Frank Brown International Songwriters Festival Program 2019

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Contents Welcome from the Board & Staff ................................................... 6 Dear Hospitality Sponsors, Friends & Team.................................... 7 Festival Sponsors........................................................................... 8 Thank You Volunteers................................................................... 12 Lodging Sponsors........................................................................ 14 Frank Brown Foundation for Music................................................ 16 Frank Brown Songwriters Festival In-School Program for Music....... 17 Special Festival Events................................................................. 20 Festival Schedule......................................................................... 30 Songwriters Bios........................................................................... 51

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Welcome From the Board & Staff “From the Board of Directors and staff of the Festival, a hearty welcome! Thank you for joining us for the 35th Annual Frank Brown International Songwriters Festival. It’s a beautiful time of the year on the Alabama/Florida Gulf coast and we hope you take advantage of and enjoy the Festival and all the other opportunities that exist. Once again this year the Festival offers attendees wonderful, up close encounters with over 200 songwriters. We are blessed to have a sensational lineup this year and hope you enjoy them. There is so much work that goes into the Festival and we are extremely grateful for the support of all the sponsors, venues, advertisers and volunteers. Please support all these people and businesses. There can’t be a Festival without them! Last but not least, thank you to all the songwriters. You touch our hearts, souls and minds and you make the world a better place!”

Board Of Directors

Staff

Joe Gilchrist, President & Treasurer Peggy Butler, Vice President Maggie Biszko, Secretary Paul Bruno Brucie Glasell Richard Hartley Andy Haynes Brandon Parnell Jenifer Parnell Bobbie Perry Linda Ponder Paul Ponder Cameron Price Kent Sanderson Gary Rogers Patsyanne Stout Christopher Warner

Cynthia Adams Website/Program Coordinator Maggie Biszko Hospitality Chairman Andy Haynes Director Eleanor Milford Social Media Coordinator Tom Moreau & Kim Harper Volunteer Coordinators Bobbie Perry Lodging Chairman Linda Ponder Songwriter Liason Karen Reynolds Director - Schools Outreach Program Maggie Warren Festival Check-in

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Dear Hospitality Sponsors, Friends & Team The Frank Brown International Foundation For Music Board of Directors and the Frank Brown International Songwriters Festival Team want to extend a huge thank you and offer a personal note of appreciation to our 2019 Food Sponsors for their generous contributions to the songwriters daily hospitality service. Your support and amazing continued loyalty is gratefully appreciated. Thank you for providing the meals and making our songwriters and their guests feel at home during their stay here on the beautiful Gulf Coast. The festival team leads are thankful and proud of your awareness and supporting role with the 2019 festival and your continued participation in this years’ success.

Thanks to and Please Support These Businesses: Blalock Seafood Buffalo Rock Co Catherine Powers Community Coffee Perdido Key Dan Armstrong Doc’s Seafood Orange Beach Dollar General Perdido Key Domino’s Perdido Key Felix & Barbara Manion Cat. Bar-B-Q Fisherman’s Corner Perdido Key Flora-Bama Lounge, Package and Oyster Bar Flower’s Bakery Pensacola Ginny Lane Orange Beach Goode Realty Orange Beach Guy Franks Hope’s Cheesecake Hub Stacey’s Perdido Key Perdido Key Breakfast Club Jellyfish Restaurant Perdido Key Jimmie Sue Walters Joe Gilchrist Lillian’s Pizza Perdido Key Marion Hartley

Moe’s Original Bar-B-Q, OBA Store Ken and Sharon Cooper Paula Scroggins Perdido Bay Seafood Perdido Key Sports Bar and Grill Pirates of the Lost Treasure Pizza Hut Perdido Key Sam’s Club Pensacola Sandy Constant Sonic DRIVE-IN Subway Perdido Key Subway Orange Beach Sunset Cork Room Gulf Shores Tacky Jack’s Gulf Shores The Crab Trap Perdido Key The Original Point Restaurant Perdido Key Villaggio Grille Orange Beach Waffle House Perdido Key Wal-Mart Blue Angel Perdido Key Wolf Bay Restaurant At Perdido Yknot Canvas Pam Scheihl and Dennis Arsenault

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Festival Sponsors We simply could not continue to host and coordinate this 35-yearold amazing festival without the help and support of our wonderful sponsors. We proudly thank them and ask that you please make a point to support these businesses and thank them for their generous help.

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Thank You Volunteers The Frank Brown International Songwriters Festival is fortunate to have dedicated, hardworking volunteers. Their love of and devotion does not go unnoticed. They put in a great deal of time and energy and the Festival could not exist without them. To them goes a most sincere THANK YOU from the staff. Mitzi Alemond Bill Alexander Dennis Arsenault John Baehr Charlie Bawcom Jimmy Beal Carol Beddingfield Maggie Biszko Beverly Blakeney Connie Blum Sherri Borkowski Arnold Bresden Billy Brewer Lorraine Brown Thomas Brown Angie Burand Vicki Burand Sandra Burch Carol Burton Carolyn Canterberry Andrea Carstens Bob Champion Vicky Chandler Tommy Chapman Clifford & Mary Collier Keith Connealy Mike Connolly Sandy Constant Janet Cooley 12 FrankBrownSongwriters.com

Stephen Cooley Sharon Combs Carole Lindsey Deshazo Susan Donlin Janet Dooley William Dooley Judy Douglas Jeanice Dunbar Rick Douglas Colleen Doyle Patricia Dupre Linda Epp Debbie Evans Carol Foster Guy Franks Eddie Frederec Robert & Wanda Freeland Joe Freeman Betsy Freeman Glenn Griffith Phil Grigg Louise Hargis John Harigel Kim Harper Robin Harpster Patricia Harrison Marion Hartley Paul Hellinga Merrie & Danny Henderson

Paula Higgs Susan Hill David Holdman Dee Horton Vickie Hudson Larry Hudson Mandy Hughes Miranda Hughes Jeff Jacobs Talis & John Jayme Manita Johnson Reba Johnson Peggy Jones Helena Joyner Jay & Sharon Lanius Felix & Barb Manion Brenda & Donald Mathis Claude & Missy Mayfield Rachel McLarty Tim McLarty Eleanor Milford Penny Jo Mills Ray Moody Kay Moody Tom Moreau Lynn Neff Judy Neff Vann Owens Joyce Owens


Shelley Patterson Rod Peevy Bobbie Perry Linda Ponder Paul Ponder Blitz Poston Catherine Powers June Rauscher Tom Rauscher Beverly Reishus Karen Reynolds Terrina Rieann Emily Rogers Gary Rogers Bob Russ Pam Schiehl Nancy Schmitt Melinda Schwieter Herb Schwieter Paula Scroggins

Sharon Shields Helen Shivers Eddie Smet Mike Smith Robert Smith Sharon Smith Ava Sobieszek Barbara Sparkman Susan St. George Frank St. George Cindi Stacey. Al Stevens Shirley Stevens Gordy Stump Jane Stump Linda Thomas Frank Thompson Marty Thompson Susan Vann Jeff Walden

Alison Walden Debra Walters Glenn Walters Jimmie Sue Walters John Walters Maggie Warren Owen Warren Mary Wells William Wells Pam Wilkerson Ron Williams Susie Williams Todd Williams Ulrike Wilson Nelda Windham Amy Wyatt June Young John Zeitz Patricia Zeitz


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Frank Brown Foundation For Music The Frank Brown Foundation for Music is a 501c3 non profit organization dedicated to the education and inspiration of youth in Baldwin County, AL and Escambia County, FL. One aspect of the Foundation’s mission statement is “to reach into schools to enrich lives and encourage creativity through music.” During the Festival and throughout the year, songwriters are hosted, not only in venues, but also in local classrooms and the annual Youth Seminar sponsored by Lulu’s and hosted by the City of Gulf Shores at the Cultural Center. The Frank Brown Foundation for Music provides opportunities for children to meet the writer behind a song they know and love, and through that interaction, to learn that they may have the capacity, ability and opportunity to enhance lives through their own words and music. The Frank Brown Foundation for Music also provides scholarships for students to pursue higher educational opportunities and to follow their dreams while creating music as well as donates instruments to local schools music programs.

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Frank Brown Songwriters Festival In-Schools Outreach Program The Frank Brown International Songwriters Festival, along with the Frank Brown Foundation for Music, will once again be offering their In-Schools Outreach to area schools, free of charge. The FBISF In-Schools Outreach program places a professional songwriter into the classroom to speak to students of all ages, combining performance as well as, an interactive question and answer segment about the industry and songwriting as a career. Via the ‘Writer in Residence’ segment, presenters work with students on their own compositions as a path to self-expression, creativity and to develop greater cognitive skills. Programs such as this benefits students in a variety of ways, including building self-esteem, critical thinking, collaboration, communication, Mathematics, English and vocabulary. This program is a fun way for students to learn and develop these proficiencies. Per the program Director, Karen E. Reynolds: “Our goal is for the student’s excitement for writing to carry on outside the presentation and allow them to build skills that will benefit them far beyond the classroom." Interested sponsors, teachers, as well as, music directors are welcome to email FBISFoutreach@gmail.com for information and scheduling, or visit www. frankbrownsongwriters.com.

Karen E. Reynolds, Director FBISFoutreach@gmail.com FBISF In-Schools Outreach, Songwriter | Recording Artist


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Special Festival Events

Local’s Kick–Off Parties

Wednesday, Nov 6th 6 pm – 9 pm, 9:30 – 12 am EAST: Hub Stacey’s @ The Point, Perdido Key Area/Pensacola WEST: Fin & Fork, Orange Beach *East meets West at Flora–Bama Main Room at 9:30pm

“Stories in Rhyme” FBISF Documentary Screening

Friday, Nov 15th 1 pm – 3 pm Flora-Bama’s Main Room The screening of the recently produced documentary of the Frank Brown Songwriters’ Festival and the people who made the Festival come to life.

Autism Awareness Night

Wednesday, Nov 13th 6 pm – 9:45 pm Sunset Corkroom – Gulf Shores, AL The 7th Annual, Benefit & Show, Hosted by Tammy Vise, Three Rounds of FBSIF Songwriters Performing, Featured – Logan Blade, a gifted young man on the autism spectrum. Silent Auction proceeds & Donations go to autismpensicola.org Reservations through Sunset Corkroom suggested for Dinner and Show

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Library Shows (please bring the kids)

Southwest Branch Library 12248 Gulf Beach Highway, Pensacola 32507 Saturday, Nov 9th, 2 pm – 3 pm Huck & Lilly (huckandlilly.com) Nov 14th, 5 pm – 6 pm Logan Blade, Tammy Vice & Tommy Mazzullo Logan was diagnosed with Autism at the age of 2. Though he has little conversation skills, God gave him an amazing voice. Saturday Nov 16th, 2 pm – 3 pm Sassafrass (ABCsofEcology.com)

Free Seminar “Inside the Industry”

Saturday, Nov 10th 10 am – Noon & 1pm – 3pm Phoenix 10 Condominiums Meeting Room 29756 Perdido Beach Blvd. (west side next to Flora–Bama) Room – Booking, publishing, film/tv and more. A panel of experts will answer the questions YOU want the answers to. Lou Spoltore’ – Sr. V.P. of three music companies and Sheree’ Spoltore’ – Founder & President of Global Songwriters Connection and Queenie Mullinix of Washington Street Publishing comprise the panel 1 pm – 3pm – Spend the afternoon playing YOUR SONGS for Lou & Sheree Spoltore’ and walk away with your own list on how to evaluate your own. For more info go to FrankBrownSongwriters.com.


Bluegrass Gospel Concert

Sunday, Nov 10th 3 pm – 4:30 pm St. Andrew by the Sea – Community Church 17263 State Hwy 180 W/Ft Morgan Road. Featuring Larry Cordle, Carl Jackson & Jerry Salley.

Free Workshop

Sunday, Nov 10th 4 pm – 6 pm Flora-Bama Tent Stage Recognizing Native Americans during Native American Heritage Month. Featuring festival songwriters with Native American roots.

Saturday, Nov 17th 10 am – Noon & 1 pm – 3pm Phoenix X Condominiums Meeting Room 29756 Perdido Beach Blvd. (west side next to Flora–Bama) Publishers Dallas Gregory and Cheri Cranford of Song Rocket Music have had hundreds of cuts by major artists! They will be teaching YOU the realities of how songs get pitched to artists and answering your questions about music publishing! 1 – 3 pm: Spend the afternoon playing YOUR SONGS for one of Nashville’s best song evaluators, Bruce Miller! Bruce has evaluated over 14,000 songs.

Veterans Day Tribute

Memorial Tribute

Native American Tribute

Sunday, Nov 11 7pm – 8pm Flora-Bama Main Room A salute to our veterans in conjunction with Operation Song. Operation Song is a non– profit which pairs professional songwriters with veterans, active duty military and their families to help them tell their stories through the process of songwriting. To date, OpSong has written over 650 songs with Veterans of WWII, Korea, Vietnam, Iraq and Afghanistan. More info available at www. operationsong.org.

Saturday, Nov 16 2 pm – 5:30 pm Flora-Bama Main Room Saluting our wonderful songwriting friends who are no longer with us. Hosted by Joe Gilchrist and Rusty Budde. Flora–Bama Main Room.

Youth Showcase

Wednesday, Nov 13 10:30 am – 1:30 pm City of Gulf Shores Cultural Center This event brings middle and high school students from all over Baldwin and Escambia counties to perform their original songs and to explore the art and craft of songwriting. Then, joins these students at LuLu’s that night from 5 pm – 9 pm as they display their talents. 21




Special thanks to folks who have served in our Festival in the past. Including but not limited to past Directors Brucie Glassell and Kent Sanderson. Peggy Butler, widow of Larry Butler, is a huge influence in getting great musicians and connections within the music business. Also, Richard Hartley, our esteemed Legal advisor, and a BIG thank you to both Linda Ponder and PatsyAnne Stout for their years of dedication and volunteering. Linda and PatsyAnne exemplify all that is great about the heart of the Festival and helping in the community. We will always remember Mr. Frank Brown, the Flora-Bama night watchman, for whom the Festival is named. Our special thanks to songwriters who have always taken the time to come to our community and share their passion and love of music with us. This year, we make a special effort to acknowledge those of Native American Heritage and have participated in the Festival. Wild Bill Emerson (a legendary character) well represents the 20+ writers of Native American Heritage in our Festival. We would like to remind everyone that November is Native American Heritage Month. Thank you to the venues, organizations and individuals who consistently go above and beyond to help promote and donate financially to the Festival. Thank you to all the listeners who eagerly attend venues each year to enjoy almost 2 weeks of original lyrics and music. Unfortunately, each year we lose some of our writers and volunteers including longtime festival participant C.J. Watson and dedicated attendee/volunteer, Ross Reishus, whose widow Beverly continues to participate in the Festival. In closing, we hope those who take part in FBISF this year including songwriters, volunteers, and guests, go forth into the world and spread some cheer—the world needs it! We are proud to bring these good people together in our community. Joe Gilchrist Pat McClellan John McInnis Cam Price 24 FrankBrownSongwriters.com


DOES YOUR SONG HAVE WHAT IT TAKES TO BE THE NEXT BIG HIT? Enter the Frank Brown International Songwriters’ Festival song contest, presented by Global Songwriter’s Connection. Songs will be judged by professional songwriters and a panel of music industry executives. All styles and genres accepted. Every song will receive a score sheet and evaluation by a music industry professional or pro songwriter.

Prizes include: $500.00 cash prize, a coveted performance spot at the 2020 Frank Brown International Songwriters Festival. Publisher meeting with Dallas Gregory of Song Rocket Music, One on one mentoring session with Global Songwriters Connection president, Sheree Spoltore, one year Global Songwriters Connection membership and a 30 minute song evaluations session.

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Festival Schedule

The schedule is listed by geographical areas, then locations hosting songwriters. Please visit the calendar on the website to confirm performances. You can also go to a songwriters bio and select “SCHEDULE” to remain current on where they will be performing, OR you can go to the Venues section of the website and select “LINE-UP” to browse performances hosted at a specific location.

