April 25, 2026
The Reserve at Fat Bottom Brewing
Tickets On Sale March 18
About Songwriter’s Night
Gilda’s Club Middle Tennessee’s Songwriter’s Night brings together local talent to share their original songs and stories in an intimate setting at The Reserve at Fat Bottom Brewing in West Nashville.
Attendees have the opportunity to witness the creative process firsthand as songwriters share anecdotes and perform their songs in an authentic and unfiltered manner. This event not only celebrates Nashville’s deep-rooted music culture but also fosters connections between artists and audiences, echoing the inclusive and supportive nature of the Gilda’s Club Community.
Cameron Bedell
Cameron Bedell is a Nashville-based singer, songwriter, and producer whose music blends modern country with the soul and storytelling traditions of Americana. Originally from Wichita, Kansas, Bedell moved to Nashville to attend Belmont University and quickly found his footing in the city’s songwriting community, developing a reputation for deeply personal lyrics and melodies that live comfortably between country, folk, and soul.
As a songwriter, Bedell has built an impressive catalog with songs recorded by artists including Dylan Scott, Chris Lane, Lauren Alaina, Josh Ross, Nate Smith, Seaforth, and Hailey Whitters. He is also a co-writer of Jimmie Allen’s chart-topping hit “Down Home,” a song that resonated widely for its heartfelt look at family, memory, and small-town roots.
Chris Sligh
Chris Sligh is a songwriter and producer from Springfield, Tennessee whose work has quietly become a staple across modern country and roots-leaning music. With more than 200 cuts to his name, Sligh has contributed to over ten Billboard Top 25 hits and multiple No. 1 songs across different formats as both a writer and producer—an achievement that reflects not only his consistency, but his ability to craft songs that resonate with both artists and audiences.
His songs have been recorded by artists such as Rascal Flatts, Bailey Zimmerman, Josh Ross, Nate Smith, Austin Giorgio, and Mary Kutter, among many others. Whether working with established chart-toppers or emerging voices, Sligh has developed a reputation for hel
Jace Everett
Jace Everett is a roots-driven songwriter whose music leans into the shadows — where country, blues, and Americana blur into something raw and deeply human. Raised between Indiana and Texas, Everett grew up on gospel harmonies, back-porch picking, and the kind of storytelling that doesn’t flinch. That foundation still anchors his sound today.
After settling in Nashville, Everett built his reputation the old-fashioned way: writing songs with weight and character. He co-wrote “Your Man,” the breakout hit for Josh Turner, a slow-burn country classic that revealed his gift for atmosphere and restraint. Soon after, his own recording of “Bad Things” became the theme for True Blood, introducing his swamp-soaked baritone to a global audience.
Previous Gilda’s Club Songwriter’s Night Performers
- Tony Arata
- Greg Barnhill
- Dave Brainard
- Blessing Offor
- BOWEN * YOUNG
- Beth Nielsen Chapman
- Chris DeStefano
- Chris Housman
- Jonathan Jackson
- Dennis Matkosky
- Nell Maynard
- Sean McConnell
- Eric Paslay
- Rivers Rutherford
- Leslie Satcher
- Bryan Simpson
- Chris Sligh
- Jon Stone
- Dakota Striplin
- Jenny Tolman
- Chris Young
