Passes On Sale For 28th Annual Tin Pan South Songwriters Festival Along With Full Lineup Reveal 

Tin Pan South Week – March 23rd – 28th, 2020 

The Nashville Songwriters Association International (NSAI), in partnership with Regions Bank for the 13th consecutive year, is excited to announce additional details surrounding one of the most anticipated events in Nashville each year – the 28th annual Tin Pan South Songwriters Festival. Taking place March 24th through the 28th, 2020, this year’s festival will not only feature performances from a diverse array of musical talent spanning across different genres, but the entire week will be filled with a variety of events for established songwriters as well as rising stars!

Tin Pan South full festival lineup will be revealed tomorrow, February 25th, at 10 a.m. on tinpansouth.com. At the same time, the festival’s Fast Access Passes will go on sale. Prices for the 2020 Fast Access Passes are as follows: 

$160 – General Public

$135 – NSAI Members

$120 – Attendees of the Tin Pan South Songwriting Seminar

This year, Tin Pan South’s extensive lineup will not only include 5 nights of back-to-back shows in 10 venues, but daytime programming at the Country Music Hall of Fame Thursday – Saturday, an NSAI open house, a Whiskey Jam takeover, the first annual Member Awards presented by Regions Bank, and one of NSAI’s premier educational events, Tin Pan South Songwriting Seminar!

Since its inception, the Tin Pan South Songwriters Festival has offered audiences a platform to discover up-and-coming songwriters and watch legends at work. Past festivals have featured stellar performances by Lori McKenna, Thomas Rhett, RaeLynn, Josh Osborne, and many more.

On March 5th, Tin Pan will unveil this year’s Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum programming (which will take place each afternoon from March 26th to the 28th), as well as open up reservations for the series. The festival will also reveal the lineup for the Whiskey Jam takeover. 

WEEK AT-A-GLANCE:

March 23rd – Tin Pan South will kick off the 2020 festival with a Whiskey Jam takeover, giving attendees a taste of what to expect for the upcoming week.
March 23rd-24th  – Tin Pan South Songwriting Seminar offering an opportunity to learn from over a dozen industry professionals (including several songwriters who will be performing later in the week during the festival!)

March 25th -NSAI will host an Open House at its location on Music Row from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. 

March 26th – In an invitation-only event, NSAI will hold its first Member Awards (presented by Regions Bank). First-year honors include awards voted by NSAI’s global membership and select honorees recognized by NSAI staff members.

March 26th-28th – Afternoon programming at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum beginning at 2:00pm each day.

In its 28 years, the Tin Pan South Songwriters Festival has served as a platform for NSAI to celebrate the songwriting community in Nashville and beyond. This year’s festival will include 100 shows taking place across 10 Nashville-area venues, which will include: 

Analog at Hutton Hotel – Stage Presented By: Tennessee Entertainment Commission

The Bluebird Cafe

Cross-Eyed Critters Watering Hole

Douglas Corner Cafe – Stage Presented By: American Songwriter

Fat Kat Slim’s

The Listening Room – Stage Presented By: Nashville Music City

The Lounge at City Winery Nashville

NashHouse Southern Spoon and Saloon

3rd and Lindsley Nashville – Stage Presented By: Mid-South Ford

True Music Room and Bar – Stage Presented By: Aloompa

For additional information and upcoming announcements about performers and venues, check out tinpansouth.com or download the Tin Pan South app.

Organizers of the 28th Annual Tin Pan South Songwriters Festival would like to thank the following Platinum and Gold Corporate Partners:

–      Regions Bank – Presenting Partner

–      NewsChannel 5 – Official Broadcast Partner

–      Southwest Airlines – Official Airlines Partner

–      Ronald Blue Trust

–      Workwell Technologies

–      The Nashville Convention & Visitors Corporation

–      ASCAP

–      BMI

–      SESAC

–      Brown-Forman

–      Anthem Entertainment

–      Ford Motor Company

About NSAI:
Established in 1967, the Nashville Songwriters Association International (NSAI) is the world’s largest not-for-profit songwriters trade organization and has a membership of more than 5,000 spanning the United States and eight (8) foreign countries. Consisting of a body of creative minds, including songwriters from all genres of music, professional and amateur, for over 52 years, NSAI has been committed to protecting the rights and future of the profession of songwriting, as well as carrying a commitment to educate, elevate and celebrate the songwriter, acting as a unifying force within the music community and the community at large. For more information, visit nashvillesongwriters.com. 