PENSACOLA From the Ground Up Community Garden 501 N. Hayne St, Pensacola, FL 850–934–3609 fromthegroundupgardenpensacola.com Sunday, Nov 10 5pm Sugarcane Jane

Hub Stacey’s at the Point

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Sunday, Nov 10 5pm Nick Branch, John Joiner 6:30pm Steve Williams, Wil Nance, Jerry Vandiver Wednesday, Nov 13 6pm John Joiner & Darrel Roberts 7pm The Wilson Brothers (Chad & Kyle Wilson) 8pm Mudbone, Tony Ray Thompson

Legends Bar and Grille

Located at Perdido Bay Golf Course, 1 Doug Ford Drive, Pensacola, FL 850–492–9360 perdidobaygolf.com Friday, Nov 8 5pm Jimmy Payne 6pm Jarrod Barrier 7pm Ted Handley Friday, Nov 15 5pm Bob Tobin 6pm Jay Brown 7pm Perry Bonck

The Oar House on Bayou Chico

1000 S Pace Blvd Pensacola, FL • 850–549–4444 the–oar–house.com Friday, Nov 8 6pm Sean Gasaway 7:15pm Sam Glass, Jonathan Puzan Saturday, Nov 9 6pm Bo Porter 7:15pm Ted Handley Sunday, Nov 10 6pm Jo Billups & Tony T–Bone Montgomery 7:15pm Tia McGraff & Tommy Parham Thurs, Nov 14 6pm Johnny Barbato 7:15pm Darwin Nelson & Taylor Craven Friday, Nov 15 6pm Isaac Moore 7:15pm Mike Aiken Saturday, Nov 16 6pm Katie Rogers & James Adkins 7:15pm Ottar Johansen & Bjoern Nilsen SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO CHANGE - Please verify shows @ FrankBrownSongwriters.com

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The Point Restaurant

14340 Innerarity Point Road, Pensacola, Florida 850–466–3805 thepointperdido.com Saturday, Nov 9 12pm Joe Allen, Colleen Lloy, Brigitte London 1:30pm Ed Beaver, Thom Bresh, Bobby Keel 3pm Wood Newton, Jim Sales, Phillip White 4:30pm Davis Nix, Jack Williams, Daryl Wayne Dasher Tuesday, Nov 12 6pm Sonny Throckmorton, Rock Killough, Craig Dillingham 7pm Bo Roberts, Beverly Jo Scott, Rick Whaley 8pm Adam Hood, John Newcom, Mudbone Saturday, Nov 16 12pm Doug Gill, Jeff Gilkinson, Lynn Langham 1:30pm The Krickets (Emily Stuckey, Lauren Spring & Rachel Grubb) 3pm Jim McBride, Kerry Kurt Phillips, Jim Rushing 4:30pm Runaway Home (Mark Elliott & Gary Culley)

Seville Quarter

130 East Government Street, Pensacola, FL 850–434–6211 sevillequarter.com Friday, Nov 8 5pm EndoftheAlley • Jonathan Puzan 9:30pm LiLi Marlene’s • Jordans & James Saturday, Nov 9 9:30pm LiLi Marlene’s • JoJo Pres

Southwest Branch Library

12248 Gulf Beach Highway Pensacola, FL 32507 850–453–7780 Saturday, Nov 9 2pm Huck & Lilly (bring the kids) Thursday, Nov 14 5pm Autism Pensacola Awareness Austin Church, Tammy Vice, Tommy Mazzullo Saturday, Nov 16 2pm Sassafrass (ABC’s of Ecology for Kids)

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PERDIDO KEY AREA, FL Artworks Studio

13700 Perdido Key Drive, Pensacola, 850–261–9617 facebook.com/ArtworksOnPerdidoKey Tuesday, Nov 12 6:30pm Sassafrass (Jo Billups & Karen Harvill) 7:30pm Nick Branch, Gove Scrivenor, Mac Walter

Lillian’s Pizza

Lillian’s Pizza, 14514 Perdido Key Drive, Pensacola, FL 805–492–0131 lillianspizza.com Thursday, Nov 7 6pm Cass Hunter 7pm Jonathan Puzan 8pm Christina Christian Monday, Nov 11 6pm Perry Bonck 7pm Isaac Moore 8pm Riley Yielding Tuesday, Nov 12 6pm Jeff Woods 7pm Bobby Solberg 8pm Marc Alan Barnette Wednesday, Nov 13 6pm Damien Joe Lamb 7pm Jay Brown 8pm Brittany Grimes Thursday, Nov 14 6pm Jack Barksdale 7pm Abe Partridge 8pm Jason Justice

Purple Parrot Tiki Bar & Grill

13555 Perdido Key Drive Pensacola, FL • 850–466–3805 facebook.com/purpleparrottikibarandgrill Thursday, Nov 7 6pm Sam Glass 7:15pm Mel Knapp 8:30pm Chris Canterbury

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Friday, Nov 8 6pm Colleen Lloy 7:15pm Daryl Wayne Dasher 8:30pm Brigitte London Saturday, Nov 9 6pm Jimmy Stewart 7:15pm Mark Earl Morton 8:30pm Jay Brown Sunday, Nov 10 6pm Jack Williams 7:15pm Greg Crowe 8:30pm Tony T–Bone Montgomery Monday, Nov 11 6pm Alan Rhody 7:15pm Adam Hood 8:30pm Johnny Holland Tuesday, Nov 12 6pm Matt Prater 7:15pm Tony Brook 8:30pm Jeff Woods Wednesday, Nov 13 6pm Brian Ashley Jones 7:15[, Jeremy Dean 8:30pm Richard Trest Thursday, Nov 14 6pm Troy Martin 7:15pm Clinton Gregory 8:30pm Gerald Smith Friday, Nov 15 6pm Brent Burns 7:15pm Johnny Barbato 8:30pm Mudbone Saturday, Nov 16 6pm Cass Hunter 7:15pm Jack Barksdale 8:30pm Kim Carson

The Crab Trap

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Friday, Nov 8 6pm Susan Swanson, Smokey Joe 7:15pm Ottar Johansen, Bjoern Nilsen Saturday, Nov 9 6pm Austin Church, Brent Moyer 7:15pm Mike Applegate, Kyle Nance Thursday, Nov 14 6pm Tim Higgins, Kevin Swanson 7:15pm Leaving Lennox (Lauren Val & Mick Hambly) Friday, Nov 15 6pm Robert Cline, Jr. Scott Koehn 7:15pm Amanda Pruitt, Bob Tobin Saturday, Nov 16 6pm 7:00 Taylor Craven, Karen E. Reynolds 7:15pm J Hawkins, Davis Corley

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Flora–Bama Main Room (Listening Room)

Wednesday, Nov 6 9:30pm East Meets West KICK–OFF with Dallas Moore Thursday, Nov 7 1–5pm OPEN MIC hosted by The Mac’s 6pm J Hawkins, Ken Lambert & Darrel Roberts 7pm Don Schlitz • (tickets in advance @ Flora–Bama Gift Shop) 8pm Larry Cordle, Carl Jackson & Jerry Salley 9:30pm Phillip White, Jimmy Stewart & Mark McGuinn 10:30pm Rhonda Hart, Jason Justice & Dallas Moore 11:30pm Ricky Whitley, Bo Porter, Mark Earl Morton Friday, Nov 8 1pm 3pm 4pm 6pm 7pm 8:30pm 9:45pm 10:45pm

“STORIES IN RHYME” FBISF Documentary Screening Chris Canterbury, Colleen Lloy, Christina Christian Wild Bill Emerson, Steve Oliver, Chris Gantry Nora Collins, Nick Donley, Forrest Finn, (mv2 Songwriters) Keith Stegall, Wyatt Durrette, Levi Lowrey, Kevin MaC & D. Vincent Williams Ed Beaver, Thom Bresh, Bobby Keel Austin Church, Brent Moyer, Dan Alley, John Northrop Debbie Bond, Radiator Rick & Troy Powers

Saturday, Nov 9 1–3pm OPEN MIC hosted by The Mac’s 3pm Jimmy Payne, Susan Swanson, Smokey Joe Peoples 4pm Randy Brooks,Ted Handley, Curly Corwin SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO CHANGE - Please verify shows @ FrankBrownSongwriters.com

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6pm 7pm 8pm 9:30pm 10:30pm 11:30pm

Joe Allen, Wood Newton, Jim Sales Mac Davis & Mike Loudermilk • (tickets @ Flora–Bama Gift Shop) Steve Dean, Victoria Venier, Bill Whyte (Hits and Grins) Greg Crowe, Pete Sallis, Brian White Wil Nance, Steve Williams, Jerry Vandiver Will Rambeaux, JuJu Rossi, Casey Edgar

Sunday, Nov 10 1–3pm OPEN MIC hosted by The Mac’s 3pm Ken Johnson, Andi Zack Johnson, Isaac Moore 4pm Dark Waters Project (Cherish Hamby, Adam Hamby), Damien Joe Lamb 6pm Megan Linville, Danny Myrick, Bridgette Tatum 7pm Beverly Jo Scott, Bo Roberts, Rick Whaley 8pm Josh Newcom, Jack Williams, Davis Nix 9:30pm Mickie James, Sean Gasaway, Jason Justice 10:30pm Adam Hood, Daryl Wayne Dasher 11:30pm Tony Ray Thompson, Scott Southworth, Brigitte London Monday, Nov 11 1–5pm OPEN MIC hosted by The Mac’s 6pm VETERANS TRIBUTE Steve William, Sean Gasaway, Wil Nance 7pm VETERANS TRIBUTE Doug Gill, Lynn Langham, T–Bone Montgomery• 8pm Chris Wallin, Camille Wallin 9:30pm The Wilson Brothers + Larry T. Wilson 10:30pm Jon Mark Stone, Jay Brown, Tommy Mazzullo 11:30pm Gary Cavanaugh, Riley Yielding, Jim St. James Tuesday, Nov 12 1–5pm OPEN MIC hosted by The Mac’s 6pm Blue Mother Tupelo (Ricky & Micol Davis) & Brittany Grimes 7pm Kelly&Ellis (Casey Kelly & Leslie Ellis) 8:00pm Mark Sherrill, Mel Knapp, Sam Glass 9:30pm Alan Rhody, Sean Gasaway, Mark True 10:30pm Eric Erdman, Abe Partridge, Kevin Swanson 11:30pm Jenna McClelland, Michael McClelland, Johnny Holland Wednesday, Nov 13 1–5pm OPEN MIC hosted by The Mac’s 6pm Ottar Johansen, Bjoern Nilsen, Tony Brook 7pm Gove Scrivenor, Mike Loudermilk, Bobby Solberg 8pm Bobby Rush 9:30pm Marc Alan Barnette, Jimbeau Hinson, Matt Prater 10:30pm Rob Aldridge, Elaine Petty, Brian Ashley Jones 11:30pm Trey Lewis, David Hill, Terry Adams Thursday, Nov 14 1–3pm OPEN MIC hosted by The Mac’s 3pm Donna Slater, Stephen Lee Veal, Bob Tobin 4pm Jack Barksdale, Transit Soul (Melissa Joiner & Mark Brook) 6pm Lora & Billy Ray Reynolds, Cass Hunter 7pm TBA - please see website calendar 36

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8pm 9:30pm 10:30pm 11:30pm

Runaway Home (Gary Culley & Mark Elliott) Gary Talley, Ronny McKinley, Jim Vest Lynn Langham, Doug Gill, Jeff Gilkinson Neal Lucas, Jonathan Puzan, Jackson Capps

Friday, Nov 15 1pm “STORIES IN RHYME” FBISF Documentary Screening 3pm James Adkins, Katie Rogers, Karen E. Reynolds 4pm Crystal Shawanda & DeWayne Strobel 6pm Clinton Gregory, Gerald Smith & Troy Martin (Melody Round Up writers) 7pm Even Stevens, Mike Loudermilk 8pm Jim McBride, Kerry Kurt Phillips, Jim Rushing & Jim “Moose” Brown 9:30pm Kevin Danzig, Ken Keller, Kim Carson 10:30pm Tim Buppert, Barbara Cloyd, Jim McCormick 11:30pm Payton Smith, Danny Griego, Jim Parker Saturday, Nov 16 2–5:30pm Memorial Tribute hosted by Joe Gilchrist & Rusty Budde 6pm Rhonda Hart, Justin Jeansonne, Mudbone 7pm Buddy Cannon, Marla Cannon, Jim “Moose” Brown 8pm Bruce Chanel, Sonny Throckmorton, Rock Killough, Craig Dillingham & Mac Walter 9:30pm Sugarcane Jane (Anthony & Savana Lee Crawford) & Rick Carter 10:30pm Robert Cline, Jr,. Taylor Craven, Amanda Pruitt 11:30pm Double Dee (Dana & Darwin Nelson) & Bruce Michael Miller Sunday, Nov 17 12pm TBA 3pm Bob Tobin, J Hawkins, Tony Ray Thompson 4pm Nick Branch, Rusty Budde, Mark Dreyer 5pm The Krickets (Emily Stuckey, Lauren Spring & Rachel Grubb) 6pm TBA Please visit our website FESTIVAL SCHEDULE/CALENDER for Sunday’s LINE–UP

Flora–Bama Dome Stage

Thursday, Nov 7 6pm Troy Powers, Randy Brooks, Troy Martin 7pm Bridgette Tatum, Megan Linville, Danny Myrick 8pm Pete Sallis, Brian White, Scott Southworth 9pm John Northrup, Dan Alley, Jay Brown 10pm Elaine Petty, Jonathan Puzan, Colleen Lloy Friday, Nov 8 6pm 7pm 8pm 9pm 10pm

Mark McGuinn, Debbie Bond & Radiator Rick Karen E. Reynolds, Darrel Roberts, Stephen Lee Veal Dallas Moore, John Newcom, Bo Roberts Applegate & Nance (Mike Applegate & Will Nance) & Donna Slater Jenna McClelland, Michael McClelland, Mel Knapp

Saturday, Nov 9 6pm Will Rambeaux, JuJu Rossi, Casey Edgar 7pm Smokey Joe Peoples, Susan Swanson, Jerry Vandiver SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO CHANGE - Please verify shows @ FrankBrownSongwriters.com

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Ottar Johansen & Bjoern Nilsen Mark Earl Morton, Jarrod Barrier, Jimmy Stewart Ricky Whitley, Curly Corwin, Kevin Swanson

Sunday, Nov 10 6pm Daryl Wayne Dasher, Adam Hood, Rhonda Hart 7pm Lynn Langham, Doug Gill, Mac Walter 8pm Chris Wallin & Camille Wallin 9pm Stephen Lee Veal, Bo Porter, Mel Knapp 10pm Jordans & James Monday, Nov 11 6–11pm OPEN MIC Tuesday, Nov 12 5–9:30pm OPEN JAM Wednesday, Nov 13 6pm Perry Bonck, Jeff Woods, Riley Yielding 7pm Rhonda Hart, Clinton Gregory, Troy Martin 8pm Larry T Wilson, Rock Killough, Augie Savage 9pm Tony Brook, Neal Lucas, Bobby Solberg 10pm Eric Erdman, Abe Partridge, Nick Branch Thursday, Nov 14 WILD WOMEN WRITERS’ NIGHT 5pm Karen E. Reynolds, Dana Nelson, Karen McNatt 6pm Katie Rogers, James Adkins, Sassafrass (Jo Billups & Karen Harvill) 7pm The Krickets (Emily Stuckey, Lauren Spring & Rachel Grubb) 8pm Lynn Langham, Donna Slater, Christina Christian 9pm Cathy Pace, Elaine Petty, Kim Carson 10pm Monica Rizzio, Brittany Grimes, Cass Hunter 11pm (Wild Women Writers with men behind them) Jenna with Michael McClellan, ` Amanda Pruitt with Zac Watts, Melissa Joiner with Mark Brook Friday, Nov 15 6pm Tim Higgins, Rob Aldridge, Rick Carter 7pm Trey Lewis, David Hill, Terry Adams 8pm Ronny McKinley & Jim Vest 9pm Bruce Channel, Craig Dillingham, Sonny Throckmorton 10pm Bruce Michael Miller,Crystal Shawanda & DeWayne Strobel Saturday, Nov 16 6pm Danny Griego, Marc Allen Barnette, Scott Koehn 7pm Jeremy Dean, Richard Trest, Gary Cavanaugh 8pm Leaving Lennox (Mick Hambly & Lauren Val), Mike Aiken 9pm Runaway Home (Gary Culley & Mark Elliott) & Gary Talley 10pm Jackson Capps, Mark Sherrill, Tony T–Bone Montgomery

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Flora–Bama Tent Stage

Sunday, Nov 10 4–6pm Native American Tribute Hosted by Mickie James & Josh Newcom Performing Artists: Wild Bill Emerson, Steve Oliver, Mickie James, Sean Gasaway, Josh Newcom

Central Church Flora–Bama

17401 Perdido Key Drive Perdido Key, FL 850–725–6742 centralonline.tv/Flora–Bama Sunday, Nov 10 9am Sean Gasaway, Jimmy Payne, Tia McGraff & Tommy Parham 11am Ben Kennington, Alan Rhody, Dark Waters Project (Cherish & Adam Hamby) Sunday, Nov 17 9am Transit Soul (Melissa Joiner& Mark Brook) Amanda Pruitt & Zac Watts 11am Kevin Danzig, Billy Ray Reynolds & Lora Reynolds

Flora–Bama Ole River Grill

17400 Perdido Beach Blvd, Orange Beach, AL 850–492–6262 florabamaoleriverbar.com Friday, Nov 8 6pm Joe Allen, Randy Brooks 7pm Rusty Budde, John Joiner 8pm Jarrod Barrier, Tony Ray Thompson Saturday, Nov 9 6pm Wil Nance, Steve Williams 7pm Donna Slater, Colleen Lloy 8pm Brigitte London, Damien Joe Lamb Thursday, Nov 14 6pm Justin Jeasonne, Sam Glass 7pm Ottar Johansen, Bjoern Nilsen 8pm Trey Lewis, David Hill Friday, Nov 15 6pm J Hawkins, Larry T. Wilson •• 7pm Double Dee (Dana Nelson & Darwin Nelson) 8pm Tim Buppert, Brittany Grimes Saturday, Nov 16 6pm Jim Parker, Gerald Smith 7pm Lora Reynolds & Billy Ray Reynolds 8pm Ronny McKinley, Jim Vest SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO CHANGE - Please verify shows @ FrankBrownSongwriters.com

