Tickets still available, presenting sponsor announced: Martina McBride to perform at Feb. 21 Recovery Court fundraiser
2nd Annual The Stories Behind the Songs with Martina McBride, The Warren Brothers and Leslie Satcher benefits Recovery Court’s mission to end the cycle of addiction in our community
Recovery Court is funded through grants and donations, and receives no taxpayer funding; Every $1 invested saves taxpayers at least $35 in avoided criminal justice costs
FRANKLIN, Tenn. – Jan. 19, 2023 – The 21st District Recovery Court (Recovery Court) is hosting their 2nd annual singer-songwriter night presented by H.G. Hill Realty Company 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.”
Recovery Court is funded through grants and donations, and receives no taxpayer funding. The singer-songwriter event is one of only two annual fundraisers in 2024. The annual Community Engagement Luncheon will be held Mon., Oct. 28. “Our program is not an easy way out,” said Executive Director Connie Martin. “The court only considers applicants demonstrating a genuine desire to confront their addictions. Those that are accepted undergo rigorous treatment and intensive monitoring as they learn life skills and new habits for successful living. Our model is unique in that it uses a non-adversarial, therapeutic approach to crimes rooted in addiction.”
According to local law enforcement professionals, most crimes committed in our community are drug or alcohol related. Recovery Courts have proven effective in reducing the revolving door of drug and alcohol related crime as well as reducing the cost to taxpayers. The program spends approximately $16,500 per participant annually compared to an estimated $48,800 to incarcerate each offender for a year. For every $1 invested in Recovery Courts, at least $35 in avoided criminal justice costs is saved.
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 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.