About Regions Financial Corporation:

Regions Financial Corporation (NYSE:RF), with $128 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, and mortgage products and services. Regions serves customers across the South, Midwest and Texas, and through its subsidiary, Regions Bank, operates approximately 1,500 banking offices and 2,000 ATMs. Regions Bank is an Equal Housing Lender and Member FDIC. Additional information about Regions and its full line of products and services can be found at www.regions.com.

Passes On Sale For 28th Annual Tin Pan South Songwriters Festival Along With Full Lineup Reveal 

Tin Pan South Week – March 23rd – 28th, 2020 

The Nashville Songwriters Association International (NSAI), in partnership with Regions Bank for the 13th consecutive year, is excited to announce additional details surrounding one of the most anticipated events in Nashville each year – the 28th annual Tin Pan South Songwriters Festival. Taking place March 24th through the 28th, 2020, this year’s festival will not only feature performances from a diverse array of musical talent spanning across different genres, but the entire week will be filled with a variety of events for established songwriters as well as rising stars!

Tin Pan South full festival lineup will be revealed tomorrow, February 25th, at 10 a.m. on tinpansouth.com. At the same time, the festival’s Fast Access Passes will go on sale. Prices for the 2020 Fast Access Passes are as follows: 

$160 – General Public

$135 – NSAI Members

$120 – Attendees of the Tin Pan South Songwriting Seminar

This year, Tin Pan South’s extensive lineup will not only include 5 nights of back-to-back shows in 10 venues, but daytime programming at the Country Music Hall of Fame Thursday – Saturday, an NSAI open house, a Whiskey Jam takeover, the first annual Member Awards presented by Regions Bank, and one of NSAI’s premier educational events, Tin Pan South Songwriting Seminar!

Since its inception, the Tin Pan South Songwriters Festival has offered audiences a platform to discover up-and-coming songwriters and watch legends at work. Past festivals have featured stellar performances by Lori McKenna, Thomas Rhett, RaeLynn, Josh Osborne, and many more.

On March 5th, Tin Pan will unveil this year’s Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum programming (which will take place each afternoon from March 26th to the 28th), as well as open up reservations for the series. The festival will also reveal the lineup for the Whiskey Jam takeover. 

WEEK AT-A-GLANCE:

March 23rd – Tin Pan South will kick off the 2020 festival with a Whiskey Jam takeover, giving attendees a taste of what to expect for the upcoming week.
March 23rd-24th  – Tin Pan South Songwriting Seminar offering an opportunity to learn from over a dozen industry professionals (including several songwriters who will be performing later in the week during the festival!)

March 25th -NSAI will host an Open House at its location on Music Row from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. 

March 26th – In an invitation-only event, NSAI will hold its first Member Awards (presented by Regions Bank). First-year honors include awards voted by NSAI’s global membership and select honorees recognized by NSAI staff members.

March 26th-28th – Afternoon programming at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum beginning at 2:00pm each day.

In its 28 years, the Tin Pan South Songwriters Festival has served as a platform for NSAI to celebrate the songwriting community in Nashville and beyond. This year’s festival will include 100 shows taking place across 10 Nashville-area venues, which will include: 

Analog at Hutton Hotel – Stage Presented By: Tennessee Entertainment Commission

The Bluebird Cafe

Cross-Eyed Critters Watering Hole

Douglas Corner Cafe – Stage Presented By: American Songwriter

Fat Kat Slim’s

The Listening Room – Stage Presented By: Nashville Music City

The Lounge at City Winery Nashville

NashHouse Southern Spoon and Saloon

3rd and Lindsley Nashville – Stage Presented By: Mid-South Ford

True Music Room and Bar – Stage Presented By: Aloompa

For additional information and upcoming announcements about performers and venues, check out tinpansouth.com or download the Tin Pan South app.