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Flora–Bama Yacht Club

17350 Perdido Key Drive, Perdido Key, FL 850–483–6272 florabama.com/yacht–club–home Friday, Nov 8 6pm Brent Burns, Troy Powers 7pm Donna Slater, Ricky Whitley 8pm Tia McGraff, Tommy Parham Sunday, Nov 10 12pm Chris Gantry, Greg Crowe 1:15pm Davis Nix, Jarrod Barrier Thursday, Nov 14 6pm Jackson, Capps Mark Sherrill 7pm Bob Tobin, Mark True 8pm Rick Carter, Josh Newcom Friday, Nov 15 6pm Gary Talley, Davis Corley 7pm Rhonda Hart, Justin Jeansonne 8pm Gerald Smith, Troy Martin (Melody Round Up Writers) Sunday, Nov 17 12pm Jim McCormick 1:15pm Payton Smith

ORANGE BEACH, AL Buena Vista RV Resort

23601 Perdido Beach Blvd. Orange Beach, AL • 251–747–6045 buenavistarvresort.com Friday, Nov 8 5–7pm Wood Newton, Alan Rhody, Jim Sales

Coastal Arts Center of Orange Beach

26389 Canal Road, Orange Beach, AL •251– 981–2787 coastalartscenter.com Thursday, Nov 14 6pm Blue Mother Tupelo (Micol Davis, Ricky Davis) Eric Erdman 7:45pm Kelly&Ellis (Leslie Ellis & Casey Kelly), Jim Parker

Fin&Fork

24131 Perdido Beach Blvd. Orange Beach, AL 251–981–1213 finandfork.com Wednesday, Nov 6 6–9pm WEST SIDE–KICK OFF with Jason Justice & The Hung Jury 40

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Thursday, Nov 7 6pm Dan Alley, John Northrup 7:15pm Mike Applegate, Kyle Nance Friday, Nov 8 6pm Mark Earl Morton Jimmy Stewart 7:15pm Chris Canterbury Greg Crowe 8:30pm Sam Glass Saturday, Nov 9 6pm Alan Rhody 7:15pm Debbie Bond & Radiator Rick 8:30pm Jonathan Puzan Sunday, Nov 10 12pm Jay Brown Tuesday, Nov 12 6pm Karen E. Reynolds, Johnny Holland 7:15pm Transit Soul (Melissa Joiner & Mark Brook) Wednesday, Nov 13 6pm Abe Partridge & Beverly Jo Scott 7:15pm Mark True Thursday, Nov 14 6pm Barbara Cloyd 7:15pm Neal Lucas Friday, Nov 15 6pm Darrel Roberts, Gary Cavanaugh 7:15pm Jason Justice 8:30pm Brian Ashley Jones Saturday, Nov 16 6pm Tim Buppert 7:15pm Tim Higgins 8:30pm Rusty Budde, Mark Dreyer Sunday, Nov 17 12pm 1:00 Matt Prater

Ginny Lane Bar & Grill

4851 Wharf Pkwy E, Orange Beach, AL 36561 251–224–6500 ginnylanebargrill.com Friday, Nov 8 6pm Applegate & Nance (Mike Applegate & Kyle Nance) 7:30pm Jerry Vandiver

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Tuesday, Nov 12 6pm Isaac Moore, Tommy Mazzullo 7:30pm Rob Aldridge Wednesday, Nov 13 6pm Blue Mother Tupelo (Ricky & Micol Davis) 7:30pm Eric Erdman Friday, Nov 15 6pm Runaway Home (Gary Culley & Mark Elliott) 7:30pm Stephen Lee Veal

Island Time Daiquiri Bar & Grill

4830 Wharf Parkway G101A Orange Beach, Al 251–224–0265 facebook.com/islandtimeoba Thursday, Nov 7 7–9pm Debbie Bond & Radiator Rick Friday, Nov 8 7–9pm Marc Alan Barnette & Jimbeau Hinson 9pm–1am Johnny B & The Lucky Doggs Tuesday, Nov 12 7pm–1am The Wilson Brothers (Chad & Kyle Wilson) Wednesday, Nov 13 7–9pm Jenna & Michael McClelland

Perdido Beach Resort

27200 Perdido Beach Blvd. Orange Beach, AL 251–981–9811 perdidobeachresort.com Friday, Nov 8 7pm Megan Linville, Danny Myrick, Bridgette Tatum 8:30pm Hits and Grins (Steve Dean, Victoria Venier & Bill Whyte) Saturday, Nov 9 7pm Megan Linville, Danny Myrick, Bridgette Tatum 8:30pm Hits and Grins (Steve Dean, Victoria Venier & Bill Whyte) Thursday, Nov 14 7pm Kevin Danzig & Ken Keller 8:30pm Amanda Pruitt, Mudbone, Bruce Michael Miller Friday, Nov 15 7pm Mark Allen Barnette & Jimbeau Hinson 8:30pm Rick Carter, Rock Killough, Matt Prater

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Saturday, Nov 16 7pm Gary Talley, Jim McCormick, Payton Smith 8:30pm Crystal Shawanda & Dewayne Strobel

Sandshaker @ The Wharf

4851 Wharf Pkwy E Suite D130, Orange Beach, AL 36561 251–923–0080 sandshaker.com Friday, Nov 8 5pm Dallas Moore & Josh Newcom 6:15pm Wil Nance & Steve Williams 7:30pm Scott Southworth & Mel Knapp Sunday, Nov 10 6pm Rob Aldridge & Jarrod Barrier 7:15pm Marc Alan Barnette & Jimbeau Hinson 8:30pm Jenna McClelland & Michael McClelland Wednesday, Nov 13 7pm Johnny Holland & Tony T–Bone Montgomery 8:15pm Adam Hood & Jason Justice 9:30pm The Wilson Brothers (Chad & Kyle Wilson) Friday, Nov 15 5pm Kevin Swanson & Jonathan Puzan 6:15pm Beverly Jo Scott & Elaine Petty 7:30pm Payton Smith & Jackson Capps

YoHo Rum & Tacos

The Wharf, Orange Beach, AL yohorumandtacos.com Friday, Nov 8 6:15pm The Mac’s (Don & Karen McNatt) 7:45pm J Hawkins Tuesday, Nov 12 6:15pm Jay Brown & Mark True 7:45pm Perry Bonck Wednesday, Nov 13 6:15pm Tommy Mazzullo & Neal Lucas 7:45pm Monica Rizzio Friday, Nov 15 6:15pm Bruce Michael Miller & Barbara Cloyd 7:45pm Taylor Craven

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GULF SHORES, AL Lucy Buffett’s LuLu’s

200 E. 25th Street, Gulf Shores, AL 251–967–5858 lulubuffett.com Thursday, Nov 7 5pm Applegate & Nance (Mike Applegate & Kyle Nance) Johnny Barbato 6pm Ken Johnson, Andi Zack Johnson, Damien Joe Lamb 7pm Hits and Grins (Steve Dean, Victoria Venier & Bill Whyte) 8pm Will Rambeaux, JuJu Rossi, Casey Edgar Friday, Nov 8 5pm Brigitte London, Donna Slater, Jason Justice 6pm Troy Martin. Jenna McClelland. Michael McClelland 7pm Phillip White, Jack Williams, Tony T–Bone Montgomery 8pm Mark McGuinn, Pete Sallis, Brian White Saturday, Nov 9 5pm Dan Alley, John Northrup, Jarrod Barrier 6pm Nora Collins, Nick Donley, Forest Finn (mv2 Writers) 7pm Megan Linville, Danny Myrick, Bridgette Tatum 8pm Daryl Wayne Dasher, Scott Southworth, Chris Canterbury Sunday, Nov 10 5pm Karen E. Reynolds, Cass Hunter 6pm Ottar Johansen, Bjoern Nilsen 7pm Mel Knapp, Sam Glass 8pm Jonathan Puzan, Cathy Pace Wednesday, Nov 13 YOUTH NIGHT 5pm Aeriel Grace Smith, Maddie Prater, Avery Landrum 6pm Skyler Rose Smith, Ava Grace, Karli Ryan 7pm Joshua Fortune, Kaitlyn Speegle, Lance Curtis 8pm Ben Kennington, Isaac Moore, Tim Higgins Thursday, Nov 14 5pm Trey Lewis, David Hill, Terry Adams 6pm Tim Buppert, Monica Rizzio, Davis Corley 7pm Bobby Solberg, Ted Handley, Gary Cavanaugh 8pm Tony Ray Thompson, Justin Jeansonne, Scott Koehn Friday, Nov 15 5pm Jack Barksdale, Kevin Danzig, Ken Keller 6pm Dark Waters Project (Adam & Cherish Hamby) Sean Gasaway 7pm Doug Gill, Jeff Gilkinson, Lynn Langham 8pm Rusty Budde, Mark Dreyer, Jim Parker Saturday, Nov 16 5pm Barbara Cloyd, Payton Smith, Mike Aiken 6pm Jackson Capps, Kevin Danzig, Ken Keller 44

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Christina Christian, Clinton Gregory, Robert Cline, Jr. The Krickets (Emily Stuckey, Lauren Spring & Rachel Grubb)

St. Andrew By The Sea Community Church

17263 State Highway 180 W Gulf Shores, AL 251–968–3900 standrewbythesea.org Sunday, Nov 10 3–4:30pm Bluegrass Gospel Concert with Jerry Salley, Larry Cordle & Carl Jackson

Sunset Cork Room Restaurant and Wine Bar (Listening Room) 225 E 16th Ave, Gulf Shores, AL 251–967–4773 sunsetcorkroom.com

Thursday, Nov 7 7pm Nora Collins, Nick Donley, Forrest Finn (mv2 Songwriters) 8:30pm Tommy Mazzullo, Beverly Jo Scott, Rick Whaley Friday, Nov 8 7pm Will Rambeaux, JuJu Rossi, Casey Edgar 8:30pm Larry Cordle, Carl Jackson, Jerry Salley Saturday, Nov 9 7pm Chris Wallin, Camille Wallin, Phillip White 8:30pm Ed Beaver, Thom Bresh, Bobby Keel Wednesday, Nov 13 AUTISM PENSACOLA AWARENESS 6pm Rob Aldridge, Christina Christian, Taylor Craven 7:15pm Logan Blade, Stephen Lee Veal, Tammy Vice, Mac Walter 8:45pm Doug Gill & Lynn Langham Thursday, Nov 14 7pm Jim McBride, Kerry Kurt Phillips, Jim Rushing 8:30pm Tony Brook, Jim “Moose” Brown, Mike Loudermilk Friday, Nov 15 7pm The Krickets (Emily Stuckey, Lauren Spring & Rachel Grubb) 8:30pm Leaving Lennox (Lauren Val & Mick Hambly), Monica Rizzio Saturday, Nov 16 7pm Gove Scrivenor, Nick Branch, Jonathan Puzan 8pm Kevin Danzig, Ken Keller, Matt Prater

Tacky Jacks – Gulf Shores

240 E. 24th Avenue, Gulf Shores, AL 251–948–8881 tackyjacks.com Thursday, Nov 7 5:30pm Tony Montgomery & Karen E. Reynolds 6:45pm The Mac’s (Don & Karen McNatt) 8pm Austin Church & Brent Moyer SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO CHANGE - Please verify shows @ FrankBrownSongwriters.com

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Friday, Nov 8 5:30pm Pete Sallis & Brian White 6:45pm Bo Porter & Cass Hunter 8pm Jason Justice & Taylor Craven Thursday, Nov 14 5:30pm Mike Aiken & Brittany Grimes 6:45pm Jenna McClelland & Michael McClelland 8pm Terry Adams & Perry Bonck Friday, Nov 15 5:30pm Brian Ashley Jones & Mark Dreyer 6:45 Danny Griego & Damien Joe Lamb 8pm James Adkins & Katie Rogers

The Woodside Restaurant @ Gulf State Park 20249 AL–135, Gulf Shores, AL 36542 woodsideatgsp.com

Friday, Nov 8 5pm Andi Zack Johnson & Ken Johnson 6:15pm Larry T. Wilson & Robbie Flemming Saturday, Nov 9 11:15pm Austin Church & Brent Moyer 12:30pm Tia McGraff & Tommy Parham Sunday, Nov 10 4pm Alan Rhody & Jonmark Stone 5:15pm Christina Christian & Joe Allen Thursday, Nov 14 5pm Rob Aldridge & Brian Ashley Jones 6:15pm Kim Carson Friday, Nov 15 5pm Ottar Johansen & Bjoern Nilsen 6:15pm The Mac’s (Don & Karen McNatt) Saturday, Nov 16 11:15am Leaving Lennox (Lauren Val & Mick Hambly) 12:30pm Rick Carter & J Hawkins

NORTH OF GULF SHORES Bill E’s Old 27 Grill

19992 U.S. Highway 181, Fairhope, AL 36532 251–281–2129 old27grill.com

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Saturday, Nov 9 12pm Ottar Johansen 1:15pm Bjoern Nilsen Saturday, Nov 16 12pm Jonathan Puzan 1:15pm Kevin Swanson 6:30pm Jordans & James

The Frog Pond at Blue Moon Farm 19375 Rada Road, Silverhill, AL

Sunday, Nov 17 1pm Homegrown Sunday Songwriter Weekend Beverly Jo Scott, Bo Roberts, Rick Whaley, Gove Scrivenor, Larry T Wilson, Rick Carter, Phil Proctor, Lauren Murphy, Stephen Lee Veal, John Cochran, George Fuller

Tin Top Restaurant & Oyster Bar

6232 Bon Secour Hwy, Bon Secour, AL 36511 tintoprestaurant.com Tuesday, Nov 12 6pm Amanda Pruitt & Zac Watts 8pm Chris & Camile Wallin Wednesday, Nov 13 6pm Transit Soul (Melissa Joiner & Mark Brook) 8pm Kelly&Ellis (Casey Kelly & Leslie Ellis) Thursday, Nov 14 6pm Dark Waters Project (Adam & Cherish Hamby) 8pm Ken Johnson & Andi Zack Johnson

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Songwriters Bios

Welcome 2019 Frank Brown International Songwriters *For Songwriters’ schedules and full biographies, please visit FrankBrownSongwriters.com Terry Adams A singer- songwriter from Birmingham, Al. He began writing songs at an early age, drawing inspiration from daily life. Terry writes from his heart with honesty and passion that makes the listener feel as they’ve known him personally for years. Workplay Singersongwriter Competition-winner 2015. Winner of Monday night Eddie’s Attic singersongwriter showcase. Finalist in Eddie’s Attic 50th bi-annual shootout. James Adkins James Adkins is a travelling singer-songwriter based out of Northwest Ohio. He learned to play guitar from his father and various other performers. At college age, James decided to study Jazz at the University of West Florida. Back to his roots, he is now performing Bluegrass, Folk & Americana along with his own original music and tours constantly sharing his music with others. Mike Aiken Well-traveled Virginia songwriter and sea captain, Mike Aiken, delivers toe-tapping, rootsy grooves, finger-picking and slide guitar. As an artist who comes by his stories honestly, Mike’s colorful life as a sea captain and songwriter touches audiences. Wayward Troubadour, Aiken’s seventh album, a Grammy nomination, music for NASCAR TV programs, radio chart success in the US and Europe, a busy touring schedule make him one worth catching! Rob Aldridge Rob Aldridge is a singer, songwriter, and guitarist who resides in Muscle Shoals, AL. His writing as a whole covers a wide variety of genres, but his main focus is his rock n roll band, Rob Aldridge & The Proponents. Rob has opened for artists such as John Paul White and Jason Isbell.

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Songwriters Bios Joe Allen Joe Allen is a legendary songwriter and recording bass player born in Waco, TX. Joe wrote for; recorded with, and played for Crystal Gale, Don Williams, Gene Watson, Johnny Cash, Glen Campbell, Merle Haggard, Waylon Jennings, Charley Pride, Ray Price, and countless others. After a long break, Joe continues to perform at festivals and listening rooms across the country and his new songs are, once again, in the charts. Mickey Newbury invited him to his first of several FBISF’s. Dan Alley Dan Alley from Miamisburg, Ohio. Singer/Songwriter at Dean’s Cabin Publishing. Writing songs and playing shows is my passion and has been since the age of 15. Influenced by many bluegrass and country artists from Ralph Stanley and Ricky Skaggs to Merle Haggard, and Hank Jr. Written songs with writers such as Dean Dillon, Casey Beathard, Rick Huckaby, Justin Weaver and Brandon Kinney and have a song I co-wrote that will be on Lainey Wilson’s next record. Applegate & Nance Applegate Nance, the Grammy nominated duo, from Nashville, TN has been playing for a decade honing in on their sound, being gently guided early on by hit songwriters Wil Nance and Dean Dillon. They have collaborated with artists such as Young buck, Pino Squilaché, and hit producer Marshall Altman.

Johnny Barbato New Orleans Native, transplanted to the coast in the 70’s. Was here at Florabama from the beginning. Band leader for the Lucky Doggs for 30 years plus. The Lucky Doggs have opened for many national acts from Texas to Virginia and still tour regionally today. Songwriting style is bluesy, southern and real.

