Songwriter's Night
About Gilda's Club Middle Tennessee
Gilda’s Club Middle Tennessee (GCMTN) is honored to remain uniquely positioned to serve Middle Tennessee as the area’s premier leader in expert-level psychosocial cancer support, all at no charge to our community. Our vision is that everyone impacted by cancer receives the support they want and need throughout their experience.
We provide support and community to all people impacted by cancer, including family members and friends of those diagnosed. Often referred to by our participants as their “safety net,” our team of licensed social workers is entrusted to share a wealth of knowledge and provide a personalized level of care to anyone in Middle Tennessee.
Gilda’s Club Middle Tennessee uplifts and strengthens people impacted by cancer by providing support, fostering compassionate communities, and breaking down barriers to care.
Photo Credit: Kenzie Leigh 2024
About Songwriter’s Night
Gilda’s Club Middle Tennessee’s Songwriter’s Night brings together local talent to share their original songs and stories in an intimate setting at The Reserve at Fat Bottom Brewing in West Nashville.
Attendees have the opportunity to witness the creative process firsthand as songwriters share anecdotes and perform their songs in an authentic and unfiltered manner. This event not only celebrates Nashville's deep-rooted music culture but also fosters connections between artists and audiences, echoing the inclusive and supportive nature of the Gilda’s Club Community.
All tickets include appetizers created by Catering By Johnny Haffner and an open bar.
Previous Participating Songwriters
Tony Arata
Greg Barnhill
Dave Brainard
Blessing Offor
BOWEN * YOUNG
Beth Nielsen Chapman
Chris DeStefano
Chris Housman
Jonathan Jackson
Dennis Matkosky
Nell Maynard
Sean McConnel
Rivers Rutherford
Eric Paslay
Leslie Satcher
Bryan Simpson
Chris Sligh
Dakota Striplin
Jenny Tolman
Bryan Simpson
Photo Credit: Kenzie Leigh, 2024
Multi-platinum global entertainer Chris an impressive list of accomplishments, including membership in the iconic Grand Ole Opry, more than nine billion global streams, 14 career No. 1 singles, 25R.I.A.A.certified projects and numerous ACM, AMA, CMA and GRAMMY nominations,as well as wins for “Performance of the Year” and “Collaborative Video of the Year”at theCMT Music Awards.These milestones and more landed him amongBillboard’s top country artists of the decade.
Young is starting the new year with a new label, joining the artist roster of Black RiverEntertainment. The big news comes on the heels of Young’s ninth studio album,YoungLove & Saturday Nights, released in 2024. The album’s title track and charttopping single leans into David Bowie’s“Rebel Rebel”signature guitar lick, making the legendary rock era writer on the song.
Named “one of his era’s finest traditionalists” by theAssociated Press, Young is an international ambassador for country music, performing to capacity crowds around the world. With a hitpacked set that highlights his fourteen chart-toppers, the GRAMMY and ACM nominated vocalist’s most recent headlining tour played to over 400,000 fans in three countries.
Formore information and to catch a Chris Young show on the road, visit chrisyoungcountry.com and join @ChrisYoungMusic and his more than six million fans on TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and X.
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Chris DeStefano is a Grammy Award
Winning singer/songwriter, record producer and multi-instrumentalist based in Nashville, TN. He is a 3x CMA
Triple Play Award Winner, ACM
Nominee and has co-penned over 25 hit songs for artists like Carrie Underwood, Chris Young, Luke Bryan, Chase Rice, Mitchell Tenpenny, Rascal
Flatts, Billy Currington, Dan+Shay, Miranda Lambert, Jason Mraz and Morgan Evans. Chris also is the President and CEO of Winsongs Music focused on developing songwriters and artists. DeStefano serves on the Board of NSAI and also serves as an Emergency Backup Goaltender for the NHL/Nashville Predators.
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2024 Visibility and Results
184.4 Million Impressions
Attendees 140 $34,000 Dollars Raised
2,095 Responses to Resource Requests & Referrals 134 New Member Customized Support Plans
8,537
Total Attendance
Includes support groups workshops, socials, customized support plans, and resource referrals