Organizers of the 28th Annual Tin Pan South Songwriters Festival would like to thank the following Platinum and Gold Corporate Partners:

–      Regions Bank – Presenting Partner

–      NewsChannel 5 – Official Broadcast Partner

–      Southwest Airlines – Official Airlines Partner

–      Ronald Blue Trust

–      Workwell Technologies

–      The Nashville Convention & Visitors Corporation

–      ASCAP

–      BMI

–      SESAC

–      Brown-Forman

–      Anthem Entertainment

–      Ford Motor Company

About NSAI:
Established in 1967, the Nashville Songwriters Association International (NSAI) is the world’s largest not-for-profit songwriters trade organization and has a membership of more than 5,000 spanning the United States and eight (8) foreign countries. Consisting of a body of creative minds, including songwriters from all genres of music, professional and amateur, for over 52 years, NSAI has been committed to protecting the rights and future of the profession of songwriting, as well as carrying a commitment to educate, elevate and celebrate the songwriter, acting as a unifying force within the music community and the community at large. For more information, visit nashvillesongwriters.com. 

About Regions Financial Corporation:

Regions Financial Corporation (NYSE:RF), with $128 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, and mortgage products and services. Regions serves customers across the South, Midwest and Texas, and through its subsidiary, Regions Bank, operates approximately 1,500 banking offices and 2,000 ATMs. Regions Bank is an Equal Housing Lender and Member FDIC. Additional information about Regions and its full line of products and services can be found at www.regions.com.

We are thrilled to announce that you can now view our documentary BLUEBIRD on your next WiFi-equipped flight on Southwest Airlines! Our film will be available to watch February 2020 – July 2020 – check it out!

Southwest supports local passion points of the communities they serve. Since 2015, they have been the Official Airline of the Nashville Songwriters Association International and The Bluebird Cafe, as a way of supporting artists, songwriters and fans, furthering the connection of our world-famous hospitality with the world-famous music community that is so fostered in Nashville.

To learn more about BLUEBIRD, visit bluebirdthemovie.com

CMT announced it will air the exclusive broadcast premiere of “BLUEBIRD,” the critically-acclaimed feature film documenting the 35-year history of The Bluebird Cafe, Nashville’s accidental landmark that altered the course of music history. “BLUEBIRD” will premiere Wednesday, February 19th at 8 PM ET/PT. Keep an eye on the channel’s schedule, as they will continue to air the film periodically! You can also sign in with your TV provider information on CMT’s website to view the movie online!

Featuring interviews and performances from megastars including Garth Brooks, Maren Morris, Steve Earle, Charles Esten, Vince Gill, Faith Hill, Jason Isbell, Maren Morris, Kacey Musgraves, Taylor Swift, Pam Tillis, Trisha Yearwood, the cast of “Nashville” and more, “BLUEBIRD” reveals never-before-told stories from those that have worked, played, been discovered and helped preserve the unassuming 90-seat strip-mall haunt that became the bedrock of American songwriting. 

The film is produced by Riverside Entertainment and directed by Brian A. Loschiavo, who also co-produced with The Bluebird Cafe’s President/GM Erika Wollman Nichols. CMT’s Shanna Strassberg also served as Talent Producer. For more information, visit bluebirdthemovie.com. 

We are pleased to invite Nashville locals to participate in an intimate Bluebird Cafe performance in the unique environment of Adventure Science Center’s Sudekum Planetarium! On March 19th, Tommy Lee James, Dylan Altman, and Marshall Altman will share songs and stories presented against a beautiful backdrop of celestial visual accompaniment! Cocktails and light hors d’oeuvres provided by Copper Kettle will be served prior to the show.

Tickets are on sale now! Reserve here. 

Second Annual Tennessee Songwriters Week Expands with Month-long Lineup of Events

Celebrate Tennessee Songwriters at Qualifying Rounds, Showcases and Events throughout February

Nashville, Tenn. – Experience the second annual Tennessee Songwriters Week, February 23-29, 2020 and celebrate the craft of songwriting at live performances across the state, including official qualifying rounds at 39 venues throughout Tennessee.

Tennessee is home of scores of legendary songwriters, whose work and craft are celebrated world-wide.  From Felice & Boudleaux Bryant, creators of Rocky Top, to Issac Hayes and David Porter’s soul sounds of Memphis and A.P. and Mother Maybelle Carter’s foundational Appalachian ballads, songwriters working in Tennessee lead the world to this day. To preserve their legacy, a state statute designates the last full week of February as “Tennessee Songwriters Week,” to celebrate the foundation of the craft, recognize past and present songwriters and pave the way for future artists.