Jack Barksdale Jack is a 12-year-old singer/songwriter from Texas. Inspired by folk, rock, and blues legends, Jack started performing original music at the age of nine and has already shared the stage with Ray Wylie Hubbard, Bruce Robison, and Hayes Carll. He has been called a “musical phenomenon” (Buddy Magazine) a “Texas force” (Paper City Magazine) “a singer-songwriter well beyond his years” (BR Advocate) an “old soul” (FWWeekly). TX Homegrown Radio said, “He might just be Townes Van Zandt reincarnated.” Marc-Alan Barnette Originally from Birmingham, he moved to Nashville in 1988. Cuts by Grammy Winner Shelby Lynne, John Berry, and country legend David Ball. Is a noted mentor/coach with clients such as Warner Brothers recording artist Frankie Ballard, and THE VOICE finalist Megan Lindsey; is known for his theme, “YOU DON’T CHOOSE MUSIC, MUSIC CHOOSES YOU. A dynamic performer who has been with the Festival since 1997. Jarrod Barrier Jarrod is a Singer-Songwriter based in North Alabama. Raised in a musical family and writing since he was a teenager. At the University of Alabama, he was introduced to another Alabama native, Wayne Mills. They developed a friendship, which led to Wayne Mills recording his songs. Jarrod has become involved with the Last Honky Tonk Music Series, which was created to honor his fallen friend. 52

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Ed Beaver Ed Beaver joins us from New Mexico. He lived in Nashville where he met Thom Bresh. He has been published by renowned Buckhorn Music for his song “Maggie” and Famous Music published his song, “Your Memory Won’t Mind.” He has performed with several acclaimed songwriters including Thom Bresh, Bobby Keel, Jim Parker and Lisa Carver. He is a member of the 3B’s, a songwriter group including Thom Bresh and Bobby Keel. His album, “Working Tapes”was produced by Robert K Wolf (RIP). Logan Blade Logan is a 26 year old young man that lives for his music. Logan passed all his major milestones, but at 18 months started to regress. At the age of 2 he was diagnosed with Autism. Words he had learned were gone. At the age of 4 he began to hum for his self stimulation. He cannot talk in conversation today but can sing like an angel. Logan Recently performed for the Baldwin County Public School, Teacher of the Year Banquet. Blue Mother Tupelo Blue Mother Tupelo’s country blues, roots-rock sound cuts a deep line straight to your soul. From Knoxville, TN’s start in 1995 to Nashville for 20+ years, BMT has performed on stages large & small across the U.S.A. and Switzerland and released multiple recordings that have appeared on a variety of radio charts. You can find BMT’s music on movie soundtracks and hear Ricky and Micol Anne on recordings of other artists as well as TV & radio commercials. Perry Bonck Perry has become a popular performer at a variety of venues from Knoxville to Nashville to NOLA and has reached the No. 1 spot in the Folk category for his song, “Just An Old Guitar” on the OurStage music charts; as well as, numerous Top Ten OurStage placements in Folk and Country. Other awards include: winner of Princess Cruise Lines ‘Pop Star’ competition and winner of Tennessee’s ‘Got Talent’. Debbie Bond & “Radiator” Rick Songwriter, singer and guitar-player Debbie Bond has been paying her dues in the Alabama backwoods for over 30 years backing many traditional Alabama blues musicians, including Eddie Kirkland, Jerry “Boogie” McCain and Willie King. In recent years she has turned to fronting her own band and performing her own music. Her partner in life and music, British born “Radiator” Rick Asherson, is co-writer and multiinstrumentalist on all of Debbie’s compositions. Nick Branch Nick hails from Boston and moved to NYC in 1979 as a bandleader. Starting a weekly gig at the Lone Star Cafe, he met and toured with many acts that crisscrossed the globe; as well as 48 of 50 states in the US of A. He wrote music for Broadway, jingles, film & TV before moving to the Gulf Coast in `93. This is his 26th year performing at FBISF.

Thom Bresh Thom, was 2001 inducted into the “Thumbpickers Hall of Fame.” Bresh takes the stage with his famous hard driving thumb. Add to this a deep, gritty singing voice, Bresh has received two Grammy nominations and one for an Academy Award. “I’m an entertainer who happens to play guitar and write songs.”

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Songwriters Bios Tony Brook Critically acclaimed songwriter and performer, Tony Brook has toured across the U.S. and Europe and has appeared on such world stages as BBC Radio. Tony Brook songs have been recorded by Taylor Hicks, Wayne Mills, Billy Earl McClellan and many others. Tony has performed with Lucinda Williams, Steve Young, Johnny Neal, Tanya Tucker, The Waylors, and many others. Tony has opened up for such acts as Willie Nelson, Ray Charles, Government Mule, Tinsley Elis, and Sam Bush. Randy Brooks Randy Brooks is inevitably introduced as “the man who wrote ‘Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer” – the multi-million seller that earned Randy SESAC Songwriter of the Year and Song of the Year honors. “Grandma” is typical of the tongue-in cheek novelty songs for which Randy is known. His “Percy the Puny Poinsettia” was also a million-seller by virtue of sharing vinyl with “Grandma.” Jay Brown Jay Brown’s songs come from the same place all great songs begin: in the real world. They tell the story of hard work and simple pleasures, of love and loss, and of deep mysteries we all struggle to understand. His winding path began in Pittsburgh, led through Georgia and Florida, and finally brought him to Nashville, where he enjoys the opportunity to co-write with some of the city’s top tunesmiths. Jim “Moose” Brown As a session musician Jim has played on over 25 No.1 country singles. Two time Winner of the ACM Award for Piano/Keyboard Player of the Year. Won Grammy award for writing “It’s Five O’clock Somewhere.” Cuts by Martina McBride, Tyler Farr, Darryl Worley, David Allen Coe, James Otto, Julie Roberts, Ronnie Milsap, Joe Nichols, John Schneider, Jamey Johnson, Heidi Newfield. Co-produced Daryl Worley’s single “Sounds Like Life To Me” and Jamey Johnson’s “In Color.” Inducted into the Arkansas Entertainers Hall of Fame in 2010. Rusty Budde Rusty Budde has penned songs for Hank Thompson, Randy Travis, Earl Thomas Conley, Les Taylor (Exile), Wayne Toups and many others. Co writers include Red Lane, Hank Cochran, Steve Cropper, Hank Thompson, Buck Moore, Randy Travis, Johnny Neel (Allman Brothers), Wayne Perry, Nick Branch and John Joiner. As a Record Producer Rusty has produced such greats as Hank Thompson, Earl Thomas Conley, Joe Diffe, Neil Dover, and has co produced projects with Buddy Cannon and Grammy winning producer Larry Butler. Tim Buppert Since moving to Nashville Tim has become a successful songwriter as well as a session singer, singing on over 8,000 demos and on albums by Trisha Yearwood, Michael Peterson, Kevin Sharp, Billy Ray Cyrus and Rodney Atkins. As a songwriter Tim has had cuts by: Trisha Yearwood, The Wiggins, Continental Divide, Perfect Stranger, Doc Walker, Yankee Grey and a No.1 single by Kevin Sharp “SHE’S SURE TAKING IT WELL” which was included in ASCAP’s top 50 songs of the 90’s. Brent Burns Brent Burns has been privileged to write songs with some of the best including Hall of Famer Bobby Weinstein (“Goin’ Out of my Head,” “Hurts so Bad”). Steve Dean (“Watching You” by Rodney Atkins & other number one hits). Also, Bill Whyte and Nashville legend Roger Sovine. He’s had cuts by Cledus T. Judd, Kacey Jones and Ray Stevens. Brent also won 10 Trop Rock Music Association awards. 54

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Buddy Cannon Hit producer/songwriter, Buddy Cannon, currently works with Kenny Chesney, Willie Nelson, Alison Krauss, Reba McEntire, David Lee Murphy and Aaron Lewis. His songwriting catalog includes the hits “Set ‘Em Up Joe,” “Give It Away,” “She’s Not Cryin’ Anymore,” “Dream Of Me” and “I’ve Come To Expect It From You.” Cannon spent 6 years at Mercury/PolyGram Records where he was instrumental in signing Shania Twain, Sammy Kershaw and Billy Ray Cyrus. Marla Cannon-Goodman Marla Cannon-Goodman was working as a nurse when her song “The Fool,” recorded by Lee Ann Womack, reached No.1 on the country charts. She has since had chart topping hits with “Ten Rounds Of Jose Cuervo,” “Cleaning This Gun” and “Rock On” as well as cuts by Sammy Kershaw, Billy Currington, Blake Shelton, Eric Church, Kenny Chesney, George Strait and many others. You can also find one of her songs on the Willie Nelson / Merle Haggard duet album. Chris Canterbury From pool halls to music halls, festivals to front porches, Chris’s live show, band or acoustic, is the whiskey-soaked prospectus that everyone can relate to. Born and raised in the pine hills of north Louisiana, Chris Canterbury comes from the grimy remnants of a small oil patch town. A lifestyle long gone from reality but still lingering in the songs he writes. Jackson Capps At a young age, Jackson was headlining his own shows and sharing the stage with country music powerhouses like Gene Watson, Marty Stuart, Billy Joe Shaver, Delbert McClinton, Cam, and William Michael Morgan. He began writing when he was thirteen and has since won many prestigious songwriting competitions including Workplay Songwriters’ Series. Kim Carson Kim has distinguished herself as a formidable Country and Honky Tonk songwriter. Her motto is “Don’t Fear the TWANG!” She’s the “Honky Tonk Queen of New Orleans” and a regular performer at the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, French Quarter Festival, and many festivals in Europe with her band, “Kim Carson and the Real Deal.” Kim has eleven cds available and tours the Southern US. “Most bands have an itinerary: we have an I-10erary.” Rick Carter Selma Al. native Rick Carter, a prolific songwriter, writes from both sides of his brain. A founding member of Telluride, Carter wrote songs ranging from Country to Rock...“Fables & Stories,” “Scratch My Guitar.” 17 years later Carter began writing for Rollin’ in the Hay.. “Miracle Ticket,” “420.”..funny songs from the other side of the brain.... Four solo albums and a listing by the Alabama Music Hall of Fame as a Music Achiever, Rick is an Alabama treasure! Gary Cavanaugh Gary began writing songs at age 15 and has been writing and performing for 40 years. He was proud to be a staff writer for Ash Street music in Nashville and has performed regularly at all the Nashville venues including the Grand old opry radio spotlight show. Gary is very proud to have written songs with many number one songwriters including Gerald Smith, Jimmy Payne and Stan Webb. SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO CHANGE - Please verify shows @ FrankBrownSongwriters.com

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Songwriters Bios Bruce Channel Bruce Channel has written songs for several artists including number one hits for T.G. Shepherd on Party Time, Janie Fricke on Don’t Worry ‘Bout Me Baby, and John Conlee As Long As I’m Rockin’ With You, Anne Murray’s re-make of Hey Baby!, and Mel McDaniel’s smash, Stand Up. Bruce has also had cuts by Alabama, The Oak Ridge Boys, Jerry Lee Lewis and Tom Jones. He co-wrote the country hit You‘re The Best, with Kieran Kane who recorded it, and Gonna Have A Party, recorded by Alabama. Christina Christian Christina is an American singer-songwriter recently named “Songbird of Perdido Key.” She was honored this year as a nominee at the Independent Music Awards in New York City and a finalist in the Great American Song Contest for her 2018 single “Dolly, Would You Pardon Me.” She works with Sandy Roots Productions all day every day with her husband, Nick Biebricher. Together they record albums, produce events, and travel the world. Austin Church Austin Church’s songs are written with depth, an unorthodox turn of phrase, and a touch of whimsy. He became inspired by the likes of Townes Van Zandt, Gamble Rogers, and Jimmy Buffett. Austin co-wrote the song “Brand New Country Star” with Jimmy Buffett, which appeared on Jimmy’s album “Living and Dying in 3/4 Time.” Lyle Lovett recorded “Sheik of Sh-Boom,” which Austin co-wrote with Ken Spooner and Walter Hyatt. Austin has four CD’s to his credit. Robert Cline, Jr. Robert Cline Jr. began his musical career as a collaboration with members of the The Subdudes, both on the stage and in the studio, “All The Right Reasons” (2012). “American Mojo,” has received accolades from the ROOTS MUSIC REPORT (4 out of 4 STARS) and Americana UK (8/10 Stars). The album features The Swampers! Robert has toured with artists such as Willis Alan Ramsey, Buzz Cason, Shelley King and supported Robert Earl Keen, The Drive-By Truckers, James LeBlanc,and more! Barbara Cloyd Shortly after her move to Nashville, from the club scene of her hometown of St Louis Mo, Barbara was hired to host the Bluebird Cafe Open Mic and has been helping songwriters ever since. After charting with the Lorrie Morgan classic “I Guess You Had To Be There,” she began mentoring through workshops and consultations. Many writers owe their first deals to introductions she made for them, including Brent Anderson whom she met at the Frank Brown Festival. Nora Collins Nora Collins brings a confident and youthful originality to country music – a style she describes as “fun, flirty, relatable and honest.” The Wisconsin native has been performing since she was a teenager, playing over 200 self booked shows a year and picking up multiple Best of Milwaukee awards as female vocalist and best acoustic musician. She moved to Nashville in 2016 after securing a songwriting and artist development deal with MV2 Entertainment. Larry Cordle Nashville songwriter/singer veteran. Numerous top 10 country and Bluegrass chart records both as a songwriter and as an artist. Writer credits include Highway 40 Blues (Ricky Skaggs), Mama Don’t Forget to Pray for Me (Diamond Rio), Murder on Music Row (George Strait & Alan Jackson). Four time Grammy Nominee. Three time IBMA Song Of The Year recipient. Two time SPBMGA Songwriter Of The Year recipient 2001 & 2019. His songs have appeared on 60 million + albums. Member of the Kentucky Music Hall of Fame. 56

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Davis Corley Just five years into his promising career, Corley boasts over 35 cuts, including a Texas #1 with artist Jake Ward (“Not Too Far to Reach”), and an iTunes #1 with artist Spencer Crandall (“Official”), with several major label cuts on the horizon. In addition to success as a songwriter, Davis has made strides as a performer in his own right, claiming 1st place in the 2017 Sandy Roots Songwriter Shootout, and in 2018, releasing his highly-praised debut album “The Blacker Side of Blue.” Curly Corwin I was born In Kansas but got to Oklahoma as quick as I could where I now live on a cattle ranch with my Wife Carolyn. I didn’t get into music, music got into me. I owned various Studios in Nashville for 35 years.

Taylor Craven Taylor Craven had been recognized twice in American Songwriter Magazine. This is his tenth year at FBISF. He’s had songs recorded in Europe and the US by many artists, including Country Music Hall of Fame member, Ray Stevens. From beginners to legends, he’s shared the pen with many, including Wild Bill Emerson, Mark Sherrill and Bo Roberts, to name a few. Greg Crowe Crowe is a BMI award winning songwriter whose credits include, Montgomery Gentry (Lonely & Gone), Sammy Kershaw (Little Did I Know), Adam Gregory (What It Takes), Will Hoge (Favorite Waste Of Time), Chuck Mead (Out On The Natchez Trail), Lonestar (Making Memories), Trace Adkins (Heartbreak Song) G.R.I.T.S. (Girls Raised In The South), a single/video from his self titled 2000 album and co-writing/producing/singing one of the official Titan’s Radio Network songs “We’re Fired Up.” Kevin Danzig Kevin Danzig makes his home in the mountains of Colorado. He plays a wide range of venues throughout North America and the free world, including clubs,concert halls, festivals, restaurants, coffee shops, outdoor arenas, house concerts, corporate events and weddings. He is currently working on a retrospective called “Hindsight 2020” heralding his 40 years as a performing songwriter. In the past 25 years, he has been invited for a return engagement to every venue at which he performed. Dark Waters Project Adam & Cherish Hamby are the lead duo of Nashville-based Darkgrass band, Dark Waters Project. They had 1st place songs in the Pop, Rock & Blues categories of the 2018 Smoky Mountain Songwriters Festival, with grand-prize winning song, “Deep Red.” They’ve been featured on nationally televised shows like Dugger Mountain Music Hall and have played in countless venues across North America. Their new album titled, “The Darkgrass Sessions,” released July 2019, was recorded & produced by Lee Groitzsch at Skaggs Family Records. Daryl Wayne Dasher Daryl Wayne Dasher is a Tennessee based singer/songwriter who brings a fresh and organic approach to Country and Folk music. His lyrics often revolve around social consciousness, the great outdoors, personal conflict, and love. His enthusiasm for his craft is infectious and his live shows are guaranteed to leave you with a more positive attitude.

