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Songwriter Showcase at The Skylight Bar
2024-02-12 18:00 - 20:00, 2024-02-19 18:00 - 20:00, 2024-02-26 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | The Skylight Bar, 230 Franklin Rd., Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Grab a drink at The Skylight Bar in downtown Franklin, inside The Factory at Franklin and enjoy the musical stylings of a rotating selection of talented local musicians every Monday night!
About The Skylight Bar
The Skylight Bar, an innovative bar and event space, located in the Grand Hall of The Factory at Franklin. Conveniently situated at 230 Franklin Road in the heart of downtown Franklin, Tennessee, The Skylight Bar continues to be the perfect locale for creating lasting memories with the community, hosting events and more.

Ladies Night Happy Hour at The Skylight Bar
2024-02-13 12:00 - 22:00 | The Skylight Bar, 230 Franklin Rd., Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Celebrate Galentine’s Day with your girls at The Skylight Bar in downtown Franklin, inside The Factory at Franklin. Women receive Happy Hour pricing all night long!

Frothy Love Dinners
2024-02-13 17:00 - 2024-02-16 21:00 | Frothy Monkey Downtown Franklin, 125 5th Avenue S., Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Frothy Love Dinners are back for 2024! Enjoy a casual and cozy dinner with exclusive menu items for your Valentine’s Day celebration Tuesday, February 13th – Friday, February 16th. Your Frothy Love experience includes a 3-course dinner for two. You’ll have a choice of appetizer, three entrees to choose between, and a shared dessert for only $65. Add a bottle of any menu wine for $30.
Frothy Love Dinners are perfect for a Galentine’s celebration, spoiling your partner for Valentine’s Day, or connecting with friends and family over an exclusive dinner experience.
Our regular menu will be available to add on any cocktails, sides, or coffee to compliment your meal. Kids are welcome, and we’ll have all of their favorites during this service, too.
Reservations are available 5pm to close at Frothy Monkey locations. Space is limited per evening. Walk-ins will be seated dependent upon availability.

The Movie Gang Presents: The Little Mermaid
2024-02-13 19:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
The Movie Gang Presents: The Little Mermaid – The Franklin Theatre
Wish we could be part of your world! The Movie Gang presents the Disney classic, “The Little Mermaid”, on February 13! We were so pleased to find out we could score this film and present it in all its glory! Doors open at 6:00 PM and the movie starts at 7:00 PM. We have a night of fun planned for you all! We will be turning the theatre into the film!
You’ll be able to enter a free raffle hosted by THIRD COAST CLAY, The Factory’s home for pottery painting fun. Win gift cards and more! You’ll be able to meet and take a selfie with princess Ariel!
For Disney fans, we will have a “thinga-ma-bobs” table selling fun Disney merch! Some vintage items, buttons, and more! Plus you never know what surprises will pop up during the film! We love our events and the whole movie loving gang we are growing! Tell your friends and family to come sing loud, quote along, and see it back on the big screen!

Trivia Tuesday at The Skylight Bar
2024-02-13 19:00, 2024-02-20 19:00, 2024-02-27 19:00 | The Skylight Bar, 230 Franklin Rd., Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Join us every Tuesday for trivia at The Skylight Bar hosted by Nerdy Talk Trivia! Located inside The Factory at Franklin in historic downtown Franklin, grab a delicious drink or two while playing trivia with your friends or family!
About The Skylight Bar
The Skylight Bar, an innovative bar and event space, located in the Grand Hall of The Factory at Franklin. Conveniently situated at 230 Franklin Road in the heart of downtown Franklin, Tennessee, The Skylight Bar continues to be the perfect locale for creating lasting memories with the community, hosting events and more.

Tiki Night Happy Hour at The Skylight Bar
2024-02-14 12:00 - 22:00, 2024-02-21 12:00 - 22:00 | The Skylight Bar, 230 Franklin Rd., Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Tiki Night Happy Hour at The Skylight Bar (weekly on Wednesdays)
Wear a Hawaiian shirt and enjoy happy hour pricing every Wednesday at The Skylight Bar, located in downtown Franklin, inside The Factory at Franklin!

