Cowboys”) sang a new song she wrote with Josh Jenkins at The Listening Room Café.

(l. to r.) – Paul Overstreet, David Hodges, Brian Kennedy and Travis Meadows at the Listening Room Cafe late show Saturday night. (Photo Credit Moments By Moser)

Tin Pan South is known for showcasing contrast, camaraderie and collaboration, and that was underscored at the Listening Room Café late show with alternative rock singer/songwriter/producer David Hodges, traditional country singer/songwriter Paul Overstreet, “Nashville’s most badass songwriter” Travis Meadows and Grammy winning R&B producer/songwriter Brian Kennedy, who brought several guest vocalists on stage to perform hits he has written.
For the third time during last week’s Festival, sponsor Southwest Airlines surprised patrons at one venue with $100 vouchers toward future air travel. The 100 attendees at Saturday night’s Bluebird Café late show starring Kent Blazy, Dennis Matkosky, Alan Rhody and Kim Williams whooped and cheered, when the announcement was made.
Produced by Nashville Songwriters Association International (NSAI), Tin Pan South reigns as the world’s largest all-songwriter festival. Thousands of music fans attend the event annually to hear songwriters tell stories behind hit songs they have written and perform the songs as they were originally composed. Regions Bank returned for the eighth year as the presenting sponsor of this year’s event.
Dates for next year’s Tin Pan South Songwriters Festival will be announced in the coming weeks.

Nashville Country Club: Tin Pan South Songwriters Festival draws in more crowds at shows

Photo Above: (L to R) Pat Alger, Brandon Lay, & Will Hoge The Tin Pan South Festival continued shows on Wednesday night and included a CMA Songwriters series round with Pat Alger, Brandon Lay and Will Hoge at the Hard Rock Cafe.  Alger has been at the forefront of Tin Pan South, actively helping begin the largest songwriters festival. The NSAI board member remembers helping kick off the 1st festival, "...no one cares about that though," he joked to the crowd. The songwriter performed a few of his biggest hits including Garth Brooks "Unanswered Prayers," Trisha Yearwood's "Like We Never Had a Broken Heart," and many others. Photo Credit on right: Bev Moser Brandon Lay who is new to the writing world shared some of his songs that were so familiar, you knew this singer/songwriter would be in the spotlight soon. Will Hoge also joined the group of writers, and Hoge is very well-known to the Nashville community. This writer responsible for "Even If It Breaks Your Heart" cut by Eli Young Band, is set to release another new album on April 7th (Middle of America). The soulful singer performed some of his beloved tunes, which added edge to the show. Across town, Brett James performed with writers Caitlynn Smith, Justin Weaver, & Erik Dylan who all gave their own style and story. The packed out venue was a who's who audience with Kip Moore included in the crowd.  James is responsible for Carrie's "Jesus Take the Wheel," Brantley Gilbert's "Bottom's Up" and many more crowd pleaser hit songs. The first night (Tuesday March 25th) kicked things off with a bang with Kacey Musgraves giving a surprising guest performance in the round with Shane McAnally, Josh Osborne & Brandy Clark at 3rd and Lindsley. At the Douglas Corner, Hillary Scott's mom Linda Davis performed in the round with husband Lang Scott, Bill Whyte and Kenny Beard.   Tonight Lady A's Hillary Scott is set to play the 9:00 pm show at the Hard Rock Cafe. Tickets are on sale at the door and many more shows in different venues will be commencing across Nashville. Tin Pan South continues through Saturday (March 28th). You can find the schedule at www.TinPanSouth.com.

SPLASH Publicity: James Otto Plays Tin Pan South

Photo Credit: Moments by Moser L- R: James Otto, Trent Tomlinson, Clint Daniels, Anthony Smith    Photo Credit: Moments by Moser JAMES OTTO PLAYS TIN PAN SOUTH Nashville, TN - (March 27, 2015) - James Otto performed at The Listening Room cafe on Tuesday as part of the Tin Pan South Songwriters Festival. Otto played his new single, "Somewhere Tonight" among other classics such as "In Color," which won both CMA “Song of the Year” and ACM “Song of the Year” awards in 2008.   Otto has a busy summer of touring ahead and is performing on April 18th at the ACM Motorcycle Ride and Concert, which benefits several charities. For more information, please visit: www.jamesotto.net

MusicRowPics: Rising Women On The Row

Kelsey Grady • March 25, 2015 • 

 

MusicRow honored five music industry superstars yesterday (March 24) during its annual Rising Women on the Row breakfast, held at the Omni Nashville.
The event saluted ASCAP’s Kele Currier, Loeb & Loeb’s Tiffany Dunn, UMG Nashville’s Dawn Gates, Sweet Talk Publicity’s Jensen Sussman, and Tri-Star Sports and Entertainment’s Lou Taylor.
The morning also included an interview with CMT executive Leslie Fram, and a performance by rising 10-year-old singer-songwriter Emi Sunshine.
Read all about it in Bobby Karl’s recap.

MusicRow’s Sherod Robertson welcomes the crowd. Photo: Moments By Moser

MusicRow’s Sherod Robertson welcomes performer Emi Sunshine to the stage. Photo: Moments By Moser

Pictured (L-R): L-R): MusicRow‘s Sarah Skates with Rising Women on the Row honorees Kele Currier, Tiffany Dunn, Dawn Gates, Jensen Sussman and Lou Taylor, and MusicRow’s Sherod Robertson. Photo: Moments By Moser.

CMT’s Leslie Fram and MusicRow’s Sherod Robertson. Photo: Moments By Moser.

