Crafting the Hits: Songwriter's Stories Behind the Lyrics

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This unforgettable songwriter show has brought together Wendell Mobley, Brett James and Lee Thomas Miller right here in Newport to tell the behind-the-scenes stories of how their hit songs came to life and then perform their original songs acoustically. Their Songs that have been recorded by some of the biggest recording artists in the world.
Wendell Mobley’s songs have been at #1 for 25 weeks with a total of nine #1 hits for superstars Kenny Chesney, Jason Aldean, Randy Houser, Rascal Flatts, and more. Other artists who have recorded his songs include Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan, Keith Urban, Dustin Lynch, Rodney Atkins, Alabama, Reba McEntire, Trisha Yearwood, Edwin McCain, and many others. Wendell is one of the best vocalists in Nashville.

For over two decads, Grammy Award-winning songwriter and producer Brett James has been one of the most successful songwriters in Nashville having had more than three hundred of his songs recorded by major label recording artists. James has become a fixture on the charts with 25 #1 songs from the likes of Carrie Underwood, Kenny Chesney, Jason Aldean, Kelly Clarkson, Tim McGraw, Dierks Bentley, and more. Other artists who have recorded his songs included Bon Jovi, Daughtry, Chris Young, Chicago, Leona Lewis, Martina McBride, and countless others.

Lee Thomas Miller is one of the best storytellers in Nashville and has charted more than 20-years-worth of chart singles with 7 of them reaching #1 including songs from Brad Paisley, Tim McGraw, Trace Adkins, Joe Nichols and Terri Clark. He is a 3-time Grammy award nominee and has won other major industry awards including CMA and ACM Song of the Year. He has also written songs for Chris Stapleton, Brother’s Osborne, Scotty McCreery, Garth Brooks, George Strait, Dierks Bentley, Jason Aldean, Thomas Rhett and many others.

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What to expect!

• Experience the fascinating and inspiring stories behind the music.
• Learn how the songs came to life and their way to the world's biggest recording artists.
• Connect and interact with the songwriters in a fun, authentic, and engaging setting.

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