1799's Pasta & Cocktail Making Experience
2024-02-14 18:30 - 19:45 | The Harpeth Hotel, Franklin Downtown, 130 2nd Ave N., Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Class is in session! Join us at 1799 Kitchen and Cocktails on Valentine’s Day for our Pasta and Cocktail Making Experience. You will learn from 1799 chefs and mixologists to prepare the evening’s signature cocktail (Franklin’s Valentine’s Day Gin Fizz) and a delicious handmade anoglotti with smoked shrimp and ricotta. Guests will also receive a welcome glass of champagne and your cooking class guarantees a reservation in 1799 after the class with a complimentary dessert. Tickets are *$99 per couple (2 people) and is open to guests 21 and older. For more details and to make your special reservation, visit the link below.

Matt Logan's Valentine Show
2024-02-14 20:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
Matt Logan’s Valentine Show – The Franklin Theatre
Join us on one of the most romantic nights of the year and let the music of love fill the air! This Valentine’s Day, make memories that will last a lifetime at The Franklin Theatre’s “Valentine’s Day Concert,” presented by MATT LOGAN Productions, for a sensational night of musical talents that will sweep you off your feet!

Live Music at The Skylight Bar
2024-02-16 17:00 - 20:00, 2024-02-23 17:00 - 20:00 | The Skylight Bar, 230 Franklin Rd., Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Celebrate the start of the weekend with a drink and live music every Friday night at The Skylight Bar in Franklin, located inside The Factory at Franklin!

Date Night Paint Party
2024-02-16 19:00 - 21:00 | Pinot’s Palette Franklin, 103 International Dr, Unit 100, Franklin, TN, 37067, United States
Pinot’s Palette Franklin, Our Love Story
A premier paint and sip destination where you can paint our featured painting on one canvas, or across two for a fun Date Night in Franklin! No art experience required. Our instructors guide you step-by-step through the painting and allow for as much creative freedom as you desire. We supply everything for a great night out!

Valentine’s Day Dinner at GratiDude Ranch
2024-02-17 17:30 - 21:00 | GratiDude Ranch, 7515 Pewitt Rd., Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Farm to Table Valentine’s Dinner
We are excited to announce that we are again hosting our Valentines 5-Course Farm-to-Table Dinner in the Carriage House at GratiDude Ranch on Weds, February 14, and Sat, February 17, 2024 beginning at 5:30 PM.
We are pleased to welcome back guest Chef Brayden Apple from River Cottage Farm, a favorite at the Franklin Farmer’s Market, in a collaboration with co-owner deMarco DeCiccio, private chef at GratiDude Ranch. We pride ourselves on using organic produce, meats and dairy from local farms and preparing the meals from scratch.
We hope you choose to dine with your special someone or invite your friends and enjoy this delectable experience by our wood-burning stove while enjoying delicious food and wine. A house red and white wine is provided at no extra cost, however, guests are welcome to bring their own wine with no corkage fee. Please note that liquor is not permitted. You will not leave thirsty….or hungry!

SHOW THE LOVE fundraiser benefiting Act Too Players Foundation
2024-02-17 18:00 - 21:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
On February 17, 2024, 6:00 pm at The Franklin Theatre, the Act Too Players Foundation will be hosting our inaugural fundraiser. “Show The Love” will be a night of spectacular performances where we will be entertained by the faculty/staff/students/alumni of Act Too Players. Kelly Sutton , of WSM Radio and the Grand Ole Opry will be our host for the evening. Lana Scott from The Voice will be performing with us!
ATPF strives to produce extraordinary theatrical experiences, and create an inclusive, empowering, and empathetic atmosphere for our kids and teens. We believe that theatre education encourages young people to develop a positive self-image as they increase awareness of their physical being. Along with improving confidence and coordination skills, theatre education encourages self-expression, concentration, communication, and imagination.

