Songwriters in the Round: An Operation Encore Showcase at You Got Gold

Songwriters in the Round: An Operation Encore Showcase at You Got Gold

Join us for an intimate musical event celebrating the work and artistry of songwriters to kick off the fourth annual You Got Gold!

When: Thursday, October 9, 2025

Time: 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Where: , 2111 Belcourt Ave (across from Belcourt Theatre)

Featured Songwriters from Operation Encore:

This showcase is part of , the annual celebration honoring the life and music of legendary songwriter John Prine. In addition to songs and stories from these gifted performers, our friends from will provide brunch bites! Drinks will be available for purchase.

TICKETS: This event is free to attend but a reservation via Eventbrite is required. There are two ticket types available at check out - free attendance and donation-based attendance. NOTE that if you choose donation based ticketing that it will only support registration for one person. Additional registrations will have to be made separately. All donations will support costs related to the event, including artist honoraria and minimal venue cleaning fees. Thank you for considering supporting this event with a donation!

SEATING, PARKING, ETC: Seating is available in the venue on a first-come, first-served basis. Parking is available in the Belcourt lot across the street, or in a deck underneath the venue. The venue is ADA accessible.

Special thanks to Operation Encore, Anzie Blue, and Hattie B's for their partnership and collaboration for this event!

ABOUT OPERATION ENCORE: Operation Encore is a non-profit collaboration of singer-songwriters and musicians from across the veteran and military communities. They focus on two primary goals. First, Operation Encore provides opportunities and talent development for selected artists aspiring to take their music to a professional level. Second, they provide a unique service to the public, helping to bridge the gap between reality and public perception of veterans through the powerful medium of original music. They seek out talent from across the military and veteran communities, and offer selected artists unique opportunities, including professional networking education and training, live performances, marketing, advertising, talent development, studio time, distribution of music, and much more. For more information, visit www.operationencore.org.

ABOUT ANZIE BLUE: AB Hillsboro Village is Nashville’s only woman-owned music venue. Co-helmed by music industry dealmaker Marcie Allen Van Mol and Derek Van Mol, AB has hosted hundreds of events since opening its doors to music in March 2023 including performances by legends and rising stars alike — Steve Earle, Grace Bowers, Dierks Bentley, Caitlyn Smith, Joy Oladokun, and many more. As the name suggests, AB is nestled in the heart of Hillsboro Village, one of Nashville’s most vibrant cultural hubs. For more information, visit www.anzieblue.com.

ABOUT HATTIE B'S: Hattie B's is a beloved family-owned restaurant in Nashville specializing in authentic Nashville hot chicken. Since 2011, they have grown to a dozen restaurants and hundreds of employees across five states. They have been enthusiastic and generous partners in supporting the Hello in There Foundation and You Got Gold every year! For more information, visit www.hattieb.com.

Host or Publisher The Hello in There Foundation