Events during the week-long celebration, produced by the Tennessee Department of Tourist Development, expanded to include qualifying rounds during the month of February as songwriters compete for a chance to perform in a final round at The Bluebird Cafe in Nashville.

Top songwriters from each of the qualifying rounds will perform at one of six Tennessee Songwriters Week Showcase events Feb. 23-29, 2020.

• Sunday, Feb. 23, 2020 – Puckett’s in Franklin
• Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2020 – Lafayette’s Music Room in Memphis
• Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020 – The Bijou in Knoxville
• Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020 – Bessie Smith Cultural Center in Chattanooga
• Friday, Feb. 28, 2020 – Ole Red in Gatlinburg
• Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020 – The Down Home in Johnson City

The Bluebird’ Cafe’s long-time open-mic night host and songwriter Barbara Cloyd will emcee the showcases and a panel of local judges will select the top songwriter from each event. Songs will be scored on a numerical scale considering both the song and performance. Judges look at originality, vocal and/or instrument talent and the ability to create an emotional connection to the audience.

Six total finalists (1 from each showcase event) will receive a prize pack, including a free one-year membership with Nashville Songwriters Association International (NSAI) membership and individual mentoring session. Finalists also get a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to share their original songs on the historic stage at The Bluebird Cafe in Nashville at the finale show on Sunday, March 29, 2020.

Other Special Events

• Mockingbird Theater Songwriter’s Series – Experience a night listening to talented local singer/songwriters at the Factory in Franklin Feb. 23
• Live Music with Doc & the Buffalo River Boys at The Commodore Hotel in Linden Feb. 28
• 2nd Annual Songwriters in the Round – 7-10 p.m. at Farragut Community Center featuring performances by Dave Landeo, J Luke and Jason Ellis. Learn what inspires the artists as they bring their stories to life. Tickets are on sale at visitfarragut.org Feb. 29
• Wine, Women and Song – A celebration of women songwriters with performances by Leona Williams, Irene Kelley and Jessie Key at 7 p.m. at Loretta Lynn’s Ranch in Hurricane Mills. Hear the stories behind the songs recorded by Loretta Lynn, Merle Haggard, Tricia Yearwood and more. Tickets are $10. Call 931-296-7700. Feb. 29
• Backstage Nashville Hit Songwriters Show at 3rd & Lindsley featuring Frank Myers, Matt Rogers, Ray Stephenson & Scott Southworth. Tickets are $35. Showtime is 12:30 p.m. Feb. 29.

Separate from the qualifying rounds, venues and businesses are encouraged to participate in Tennessee Songwriters Week (Feb. 23-29, 2020) by programming special events such as songwriter showcases, in-the-rounds and educational opportunities to celebrate songwriters and drive visitation. For a full list of qualifying rounds, showcase events, special events, resources for songwriters and rules, visit tennesseesongwritersweek.com. Join the conversation on social media using #TNsongwritersweek.

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About the Tennessee Department of Tourist Development

Tennessee is the home of the blues, bluegrass, country, gospel, soul, rockabilly and rock ‘n’ roll-delivering an unparalleled experience of beauty, history and family adventure, infused with music that creates a vacation that is “The Soundtrack of America. Made in Tennessee.” Tennessee’s tourism industry generates $22.02 billion in economic impact, more than $1.81 billion in state and local tax revenue and 189,757 tourism-related jobs. Explore more at tnvacation.com and join other Tennessee travelers by following “tnvacation” on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram and YouTube or “Tennessee” on Snapchat.

About the Bluebird Cafe

The Bluebird Cafe is one of the world’s preeminent listening rooms. Over the last 37 years, The Bluebird has gained worldwide recognition as a songwriter’s performance space where the “heroes behind the hits” perform their own songs; songs that have been recorded by chart-topping artists in all genres of music. Located in a small strip mall outside of downtown Nashville, the 90-seat venue is unassuming in appearance but some of the most significant songwriters and artists have performed on The Bluebird’s stage. Some of those songwriters and artists include Garth Brooks, Keith Urban, Kris Kristofferson, Carole King, Faith Hill, Vince Gill, Taylor Swift, Townes Van Zandt, Kathy Mattea and many more. The Bluebird was also featured on the ABC/CMT TV show Nashville and in 2019 released their documentary BLUEBIRD which premiered at SXSW Film Festival.