About Act Too Players Foundation
Act Too Foundation is to provide scholarships in theatrical education to children in foster care or families facing financial challenges, as well as supporting children with a range of special needs. Act Too Foundation aims to break down barriers, promote equal opportunities, and contribute to the well-being of our community’s most vulnerable members.
By supporting the Act Too Players Foundation, a registered 501(C)(3) nonprofit, you become an integral part of a movement that empowers children, fosters creativity, and enriches the fabric of our community. Together, let’s inspire and uplift the next generation through the magic of theatre.

Sci-Fi Sunday! The Last Starfighter
2024-02-18 19:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
The Franklin Theatre, Sci-Fi Sunday! The Last Starfighter
High schooler Alex Rogan conquers the Starfighter video game, only to find out it was just a test, and is transported to another planet. He has been recruited to join a team of the best starfighters to defend their world from the attack.

Comedy Improv Shows Every Monday Night at the Mockingbird Theatre
2024-02-19 07:30 - 09:00, 2024-02-26 07:30 - 09:00 | The Mockingbird Theater at The Factory at Franklin, 230 Franklin Road, Bldg 6, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Oddity Improv is a non-profit theatre company based right here in Franklin. Come join us every Monday night for a show of clean-ish improv comedy in downtown Franklin at the Mockingbird Theatre at The Factory at Franklin!
This month we are celebrating the month of LOVE! Experience an evening filled with comedic romance themes and delightful discoveries about each other. Get ready for a more interactive and engaging shows!

Heritage Foundation: 2023 Year in Review
2024-02-20 18:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
You’re invited to join our exclusive community reception on Tuesday, February 20, 2024 at 6 PM at The Franklin Theatre as we reflect back on the Heritage Foundation’s 2023 successes and look forward to 2024. Enjoy a short presentation, some special surprises, and more. We look forward to gathering with you to mingle and share about our mission and our community impact as we continue to save the historic places and stories that matter in Williamson County. Limited seats are available.

The Stories Behind the Songs featuring Martina McBride, The Warren Brothers and Leslie Satcher
2024-02-21 19:00 - 21:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
The Stories Behind the Songs featuring Martina McBride, The Warren Brothers and Leslie Satcher – The Franklin Theatre