Pictured (L-R): Sarah Skates, Jensen Sussman, Sherod Robertson. Photo: Moments By Moser

Pictured (L-R): Sarah Skates, Kele Currier, Sherod Robertson. Photo: Moments By Moser

CMT’s Leslie Fram speaks with MusicRow’s Sherod Robertson. Photo: Moments By Moser

Guests enjoy breakfast before the event begins. Photo: Moments By Moser

Pictured (L-R): Sarah Skates, Tiffany Dunn, Sherod Robertson. Photo: Moments By Moser

Emi Sunshine Performs. Photo: Moments By Moser

Sweet Talk Publicity’s Jensen Sussman. Photo: Moments By Moser

Tri-Star Sports and Entertainment’s Lou Taylor. Photo: Moments By Moser

UMG Nashville’s Dawn Gates. Photo: Moments By Moser

ASCAP’s Kele Currier.

Loeb & Loeb’s Tiffany Dunn. Photo: Moments By Moser

TIN PAN SOUTH SONGWRITERS FESTIVAL PRESENTED BY REGIONS BANK CONCLUDES SUCCESSFUL 2015 EVENT

TIN PAN SOUTH SONGWRITERS FESTIVAL PRESENTED BY REGIONS BANK  CONCLUDES SUCCESSFUL 2015 EVENT

(Nashville, Tennessee...) - Brisk temperatures outside provided a sharp contrast to the hot music inside the packed venues across Nashville on Saturday, the fifth and final night of the 23rd Annual Tin Pan South Songwriters Festival Presented by Regions Bank. All five nights of the world's largest songwriter festival showcased over 350 writers - from rising tunesmiths to Grammy winners and multi-platinum artists in virtually every genre of music - in 10 of Music City's top clubs Highlights Saturday night included Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee Steve Cropper joining Joie Scott, Jim Peterik, Danny Wells and Roger Cook at the Sutler Saloon to sing his hits "Sitting On The Dock of the Bay," "In The Midnight Hour" and "Knock On Wood." Sharon Vaughn ("My Heroes Have Always Been Cowboys") sang a new song she wrote with Josh Jenkins at The Listening Room Café. Tin Pan South is known for showcasing contrast, camaraderie and collaboration, and that was underscored at the Listening Room Café late show with alternative rock singer/songwriter/producer David Hodges, traditional country singer/songwriter Paul Overstreet, "Nashville's most badass songwriter" Travis Meadows and Grammy winning R&B producer/songwriter Brian Kennedy, who brought several guest vocalists on stage to perform hits he has written. For the third time during last week's Festival, sponsor Southwest Airlines surprised patrons at one venue with $100 vouchers toward future air travel. The 100 attendees at Saturday night's Bluebird Café late show starring Kent Blazy, Dennis Matkosky, Alan Rhody and Kim Williams whooped and cheered, when the announcement was made.  Produced by Nashville Songwriters Association International (NSAI), Tin Pan South reigns as the world's largest all-songwriter festival. Thousands of music fans attend the event annually to hear songwriters tell stories behind hit songs they have written and perform the songs as they were originally composed. Regions Bank returned for the eighth year as the presenting sponsor of this year's event. Dates for next year's Tin Pan South Songwriters Festival will be announced in the coming weeks.   Hi res photos available. Photo Credit: Moments by Moser (l. to r.) - Paul Overstreet, David Hodges, Brian Kennedy and Travis Meadows at the Listening Room Cafe late show Saturday night. (l. to r.) - Dustin Newman, Regions Bank; Sara Schork, Watkins College of Art & Design student; Lisa Harless, Regions Bank. Schork was presented this Regions Bank cruiser bike for submitting the winning artwork used in all Tin Pan South 2015 marketing. Kent Blazy, Kim Williams, Dennis Matkosky and Alan Rhody entertain at the Bluebird Cafe late show Saturday night. (l. to r.) - Unidentified accompanist, Danny Wells, Joie Scott, Jim Peterik, unidentified accompanist and Roger Cook at the Sutler Saloon late show Saturday night. (l. to r.) - Gary Nicholson, Lee Roy Parnell, Bruce Channel and Mac Davis at the Station Inn late show Saturday night. Dashboard Confessional lead singer Chris Carrabba entertains at The Sutler Saloon early show Saturday night. (l. to r.) Sharon Vaughn sits in with Josh Jenkins at the Listening Room Cafe early show Saturday night. (l. to r.) Regions Bank's Lisa Harless joins Victoria Shaw, John Oates and Tosha Hill at the Bluebird Cafe early show Wednesday night. About NSAI: The Nashville Songwriters Association International (NSAI) is the world's largest not-for-profit songwriters trade organization. Established in 1967, the membership of more than 5,000 spans the United States and 10 foreign countries. For more than 40 years, NSAI has been dedicated to protecting the rights of and serving aspiring and professional songwriters in all genres of music. For more information, visit nashvillesongwriters.com. About Regions Financial Corporation: Regions Financial Corporation (NYSE:RF), with $120 billion in assets, is a member of the S&P 500 Index and is one of the nation's largest full-service providers of consumer and commercial banking, wealth management, mortgage, and insurance products and services. Regions serves customers in 16 states across the South, Midwest and Texas, and through its subsidiary, Regions Bank, operates approximately 1,650 banking offices and 2,000 ATMs. Additional information about Regions and its full line of products and services can be found at www.regions.com. Organizers of the 23rd Annual Tin Pan South Songwriters Festival would like to thank the following Platinum and Gold sponsors: Regions Bank - Presenting Sponsor ASCAP BMI Ford News Channel 5 - Official Broadcast Sponsor ole SESAC Southwest Airlines - Official Airline Sponsor Vident Financial Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp. nashvillesongwriters.com                                              tinpansouth.com