About NSAI

The Nashville Songwriters Association International (NSAI) is the world’s largest not-for-profit songwriters trade association. Established in 1967, the membership of more than 5,000 active and professional members spans the United States and foreign countries. NSAI is dedicated to protecting the rights of and serving aspiring and professional songwriters in all genres of music.

Press Contact: Jill Kilgore, [email protected], 615-927-1320

The popular Bluebird On The Mountain series is back at Vanderbilt Dyer Observatory for 2020!

It all started in 2004 with, “Wouldn’t this be a wonderful place to have a concert?!” Standing on the plaza in front of the incredible 1950s building with the giant dome (which houses the Seyfert Telescope) and looking out at the surrounding oak and hickory forest, one can easily get a sense of how special this place would be for listening to talented musicians. On one of the tallest hilltops in Nashville, the concerts are scheduled around glorious sunsets on the portico of the Vanderbilt Dyer Observatory. Guests are encouraged to bring blankets, lawn chairs, food, and drink and relax on the Observatory’s front lawn to enjoy a fabulous evening of sunset, music, and stars. After the performance, when the stars begin to shine, the telescope is opened for visitors to cap their night with views of celestial wonders.

The onsale date for the 2020 season will be January 25th at 1 pm CT. More info to come for the ticket link. 

2020 Dates (artists TBD):

Saturday, May 16 – Gates at 6PM/Concert at 8PM

Saturday, June 20 – Gates at 6PM/Concert at 8PM

Saturday, July 25 – Gates at 6PM/Concert at 8PM

Saturday, August 22 – Gates at 6PM/Concert at 8PM

Saturday, September 12 – Gates at 5PM/Concert at 7PM

Saturday October 3 – Gates at 5PM/Concert at 7PM

Raindates will be announced if necessary

More info on the series here.

Kick off the new year with Nashville’s most talented songwriters in this intimate concert series. Proceeds support Alive Hospice’s community services: grief support, financial assistance for patients when insurance doesn’t cover everything, education for families and professionals, grief camps for kids, and more!

JANUARY SHOW LINEUP: 

January 2 – In The Round with Doug Johnson, Lee Brice, Elvie Shane and Adam Wood (onsale 12/26)

January 3 – In The Round with Pat Alger, Don Henry, Kathy Mattea and Jon Vezner (onsale 12/30)

January 4 (early show) – In The Round with Mark Irwin, Blue Mother Tupelo, Robert Counts and Billy Montana (onsale 12/30)

January 4 (late show)– In The Round with Vince Gill, Amy Grant and Don Schlitz (SOLD OUT)

January 7 – In The Round with Walker Hayes, Jimmy Robbins, JT Harding and Friends (onsale 12/31)

January 8 – In The Row with Tammy King, Mike Henderson, Kieran Kane and Rayna Gellert (onsale 1/1)

January 9 – In The Round with Blackie and the Rodeo Kings (onsale 1/2)

January 10 – In The Round with Marshall Altman, Dylan Altman, Gabe Dixon and Brice Long (onsale 1/6)

January 11 (early show) – In The Round with Jeff Cohen, Chris Barron, Kristian Bush and Skyamore (onsale 1/6)

January 11 (late show) – In The Round with JT Harding, Andrew Farriss, Bobby Hamrick and Phil Barton (onsale 1/6)

January 14 – In The Round with Rob Hatch, Jimmie Allen, Cary Barlowe and Trent Harmon (onsale 1/7)

January 15 – In The Round with Kent Blazy, Cory Batten, Billy Dean and Danny Myrick (onsale 1/8)

January 16 – In The Round with Desmond Child and Friends (onsale 1/9)

January 17 – In The Round with Tony Arata, J. Fred Knobloch, Jelly Roll Johnson and Friend (onsale 1/13)

January 18 (early show) – In The Round with Victoria Shaw, Steve Bogard and Essex County (onsale 1/13)

January 18 (late show) – In The Round with Gary Burr, Mike Reid, Jim Photoglo and Friend (onsale 1/13)

January 20 (late show) – In The Round with Barry Dean, Luke Laird and Lori McKenna (onsale 1/13)