The 21st District Recovery Court is hosting their 2nd annual singer-songwriter night on Wed., Feb. 21, 2024, from 7 – 9 p.m. at The Franklin Theatre. The intimate musical experience features Grammy® nominee and multi-platinum artist Martina McBride alongside singer-songwriters The Warren Brothers and Leslie Satcher.
“I’m so very honored to be taking part in this showcase with my dear friends The Warren Brothers, Leslie Satcher and the hard-working people of the 21st District Recovery Court,” said McBride. “Addiction and substance abuse affects so many people, their families, and their friends. That’s why it’s critical that we support the 21st District Recover Court and their effort to help those suffering from alcohol and substance abuse.”
All proceeds from the event will go directly to Recovery Court to support its 21-year mission to end the cycle of addiction and crime in our community by providing accountability and compassion to non-violent offenders in the criminal justice system.
“Both Brad and I have a passion to help those who are suffering from alcohol and substance abuse,” said Brett Warren, who also serves on Recovery Court’s board of directors. “This fundraiser is one of the ways we are supporting the addiction and recovery community and we look forward to joining Martina and Leslie as we share the inspiration behind some of our songs, while also raising funds to support the current 26 Recovery Court participants as they work hard to regain their lives and become healthy.” Those who would like to support Recovery Court but cannot attend the event may make an online donation at 21stdc.org.
About Martina McBride
Grammy® nominee and multi-platinum artist Martina McBride has sold over 23 million albums, including 20 Top 10 singles and six #1 hits. She’s won major music awards such as four Female Vocalist of the Year awards from the Country Music Association and three Top Female Vocalist awards from the Academy of Country Music. Martina has earned numerous Gold, Platinum, and Multi-Platinum records. Recognized for her philanthropy, she received awards like the Covenant House Beacon of Hope Award and the 2015 Harry Chapin Memorial Humanitarian Award. Martina’s contributions to country music were honored with the ACM Cliffie Stone Icon Award. She is also the author of two cookbooks: “Around the Table” and “Martina’s Kitchen Mix: My Recipe Playlist for Real Life.” In 2021, her exhibit “The Power of Her Voice” opened at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, extended through August 2023.
About The Warren Brothers
The Warren Brothers are an American songwriting duo. Brad and Brett Warren have written hits for Tim McGraw (“If You’re Reading This”, “Felt Good on My Lips”, “Highway Don’t Care”, “Thought About You”), Toby Keith (“Red Solo Cup”), Keith Urban (“Little Bit of Everything”), Faith Hill (“The Lucky One”), Martina McBride (“Anyway”, “Wrong Baby Wrong”), Dierks Bentley (“Feel That Fire”), Jerrod Niemann (“Drink To That All Night”), Jason Aldean (“Lights Come On”, “We Back”), Blake Shelton (“Every Time I Hear That Song”), Chris Young (“Sober Saturday Night”) and more. They’ve recorded songs by Luke Bryan, Little Big Town, Lady A, Thomas Rhett, Cole Swindell, Gary Allan, Tyler Farr, Billy Currington and many other A-list country artists. In addition, the brothers have also written songs for rock bands including Lynyrd Skynyrd, Nickelback, Hinder, Joss Stone and Boys Like Girls. They moved to Nashville from Tampa, Fla. in 1995 and in 1997 signed with RCA records, making three albums for RCA’s sister label BNA Records. During that time, they toured with Martina McBride and Faith Hill. As artists, they have seven Billboard Top 40 hits. McGraw took an interest in their songwriting and has recorded more than 30 of their songs. They were CMA nominees for Duo of the Year for six straight years and had GRAMMY® nominations for Song of the Year (“If You’re Reading This”) and a CMA Song of the Year (“Anyway”). In 2013 the duo won a Daytime Emmy for Outstanding Original Song for ‘Good Afternoon America,’ the theme song for the ABC program ‘Good Afternoon America’ which they co-wrote with Little Big Town.
About Leslie Satcher
Leslie Satcher, a respected Nashville singer-songwriter from Texas, moved to Nashville at 26, quickly gaining recognition for her songwriting talent. She spent nearly 15 years with Sony Music Publishing and also signed with Warner Brothers, releasing her debut album, “Love Letters.” She has written for artists across genres, including Willie Nelson, Ariana Grande, and George Strait, earning multiple BMI “Million-Air” awards. Leslie has released albums showcasing her Texas roots and Delta soul. Her project “2 Days In Muscle Shoals” earned GRAMMY recognition in 2018 and 2019. Recently nominated to the Nashville Songwriters’ Hall of Fame, Leslie is known for her captivating live performances, with a busy schedule of songwriting sessions and shows across the U.S., U.K., and Canada.
About 21st District Recovery Court
The 21st Recovery Court serves the 21st Judicial District. Program participants are non-violent offenders with a history of chemical dependency, which has shown to be one of the primary reasons for repeated criminal activity. The program works with law enforcement and the courts as participants engage in a highly supervised, two-year program, providing treatment, supervision and support. Graduates of recovery court programs have a low rate of reoffending, especially compared to those offenders supervised in traditional court probation and parole programs. Participants’ recovery allows them to have a productive life while the community is served by a reduction in criminal activity and cost-effective treatment for offenders. Most importantly, the families and lives of the participants are restored to a safe and positive environment. Recovery courts in Tennessee are not supported by state judicial budgets, rather they are partially funded by a portion of statutory court costs paid by criminal offenders. For more information, visit 21stdc.org or call 615.595.7868.