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Songwriters Bios Mac Davis Legendary Songwriter, Singer, Film, TV and Broadway Star, Mac Davis, has had success for 60+ years in the entertainment business. Mac’s songwriting skyrocketed after penning several hits for Elvis Presley, including “A Little Less Conversation,” “In The Ghetto,”“Memories,” and “Don’t Cry Daddy.” Other writing credits include Dolly Parton, Kenny Rogers, Bobby Goldsboro, Gallery, Rascal Flatts and many others. BMI Icon Award winner, Songwriters Hall Of Fame inductee, and countless other accolades have been amassed over the years. Jeremy Dean His first commercial cut (2000) was “The Table Grace Prepared,” Barbara Fairchild. Multigenre collaborations include hit writers Billy Dean, Stan Webb, Gerald Smith, John Pennell, Jon Robbin, Gordon Jensen, performances/recordings with Grammy artists Lionel Cartwright, Jennifer Kinley (The Kinleys), Taylor Hicks, Mike Farris and others. Thirty independent cuts since 2012, including seven songs for 2015 South African Country Album of the Year (“Dirt Road” - Jason Bradley), and a Forbes Films “American Confederate” [ITN, 2019] movie. Steve Dean Nashville Singer/Songwriter Steve Dean has co-written 9 No.1 songs, including the most performed song on Country Radio in 2007, “Watching You,” by Rodney Atkins and the Grammy nominated “It Takes A Little Rain” by The Oak Ridge Boys. Steve also has No.1’s by Alabama, Reba, Lee Greenwood, George Strait & The Roys.Steve travels to Chattanooga, TN every Wednesday with Don Goodman (“Ole Red” by Blake Shelton) and writes with Veterans for the organization Operation Song. Craig Dillingham If you’re from Texas, Craig Dillingham’s music will make you homesick. If you aren’t, it’ll make you want to get there fast. A native of Brownwood, he has shared the stage with the likes of Wynn Stewart, Ray Price, Bob Wills, Willie Nelson, and Tanya Tucker and has written songs with among others Sonny Throckmorton, Jim Lauderdale, Lee Ann Womack, and Bruce Channel. He is currently in the studio working on new music with Frank Liddell and Eric Masse. Nick Donley Nick has called Nashville home for 13 years, and is a staff songwriter for MV2 Entertainment. He recently has celebrated cuts with artists like Florida Georgia Line, HARDY, and Adam Hambrick.

Double Dee The musical collaboration of husband and wife singer-songwriters, Darwin and Dana Nelson (The Mayor & First Lady of Lucedale) known as “Double Dee” has taken them far from coastal Gulfport and their small-town roots of Lucedale, Mississippi and carried them across the country where they have created a name for themselves at numerous songwriting festivals, house concerts, and top-flight venues. They have released seven albums, including their most recent “Adjust The Sails,” produced by Keith Sykes. Mark Dreyer “My one big cut went Gold but I only got Plywood! On my 1-Major cut with Engelbert Humperdinck’s CD After Dark: Song No.10 “I Know You Hear Me.” Co-written with Beverly Ross and Mark Gray.1-cut on Hank Cochran Gospel CD “Something About Jesus” Song-“Basic Information” co-written 8 songs with Hank Cochran. 40+ Independent cuts: Dewayne Spaw, Gina Gailey, Jimmy Charles, Kelly Hunter, Kat Beal, Steve Klinshaw, Up Church The Red Neck, Mark Peterson and many more. 58

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Casey Edgar Casey Edgar, lead singer for new Country-rock outfit, Flatland Revival, is from Stroud, Oklahoma, a small town nestled in the heart of the great American highway, Route 66. Like that picturesque highway, Edgar’s songs are populated with vivid scenes and and characters straight out of the American heartland. He brought his experiences growing up on the Oklahoma plains to Nashville, where he has honed his writing style and perfected his performing skills in the honkey-tonks of Nashville’s Lower Broadway. Leslie Ellis Grammy®: Featured vocalist on “My Heart Will Go On; Featured on Thomas Dolby’s “Forty”; “Six Times Around the Sun” for CBS. Writing: “Ain’t Just a Pretty Face” (Kathy Crinion) & “Tennessee Whiskey” (Kelly&Ellis) charted at No.4 in Europe; “Flyer Song” video by US Navy. Broadway: leading roles in many shows including CATS. Kelly&Ellis: Touring full time with Casey Kelly; Opening act for Ronnie Milsap; 2 Top10 hit singles from 2017 release “The Long Road to You” Europe. Wild Bill Emerson Country music performer Wild Bill Emerson is a legend amongst his peers. Born and raised in Alabama with rich country music roots, Wild Bill began performing at a very young age all over the country. In addition to writing and recording many great albums, his songwriting talent shines through the recordings of well known artists such as: George Jones, Tammy Wynette, Willie Nelson, The Oak Ridge Boys, Ray Charles, Porter Wagoner, Hank Williams Jr, Conway Twitty, and John Anderson, just to name a very few. Eric Erdman Singer-songwriter Eric Erdman was raised along Mobile Bay and it seems as if he has that water in his veins. His songs vary from introspective to fun, quirky and accessible to profound; but, they all seem to have sprung up from that salty Mobile water. Since 2012 Eric has toured the world and released 4 studio albums (including his recent, “It’s Not Like You Don’t Know Me” in 2018) and is in the process of producing a live album. Forrest Finn Singer-Songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist Forrest Finn was born and raised in Ipswich, Massachusetts and currently lives in Nashville, Tennessee pursuing a career as an artist, songwriter, and producer. After graduating from Belmont University with a degree in songwriting in 2018, Finn spent time in the different pop and country circles securing over 10 cuts in both the country and pop circles eventually leading to his first publishing deal with independent Nashville Publisher MV2 Entertainment in June of 2019. Chris Gantry I’ve been writing songs since I was thirteen in New York, came to Nashville in 1963, came up with Kristofferson, Cash , Waylon, and all the great writers of the 60s. Big hit with Glen Campbell, “Dreams of the Everyday Housewife” in 68, five albums for monument records, new record released in July of 2019 on Drag City Records, “ Nashlantis “

Sean Gasaway Sean is an award winning singer/songwriter, music publisher, record executive, and record producer. Notables include the 2018 Native American Music Award Single of the Year, 2017 Native American Music Award Song of the Year, multiple songs on the Billboard charts, in major movies, television shows, NFL Sports, and The Today Show. Sean has penned songs recorded by artists worldwide including 3 Doors Down, Cowboy Troy, Mickie James, The Ying Yang Twins, Deborah Allen, Kat Perkins, and The Highway Women. SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO CHANGE - Please verify shows @ FrankBrownSongwriters.com

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Songwriters Bios Jeff Gilkinson Jeff is in the Bluegrass Hall of Fame as a member of the legendary Dillards and wrote their hit “Annabelle Lee’. You’ll probably see him play cello, banjo, guitar and harmonica at most shows. He has also recorded or performed with Willie Nelson, Tom T. Hall, Delbert McClinton, John Hartford, Jennifer Warnes and many others.

Doug Gill Doug might just be writing the story of your life. The Monterey, CA native has a knack for reaching into his own heart and finding the core of emotions that drives us all. His songs have been recorded by a long and illustrious list of artists, including Patty Loveless, Pam Tillis, Chris LeDoux, Tammy Wynette, Wynonna and the Marshall Tucker Band. Doug currently operates his own publishing company, Peacehouse Music, and has released two fine studio albums, “Stronger Back” and “Everyman.” Sam Glass Born and raised in LaPorte Tx... Sam’s musical influences were all about Country music. After serving his country and honorable discharge in 1990.. Sam moved to Nashville, then Perdido Key where he rediscovered his love for the craft of songwriting and entertaining. Honky Tonk Beach Swamp might best describe the unique delivery of his songs... and after 30 years of performing.. his catch phrase..”Get Some Sand on It” still rings true. Clinton Gregory During the early 1990s, Gregory celebrated a string of successes with the release of six national recording projects, eleven charting singles [including “Play, Ruby Play,” “(If It Weren’t For Country Music) I’d Go Crazy” and “Who Needs It”] Making his Grand Ole Opry debut in 1990, Gregory had the privilege of gracing that Opry stage nearly 30 times! He also won the Music Row Industry’s Independent Artist of the Year award for 1992 and 1993. Danny Griego Billboard/Media-base Top Ten Artist, Danny Griego, is back with his hit single, “You Never Stop Lovin’ Somebody.” Having written with Hall of Famers Hank Cochran, Red Lane and Max D. Barnes, his songs have been recorded by Waylon Jennings, Billy Joe Shaver, Michael Martin Murphy to name a few. Danny’s sound includes a unique mix of Spanish and Outlaw Country from a family legacy that founded El Paso 1598 and colonized Santa Fe 1610. Watch for his video “At The Crossroads” recorded with Waylon Jennings. Brittany Grimes Brittany Grimes is a country singer-songwriter proudly hailing from South Alabama. She fell in love with music and started writing songs at a young age. She has been performing at songwriter’s festivals and local music hot spots since the age of 13. At age 14, she performed at Nashville’s CMA Fest, Tootsie’s, Rippy’s, Bluebird Cafe, and The Listening Room. She has written songs and shared the stage with many of her idols and mentors over the years. Ted Handley Ted Handley, AKA Tumbleweed Ted, was born in Pensacola, and now resides in South Carolina. His claim to fame comes from his song,”Save The Bales, (Talking Square Grouper Blues).” ‘Save The Bales’ has been recorded by several artists, including local entertainers, J. Hawkins, and the late David Johnson. Also, it was released nationally, in 2002, by Laughing Hyena Records, on an album appropriately named, ‘Refer Man’. 60

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Rhonda Hart Rhonda Hart is a Grammy® Award Nominee for co-penning the title cut “Did I Shave My Legs For This” with Deanna Carter. The album has sold over 5 million copies and was featured in a Bell South Commercial. Rhonda has been writing and performing in clubs for over three decades. She spent many years performing in Nashville with artists like Tracy Lawrence, Dennis Robbins, Deanna Carter, Mila Mason, Tim McGraw, Clinton Gregory and many more. She lives and performs on the FL/AL Gulf Coast. J. Hawkins Born in Kentucky, Hawkins moved to Florida in 1968. He played bars and honky tonks along the Gulf Coast in the late 70’s, and was voted Gulf Coast’s best male singer in 1989 by the Pensacola News Journal. J. started playing the Flora-Bama in 1978 and has been involved with the FBISF since its inception. J. has opened for well known acts such as John Hartford, Tom T. Hall, John Prine, David Allen Coe, Marshall Tucker, and Asleep At the Wheel. Tim Higgins Lauded by Rolling Stone as a singer of “slow-burning (ballads) with a deep, rumbling baritone,” singer-songwriter Tim Higgins writes songs that spiral around issues dealing with love, loss, destruction, and history; His are personal songs that carry broader social implications. Raised in Detroit, Michigan, and coastal Alabama, his Rust Belt meets Southern upbringing is channeled in his straightforward imagery and gravel-throated delivery. David Hill Singer Songwriter from Birmingham Alabama. Growing up around musicians and songwriters like Neil Thrasher and Marc Alan Barnette always dreaming of getting that one big hit. The past few years writing and recording with the band Cottonbox Road recording 2 albums the last under the guidance of Porter Howell and Duane Propes from the band Little Texas and the last 4 years writing songs with Trey Lewis for his last two albums. Jimbeau Hinson Jimbeau Hinson, has written hits for: The Oak RIdge Boys (Fancy Free & Grammy Nominated COLORS), Steve Earle (Hillbilly Highway), David Lee Murphy (Party Crowd) and Brenda Lee (Broken Trust). His songs have been recorded by Tammy Wynette, Reba McIntire, Patty Loveless, Tracy Lawrence, Carl Perkins, Lee Greenwood, Ty Herndon, John Conlee, Rita Coolidge, Billy Burnette, Rodney Crowell. Star Search Semi-finalist ‘88 and subject of the award winning documentary Beautiful Jim. Johnny Holland Singer songwriter from muscle shoals , Al with cuts by Sammy Kershaw , Clinton Gregory and several others Currently signed to Hit City Records our of muscle shoals. And has released his Debut single “ Week on a Beach “ which has gained him a lot of attention by fans and radio.

Adam Hood Alabama native Adam Hood knows the beautiful mess of blue-collar love and everyone on Music Row wants in. He has toured with the likes of Willie Nelson and Leon Russell, and has had his songs recorded by Miranda Lambert, Little Big Town, David Nail, Frankie Ballard, Josh Abbott Band, Lee Ann Womack and John Corbett, among others. Hood is currently writing for Low Country Sound, a publishing venture between Warner / Chappell and Low Country Sound owner Dave Cobb. SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO CHANGE - Please verify shows @ FrankBrownSongwriters.com

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Songwriters Bios Cass Hunter Creator of songs & Touch of Cass Custom Leatherworks, Cass has shared the stage with Marty Stuart, LeRoy Parnell, George Jones, Ricky Skaggs, & many of her songwriting heroes. Songwriting credits: Matt Miller’s “Graveyard Full of Hearts,” Moses Rangel’s “Four Feet,” & “Thinkin’ You Could be Mine,” Whisper Whitlock’s “Breakin’ Hearts & Curfews,” Blue Mariah Band’s “When I Catch My Breath,” & Chris Moreau’s “Get On With Life.” Nashville-based singer/songwriter, attending the FBISF for her 20th year in a row! Carl Jackson Multiple Grammy® winner & Mississippi Musicians HOF member, Carl Jackson, has hundreds of songs recorded, with sales exceeding 50 million units. The Dove, ASCAP (3), IBMA (6), and SPBGMA Hall of Greats Award winner’s many stellar productions include his fabulous solo guitar portrait of hymns entitled “Grace Notes” and his heartfelt production of Glen Campbell’s final studio album, “Adios,” with the Grammy® nominated performance of “Arkansas Farmboy.” Mickie James Mickie Laree James-Aldis is an accomplished American professional wrestler, a 9 time women’s World Wrestling Champion, singer/songwriter, actress, and model who is presently associated with the ‘World Wrestling Entertainment’ (WWE) brand “Smackdown.” She has successfully released two full country albums featuring songs she has written; several singles, and music videos featuring the likes of The Ying Yang Twins. She has also opened for Gretchen Wilson, Big & Rich, and Montgomery Gentry. Justin Jeansonne I began playing the guitar at a young age with a heavy focus on singing. After high school, I served in the United States Marine Corps. Upon completing my service I went right back to the stage. Beginning the grueling yet enjoyable adventure of a singer/ songwriter. I have been writing songs all my life I think maybe they are just now getting good enough for some of y’all to enjoy. Ottar Big Hand Johansen Ottar Big Hand Johansen is a Singer-Songwriter from Norway. In 2015 he released his celebrated album “50 Years On The Road,” He has released 20 solo albums during his career, and received the Norwegian Grammy for two of them. Ottar has opened up shows for greats as Cash, Jones, Waylon and Willie. In 2019 he turned 70, and released “Big Hand 70” with compadre Sonny Trockmorton, Casino Steel and Tony Brook. Ottar will appear at FBISF for his 15th time. Andi Zack Johnson From British Columbia, Canada, Andi Zack-Johnson has written songs recorded by artists Brothers Osborne, Josh Thompson, Danielle Peck, Etta Britt, Drew Gregory, Jenny Gill & others…you can find “Heart Shaped Locket” on Capital artists, Brothers Osborne’s grammy winning debut, Pawn Shop. Andi & her husband Ken are also known as the children’s music duo Huck & Lilly. They are also cast members of the hit tv show & Ryan Seacrest production, “ILoveKP” on CMT, which aired for three seasons. Ken Johnson Ken’s songs have been recorded by, Billy Gibbons, Tim Montana & The Shrednecks, Harry Connick Jr., Chris Janson, Craig Morgan, Joey & Rory, Clare Bowen, Josh Thompson, Josh Grider, Wayne Newton & more. His songs appeared on ABC’s ”Nashville,” CMT’s “ILoveKP,” CW’s “Hart of Dixie”& performed on Fox & Friends, GMA & The Tonight Show with Jay Leno & sang with Harry Connick Jr. on “Harry.” Ken & Andi Zack-Johnson are the children’s music duo Huck & Lilly. 62

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John Joiner John Joiner, aka JJ, is a Gulf Coast based Singer-Songwriter & session guitarist that has performed at music venues across the United States and Europe for over four decades, He has shared the stage with artists such as Rodney Crowell, John Anderson,.38 Special, ZZ-Top, Willie Nelson, to mention a few. John has co-written songs with Mickey Newbury, Rock Killough, Bo Roberts, Hank Cochran, and Larry Butler. Brian Ashley Jones Brian Ashley Jones is a soulful singer, acclaimed guitarist, and internationally touring songwriter whose guitar-driven Country and Blues tunes have found their way into film, television, radio and have been recorded by multiple performing artists. Originally from Spartanburg, South Carolina, and a longtime resident of East Nashville, TN, Brian performs at festivals, concert series, clubs, music education programs and music conferences. Jordans and James Jim St. James has been a previous performer at festivals past. He’s currently promoting and touring the US with his band, The Jordans and James Band. Members of the Americana Music Association, the bands sound is primarily a blend of rockabilly and blues while still maintaining a singer songwriter presence with their original, folksy ballads that fit nicely into the Americana music genre. The band consists of Jim St. James, Zkott Jordans, Evan Clifford and Joseph Dean Largent. Jason Justice Jason Justice is a Southern songwriter who draws influence from Waylon, Merle, Hank, Billy Jo and Guy Clark. He’s been performing with his band, the Hung Jury, for over 25 years. Jason has opened for Alan Jackson, David Allan Coe, and Confederate Railroad and performed with his All Time Honky Tonk Hero, Billy Joe Shaver. His album, PAWN SHOP SIDE OF TOWN is getting radio play across the country and is available on iTunes! Bobby Keel Songwriters Hall of Fame nominated Singer-Songwriter Bobby Keel has received 14 Gold and 12 Platinum from the R.I.A.A for songs recorded by artists such as Hank Williams Jr., David Allan Coe, Travis Tritt, Merle Haggard, Willie Nelson, Freddie Powers, The Carter Family, Joe Stampley, Tammy Wynette and Tom Jones. Among his hits are: “Whiskey on Ice” recorded by Hank Jr., Travis Tritt and Confederate Railroad, “Time Off for Bad Behavior” recorded by David Allan Coe, along with many others. Ken Keller Why are you suddenly tapping your foot or taking a stutter step to a song that you’ve never heard, well then Ken E. Keller probably recorded the bass track on that song or inspired it. Residing in Cape Girardeau Missouri on the Mississippi River. Ken has played for over 35 years all over the world supporting, writing, and recording with hundreds of artist and has recently released his second solo CD project “Talking to A Ghost” and is touring it. Casey Kelly Hit songwriter with too many credits to mention in 80 words. Best known for No.1’s by Kenny Rogers & Dottie West, Anyone Who Isn’t Me Tonight, T G Sheppard, Somewhere Down the Line, Only Game in Town, by America, and George Strait’s, The Cowboy Rides Away. He performs with Grammy Award-Winning singer Leslie Ellis as “Kelly & Ellis.”