January 21 – In The Round with Bernie Nelson, Moose Brown, Mo Pitney and Friend (onsale 1/14)

January 22 – In The Round with Benita Hill, Becky Hobbs and Amanda Williams (onsale 1/15)

January 23 – In The Round with Annie & Amy and Friends (onsale 1/16)

January 24 – In The Round with Danny Flowers, Karla Davis, Gordon Kennedy and Mabel Pleasure (onsale 1/20)

January 25 (early show) – In The Round with Roger Cook, Earl Bud Lee, Larry Brown and Conrad Fisher (onsale 1/20)

January 25 (late show)- In The Round with Steve Seskin, Crystal Bowersox, Tom Douglas and Sinclair (onsale 1/20)

January 28 – In The Round with Charles Esten, Gary Burr, Georgia Middleman and Reverie Lane (onsale 1/21)

January 29 – In The Round with Gary Harrison, Rick Huckaby, Jenn Schott and Michael White (onsale 1/22)

January 30 – In The Round with Rhett Akins, Jessi Alexander and The Warren Brothers (onsale 1/23)

January 31 – In The Round with Lee Thomas Miller, Wendell Mobley and Paul Oversteet (onsale 1/27)

February 1 (early show) – In The Round with Kelly Archer, Al Anderson and Friend (onsale 1/27)

February 2 (late show) – In The Round with March Beeson, Levi Hummon, Marcus Hummon and Friend (onsale 1/27)

Shows go on sale at bluebirdcafe.com. 

To learn more about Alive Hospice, please see here. 

Kick off the new year with Nashville’s most talented songwriters in this intimate concert series. Proceeds support Alive Hospice’s community services: grief support, financial assistance for patients when insurance doesn’t cover everything, education for families and professionals, grief camps for kids, and more!

JANUARY SHOW LINEUP: 

January 2 – In The Round with Doug Johnson, Lee Brice, Elvie Shane and Adam Wood (onsale 12/26)

January 3 – In The Round with Pat Alger, Don Henry, Kathy Mattea and Jon Vezner (onsale 12/30)

January 4 (early show) – In The Round with Mark Irwin, Blue Mother Tupelo, Robert Counts and Billy Montana (onsale 12/30)

January 4 (late show)– In The Round with Vince Gill, Amy Grant and Don Schlitz (SOLD OUT)

January 7 – In The Round with Walker Hayes, Jimmy Robbins, JT Harding and Friends (onsale 12/31)

January 8 – In The Row with Tammy King, Mike Henderson, Kieran Kane and Rayna Gellert (onsale 1/1)

January 9 – In The Round with Blackie and the Rodeo Kings (onsale 1/2)

January 10 – In The Round with Marshall Altman, Dylan Altman, Gabe Dixon and Brice Long (onsale 1/6)

January 11 (early show) – In The Round with Jeff Cohen, Chris Barron, Kristian Bush and Skyamore (onsale 1/6)

January 11 (late show) – In The Round with JT Harding, Andrew Farriss, Bobby Hamrick and Phil Barton (onsale 1/6)

January 14 – In The Round with Rob Hatch, Jimmie Allen, Cary Barlowe and Trent Harmon (onsale 1/7)

January 15 – In The Round with Kent Blazy, Cory Batten, Billy Dean and Danny Myrick (onsale 1/8)

January 16 – In The Round with Desmond Child and Friends (onsale 1/9)

January 17 – In The Round with Tony Arata, J. Fred Knobloch, Jelly Roll Johnson and Friend (onsale 1/13)

January 18 (early show) – In The Round with Victoria Shaw, Steve Bogard and Essex County (onsale 1/13)

January 18 (late show) – In The Round with Gary Burr, Mike Reid, Jim Photoglo and Friend (onsale 1/13)

January 20 (late show) – In The Round with Barry Dean, Luke Laird and Lori McKenna (onsale 1/13)

January 21 – In The Round with Bernie Nelson, Moose Brown, Mo Pitney and Friend (onsale 1/14)

January 22 – In The Round with Benita Hill, Becky Hobbs and Amanda Williams (onsale 1/15)

January 23 – In The Round with Annie & Amy and Friends (onsale 1/16)