Whiskey and Cheese Pairing Class at The Skylight Bar
2024-02-21 19:00 - 21:00 | The Skylight Bar, 230 Franklin Rd., Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Experience a curated whiskey and cheese tasting class led by our expert mixologists at The Skylight Bar, in collaboration with Grey’s Fine Cheeses.

The Franklin Theatre Songwriters Series: Jason Nix, Natalie Hemby, & Nathan Chapman
2024-02-22 19:30 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
Jason Nix
Born in Music City and raised in south Mississippi, Nix moved back to Tennessee at the age of 18, rolled up his sleeves, and got to work.
Eventually sharing the stage with artists such as Vince Gill, Sugarland, Keb Mo, Ricky Skaggs, and Dave Stewart of the Eurythmics, his 17 years in Nashville have been spent learning. From lower Broadway to 15,000 seat arenas, he has also been seen behind artists like Canaan Smith and Chase Rice, playing guitar for both frontmen as their careers exploded. He wrote songs too, earning a publishing deal and landing cuts with Eli Young Band, Lainey Wilson, Vince Gill, Keb Mo, Darius Rucker, Natalie Hemby, Ariel Posen, Ashley Cooke, Jackson Dean, and Flatland Cavalry. Nix earned his first songwriter #1 as well as the 2021 ACM song of the year with Lainey Wilson’s, “Things A Man Oughta Know”.
Natalie Hemby
2 x Grammy Award-winner Natalie Hemby is revered as one of the music industry’s most notable songwriters creating hit after hit behind the scenes. Since signing her first publishing deal at 19, Nashville’s Natalie Hemby has become one of most successful and sought after songwriters in music, with countless hit songs recorded by artists such as Kacey Musgraves, Maren Morris, Sheryl Crow, Miranda Lambert, Lady Gaga, Yola, Dierks Bentley, Rag’n’Bone Man, Lady A, Kelly Clarkson, Little Big Town and Labrinth, to name a few.
She is also a member of the supergroup Highwoman composed of Marren Morris, Brandi Carlile and Amanda Shires.
Nathan Chapman
Three-time Grammy award winning producer and songwriter Nathan Chapman. Nashville Native. He is known primarily for working with singer songwriter Taylor Swift. He has written with John Mayer, Hillary Lindsey, Charles Kelley, Kylie Minogue, Sara Evans, Dave Haywood, Hillary Scott, Avicii, Michael Buble, Diplo, David Cook, Shay Mooney.

Stairway to Zeppelin: A Tribute (featuring the hits from "Mothership")
2024-02-23 20:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
Stairway to Zeppelin: A Tribute (featuring the hits from “Mothership”) – The Franklin Theatre
Paul O’Connor founder of STZ flourished at Sound City as a studio guitarist, vocalist, writer & producer. Paul was called to do vocal session by Bob Crew, Jerry Corbetta, Bill Conti for the Karate Kid. Worked with Autograph and numerous European artists. Paul performed with Heart, REO, Japan’s ‘Madonna’ Maria Hamada, Pegasus, Johnny O’, The O’Connor Brothers. Film Artists Agency secured acting gigs in national ad campaigns for Miller Beer, Pepsi Co, & Gatorade with Peyton Manning and Serena Williams.
In 2011 David Grohl purchased Sound City’s Neve console and produced the documentary ‘Sound City’. Paul appeared twice in the film with studio manager Paula Salvatore (Now at Capitol Studio) along with Rick Springfield, Kevin Cronin, Paul McCartney, Stevie Nicks, Tom Petty…so many notable iconic artists.
Paul went on to sign publishing deals in Nashville– Paul has written songs for The Little River Band and has cuts numerous feature films the television—and appeared in videos The Brothers Osborne and David Phelps.
Hankering to rock again Paul started Stairway To Zeppelin–a to-the-note Led Zeppelin tribute playing all the hits as you hear in the original recordings with added live arrangements. “Absolutely the best Zeppelin since Led Zeppelin”—Zep fan. STZ’s show includes synced video show.
STZ’s is four nationally recognized musicians from LA to Nashville. Musician’s notable credits collectively include the who’s who in the music business. Garth Brooks, Heart, REO, The Tubes, Richard Marx, Quiet Riot, Fun, Little River Band, Rascal Flatts, Jewel, Kenny Chesney, Autograph, Wilco, Bob Crew(Jersey Boys)…that’s just scratching the surface.
Paul Scholten; Drummer—owner and producer at ASCAP award winning County Q Studios in Nashville.
Eric Swanson; Bass, Mando, Bkg Vocals—UCLA & Berkley School of Music grad continues to compose for Universal,Warner Bros, Mattel, The Voice, MTV, VHI, History Channel, A&E, HBO, Lucas Arts, Disney, Activision studios projects and Disney…Quiet Riot members, Beach Boys, Eagles.
STA Vocalists: Chris Pietrangelo; (current) London / Memphis phenom vocalist.
Stairway To Zeppelin is becoming the #1 rated Led Zeppelin in the country! Fans are raving that STZ is the best they’ve seen. Venue buyers are saying the same—“We are extremely discriminate. We’ve seen over 30 tribute acts, including the very high dollar acts we’ve had here…you guys are best tribute we’ve had!” Julie Reynolds—Palos Verdes Performing Arts Center. Palos Verdes CA. July 2023

