7th 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 $100,000, which funds community programs and provides grants to small businesses across the 45 counties served by BBB.

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If you are intersted in learning more, please contact Kelsey Brady, the Executive Director for our BBB Integrity Foundation .

Contact Information:

kbrady@gobbb.org or 615-250-4227

 

 

Songwriters Night

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

Brooke aylor

Brooke Taylor- Mistress of Ceremonies

Brooke Taylor is a Nashville-based iHeartCountry radio host whose vibrant personality and heartfelt connection with listeners make her a favorite on and off the air. You can catch her weekdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on 97.9 The BIG 98, where she brings a daily dose of positivity, country music, and real-life conversation.

Known for her uplifting presence and values-driven content, Brooke blends faith,  fashion, and family into everything she does. 

She’s the creator and host of The Upload an upcoming podcast dedicated to honest, faith-fueled conversations that inspire and encourage.

Featured Songwriters

Music artist 1
Morgan Alexander

Morgan Alexander is 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 EP, The Story Maker, is a testament to his vocal range and songwriting talent offering a rich mix of grit, soul, and narrative depth. Whether on a festival stage or an intimate venue, his shows captivate diverse audiences coast to coast, with tour stops from Oregon to North Carolina, California to Nebraska.

From heartfelt ballads to high-energy anthems, Morgan Alexander delivers music that moves grounded in tradition, yet always pushing the boundaries.

 

James Dean Hicks

James Dean Hicks has been making music for as long as he can remember starting on a Kentucky farm and making trips to Nashville by age ten. Since then, he’s become a prolific and sought-after songwriter whose work spans genres, generations, and global stages.

With over 200 songs recorded by artists worldwide, Hicks has written for a stunningly diverse list of legends and stars, including Johnny Cash, Merle Haggard, Reba McEntire, Kenny Rogers, Alison Krauss, Vince Gill, Blake Shelton, Miley Cyrus, and even Andrew Farriss of INXS. From country icons like The Oak Ridge Boys and Conway Twitty to modern acts like Kenny Chesney and Bishop Gunn, his music crosses boundaries while staying rooted in storytelling.

A true triple threat performer, writer, and producer James Dean Hicks has penned seven No. 1 hits, and his songs have collectively sold over 50 million copies. Whether on a festival stage or behind the scenes in the studio, his impact on music is deep, lasting, and still growing

Music artist 3
Billy Montana

Billy Montana is a Grammy and CMA-nominated hitmaker with a track record few in country music can match. He’s the songwriter behind five No. 1 country hits, including Lee Brice’s “Memory I Don’t Mess With” (2021) and “Hard to Love” (2012), Garth Brooks’ groundbreaking “More Than a Memory” (2007), Sara Evans’ beloved “Suds in the Bucket” (2004), and Jo Dee Messina’s uplifting anthem “Bring On the Rain” (2002).

"More Than a Memory" made history as the first and still only song to debut at #1 on both the Billboard and R&R country charts. “Suds in the Bucket,” the most-played song by a female country artist in 2004, has surpassed 4 million broadcast performances. “Bring On the Rain” not only hit No. 6 on the Adult Contemporary chart but also earned Grammy and CMA nominations.

Montana’s success doesn't stop at chart-toppers he also landed a Top 5 hit with Jon Pardi’s “Night Shift” in 2019. Every one of these standout singles has achieved platinum status or better, cementing Billy Montana’s place as one of Nashville’s most respected and enduring storytellers.