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Songwriters Bios Ben Kennington Ben Kennington is a 14-year-old fingerstyle guitarist from the Gulf Coast of Florida. He has been influenced by Chet Atkins, Merle Travis, and Tommy Emmanuel. He began writing music in 2018 and enjoys performing his original songs and covers by some of his heroes. Ben has released 2 CDs, “Gospel on my Guitar” and “Off and Running.” Ben was FBISF’s 2018 Youth Showcase Winner - earning him a spot in this years festival! Rock Killough Rock has played all across the South over the years, and has a broad fan base. His original music is eclectic - country tunes, infused with touches of blues, gospel, comedy and even a little rock and roll. He sings with a lot of soul, determination and humor. Rock’s successes includes singles by Johnny Rodriguez, Randy Travis, and Brenda Lee, gold albums by the Oak Ridge Boys, and platinum albums by Hank Williams, Jr. and Sammy Kershaw. Mel Knapp If you’ve found yourself wondering where the music was coming from, because you’ve never heard anything like that before, then chances are you’ve been to a Mel Knapp show. After spending most of his time playing bass with the Gulf Coast’s finest musicians, he started playing solo shows and quickly became a sought after soloist and lead guitarist. When he’s not playing music in the Virgin Islands, he can be found writing new music, and playing all over the Gulf Coast. Scott Koehn Atlanta native Scott Koehn has been traveling the professional musician road since age 16. An accomplished bassist, guitarist, vocalist and songwriter, Scott has brought his music to folks in the Southeast for many years,

The Krickets The Krickets (Emily Stuckey, Lauren Spring & Rachel Grubb) are a female Americana group from the gulf coast who’s music is what Paste Magazine calls a “a truly stunning, one-of-a-kind sound.” With a specialty in swamp harmony, the group’s genre-bending songwriting has allowed them to play for diverse audiences from listening rooms to official performances at SXSW. Their title track of their most recent 2018 album, Redbird, was just named Alt Country Song of the Year at the 2019 Independent Music Awards. Damien Joe Lamb Damien has been performing on the Gulf Coast since 1998. His music roots date back to the 1960s where he played the Greenwich Village folk scene. Damien’s songs of life and its challenges, and love won and lost have reached a diversified audience locally and nationally. Cds -Life Is A Lot Like A Song (2003), Just Passing Through (2008), Pale Moon Rising - Live At The Silver Moon” (2009). Ken Lambert Ken at age 14 picked up his uncle’s guitar and taught himself how to play. Later, in Nashville, one of the first people he met was a very little known guy at that time named Kris Kristofferson. Soon his love for songwriting was born. In 1978 he recorded his first album. In 1982 Mel Tillis cut Ken’s “Wrong Again.” In 1986 Alabama cut “Pony Express,” a song Ken co-wrote with Teddy Gentry, Buddy Cannon and Dean Dillon on “The Touch” album. 64

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Lynn Langham Lynn is a Grammy winning songwriter and musician. She has songs recorded by Wynonna, Emmylou Harris, Rodney Crowell, and others. “Old Yellow Moon” (written with Hank DeVito) was the title track of Harris and Crowell’s Americana Album of the Year for the Americana Music Awards in 2013 and the Grammy Awards in 2014. She tours nationally with Doug Gill as Langham and Gill. Leaving Lenox ‘Leaving Lennox’ are undeniably saturated with on-stage chemistry that is unreplicable. Combine pop-folk with haunting harmonies and soulful guitar work and you’ve got an award winning Australian duo comprised of singer-songwriters, Mick Hambly & Lauren Val who made the big move to Music City, taking on Nashville with their fresh and unique sound. In 2019, they have released new music, been nominated for several awards and headlined festivals throughout Tennessee & surrounding states. Trey Lewis Trey Lewis is not only an exceptional musician but a remarkable songwriter as well. He has overcome extraordinary circumstances in his life and he is out to share that message with the world. Bigger than life with captivating energy and boundless talent are just a few ways to describe the Birmingham based artist. When Trey performs you get a feeling that his music is exploding from his very soul. Megan Linville Megan Linville is no newcomer to Nashville’s music scene as evidenced by her first, “self-penned” album recorded at age 19 under the production of Grammy winning John Carter Cash. Some of her past performances have included; The Indy 500, Atlanta Braves, The Allstate Brickyard 400 Sprint Cup Series, The Kentucky Derby, The Kansas City Royals, The Nashville Superspeedway and various Songwriters’ Festivals, most notably, The Key West Songwriters’ Festival for a 7th consecutive year. Colleen Lloy Colleen is an Award winning Singer/Songwriter and International Recording Artist. Colleen has shared the stage with and opened for the likes of BB King, Mick Fleetwood, Billy Dean, George Jones and more. Former member of City Kidd (Tesla). Native Californian residing in Nashville.

Brigitte London Brigitte London has traveled the world with her songs, released several albums and is now living in the bayous of Louisiana. She’s been on recording projects with the late Jerry Reed & Porter Wagoner, Marty Stuart, Bobby Keys of Rolling Stones, and more. She is the founder of the Last Honky Tonk Music Series and Director of Songs on the Bayou Songwriters Festival. She believes nothing is stronger than the power of music. Mike Loudermilk Mike’s first song was recorded by Chet Atkins when he was 16 years old. He has recorded, performed, and written songs with artists from Crystal Gayle to John Schnieder and Tracy Lawrence to “Gatemouth” Brown. He cowrote and coproduced Crystal’s “Midnight In The Desert,” for the radio talk show “Coast to Coast AM.” It won a 2002 NAMA Award for “Song of the Year.” Mike performs fund raisers for Aids and Cancer Research, MS Society, St. Jude Hospital, etc. SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO CHANGE - Please verify shows @ FrankBrownSongwriters.com

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Songwriters Bios Neal Lucas Neal Lucas is from Talbot County, Georgia. His songs are filled with the spirit of the southern roots/blues tradition and reflect the full spectrum of his human experience. Neal’s influences range from Precious Bryant, the Allman Brothers Band, and Gov’t Mule to Willie Nelson and Merle Haggard. He has traveled opening in support of a variety of national acts from B.B. King to Travis Tritt. Neal has 3 releases; “Hold It Up High” in 2011 “New Day” in 2014, and “Lost In The Music” in 2019. Troy Martin Troy Martin is an important adviser and coach to many new songwriters. He has already written songs that have been recorded by a dozen major recording artists including three No.1 hits for George Strait, Rick Trevino and Jeff Carson. Troy is currently a staff writer for Melody Roundup Music LLC based out of Nashville, TN. He is very active writing and performing in Nashville and on the Gulf Coast on a regular basis. Tommy Mazzullo Tommy was raised in Louisiana until moving to Florida after Hurricane Katrina. He spent the majority of his life owning and operating Music Clubs in New Orleans. “It never fails to amaze me how your motivation is entirely rejuvenated after playing FBISF. The talent and writing styles artists are exposed to from fellow artists during the Fest, gives them fresh writing avenues. Your privy to skill sets and structures you may have never explored in your writing!” Jim McBride Jim McBride is a member of the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame. He has a total of 5 Song of the Year nominations from the CMA, ACM and Grammy Awards. “Chattahoochee” was the 1994 ÇMA Song of the Year. McBride has songs on over 70,000,000 records sold worldwide. Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, George Jones, Waylon Jennings and Charley Pride are among the 20 Country Music Hall of Fame members to record Jim’s songs. Jenna McClelland Jenna is a songwriter and performer whose career kicked off in 2013 alongside her brother, Michael McClelland. From Maryville, TN by way of Opelika, AL, she has traveled all over the southeast sharing her music, releasing four records of original music-- both with and without her sibling counterpart. Jenna took the plunge in September 2018, quitting her two day jobs to whole-heartedly pursue her passion. Jenna writes songs that push envelopes and uses her megaphone voice to sing her stories. Michael McClelland Michael McClelland is a southern boy rooted from Cusseta Alabama and Memphis Tennessee. McClelland started playing guitar at age 13. Following in the footsteps of his father Billy Earl McClelland, Michael is extremely passionate in the genres of Blues, Soul, and Southern Rock.

Jim McCormick Jim McCormick is a multi-platinum, Grammy-nominated songwriter who’s had two No.1s on the Billboard Charts: Jason Aldean’s “Take A Little Ride,” which spent 3 weeks in the No.1 position, and Brantley Gilbert’s “You Don’t Know Her Like I Do.” Current releases include Kelly Clarkson’s “Minute,” Luke Bryan’s “All My Dreaming There,” Harry Connick Jr’s “I Do Like We Do,” Jon Pardi’s “Lucky Tonight,” and four songs on the new Samantha Fish record. He’s a staff-songwriter at BMG in Nashville. 66

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Tia McGraff & Tommy Parham With seven International CD releases, various film/TV placements, numerous nominations/awards ( Americana CD of the Year first-round nomination for 2018/2016 Grammy Awards, 2019 multi-nominee for Kingdom Image Awards, and Posi Award finalist, 2019 Kerrville New Song finalists) Tia and Tommy have earned respect in the music industry and a global fan base. The duo has a gift for ‘getting to the heart of the matter’ and writing relatable songs about life, love and this crazy world we live in. Mark McGuinn Billboard said, “It’s an almost unheard-of feat in the country community for an Independent label act, much less a brand new artist, to go toe-to-toe with the majors and score a Top 10 hit.” Yet in 2001, Mark McGuinn did with his smash “Mrs. Steven Rudy”; the first time in over 40 years a new artist, on an independent label, had done so. USA Today wrote, “It is hard not to root for an underdog who is this winningly optimistic.” Ronny McKinley Ronny signed in 1995 with positive country label Cheyenne Records of Nashville. Less than a year later he had four Cashbox Magazine No.1 singles releases. Ronny has also toured the nation with legendary Singer-Songwriter Hank Cochran, wrote music with Hank for five years and learned a lot about the music world during that time. Ronny is a signed writer for Hank Cochran Music in Nashville. Ronny still tours the country with his own Ronny McKinley Band. Don McNatt Country Weekly Magazine called him a “Memphis Legend.” He has been writing and performing for 55 years, starting in Memphis, then in San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Nashville, where he produced and hosted WRITERS IN THE ROUND with DON MCNATT for CATV. He has played in countries around the world, worked television, and movies. His book, and CDs are available online. He loves a variety of music, and plays favorites locally with Karen McNatt and Augie Savage in THE MACS. Karen McNatt Karen grew up in a musical family, 8 children where she learned to love music and the quality song! Karen writes songs of love, hippies, red umbrellas, Marine Corp tribute, brides, astronauts, washing clothes, lost memory boats and the beach!

Bruce Michael Miller Bruce Michael Miller is a producer, guitarist, songwriter, vocalist, performer and music educator. He has performed with Paul McCartney, Kenny Loggins, Jim Messina, Laura Branigan, and others. Bruce has had over 50 cuts with major and independent artists as well as placements in Film and TV. Bruce took home the grand prize in the Smoky Mountain Songwriters Festival in 2016 and 2017 as well as winning Best Song in a motion picture at the 2016 Los Angeles Independent Film Awards. Tony T-Bone Montgomery T-bone performs with his band the BeachBilly’s on a regular basis at the World Famous Flora Bama and the Perdido Sports Bar. He has 2 CDs out, one is a solo CD and the other is with his band. He also enjoys singing duets with his wife JoJo Billups. His music is sure to bring a smile to your face and a tap to your toes. If you listen long enough, you will probably be on your feet dancing. SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO CHANGE - Please verify shows @ FrankBrownSongwriters.com

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Songwriters Bios Dallas Moore Dallas an award winning Singer Songwriter who consistently performs over 300 shows per year all across America. His latest album release Tryin’ To Be A Blessing was produced by Dean Miller ( son Of Roger Miller) and is set for release in October 2019 on SOL Records. This will be Dallas’ 14th consecutive year to play FBISF.

Isaac Moore Isaac is an 18 yr old singer, songwriter and multi instrumentalist from Mooresville, IN. Isaac began singing at age 2, playing guitar and banjo at 7 and multiple other stringed instruments by the time he had written his first song at age 10.

Mark Earl Morton Mark Earl Morton has songs recorded by Colt Ford, Randy Houser, Billy Gilman, Johnny Lee, Carolina Rain, Moe Bandy, Tracey Killeen. Played guitar with Roy Clark. Wrote for Tim McGraw’s publishing company.

Brent Moyer Brent has been coming down since 1993. Known as the Global Cowboy, he has shared the stage with many famous artists from country star Willie Nelson to pop diva Donna Summer and has played lead guitar for the legendary, Lynn Anderson. As a producer and studio musician he appears on numerous CD’s and has also recorded fourteen albums of original material. Performed at the World Nomad Games in Kyrgyzstan, September 2018. New CD released in 2019, Doing Better Now. “Mudbone” Mudbone’s music tells the story of American Roots Music one song at a time. As a child of both the Mississippi Delta and the hill country of Arkansas he has a “from the cradle” approach to his songwriting. His double album Rivers & Roads is a reflection of 50 years of American music. From the bluegrass, gospel and delta blues river of the 1920’s to the rock & roll soulscapes of the 1970’s, it is a musical journey through Americana. Danny Myrick Mississippi raised son of a Baptist preacher Danny Myrick grew up playing, singing and writing for his family gospel band and wrote his first No.1 gospel song at age 17. He has had cuts by artists ranging from Gloriana to Joe Cocker and has celebrated numerous hit songs, including Craig Morgan’s “International Harvester” Tim McGraw’s “Truck Yeah,” 2009’s most played country song, “She’s Country” by Jason Aldean and the recent Locash hit song “I Love This Life.” Wil Nance Wil Nance recently hit the top of R&R and Billboard with his Brad Paisley smash “She’s Everything,” which stayed at No.1 for three weeks. In addition; he also wrote the song “Hard To Say Hello,” which was on Brad Paisley’s “ TIME WELL WASTED “ bonus CD. In 1999, Will received a BMI Award for “ROUND ABOUT WAY,” a No.1 Hit Single for George Strait (co-writer Steve Dean) and in 2004 received a BMI Award for “COOL TO BE A FOOL.” 68

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Josh Newcom Josh Newcom is the epitome of independent! When you think of Josh, you can just go ahead and think, “do it yourself”! We end 2018 with Josh Newcom releasing 10 albums with over 105 original songs in just 18 months! Every song is solely written, produced, recorded, mixed, and mastered by singer/guitar player Josh Newcom. Josh also directs videos, including a video for the one and only late Merle Haggard called “Working In Tennessee” who Josh also toured with many times. Wood Newton Wood Newton hits; “Bobbie Sue” for The Oak Ridge Boys, “Twenty Years Ago” for Kenny Rogers, “What I Didn’t Do” for Steve Wariner, and “Riding With Private Malone” which he produced for David Ball. All four of these songs are BMI Millionaire awards. Wood produced, and sang harmony with David Ball on “Old Folks At Home,” and a track on “Beautiful Dreamer, The Songs Of Stephen Foster.” It won a Grammy for Traditional Folk Album of the year 2005. Bjoern Nilsen From the coast of northern Norway, to the Gulf Coast; Bjoern Nilsen has got more than 50 cuts recorded by other artists, including 3 European top 5 hits (HotDisc Top 40). His songs have been featured in the Netflix series DAG, and several other TV series and movies. Three songs written by Nilsen were No.1 hits in Norway in 2018. «Coastology» by his band Nilsen’s Southern Harmonery, is out now. Davis Nix Davis Nix is an American alternative country music singer/songwriter born and raised in Montgomery, Alabama. Currently residing in Nashville, he has been performing across the country for the past ten years.