Tennessee Songwriters Week Showcase
2024-02-24 20:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
Tennessee Songwriters Week Showcase – The Franklin Theatre
Hear from future music stars at the Tennessee Songwriters Week Showcase at the historic Franklin Theatre!! This can’t-miss event takes place on Saturday, February 24th at 8 PM (CST) where Showcase winners will go on to compete at the Bluebird Cafe.

The Jazz Legacy Project (presents John Coltrane - the Beauty of Struggle) with the Teafolk Trio
2024-02-25 19:00 - 21:30 | The Whiskey Room Live – Franklin, 1910 Galleria Blvd., Franklin, TN, 37067, United States
The Whiskey Room Live is a seated music venue inside of KINGS BOWLING in Franklin, TN. All ages are welcome. Kings offers a full menu and full bar to order from. Parking is free, and no validation is needed. Doors open at 6:30 PM, and the Show starts at 7 PM -9:30 PM.
Advance tickets $10, at the door price $15.
THE JAZZ LEGACY PROJECT:
Created in 2015 after an epiphany Justin Varnes had while teaching Jazz History at Georgia State University, the JLP has an ongoing residency at the Velvet Note jazz club in Atlanta, where they have been selling out their performances for 6 years and counting. Ditching a traditional textbook in favor of playing records and telling stories about the artists to college kids who knew little or nothing about jazz proved to be a big success. It turned out that performing the artist’s music and telling their stories in between proved to be an even bigger success.
The Jazz Legacy Project presents the Life and Music of John Coltrane – the Beauty of Struggle. Coltrane’s transformation from his traumatic childhood, late blooming as a musician, and alcohol addiction into the creator of some of the most beautiful, powerful, and indelible music is one of the most inspirational stories in American culture. Featuring passionate jazz performances combined with socially-conscious and relevant narration that helps the listener understand how Coltrane’s music works, his impact on modern music, and his impact on America and its culture. Tailored to casual audiences looking to better appreciate America’s art form born of the African-American Experience. The show features a multimedia experience of live music, narration, images, and video footage.
www.jazzlegacyproject.com
Bringing casual jazz listeners inside the minds and music of the most influential and interesting American musicians of all time, drummer Justin Varnes leads ensembles of various sizes in engaging performances that highlight masters in the jazz tradition.
OPENER: the Teafolk Trio.
Featuring: Alice Gould – Fiddler, vocalist & songwriter from Savannah, Alice began her big stage performances at 5, participating in her first Walnut Valley Bluegrass Festival. She was chosen as an Acoustic Kids Ambassador and has performed at Merlefest or Walnut Valley each year since. Alice has competed in fiddle contests from CO to NC winning multiple awards. Alice was chosen as the Junior Jazz Rising Star and will be the first 2024 Strings intern at Hilton Head Jazz Camp. She regularly performs in the Low Country as a soloist, in a rock duo, Jazz and classical violinist, and in many bluegrass groups. Alice would be at home sharing the stage with bands like Nickel Creek, Sarah Jarosz, Aoife O’Donovan, April Verch, & Hank, Pattie & the Current. https://alicegouldmusic.com/