January 24 – In The Round with Danny Flowers, Karla Davis, Gordon Kennedy and Mabel Pleasure (onsale 1/20)

January 25 (early show) – In The Round with Roger Cook, Earl Bud Lee, Larry Brown and Conrad Fisher (onsale 1/20)

January 25 (late show)- In The Round with Steve Seskin, Crystal Bowersox, Tom Douglas and Sinclair (onsale 1/20)

January 28 – In The Round with Charles Esten, Gary Burr, Georgia Middleman and Reverie Lane (onsale 1/21)

January 29 – In The Round with Gary Harrison, Rick Huckaby, Jenn Schott and Michael White (onsale 1/22)

January 30 – In The Round with Rhett Akins, Jessi Alexander and The Warren Brothers (onsale 1/23)

January 31 – In The Round with Lee Thomas Miller, Wendell Mobley and Paul Oversteet (onsale 1/27)

February 1 (early show) – In The Round with Kelly Archer, Al Anderson and Friend (onsale 1/27)

February 2 (late show) – In The Round with March Beeson, Levi Hummon, Marcus Hummon and Friend (onsale 1/27)

Shows go on sale at bluebirdcafe.com. 

To learn more about Alive Hospice, please see here. 

We have had the most amazing 2019 and want to thank all of our friends, show attendees, songwriters, sponsors and supporters! Here are our top moments of 2019:

1. We received the 2019 Best of Nashville award for Best Writers’ Open Mic Night!

2. Our documentary film BLUEBIRD, as well as the film soundtrack were released! Listen to the soundtrack exclusively on Apple Music here: apple.co/2PhWXTu

3. We partnered with Taylor Guitars to start The Golden Pick Contest! This year long contest is for songwriters in which one winner a month will win a slew of prizes! Check out the contest rules here: https://bit.ly/35kWFB8

4. We partnered with the state of Tennessee for the first ever Tennessee Songwriter’s Week! We had a great time bringing songwriter shows to Memphis, Nashville, Johnson City, Chattanooga and Knoxville! You can now sign up for 2020 qualifying rounds here: tnvacation.com/songwriters-week

5. Ken Burns’ PBS film Country Music released in an epic 8 part series! This film shows the evolution of Country Music in America and we are featured in episode 8! Watch here: https://www.pbs.org/kenburns/country-music/

6. Our documentary film BLUEBIRD debuted at the legendary SXSW film festival in Austin, Texas! See bluebirdthemovie.com for all the places you can watch it from home!

7. We added a second night to our annual Bluebird at Sundance series and SOLD OUT every night! Follow along for announcements of new shows!

8. We reached 100,000 followers on Instagram! Follow us at https://www.instagram.com/bluebirdcafetn/

NASHVILLE, TENN. –  (December 19, 2018) –  The Bluebird Cafe and Alive, the only nonprofit provider of hospice care and end-of-life services for Middle Tennessee, today announced its annual benefit concert series, Alive at the Bluebird, returns on Wednesday, January 2, 2019, for its 26th year. Featured artists include Jason Isbell, Amanda Shires, Charles Esten, Vince Gill, Amy Grant, Pat Alger, Kathy Mattea, Kent Blazy, Steve Wariner, The Warren Brothers, and Victoria Shaw.

A total of 29 benefit shows will be presented Tuesdays-Thursdays at 9PM, Fridays at 9:30PM and Saturdays both at 6:30PM and 9:30PM at the historic music venue.

Pre-paid, presale, reservations for a limited number of the shows will be available on the Bluebird Cafe’s website (www.bluebirdcafe.com) starting Friday, December 21 at 8AM CT.  Most shows will follow The Bluebird’s standard reservation policy of one week in advance for Tuesday-Thursday shows and the Monday prior for Friday and Saturday night shows.

All proceeds from the month-long series are donated to Alive, a nonprofit hospice that also provides education and grief counseling to the community and financial assistance to hospice patients when insurance doesn’t cover everything. This year’s presenting sponsors are Bass, Berry, & Sims, Hub International, Jackson National, Tennessee Oncology, and WSM Radio.

“As a musician and actor, I have never taken health care or insurance for granted. I know how quickly medical care can eat up a family’s resources,” said Charles Esten, a local musician and actor who starred in the hit TV show Nashville. “I am honored to be able to give back. Contributing to Alive helps ensure that everyone in our community receives the kind of care we all want for ourselves and our loved ones at the end of life.”

