8th Annual Songwriters Night

Since 2017, BBB’s Songwriters Night has been an annual event that has united successful businesses to listen to gifted songwriters, eat delicious food, and participate in live and silent auctions to support small businesses throughout Middle TN and Southern KY. To date, the event has raised over $200,000, which funds community programs and provides grants to small businesses across the 45 counties served by BBB.

Purchase Tickets

If you are interested in supporting this exciting event, please contact Jessamine Cuaresma, Executive Coordinator for BBB. A variety of sponsorship opportunities are available to help showcase your business.

Contact Information:

Jcuaresma@GoBBB.org or 615-250-1094

Reasons to Support Songwriters Night

DEMONSTRATE your company's dedication to TRUST

OFFER grant funding to local businesses

Build NETWORKS and forge connections with like-minded individuals to cultivate new clients

ENJOY an unforgettable night of fun

Danielle Breezy- Mistress of Ceremonies

Danielle Breezy joined News 2 as Chief Meteorologist in July 2016.

Her passion for weather started when she was a child. She grew up outside of Philadelphia and saw everything from blizzards to ice storms to tornadoes.

She pursued her dream by studying atmospheric science at Cornell University. Go Big Red! After that, it was stops in Salisbury, Oklahoma City, Dallas, and Boston before landing in Nashville.

Danielle has the CBM (Certified Broadcast Meteorologist) Seal, which is the highest seal a meteorologist can have, and currently is on the Chair of American Meteorological Society Board of Broadcast for 2022.

In 2021, she was honored by the American Meteorological Society with the June Bacon-Bercey Award for Broadcast Meteorology for her life saving work covering the Middle Tennessee tornado outbreak in March 2020. She was also named one of Nashville Business Journal’s 40 under 40 in 2020.

Auctioneer Extraordinaire

Shawn Parr has been the voice of country music for over 38 years. Born in Southern California and now based in Nashville, he is a celebrated radio personality and entertainer. Shawn hosted the nationally syndicated Nash Nights Liveon 140+ stations for seven years before launching Shawn Parr’s Across the Country in 2020. He later partnered with Beasley Communications to create Shawn Parr’s Backstage Country, airing on 80+ stations nationwide.

Beyond radio, Shawn is a seasoned voice-over artist, lending his voice to the Academy of Country Music Awards, Golden Globes, and American Music Awards, as well as numerous national TV specials for over three decades.

Shawn’s talents extend to acting, with roles in ABC’s Nashville and NBC’s Heist, and films such as Lucky You with Drew Barrymore, Waist Deep starring Tyrese Gibson, and Death and Texas.

In 2024, he hosted and auctioneered 97 charity events in 21 states, helping raise over $39 million. A scratch golfer, Shawn also hosts his own golf tournament benefiting the Cool Kids Campaign, supporting children with cancer and their families.

A longtime advocate for giving back, he’s served on the board of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation for over 20 years and supports organizations like the Boys & Girls Clubs, MDA, CHP 11-99 Foundation, and the Stars and Stripes Tournament in Cabo San Lucas. With a microphone in hand, Shawn’s mission remains clear: to give back and never say no to making a difference.

Featured Songwriters

Morgan Alexander

A powerhouse singer-songwriter based in Nashville, known for his soulful vocals, electrifying stage presence, and genre-blending sound. With a background rooted in jazz and blues, Morgan brings a unique edge to country music, weaving heartfelt storytelling into every performance.

He’s shared the spotlight with country heavyweights like Little Big Town, Eric Church, Miranda Lambert, John Michael Montgomery, Collin Raye, and Love & Theft. His standout tracks “Exuma” and “Breaking My Heart” have earned over 20,000 radio spins across the U.S. and beyond, gaining traction on both mainstream and indie stations.

Morgan’s ability to connect with audiences on a profound level is evident in his music, which resonates with a global fanbase. His passion for crafting authentic experiences shines through in every note, making each performance a truly unforgettable journey.

Emily Shackelton

Emily Shackelton is a singer/songwriter hailing from Biwabik, Minnesota. She celebrated her first Number 1 with Carly Pearce's breakout single "Every Little Thing” in 2018, and recently celebrated her second Number 1 with Pearce's hit song "What He Didn't Do".

Emily was awarded “Breakout Songwriter of the Year 2018” by Music Row Magazine. Her writing catalog also includes singles and cuts by Reba McEntire, Jennifer Nettles, Joe Nichols, Runaway June, Sara Evans, Jana Kramer, David Cook, Lauren Alaina, Rita Wilson, and more, as well as tv shows like Nashville, American Idol, and Dancing With the Stars, U.S.

She recently made her television debut performing and presenting alongside Carly Pearce on the ACM Honors Awards, streaming now on Hulu. Emily is also on the Board of Directors for NSAI and participates in songwriter advocacy work in DC, where she has been honored to testify before Congress on behalf of NSAI.