The Franklin Band presents: A Night for the Roses-Songwriter Showcase & Silent Auction
Sat, Aug 02
|FSD Performing Arts Center
An evening with local song-writers with proceeds benefitting The Franklin Band's trip to the Pasadena Tournament of Roses.
Time & Location
Aug 02, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM CDT
FSD Performing Arts Center, 1030 Excellence Way, Franklin, TN 37064
Guests
About the event
To purchase tickets visit: FSD Ticketing
Join Maddi Rae as she opens for an unforgettable evening of music and giving back at A Night for the Roses, a Songwriter Showcase and Silent Auction benefiting The Franklin Band’s journey to the 2026 Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade.
The Franklin Band is bringing together three of the area's most accomplished songwriters—talents behind chart-topping hits for legends like Garth Brooks, Reba McEntire, Willie Nelson, Chris Young, George Strait, and more—for an intimate, performance you won’t want to miss! Arrive at 6:00 PM to browse the Silent Auction featuring exclusive items and one-of-a-kind experiences, and treat yourself to concessions available for purchase from Graze Craze.
About the Headliners:
Kent Blazy
Inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2020. His hits include, “If Tomorrow Never Comes” (Garth Brooks), “Ain’t Goin’ Down (’Til The Sun Comes Up)” (Garth Brooks) and “Gettin’ You Home (The Black Dress Song)” (Chris Young), among many others!
Cory Batten
Nashville-based hit songwriter known for penning two No. 1 singles back-to-back: Blake Shelton’s “She Wouldn’t Be Gone” and Chris Young’s “Gettin’ You Home (The Black Dress Song).” His songs have been recorded by artists ranging from Rhonda Vincent to Love & Theft, and he continues to write, perform, and produce new music in Music City.
Leslie Satcher
One of Nashville’s most revered singer-songwriters, known for her powerful voice, soulful performances, and songs recorded by legends including George Strait, Willie Nelson, Bonnie Raitt, Reba McEntire, Vince Gill, Maren Morris, and many more. A Texas native, she moved to Nashville at 26 and quickly rose through the ranks, spending nearly 15 years with Sony Music Publishing and releasing acclaimed solo projects, including Love Letters and 2 Days in Muscle Shoals. Her genre-spanning work has earned multiple BMI “Million-Air” awards and placements on GRAMMY, CMA, and ACM-winning albums. A celebrated performer and in-demand writer, Leslie continues to write and tour internationally. She is a 2023 Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame nominee and a 2025 Texas Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee.
To purchase tickets visit: FSD Ticketing
Schedule
1 hourDoors Open & VIP Meet & Greet
30 minutesOpening performers featuring Maddi Rae!
