VALDOSTA — Do you want to try your hand at songwriting? You have a chance to learn from two country songwriting legends who have several top hits under their collective belts.
On Saturday, August 17, Valdosta Main Street is hosting a Songwriter Showcase featuring Nashville, Tennessee artists Tony Arata and Chuck Jones. The Songwriter Showcase will take place at the Dosta Playhouse in Downtown Valdosta.
Singer & songwriter Tony Arata grew up in Savannah and attended Georgia Southern University. He is best known for writing the No. 1 U.S. country hit “The Dance”by Garth Brooks, and another No. 1 hit “Dreaming with My Eyes Open” by Clay Walker.
Chuck Jones has also had multiple No. 1 hits with Diamond Rio’s “Love a Little Stronger” and Billy Dean’s “It’s What I Do”. Throughout the years, he has worked with many established artists, such as Reba McIntire, Montgomery Gentry, Patti Labelle, and Ronnie Milsap.
Doors will open at 7 p.m. and the show starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are available on the Valdosta Main Street website, Facebook page and at the Valdosta Main Street office located at 300 N. Lee Street.
General admission tickets will be sold for $20. With less than 200 total seats available, so time is limited. A cash bar will also be provided by Covington’s Dining & Catering.
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