John Northrup John Northrup hails originally from Toppenish, WA on the Yakima Indian Reservation. Moved to Nashville where he would co-write with writers such as Buddy Cannon, John Scott Sherrill and Mickey Newbury. MCA signed him as an artist. He’s had cuts by Vern Gosdin, George Strait, George Jones, Ken Mellons, Gene Watson, Tim McGraw, The Statler Brothers, Kenny Chesney, and Sammy Kershaw. His song “One’s A Couple” earned a spot on Lee Ann Womack’s Album of the Year. Steve Oliver Steve Oliver is a singer-songwriter, music producer and owner of 30 South studios just south of Nashville. Born and raised in Moulton Alabama, Steve came to Nashville over 20 years ago to become a songwriter at RCA. He has written with some of the most elite songwriters in Nashville; Dean Dillon, Vern Gosdin, Hank Cochran, Harlan Sanders, Mac Vickery, Max D. Barnes, Red Lane and others. Steve scored a Grammy nomination for his song “So Far Apart” on the self-titled Time Jumpers album. Cathy Pace Cathy Pace began her musical career singing and playing bass in churches throughout the Midwest until moving to the Gulf Coast in the 80s. Co-founder of Jezebels Chill’n, Pace honed her chops as a Flora-Bama house band for two decades. An outstanding vocalist, bassist and songwriter, Pace is scheduled weekly at the Flora-Bama where she also hosts one of the most successful open mic shows in the nation or at the Tropical Isle in New Orleans. SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO CHANGE - Please verify shows @ FrankBrownSongwriters.com

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Songwriters Bios Jim Parker With over 50 years in the Music industry Jim’s had multiple cuts by country legend & Hall of Fame recipient John Anderson to include the classic “Chicken Truck,” had multiple albums, songs in movies, & television. Written Rock, No.8 Country & No.1 Bluegrass released in 2017 by singer/songwriter Billy Droze. Jim is host of long running Jim Parker’s Songwriters Series in Huntsville, AL. where he features many Gold & Platinum songwriters who will be at FBISF this year! Abe Partridge Abe Partridge is one of the most respected songwriters and visual folk artists in Mobile, Alabama. He released Cotton Fields and Blood For Days in Jan. 2018 to rave reviews and substantial airplay on Americana radio and landed a lengthy feature in The Bitter Southerner. Partridge made his debut at The Bluebird Café in Nashville, July 2018. He toured Europe Nov. 2018 and performed at 30A Songwriter Festival Jan. 2019 along with Jason Isbell, Steve Earle, Shawn Mullins and more. Jimmy Payne Jimmy Payne is a Seven time BMI Award winner. His biggest song is “Woman, Woman, have you got cheating on your mind” , co-written with Jim Glaser, which became a Multi Million seller for Gary Puckett and the Union Gap. He also co-wrote “My eyes can only see as far as you” a No.1 hit for Charley Pride. There have been dozens of other country and pop stars who have recorded his songs. Smokey Joe Peoples Smokey Joe is one of those songwriters you probably have never heard of. However, he has been a singer-songwriter for over 34 years. His folksy voice and storytelling make him a festival fan favorite. He was almost “nearly famous” one time. Enjoy!

Elaine Petty Elaine Petty is a singer/songwriter/ guitarist with a rock-a- billy style. The “encyclopettya” of music is one nick-name she has been given (by Cathy Pace) for knowing just about every request she gets. Some of her most requested originals are “Nannies House” “I Must’ve Been A Jukebox” “Paradise” “Wildlife” “The Bridge” “Off The Hook.” Born in Mobile, Al , Elaine has toured the country but makes the Gulf Coast her home. She is “lovin life in Paradise.” Kerry Kurt Phillips A 2018 nominee to the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame, Kerry Kurt’s songs include Craig Morgan’s Almost Home, Joe Diffie’s Pick Up Man & Prop Me Up Beside The Jukebox, and George Strait’s She Let Herself Go. Tim McGraw’s hits, Down On The Farm, Maybe We Should Just Sleep On It and Do You Want Fries With That are all KKP songs. Other KKP favorites are Life Happened, Drinkin’ Bone, and George Jones’ smash, I Don’t Need Your Rockin’ Chair. Bo Porter With over 40 years of musical experience Porter has had the honor of playing with some of the best names in the industry.. He has traveled and resided in many states throughout his life, but is proud to call Texas home. As a traveling troubadour Bo has had the pleasure of touring the US, as well as Europe for the past several years. Bo’s Song, “Mama Came To Texas” has been recorded by Augie Myers for his next solo project! 70

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Troy Powers Troy Powers, nephew to the late great songwriter Freddie Powers, got his musical genes from his uncle and from his father, Wallace Powers. Troy has been playing music and writing songs for over thirty years. The Texas lead guitar player resided in Nashville for over ten years. He’s had songs cut by the likes of Jett Williams, daughter of legendary Hank Williams Sr. and Jeff Allen. Troy has been a songwriter with BMI for over twenty years. Matt Prater Matt Prater, an award winning singer songwriter from North Alabama, is a soulful storyteller with Country, Honky Tonk, Folk and Roots Music influences. His songs are relevant to all generations. Matt has had success in writing everything from independently produced solo projects as an artist, to custom theme songs and commercial jingles for others. You can find Matt across all social media platforms. Amanda Pruitt One of the hardest working women in the music business, Amanda Pruitt, is an independent, national touring artist and does things the old fashion way. With many projects, Amanda is also a creative storyteller and a living gypsy with a sound that will touch your soul. Her sound is organic and mixes well within Americana, Classic and Traditional Country, Rock and Roll, Blues and southern gospel. Amanda recently joined forces with The Highway Women. Jonathan Puzan Born and raised on the beautiful island of Guam, Jonathan started writing to understand his transition from childhood and its tribulations to the conflicting feelings of adolescence abroad. “I never quite understood what led me to start; I needed an outlet and there’s so much to say and learn.” Now a husband and father, at 29, Jonathan continues seeking expression, impact, connection, and understanding through art. “Feel-good, easy listening... a little bluesy, a little rock, but unlike anything you’ve ever heard.” Suzi Ragsdale Suzi Ragsdale has sung harmony on over 100 albums. Her voice can be heard on discs by Guy Clark, Darrell Scott, Pam Tillis, Suzy Bogguss, Hank Williams, Jr and many others. Her songs have been recorded by artists such as Dierks Bentley, Miranda Lambert, Jamey Johnson, Anne Murray, Pam Tillis, Billy Dean, Suzy Bogguss, Hal Ketchum and more. Suzi has released 5 albums from 1993 to present and is currently working on several projects with her father, Ray Stevens. Will Rambeaux Songwriter/Producer Will Rambeaux has had a long, colorful music business career. Born in Lafayette La, he spent time in Austin, Los Angeles and New York before a chance meeting with childhood hero, Roy Orbison, brought him to Nashville, TN where he has written No.1 hits (Faith Hill, John Michael Montgomery) and produced records for many other artists. Billy Ray Reynolds Billy Ray Reynolds and his wife, Lora, have been writing, recording, and performing songs together since 2006, having first met at the Frank Brown International Songwriters’ Festival. Their duo album, “Country Music Love Affair,” was released in 2018. A Mississippi native, Billy Ray is perhaps best known as rhythm guitarist for Waylon Jennings. His songs have been recorded by Waylon, Johnny Cash, Tanya Tucker, Jake Owen, Allison Krauss, Conway Twitty, John Conlee, Toby Keith and others. SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO CHANGE - Please verify shows @ FrankBrownSongwriters.com

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Songwriters Bios Karen E. Reynolds Karen E. Reynolds is an award winning singer songwriter receiving airplay on hundreds of radio stations around the world and was inducted into the 2019 East Tennessee Writers Hall of Fame, alongside Dolly Parton and Kim Williams. This 16 year veteran of the FBISF writes with nationally recognized artists/songwriters and has built an admirable list of cuts and major label holds. A respected music industry consultant, Karen also serves as Director for the FBISF Educational Outreach. Lora Reynolds Lora Reynolds, and her husband, Billy Ray, have been writing, recording, and performing country and spiritual songs together since 2006, having first met at the Frank Brown International Songwriters’ Festival when she lived in Pensacola. She is a singersongwriter and musician who co-wrote many of the songs on their duo album, “Country Music Love Affair,” a 14-song collection. Lora tracks vocals and plays dobro and lap steel on the recording which was released in 2018. Alan Rhody Alan Rhody wrote: “I’ll Be True To You” (Oak Ridge Boys #1, 4xPlatinum); “WildEyed”Dream” (Ricky Van Shelton, Top 30, Platinum); “Family Man” (Wright Brothers,Top 40) and “One Lady” (Michael Martin Murphy). Rhody co-wrote “Trainwreck Of Emotion” (Lorrie Morgan, Top 20, Platinum / Del McCoury #1 Bluegrass); “Love Busted” (Billy Crash Craddock, Top 20); “Christmas To Christmas” (Toby Keith/Tanya Tucker/Lee Greenwood) and others by George Jones ; Suzy Bogguss and Hoyt Axton. Monica Rizzio With a perspective equally influenced by her Texas roots and her Cape Cod home, singer-songwriter Monica Rizzio has emerged as one of the finest talents in the east coast music scene. Releasing her second full-length album on Oct 4, 2019 produced by Michael Rinne (Miranda Lambert), Monica’s songs are often autobiographical yet delivered through a fictional approach --whether using a trademark sense of humor or with such striking honesty that the pain in her voice is tangible. Bo Roberts Bo’s first job playing guitar was for John Fogerty. He was lead guitarist and band leader for Hank Jr. for three years, lead guitarist for Gene Watson, writing songs for Gene, including No.1, “You’re Out Doing What I’m Here Doing Without.” Bo has a song called “Ten With a Two,” which was cut by Willie Nelson, then again in 2008, by Kenny Chesney. In 2012 Bo co-wrote the title track of Jamey Johnson’s “Living For a Song” Grammy - nominated album. Darrel Roberts Raised on the Gulf Coast, Darrel Roberts began writing at age fourteen. He has shared the stage with big name artists including, Mickey Newbury, B.B. King and Ike and Tina Turner, to name a few. After a period with family in Texas, he moved back to the Gulf Coast and became an integral member of the ‘cast of characters’ at Joe Gilchrist’s music roadhouse, The Flora Bama. He has performed at every FBISF since its inception. Katie Rogers Katie is a regular at the Frank Brown Songwriters’ Festival and celebrated her 10th year last year. Katie has been working hard in the music industry over the last decade promoting and staying true to herself as an independent country artist. Since her debut album “I Get Back Up” made its mark across the East Coast and in the south and was being distributed both nationally and internationally and Walmart.com, she had been writing and working on material for her follow up album. 72

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JuJu Rossi At first glance, JuJu Rossi’s small stature and quirky beauty may be the first thing you notice. Rest-assured, this stunning platinum-blonde has a lot more to show. While she is a fresh face and sound on the country music scene, this budding country artist is no stranger to the stage, with musical influences ranging from Carrie Underwood, Miranda Lambert, Fleetwood Mac to Bruce Springsteen. Signed to GLE in Nashville, she will be releasing her first singe, “Kissin’ Strangers” in November 2019. Runaway Home Runaway Home is easy on the ears and gentle on the soul. Mark Elliott and Gary Culley have cultivated a sound that speaks from past experiences and life lessons, through the present. The differences in their musical backgrounds have strengthened the sound of Runaway Home into raw rhythm guitar with a hint of bluesy mandolin. The group has blended their vocals into carefully crafted and soulful harmonies that invite listeners to sit back and connect with the music. Bobby Rush Grammy winning and legendary R&B, Soul, Funk, and Blues artist with the energy and performance style like he’s in his prime. Rolling Stone magazine calls Bobby Rush “The King of the Chitlin’ Circuit” for his constant touring and vibrant live show on a circuit that has been home to Jimi Hendrix, B.B. King, James Brown, and other black entertainers. The Blues Music Awards named him B.B. King Entertainer of the Year 2014 and 2018, giving him 47 career nominations with 12 wins. Jim Rushing Two time nominee for the Nashville Songwriter Hall of Fame (2017, 2018) Rushing has created and co-written such hits as “American Honky Tonk Bar Association” (Garth Brooks), “Hope you’re Feelin’ Me (Like I’m Feelin’ You)” (Charlie Pride); “Cajun Moon”, “Heartbreak Hurricane”, Salt Of The Earth” and “Thanks Again” (Ricky Skaggs); “Nothing Sure Looked Good On You” (Gene Watson); “Smell of Cheap Whiskey” (Martina McBride); “Lonesome Standard Time” (Kathy Mattea); “What A Way To Go” (Ray Kennedy); and many more. Jim Sales Jim Sales was first introduced to the guitar watching his Grandmother play hymns. His Dad showed him his first three chords when he was 10. He served in the U.S. Army as a radio / TV announcer. After the Army, Jim moved to Nashville and worked as guitarist for country legend, Vern Gosdin. They co-wrote Jim’s first hit song, and it went Top 10 with Billboard and led to a publishing deal with the prestigious Welk Music Group. Jerry Salley Referred to by Billboard Magazine as “One of Music Row’s greatest veteran tunesmiths,” Salley has had an incredibly successful songwriting career. The 2018 IBMA Songwriter of the Year and 2003 SESAC Country Songwriter of the Year, Salley has had over 500 songs recorded, having sold in excess of 18 million records worldwide. Salley has written hits in Country, Bluegrass and Gospel music and may be the most successful songwriter to have earned equal recognition from all three genres of music. Pete Sallis Pete writes for Demolition Music/Shakes Spear Music. He is a Grammy nominated songwriter who’s had cuts across the genres. The pop of American Idol winner Phillip Phillips, Betty Who, and David Archuleta - the 3x Grammy winner Blues/Americana artist Keb Mo, and in country by Ronnie Dunn, Bucky Covington, and the hit single “Shut Up & Fish” by Maddie & Tae. SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO CHANGE - Please verify shows @ FrankBrownSongwriters.com

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Songwriters Bios Sassafrass - Yew&Aye Sassafrass, an acoustic Green rock duo who forged a path and sound all their own. From tongue and cheek eco-comedy to Celtic love songs and heart wrenching exposes about endangered animals Sassafrass is a dynamic presence. Sassafrass has, as Yew&Aye extended their music and writing to include Celtic originals that reflect on their Welsh and Scot ancestry. Both have lived in Britain in the past. Their songs are filled with sparkling harmonies that are sure to please. Don Schlitz The Gambler. On the Other Hand. One Promise Too Late. 40 Hour Week. Houston Solution. I Feel Lucky. When You Say Nothing at All. Forever and Ever, Amen. He Thinks He’ll Keep Her. Over 50 hits. 24 No.1’s. Two Grammys. Three CMA Songs of the Year. In 2012, the Songwriters Hall of Fame. And in 2017, the Country Music Hall of Fame. Kenny Rogers said “Don doesn’t just write songs; he writes careers.” Beverly Jo Scott Beverly Jo has released 6 studio cd’s and 3 live cd’s of her own material. Several Gold and Platinum co-writes are to her credit including the Eurovision super-hit ‘Rhythm Inside’ with Loic Nottet. 7 consecutive years as a coach on The Voice Belgique and 6 years with her own radio show ‘BJ’s Sunday Brunch’ on Classic 21 have solidly anchored her in the hearts of the Belgian public. It’s her live performances that deliver the full emotional impact of a truly passionate artist. Gove Scrivenor When looking for expressive, uncommon sounds; Dolly Parton, Neil Young, Hank Williams, Jr., Iris Dement and Glen Campbell all turned to the evocative sound of Gove Scrivenor’s autoharp. Gove appeared two years on PBS’s Austin City Limits with Doc Watson and The Amazing Rhythm Aces. Gove has collaborated with Chuck Cannon, Don Schlitz, Dave Loggins and David Goodman to name a few; but, most of his songs are self-penned; including, instrumentals with autoharp and acoustic guitar. Crystal Shawanda & Dewayne Strobel Sometimes, even the most instinctive singers need a little time to find their true voice. Just ask Crystal Shawanda. The celebrated Canadian-born, Nashville-based songwriter and musician has built a decade-long career on her hugely emotive performances, scoring a major label deal, chart hits, critical acclaim, marquee tours and a fervent fan following along the way. She was even the subject of a reality show, Crystal: Living the Dream on the CMT television network. Mark Sherrill Mark Sherrill has been writing songs for over 30 years. He has cuts with George Jones, Kenny Rogers, Johnny Cash, Hoyt Axton, Charlie Rich, Tanya Tucker, Lacey J. Dalton, Willie Nelson, and Blake Shelton just to name a few. In 2002 he received the Nashville Songwriters Association International’s Achievement Award for “Ole Red”, co-written with Don Goodman and James Bohon. Mechelle Simpson ​Mechelle grew up singing with her legendary singer-songwriter father, Red Simpson, of Bakersfield, California, who penned hits for Buck Owens and Merle Haggard, just to name a few. She has performed at numerous venues locally and out of town… including Buck Owens’ ‘Crystal Palace’ in Bakersfield, CA. Mechelle enjoys writing original songs, and while her roots run deep into Country music, her soul remains firmly ingrained in the blues. 74