Pat Alger Debuts New Song, Provides Original Art for the Series

Hit songwriter Pat Alger (“Unanswered Prayers,” “The Thunder Rolls”) will debut a new song written especially for the occasion. Although he is best known for songwriting, Alger is also a talented visual artist. At Alive’s request he created and donated this year’s original art, a deeply personal collage which pays tribute to his loved ones who have passed. Posters and T-shirts are available at Alivehospice.org/Shop

Both of Alger’s parents received hospice care, and he has been a committed supporter of Alive for many years. “I began participating in Alive at the Bluebird after they took such loving care of a dear friend and singer who passed away in her prime. It became the place where friends and family could remain connected to her,” said Alger.

This unique partnership is the only one of its kind hosted by Nashville’s iconic Bluebird Cafe.

“We are incredibly grateful for our relationship with the Bluebird and the many talented songwriters who participate. As the only homegrown, nonprofit hospice in the region, it is our mission to bring loving end-of-life care to all who need it in Middle Tennessee,” said Alive’s President/CEO Anna-Gene O’Neal. “This incredible community supports us, and in return, we have the privilege of caring for their loved ones at the end of their lives. We are proud to be a member of this community.”

Auction Helps Raise Funds with Collector’s Items

Alive will auction off the original art work for this year’s series, signed posters, and a guitar, as well as other generously donated items. Bidding closes February 2 at 9:00 p.m. Check back regularly for more items: https://www.biddingowl.com/alivehospice

About Alive

Alive is the only nonprofit provider of hospice care and end-of-life services in Middle Tennessee. Its mission is to provide loving care for people with life-threatening illnesses, support to their families, and service to the community in a spirit of enriching lives. This includes in-home and in-patient hospice care, grief support, advance care planning, outreach, support to underserved communities, education about the end of life, financial assistance, a robust volunteer program, and clinician training through the Alive Institute. A pioneer in the “good death” movement, Alive established the third hospice in the nation in 1975. Today, it remains true to its roots as an innovator and leader, helping individuals live fully while approaching death. To learn more or volunteer, visit AliveHospice.org or call 615-327-1085.

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December 6, 2019                                                             Contact: Jennifer Vessio

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BLUEBIRD

NEW DOCUMENTARY OUTLINES THE HISTORY OF THE TINY,

ICONIC NASHVILLE MUSIC CLUB THAT CONTINUES TO

SUPPORT CREATORS AND MAKE HISTORY

NASHVILLE – The first-ever feature documentary about Nashville’s landmark performance space, The Bluebird Cafe, is now available for digital purchase or rental.  At 83 minutes, the film explores how an unassuming cafe in a strip mall grew to be one of the most influential “first-steps” in many well-known artist’s and songwriter’s careers.

Reflecting the past and present of this unassuming landmark that has altered the course of music history, the film features unforgettable performances by artists and songwriters who got their start at the iconic venue including Taylor Swift, Garth Brooks, Maren Morris, Vince Gill, Jason Isbell and many more.   

BLUEBIRD celebrated completion with a world premiere at SXSW in March, Nashville premiere at Nashville Film Festival in October and a theatrical release in select cities in November.  It is now available on the following platforms:

iTunes

Amazon

Comcast

DirecTV

Google Play

Xbox

Playstation

FandangoNOW

AT&T
VUDU

Bell

Vubiquity

Dish

Telus

Not only is the documentary available on iTunes (https://geni.us/Bluebird), but fans can listen to the soundtrack, companion playlist and songbooks from the hit songwriters in the movie by clicking the link below, thanks to the team at Apple Music! 

https://apple.co/2PhWXTu

About The Bluebird Cafe

From its inception, The Bluebird Cafe has been anything but ordinary. It’s where megastars like Garth Brooks, Faith Hill and Taylor Swift got their break, where legendary songs are born and tested and where emerging singer-songwriters continue to flock for a chance to perform their original material in the hope of building their careers.  But this unassuming venue, situated far from the downtown honky-tonks, faces an uncertain future as the accelerated growth of the “IT” city takes its toll on many original businesses.

Updates and info can be found at bluebirdthemovie.com