Hit Writers round with Gary Hannan, Dave Gibson & Rafe Van Hoy $20- 4.5.25
Gary Hannan
A multi genre hit songwriter, Hannan's songs have been covered by the highest selling solo artist of all time, Garth Brooks and superstar Blake Shelton! . His songs 'Tequila Makes Her Clothes Fall Off' by Joe Nichols and 'Back When I Knew It All' by Montgomery Gentry both topped the Billboard charts. Gary's contributions include CMA and ACA winning Country Album of the Year, also receiving a Grammy nomination and achieving double Platinum status. Other Notables to sing his songs include, Nickleback, Brad Paisley, Darryl Worley, Chris Young, John Michael Montgomery, Joey and Rory, Craig Morgan, Michael Peterson, Clinton Gregory and Many more. New releases include 'Friends Don't Let Friends Drink Alone', recorded by William Shatner (Star Trek) and Jeff Cook (Hall Of Fame member of the supergroup, 'Alabama' and 'Shotgun Wedding ' by Montgomery Gentry who also just re released 'Back When I Knew It All' as a duet featuring Brad Paisley.
Dave Gibson
In a business that is both cut throat and volatile, award-winning singer-songwriter and entrepreneur Dave Gibson consistently proves that hard work pays off and nice guys do get their just rewards. Born in El Dorado, Arkansas and raised in Odessa, Texas, Gibson grew up loving music and, in particular, songwriters. Buddy Holly and Roy Orbison were two Texans who most influenced his vocal stylings, and later Elvis Presley’s dynamic and commanding performances gave Gibson something more to strive for. By 1982, the restless, self-proclaimed musician was determined to get someone, anyone, to listen to the collection songs he’d cobbled together, and consider him as a serious writer and entertainer. He patched up a rickety Ford van and headed east to Nashville armed with raw talent, determination and an infectious personality. A keening baritone with a wry sense of humor, Gibson was always drawn to the story-telling part of country music, and loved to deliver a surprise last line with his signature guffaw. It wasn’t long before the jaded office doors of Music Row creaked open and Gibson found himself in front of an array of power brokers, including producers Tony Brown, Norro Wilson, Oak Ridge Boys, Duane Allen, and eventually, Doug Johnson. He landed a publishing deal with The Oak Ridge Boy’s company, Silverline Music, and began co-writing with a who’s who of hit makers. The industry soon began to take notice of this fledgling writer and he started getting cuts by Steve Wariner, Joe Diffie, Confederate Railroad, Tanya Tucker, Alabama, Pam Tillis, and Montgomery Gentry. He earned six number ones, and Alabama’s “Juke Box in My Mind” stayed at number one for an impressive four weeks. Dave soon became a much sought after writer and writing partner in Nashville.
Rafe Van Hoy
Veteran songwriter Rafe Van Hoy is a 2023 inductee to the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame.
Rafe Van Hoy was raised in Bristol, TN, where his father encouraged him to write songs from an early age. Upon high-school graduation in 1972, Rafe and his family moved to Nashville so that he could pursue a musical career.
Curly Putman signed the teenager to Green Grass Music, which led to a songwriting contract with Tree International. Following his first major success in 1976 — “Golden Ring” by George Jones & Tammy Wynette — Rafe had 50 to 60 cuts a year for the next three years.
His song catalogue includes “Baby I Lied” by Deborah Allen (a 1983 Grammy nominee for best country song), “Friday Night Blues” by John Conlee, “Hurt Me Bad (In A Real Good Way)” by Patty Loveless, “I Wish That I Could Hurt That Way Again” by T. Graham Brown, “I’m Only In It For The Love” by John Conlee, “Let’s Stop Talkin’ About It” by Janie Fricke, “Old Flames Have New Names” by Mark Chesnutt, “Somebody’s Gonna Love You” by Lee Greenwood and “What’s Forever For” by Michael Martin Murphey (also recorded by Anne Murray, Johnny Mathis, B.J. Thomas and Olivia Newton-John).
Show at 8:00 pm, $20 cover charge, call 615-794-5527 for show and dinner reservations.