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Donna Slater Donna Slater has a mesmerizing vocal style best described as pure Americana and is the perfect complement to her songwriting. Her spirit shines strong through her originals as she bypasses the usual “love” songs and ventures into reflections on domestic violence, addictions, Alzheimer’s and navigating life’s temptations and challenges. Slater has performed her eclectic mix of country, blues, alt-country and bluegrass at 3rd Street Songwriters, Mississippi Songwriters,Hwy 80, FBISF, Road to 3rd St-Songs on Bayou and Pensacola Beach Songwriters Festival. Gerald Smith Gerald is a prolific songwriter. He has had cuts with George Strait, George Jones, Lorrie Morgan, Colin Raye, Justin Mcbride , Johnny Rodriques and others. He is presently writing for Melody Roundup Music in Nashville, Tn. He has been nominated for song of the year with What Part of No and has BMI awards for that and Every Second by Colin Raye. He has also been inducted in the NACMAI legendary Songwriters Hall Of Fame. Payton Smith Payton’s unique art for songwriting, guitar playing, and performance of his music has led to incredible opportunities. At the heart of his compelling vision is a love for people, and a desire to inspire, uplift, and connect with individuals from all walks of life. --“As this next-gen of Country artists take hold, being lead by Luke Combs and others, I have no doubt that Payton will be one of the new important faces of modern Country music.” – Scott Borchetta Bobby Solberg Bobby has opened concerts for numerous country artists such as George Jones, Trace Adkins, and Joe Nichols to name a few and has performed with members from the bands of George Strait, Alan Jackson, Brad Paisley, Kenny Chesney, Reba McEntire and many others. After moving to Nashville, Solberg began performing at local clubs and doing songwriter rounds with hit songwriters, such as Chris Wallin, Anthony Smith and others. Bobby is currently working on his upcoming album “Mercy and Grace.” Scott Southworth Scott is an award winning Nashville based singer/songwriter and a 3 time Top 30 charting recording artist in Europe. Scott was named Country Music People Magazine’s “Indie Songwriter of the Year for 2018.” His most recent two CD’s; “The Last Honky Tonk In Town” and “Hey Hillbilly Singer” have seen chart success across Europe and radio play across the USA as well. March 2019 Scott was awarded the “Pure Country Album of the Year” by the Academy of Western Artists. Keith Stegall Keith Stegall is a Grammy award winning producer and writer of multiple number one hits including “I Hate Everything” by George Strait, “Don’ Rock The Jukebox” by Alan Jackson and “I Do (Cherish You)” by 98 Degrees. As Alan Jackson’s longtime producer, the pairing has sold over 60 million records. With the Zac Brown Band, Stegall produced the group’s first three albums, resulting in the group’s first nine singles to reach number one on the country charts. Stegall is currently President of Dreamlined Entertainment Group. Even Stevens Even Stevens, the Nashville Songwriter Hall of Fame composer, has accumulated an unprecedented 53 BMI Awards, including 14 Pop Awards and 26 Country Awards, earning him the distinction as a BMI Songwriter of the Century. Top hits include: Dr. Hook’s When You’re In Love With A Beautiful Woman, Eddie Rabbitt’s I Love A Rainy Night & Kenny Roger’s Love Will Turn You Around. SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO CHANGE - Please verify shows @ FrankBrownSongwriters.com

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Songwriters Bios Jimmy Stewart Jimmy Stewart is an American songwriter from Paris Tennessee who moved to Nashville and found success with hit songs such as “Wrong Place, Wrong Time” by Mark Chestnut, “She’s in the Bedroom Crying” by The Wiggins, “Saturday Night” by Lonestar, “Bill’s Laundromat, Bar and Grill” by Confederate Railroad, “A Little Less Talk and A Lot More Action” by Toby Keith and the Grammy nominated, “Brotherly Love,” which was covered by Keith Whitley, Earl Thomas Conley and Moe Bandy. Jonmark Stone Guitarist, vocalist, songwriter. Performing professionally since age 12, venues large and small—stadiums, restaurants, lounges, gambling boats and ski resorts, coast to coast. Songs recorded by numerous artists including Tennessee Ernie Ford and John Schneider. A friend and protege’ of the late Mickey Newbury, recording and performing with him on many occasions, including Mickey’s last public performance in 1999 at Frank Brown. Jonmark returns to the festival each year and is honored to be a part of the FBISF family. Sugarcane Jane Made up of multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, and producer, Anthony Crawford, who has spent decades touring alongside Neil Young, Steve Winwood, Dwight Yoakam and his multi-instrumentalist wife Savana Lee. His songwriting credits include Steve Winwood “Take It To The Final Hour” and “Walking On” (About Time), Dwight Yoakam “V’s of Birds,” Kenny Rogers “Soldier of Love,” The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, The Oak Ridge Boys “Glorybound,” and others. The Washington Times touted them “One of the best duos since Johnny and June.” Kevin Swanson Kevin Swanson grew up in Humble, Texas, a town just Northeast of Houston. He received his first guitar at 8 and started writing songs at 15. Upon graduating High School, Kevin joined the United States Navy and in October of 2018 he completed 14 years of Active Duty service. During his time in the service he was stationed in many places that have helped him hone his songwriting. He now lives in Texas, pursuing a full time music career! Susan Swanson Susan has been performing and writing songs for over 20 years. At home, in Arkansas, she is currently part of the duo, the Rug Bug Gypsy’s. Along with Smokey Joe Peoples (her father), they have finally released their first album together titled “Halfway to Heaven.”

Gary Talley Guitar player for Box Tops, Billy Preston, Tammy Wynette, Tim McGraw, Dobie Gray, Dr. John, Brenda Lee, Pat Boone,etc. My songs have been recorded by Keith Whitley, The Box Tops, T.G. Shepard , Danny Davis Kenny Neal, James Cotton,etc. Made instructional video Guitar Playing for Songwriters. Wrote Guitar 101 Column in American Songwriter for 12 years. In 2018 Gary was inducted into The Memphis Music Hall of Fame, Bridgette Tatum In 2009, this native of Florence, South Carolina, co-wrote the Most Played Song on Country radio stations across the United States. A tremendous achievement for any Songwriter, the song, “She’s Country” (recorded and released by Platinum-selling country superstar Jason Aldean), held the No.1 position on the chart for two consecutive weeks, reached two million plays, and out sold every genres ringtones, all of which are rare accomplishments, as well. 76

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Tony-Ray Thompson Tony-Ray Thompson was born in Beaufort, South Carolina but was raised on the Alabama/Florida line. Still in his 20’s, he has garnered the position as one of the top picks in the area. Nowadays, he is branching out and adding ‘Singer/Songwriter’ to his list of accomplishments.

Sonny Throckmorton From 1976 – 1980 there were only three weeks when one of Sonny Throckmorton’s songs was not on the charts. In 1979 and 1980 he was voted Songwriter of the Year by the Nashville Songwriters Association International. All in all, Sonny has 15 No. 1 country hits. His most recent album was released last year - “A New Kind of High.” In 2019 Willie Nelson recorded a version of one of his songs “Ride Me Back Home” and also named his new album after it. Bob Tobin I first performed when I was five and wrote my first song in 1959, age eighteen. I had always piddled with music through the years but didn’t really get hooked until I moved to Gulf Shores, Alabama. Joe Gilchrist and Ken Lambert Singer-Songwriter extraordinaire, are the reasons I do what I do today. I thank Joe for opening the door and Ken for inviting me up on stage to play alongside of him. What an honor! Transit Soul In 2018 internationally touring singer-songwriter and Gulf Coast local, Melissa Joiner teamed up with multi-instrumentalist and Michigan native Mark Brook to create Transit Soul. Melissa’s folk-soul fusion combined with Marks stringed influence has created a sound that is both unique and versatile. Between the two this group has a number one song in Norway, film score credits, and songs on radio stations all over the U.S. and abroad. Richard Trest Richard Trest has been writing songs with newbies and number one hit with others in Nashville for over twenty years. Hundreds of songs and dozens of indie cuts, playing guitar, harmonica and percussion with original bands and visiting writers has kept Richard’s chops sharp. His Cajun restaurant outside of Nashville has hosted thousands of songwriters from around the world. With songs of many styles, he is an engaging entertainer and great side man with leads, harmonies and fills. Mark True Don Gant signed Mark as a staff writer with ABC/Dot at 18, though it was at Roger Cook and Ralph Murphy’s Picalic Music, where good things began to happen. Mark has had 40+ songs recorded. Including, two number one hits by Crystal Gayle. “Why Have You Left the One You Left Me For” and “Too Many Lovers,” Don Williams, The O’Kanes, Russell Smith, Rachel Prine and Burle Ives, are among others that have recorded Mark’s songs. Jerry Vandiver Nashville singer/songwriter and animal/environment advocate Jerry Vandiver has seen his songs recorded by Gene Watson, Wild Rose, Lee Greenwood, Barbara Mandrell, The Oak Ridge Boys, Phil Vassar, Lonestar and two by Tim McGraw. Thanks to these artists, Jerry has seen his songs on over 16 million records, two of which are hanging on the walls of the Country Music Hall of Fame. Jerry has also recorded multiple CDs about canoeing, kayaking and the great outdoors. SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO CHANGE - Please verify shows @ FrankBrownSongwriters.com

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Songwriters Bios Stephen Lee Veal Stephen Lee Veal’s musical journey began outside Tulsa, his mother a lay preacher, his father playing guitar, singing gospel and cowboy songs. The family’s move added Gulf Coast Roots to the mix. Songwriting brought Stephen Lee to Nashville, there writing with hit writers and hosting Broken Spoke songwriter’s rounds. He’s played 25 rounds at the Bluebird Cafe, his “Mardi Gras Song” is performed there every Fat Tuesday by the Les Kerr Band. Song Awards include Hanks Williams Festival, 1st place. Victoria Venier Victoria Venier is a multi-talented singer-songwriter and dynamic performer. Originally from John Deere Proud Dixon, IL, she has called Nashville home since 1995. As a Songwriter, she has had a string of cuts by independent artists in the United States, Canada and Australia. Her song “Back To You” landed on the Grammy Nominated Album “The Standard” by Take 6. She was also a Featured Artist and had three cuts on critically acclaimed “This Is My America.” Jim Vest Leaving Kentucky in 1969, Jim moved to Nashville and became the leader of the band at the Western Room in Printer’s Alley. There he formed the “Nashville Cats,” which has remained one of the top country music groups for over 18 years. Jim’s talent on the steel guitar has made him one of the top “A” team recording musicians in the world. He is the recipient of the “Super Picker Award” (for musicians who have played on million selling records). Tammy Vice Country Music Hall of Fame’s 2009 Nominee for the Mary Catherine Strobel Volunteer Award. She was named VSA Tennessee’s 2015 Artist of the Year for her work with individuals with disabilities. As a songwriter and artist, Tammy has had four songs hit No.1 on independent Christian and Country charts. Tammy is the producer and host of the annual “Breaking The Chains” Autism Benefit, held at the Bluebird Café. April 2019 marks the event’s 18th year. Camille Wallin Camille Wallin is renown in the Nashville area and sets her apart from most any other artist / songwriter in her league. She is most noted for being an accomplished bass guitar player, but also plays several other instruments with great finesse. She sings with a country blues style that electrifies and captivates audiences. Camille has been the opening act for numerous smash hit artists and musical groups including George Jones, John Anderson, Mark Chestnut, to name just a few. Chris Wallin Chris Wallin has established himself as one of Nashville’s most sought-after songwriters. Wallin has topped the charts with classics-in-the-making for the industry’s biggest stars: “Love Me If You Can” by Toby Keith, “Don’t Blink” by Kenny Chesney, “I’m Tryin’” by Trace Adkins, “Something To Be Proud Of” and “Speed” by Montgomery Gentry and “People Loving People” by Garth Brooks. Artists who have cut Chris’ songs include Lorrie Morgan, Garth Brooks, Montgomery Gentry, Sammy Kershaw, Trace Adkins and many more. Mac Walter Mac began his musical career at 15 when Marianne Price of Dan Hicks & The Hot Licks convinced him to take up guitar. With 6 CDs to his credit, he has toured with Johnny Winter, Roy Buchanan and Danny Gatton who are among his musical influences. He toured major jazz & blues festivals across the USA and Europe. Mac has played a major supporting role for other songwriters both as a featured sideman and as an arranger/producer. 78

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Rick Whaley Rick has had a great lifetime playing music and singing in clubs, showcases, restaurants, theaters, fairs, TV and radio. He has been on both sides of the glass in many studios as a guitarist, bassist, singer, engineer and producer. Well respected in the industry, Rick enjoys performing with several friends and songwriters on and around the Gulf Coast, as well as abroad. Truly an experienced schooled musician and a very strong vocalist. “I am looking forward to performing at yet another Frank Brown International Songwriters’ Festival.” Brian White A veteran of the music business , Brian White has over 300 cuts to his credit. His accolades include Sixteen No.1 Songs, 2 Dove Awards, ACM & CMA Nominations, SESAC & Billboards Song of The Year as well as Country Radio’s most played Song Of The Decade. His songs have been recorded by Country & Christian artists Jason Aldean, Rascal Flatts, Gary Allan, Rodney Atkins, Trace Adkins, Black Hawk, Danny Gokey , Avalon, Point of Grace, Mandisa, Karyn Williams and more. Phillip White Phillip White is an Alabama native that has spent the last 20+ years writing songs for some of the biggest artists in the business. George Strait, Luke Bryan, Chris Ledoux, Vince Gill, amongst many others; including the 2003 ACM song of the year “I’m Movin’ On,” the Theme song for Reba’s hit TV show “I’m A Survivor” and Blake Shelton’s “Nobody But Me.” Over the past couple of decades he’s been published by some of Music Row’s most respected publishers. Ricky Whitley Ricky Whitley along with seven other writers created the first songwriters festival at the Flora Bama that eventually turned into the FBISF.

Bill Whyte Bill Whyte has written songs for Joe Nichols, Ray Stevens, Cledus T. Judd, Hillary Scott & The Scott Family, Darin & Brooke Aldridge and many others. The song he co-wrote “Safe Haven” was on the Scott Family album “Love Remains” that won a Grammy Award. He’s also a long time radio personality who was inducted into the Country Radio Broadcasters Hall of Fame in 2012 and currently works for WSM Nashville. Jack Williams Jack Williams has had his songs recorded by Uriah Heep, The Oak Ridge Boys, Lane Brody, Gregg Allman, Blackfoot, Kevin Costner and Modern West, Son Seals, Lance Miller, Molly Hatchet, The Little River Band, The Washboard Union, Aaron Pritchett, David James, Kendra Kay, Montgomery Gentry, Black Stone Cherry, Adam Eckersley, Adam Brand, Tommy Steele, Amdy Velo, Clayton Anderson, Ken Hensley Raquel Cole, Steve Earle along with songs in feature films Renegades, Miracles from Heaven, and Yellowstone. Steve Williams Steve Williams’ songs are featured on four gold records. “Where Have I Been All My Life” recorded by George Strait has been heralded as one of the most poignant songs of Strait’s career. “Redneck Yacht Club” (recorded by Craig Morgan), went to No.1 in 2005 and became one of the most downloaded songs of the year. Buddy Jewell’s debut album also went gold and features Williams’ song, “O’Reilly Luck.” As a performer, Steve has worked with Kenny Chesney & Tanya Tucker. SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO CHANGE - Please verify shows @ FrankBrownSongwriters.com

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Songwriters Bios Wilson Brothers Band Billboard recording artist Wilson Brothers Band has had success with the release of their first album including a debut at No.1 on CMT 12 Pack with “It All Looks Good From Here” as well as currently on the Billboard Country Charts, the Music Row Country Charts, and No.1 on the Cranked Up Country top 25 Chart with their latest single “Loving You Loving On Me.” Larry T. Wilson Larry T. Wilson songs have been recorded by platinum recording artist Sammy Kershaw, vocal group 4-Runner, Cherie Austin, Marty Rabon and David Frizell. As an artist, Larry T has performed shows with Guy Clark, Billy Joe Shavers, Mickey Newbury, The Amazing Rhythm Aces, Delbert McClinton, Doc Watson, Livingston Taylor, The Dave Grissom Quintet, Larry Cordle and Lonesome Standard Time, Carl Jackson, Bruce Channel, Jerry Salley, Leslie Satcher, Rock Killough, Sonny Throckmorton, and Gove Scrivenor. Jeff Woods Jeff Woods is a Nashville powerhouse singer/songwriter that does blues, roots-rock, americana music. After college, he went on to record with some influential musicians in the music industry of Nashville. He has opened for the legendary Steve Cropper, Kansas, several touring blues rock bands. His current album “The Count” is a blues album mixed with modern undertones of americana flavor. The Nashville Scene Magazine declared Jeff Woods to have one of the best blues projects released in 2018 in Nashville. Yesterday’s Wine Yesterday’s Wine captivate and charm their audience in any venue. Wyatt Durrette and Levi Lowrey are acclaimed singer-songwriters in their own right, brought together by their craft and love for sharing music. Wyatt and Levi collaborated in the past, lending their talents in co-writing on the Zac Brown Band song “Colder Weather” which spent two weeks at No.1. Individually, Wyatt has 7 more GRAMMY Awards and Levi has performed extensively with acts including Mumford and Sons, Kid Rock and Alabama. Riley Yielding Riley Is a guitar-building, songwriting, folk-singer from Beulah, Alabama. He has 3 CD’s available, “Mr. Illusion,” “Cover Clown,” “Pretty Like Me” which are available on iTunes, and CD Baby. Riley says “I am a singer-songwriter, performer, instrument builder/ repairman, farmer… somehow, between these things I make a living. I have been doing these things full time, for more than 20 years.”

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The first release in the collection is “The Stories Behind the Songs”, a 35-year look at the Frank Brown International Songwriters Festival, in honor of the 35th Anniversary of the event. This photography mosaic artwork is a collaboration of some great photographers who worked together to compile over 4,000 images from 35 years of events to create a true piece of songwriter and music history.

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The HAW5 Foundation The HAW5 Foundation was formed to keep alive the energetic fun-loving spirit of Henry A Wise V. Henry was a fine young man who was very genuine and had a great attitude towards life. He was always smiling and singing, in a great mood, and never wasted a minute of the day. Henry was known as someone who included everyone. He was a popular and talented athlete with a strong inner faith and connection to Christ which allowed him to live with such a free spirit. He once said while out fishing with friends on Mobile Bay that “We live a pretty Incredible life”. This life included 16 years at Bayside Academy and attending camps like JH Ranch and Young Life – just a few of

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