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Summer nights invite lingering and lounging under the stars at Cheekwood, where over two magical evenings, music fills the air.

Chris DeStefano
The Warren Brothers_WB2023

Chris Destefano, The Warren Brothers & the Music City Symphony

Experience top Nashville hitmakers and musicians in a one-of-kind setting at Cheekwood’s Songwriters Under the Stars. Nestled on gorgeous Swan Lawn, this season’s concert features Chris DeStefano and The Warren Brothers sharing chart-topper songs and stories, accompanied by the renowned Music City Symphony. The show will also feature a special tribute to late singer-songwriter and music producer, Brett James, who was a fixture of Songwriters Under the Stars at
Cheekwood for many years.

General Admission Tickets: $65 Members | $75 Not-Yet-Members
Premium Package Tickets: $150 Members | $175 Not-Yet-Members

Songwriters Under the Stars

Wendell Mobley, Kelly Archer & Lee Thomas Miller

with the Music City Symphony

August 23, 24, 25 | 7 PM 

Experience top Nashville hitmakers and musicians in a one-of-kind setting at Cheekwood’s Songwriters Under the Stars. Nestled on gorgeous Swan Lawn, the concert features chart-toppers Wendell Mobley, Kelly Archer and Lee Thomas Miller, sharing songs and stories, accompanied by the renowned String Light Symphony.

Member Tickets: $65
Not Yet Member Tickets: $75
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Premium Ticket Packages:

Member Tickets: $150
Not Yet Member Tickets: $175
Reserve Premium Ticket Package:

Premium package includes: 
⦁ 1 Songwriters Under the Stars concert ticket
⦁ Exclusive, front-of-stage viewing
⦁ 2 drink tickets
⦁ Relaxed seating in an Eno Lounger SL chair
⦁ Premium parking in Lot B with golf cart shuttle

Wendell Mobley

Wendell Mobley

Multi platinum Grammy nominated singer songwriter Wendell Mobley has had 10 number one songs parked at the top of the charts for a combined 26 weeks and sold over 60 million records and countless BMI awards. But he continues to create refreshing lyrics and melodies for the biggest acts and brightest newcomers. Since making his way from his hometown of Celina, Ohio, Wendell has had huge success with acts including Rascal Flatts “Take Me There”, “Fast Cars and Freedom”, “I Melt” and “Banjo” – Kenny Chesney’s ACM song of the year nom “There Goes My Life” ASCAP song of the year “How Forever Feels”, ASCAP song of the year “How Country Feels” for Randy Houser – Jason Aldean’s number one songs “Tattoos On This Town” and “A Little More Summertime” 15 other cuts by Jason Aldean, Luke Bryan “Shut It Down”, Keith Urban, Tim McGraw, Dustin Lynch, Brantley Gilbert, Rodney Atkins, Alabama, Carrie Underwood, Trace Adkins, Lonestar, Reba McEntire, Trisha Yearwood, Montgomery-Gentry, Andy Griggs, Julianne Hough, John Michael Montgomery, the legendary Kenny Rogers and pop star Edwin McCain among many others. He is the writer / singer and voice of the national ad campaign “Napa Know How”. This decorated songwriter is also one of Nashville’s finest vocalist. Yes, he’s written a lot of songs that you’ve blasted through your speakers but if you’ve not heard him sing then you’re missing out.

Kelly Archer

Kelly Archer

Originally from the Pacific Northwest of Canada, Kelly Archer has been a signed songwriter in Music City for over two decades. Her songs have been recorded by Reba McEntire, Brett Young, Jason Aldean, Tricia Yearwood, Justin Moore and Jo Dee Messina, to name only a few. Her first No. 1 charting song was with Brett Young’s “Sleep Without You,” while her most recent hit was the song “Wild as Her,” performed by Corey Kent.

2024 Lee Thomas Miller

Lee Thomas Miller

Nashville-based songwriter Lee Thomas Miller has written seven #1 singles in the past 15 years. He recently co-wrote “It Ain’t My Fault” with Brothers Osborne, a song that reached the Top 10 and earned a Grammy. Lee is a former President of the Nashville Songwriter’s Association Internation (NSAI), three-time Grammy nominee and winner of the Country Music Association’s Song of the Year.

Food Trucks


Friday, August 23

Eva Diva Sweets
Coley Jook Junt
Good Humor Ice Cream
Salsa Franklin Taco

Saturday, August 24

Gelatano
Southern Spoon
YAYO’s OMG

Sunday, August 25

Coley’s Jook Junt
Gelatano
Salsa Franklin Taco

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