Hit Writers Round with Gary Hannan, Joel Shewmake & Dave Gibson $20- 2.15.25
Gary Hannan
A multi genre hit songwriter, Hannan's songs have been covered by the highest selling solo artist of all time, Garth Brooks and superstar Blake Shelton! . His songs 'Tequila Makes Her Clothes Fall Off' by Joe Nichols and 'Back When I Knew It All' by Montgomery Gentry both topped the Billboard charts. Gary's contributions include CMA and ACA winning Country Album of the Year, also receiving a Grammy nomination and achieving double Platinum status. Other Notables to sing his songs include, Nickleback, Brad Paisley, Darryl Worley, Chris Young, John Michael Montgomery, Joey and Rory, Craig Morgan, Michael Peterson, Clinton Gregory and Many more. New releases include 'Friends Don't Let Friends Drink Alone', recorded by William Shatner (Star Trek) and Jeff Cook (Hall Of Fame member of the supergroup, 'Alabama' and 'Shotgun Wedding ' by Montgomery Gentry who also just re released 'Back When I Knew It All' as a duet featuring Brad Paisley.
Joel Shewmake
Singer/songwriter Joel Shewmake moved to Nashville from Cookeville, TN in 2001 to pursue a career in music. He signed his first publishing deal soon after and has since written songs professionally for BMG, Warner Chapel, Amylase Entertainment and BMG/Chrysalis. Joel’s songs have been recorded by artists such as Brad Paisley, Montgomery-Gentry, Gary Allan, Craig Campbell, Lonestar, Trace Adkins, Jerrod Niemann, Jacob Bryant and Cody Johnson.
Dave Gibson
In a business that is both cut throat and volatile, award-winning singer-songwriter and entrepreneur Dave Gibson consistently proves that hard work pays off and nice guys do get their just rewards. Born in El Dorado, Arkansas and raised in Odessa, Texas, Gibson grew up loving music and, in particular, songwriters. Buddy Holly and Roy Orbison were two Texans who most influenced his vocal stylings, and later Elvis Presley’s dynamic and commanding performances gave Gibson something more to strive for. By 1982, the restless, self-proclaimed musician was determined to get someone, anyone, to listen to the collection songs he’d cobbled together, and consider him as a serious writer and entertainer. He patched up a rickety Ford van and headed east to Nashville armed with raw talent, determination and an infectious personality. A keening baritone with a wry sense of humor, Gibson was always drawn to the story-telling part of country music, and loved to deliver a surprise last line with his signature guffaw. It wasn’t long before the jaded office doors of Music Row creaked open and Gibson found himself in front of an array of power brokers, including producers Tony Brown, Norro Wilson, Oak Ridge Boys, Duane Allen, and eventually, Doug Johnson. He landed a publishing deal with The Oak Ridge Boy’s company, Silverline Music, and began co-writing with a who’s who of hit makers. The industry soon began to take notice of this fledgling writer and he started getting cuts by Steve Wariner, Joe Diffie, Confederate Railroad, Tanya Tucker, Alabama, Pam Tillis, and Montgomery Gentry. He earned six number ones, and Alabama’s “Juke Box in My Mind” stayed at number one for an impressive four weeks. Dave soon became a much sought after writer and writing partner in Nashville.
Show at 8:00 pm, $20 cover charge, call 615-794-5527 for show and dinner reservations.