Asleep at the Wheel
2024-02-25 20:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
Asleep at the Wheel – The Franklin Theatre

For over fifty years, Asleep at the Wheel’s Ray Benson has been traversing the globe as an ambassador of Western swing music and introducing its irresistible sound to generation after generation. More than 100 musicians have passed through the Wheel, but Benson remains the front man and the keeper of the vision, in the process racking up more than 30 albums, ten Grammy awards and literally millions of miles on the road.
“I’m the reason it’s still together, but the reason it’s popular is because we’ve had the greatest singers and players,” Benson explains. “When someone joins the band, I say, ‘Learn everything that’s ever been done, then put your own stamp on it.’ I love to hear how they interpret what we do. I’m just a singer and a songwriter, and a pretty good guitar player, but my best talent is convincing people to jump on board and play this music.”
Asleep at the Wheel has collaborated on records with genre-spanning friends, including Willie Nelson on 2009’s Grammy Nominated Willie and the Wheel and other critically acclaimed artists, including Brad Paisley, Jamey Johnson, Merle Haggard, George Strait, the Avett Brothers, Amos Lee, Old Crow Medicine Show and Lyle Lovett on Still the King, their 2015 critically acclaimed and Grammy winning tribute to Bob Wills. On their latest release, Half A Hundred Years, Asleep At The Wheel continued their contributions to the American music landscape when three original members of Asleep at the Wheel—Chris O’Connell, Leroy Preston, and Lucky Oceans—returned after 40 years to lend their voices and musicianship to a number of tracks on the album along with Emmylou Harris, Lee Ann Womack, George Strait, Lyle Lovett and Willie Nelson.
Asleep at the Wheel represents an important cornerstone of American roots music, even though some of its members and audiences represent a new generation. That far-reaching appeal remains a testament to Benson’s initial vision.
“It took me 60 years, but I’m doing what I’m meant to do—singing and playing and writing better than I ever have. A bandleader is just someone who gathers people around them to play the best music they can play. I just try and make the best decisions possible and kick some ass every night onstage.”

COTA for Rose 2024 Songwriter Show
2024-02-27 19:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
COTA for Rose 2024 Songwriter Show – The Franklin Theatre
Fundraiser for COTA for Rose.

Rose Daniel was born January 19, 2022 and 2 weeks later was diagnosed with a very rare and often fatal liver disease, called biliary atresia. Thanks to the gift of a very special organ donor, she received her life saving liver transplant at just 5 months old. Along with this miracle gift, comes a lifetime of transplant related expenses. Rose and her parents have partnered with Children’s Organ Transplant Association (COTA) to assist with these expenses.
To learn more about Rose’s story and to donate go to: https://cota.org/cotaforrose/
The Children’s Organ Transplant Association (COTA) is a not-for-profit national charity dedicated to helping families with their transplant-related expenses and organizing communities to raise funds for COTA. COTA is a 501(c)3 charity, gifts to COTA are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowable by law.
NEIL THRASHER

Alabama native Neil Thrasher is one of Nashville’s most accomplished songwriters. With hundreds of songs recorded over the last 25 years by some of Country Music’s most successful artist.
His songs have sold more than 50 million records and have spent 25 weeks at #1 including:
“There Goes My Life” Kenny Chesney
“Fast Cars and Freedom” Rascal Flatts
“Take Me There” Rascal Flatts
“Why Wait” Rascal Flatts
“What Do You Say” Reba
“Banjo” Rascal Flatts
“Tattoos On This Town” Jason Aldean
“Fly Over States” Jason Aldean
“Night Train” Jason Aldean
“How Country Feels” Randy Houser
“Rearview Town” Jason Aldean
Throughout his career Neil has received some of Country Music’s most prestigious awards including:
*20 ASCAP Country Music Awards
*ASCAP 2004 Country Songwriter of The Year
*ASCAP 2013 Country Song of The Year for “How Country Feels” recorded by Randy Houser
*CMA Triple Play Award for “Tattoos On This Town” recorded by Jason Aldean, “Banjo” recorded by Rascal Flatts and “Fly Over States” recorded by Jason Aldean
*NSAI’s “Songs I Wish I’d Written” for “Fly Over States” recorded by Jason Aldean and “There Goes My Life” recorded by Kenny Chesney
*GMA 41st Annual Dove Award for Country Song of The Year “Somebody Like Me” recorded by Jason Crabb
As a writer, Neil has had many songs recorded by artist’s such as: Jason Aldean, Kenny Chesney, Rascal Flatts, Tim McGraw, Luke Bryan, Ronnie Dunn, Carrie Underwood, Reba McEntire, Montgomery Gentry, Lee Brice, Scotty McCreery, Rodney Atkins, Casey James, Tyler Farr, Randy Houser, Edwin McCain, David Nail, Diamond Rio and many others.
When not writing songs, producing or singing you will most likely find Neil out on the golf course, in the woods or spending time with his wife and two daughters.
JESSI ALEXANDER
Established Singer/ Songwriter, Jessi Alexander, is the writer of some the chart topping hits on country radio. Alexander has penned eight #1’s including “I Drive Your Truck” recorded by Lee Brice which won Song of the Year from the 2013 CMA Awards, 2014 ACM Awards, and 2013 NSAI Awards. Additional #1’s which include Blake Shelton’s “Mine Would Be You” and “Drink On It”.
Alexander’s career skyrocketed with her song “The Climb”. Miley Cyrus recorded the song and it soon became the anthem for her box office hit “The Hannah Montana Movie” and won the 2009 MTV Movie Awards ‘Best Song From A Movie’.
In June 2020 she celebrated a #1 with Scotty McCreery’s “In Between” with co-writers Scotty McCreary, Frank Rogers and Jonathan Singleton, becoming the second-greatest ascent to the top in the Billboard Country Airplay chart’s 30 year history. Also in 2020 Jessi released “Decatur County Red”. The collection finds Alexander at her most honest and vulnerable, looking back on her humble Tennessee roots and tracing her remarkable journey through heartbreak and joy, pain and reconciliation, disappointment and triumph.
2022 started off with Jessi having 2 Number 1 songs in the same week. “Never Say Never” by Cole Swindell & Lainey Wilson and “Don’t Think Jesus” by Morgan Wallen which debuted at Number 1.
In 2023, Jessi received her 8th number one with “You, Me and Whiskey” with Justin Moore and Pricilla Block in August.
WENDELL MOBLEY
Ten #1 Records. Two-time ASCAP Song of the Year Winner. Grammy and ACM Award Nominee.
Good chance you’ve heard Wendell’s songs, but if you’ve not heard him sing and play them, you’re missing out! Here are a few… Randy Houser (ASCAP Song of the Year “How the Country Feels”); Rascal Flatts (“Take Me There”, “Fast Cars and Freedom”, “I Melt”, “Banjo”, “Changed”); Kenny Chesney (ACM nominated Song of the Year “There Goes My Life”); Jason Aldean (“Tattoos on This Town”). He’s also written for Luke Bryan, Keith Urban, Lee Brice, Dustin Lynch, Brantley Gilbert, Joe Nichols, Rodney Atkins, Alabama, and Carrie Underwood! He also wrote and sang all those ridiculous Napa Know How commercials. His latest single, “A Little More Summertime”, recorded by Jason Aldean, is out now.
