Richard Marx, Leigh Nash, Rodney Crowell, David Mead, Jennifer Hanson, Beth Nielsen Chapman, Suzy Boggus, Ginny Owens, Emerson Hart, Gunnar Nelson, Nanci Griffith, Craig Wiseman, James Dean Hicks, Mindy Smith & MORE Comprise Diverse Line-up for Tin Pan 2006.

NASHVILLE, TN -- “VARIETY” is the keyword for the 14th Annual Tin Pan South Songwriters Festival. The 2006 TPS Festival will showcase the plethora of musical genres that ring through the streets and back alleys of Music City. From Top 40 Pop Artists and Grammy-Nominated Rock Artists to Critically-Acclaimed Singer-Songwriters & Folk Troubadours and Chart-Topping Country Tunesmiths, the 2006 Tin Pan South Songwriters Festival has a little something for every music fan. The diverse 2006 Tin Pan South line-up features:

Country Music Tunesmiths including:

~Grammy and ASCAP Lifetime Achievement Award Winner Rodney Crowell ~Craig Morgan (Top 10 single “Almost Home”) ~Capitol Records artist Jennifer Hanson ~Country artist Jimmy Wayne (Billboard Hot Country Hit “Stay Gone")
~NSAI’s 2005 Songwriter of the Year Jeffrey Steele (8 Top 10 Country singles including “Unbelievable” by Diamond Rio)
~Lonestar lead singer/songwriter Richie McDonald ~Award-winning Songwriter/Artist Chuck Cannon (“How Do You Like Me Now”’ – Toby Keith) ~Country Artist Suzy Bogguss 2004 ~CMA Song of the Year Winner Craig Wiseman (“Live Like You Were Dying” – Tim McGraw)



Critically-Acclaimed, Multi-Genre, Singer-Songwriters including:

~Critically-acclaimed Americana songstress Mindy Smith (“Come to Jesus”)
~Nashville-based singer-songwriter David Mead, who has earned critical acclaim from international media since his major label debut in 1999, including for his notable single “Girl on the Roof.” ~Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Beth Nielsen Chapman (“This Kiss” – Faith Hill). Songwriter and solo artist James Dean Hicks, who has had over 150 songs recorded by artists including Johnny Cash, Merle Haggard, Aaron Carter, Vince Gill and Aaron Neville. ~Two-time Emmy award-winning songwriter Victoria Shaw (“The River” – Garth Brooks/ “Nobody Really Wants to Be Lonely” – Ricky Martin & Christina Aguilera) ~Songwriters Hall of Fame member Gary Burr (“Before Your Love” – Kelly Clarkson/ “Nobody Really Wants to Be Lonely” – Ricky Martin & Christina Aguilera) ~ Multiple-genre hit songwriter/artist Kim Carnes (“Bette Davis Eyes”/ “Don’t Fall in Love With a Dreamer – duet w/ Kenny Rogers) ~Dove Award-winning, CHR piano-based singer-songwriter Ginny Owens ~Cortney Tidwell, Nashville-based ethereal, alternative rock singer-songwriter who recently signed to Europe’s Ever Records. ~Nashville’s Will Kimbrough, guitarist (Americana Music Association Instrumentalist of the Year), producer, and creator of timeless songs in both pop motifs and dusty Americana.

Folk Troubadours including:

~ Nanci Griffith, a torchbearer of music that blends folk and country, ("Love At The Five And Dime” – Grammy-Nominated hit for Kathy Mattea) ~ Singer/songwriter Pierce Pettis, writer of “Song At The End Of The Movie,” by Joan Baez and the Garth Brooks hit single “You Move Me”

Top 40 Pop Artists and Grammy-Nominated Rock Artists including:

~Leigh Nash, former front-woman for Grammy-nominated band Sixpence None the Richer
~Emerson Hart, lead-singer and chief songwriter for the multi-platinum, Grammy-nominated alternative rock band Tonic
~80s Pop icon and Grammy-winner, Richard Marx, who has 13 #1 songs and 19 Top 20 songs (including 7 #1 hits) as an artist ~Dan Haseltine, lead singer and chief songwriter for the multi-Platinum and three-time GRAMMY Award winning band Jars of Clay ~Grammy-nominated Pop singer-songwriter Robbie DuPree (“Steal Away” & “Hot Rod Hearts”).
~David Pack, CHR Pop artist/songwriter and member of legendary 70’s Rock Group Ambrosia ~Jim Peterik, Grammy Winner, Oscar Nominee & member of 80s rock band Survivor and founder of the Ides of March

Rock and Country Legends including:

~ NSAI Hall of Fame member Cowboy Jack Clement, who boasts 25 Gold Records, 16 BMI Awards, “Artist in Residence” status at the Country Music Hall of Fame, and a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Americana Music Association in 2004 ~Hit songwriter Roger Cook (“I’d Like to Teach the World to Sing”/”Here Comes That Rainy Day Feeling Again”/”Long, Cool Woman in a Black Dress”) ~Mark Slaughter, lead singer and chief songwriter for heavy metal band Slaughter ~ Gunnar Nelson, one-half of Pop duo Nelson [(“Can’t Live With Your) Love and Affection”]

Tin Pan South" Fast Access" Club Show Pass are $75 for the general public. There are a limited number of “Fast Access” Passes available. Passes are sold on a first-come, first-serve basis. Visit www.tinpansouth.com or www.nashvillesongwriters.com to order a “Fast Access” Club Show Pass online. Passes can also be ordered by calling 1-800-321-6008 or 615-256-3354 in the Nashville area. Passes sold on a first-come, first-serve basis. Quantities are limited. Show admission is subject to venue capacity; however, “Fast Access” Pass holders receive admission to the club shows over people paying at the door. Reservations are necessary for all Bluebird Café shows. Passes are non-transferable and non-refundable. Good for one admission to Tin Pan South Club Shows scheduled Tuesday, March 28th – Saturday, April 1st, 2006.

Fast Access Pass holders will also gain access to exclusive Tin Pan South daytime festival activities including:

Admission is limited and subject to venue capacity.
Fire codes will be observed.
Please arrive early.
Line-up and festival activities subject to change.
Tin Pan South "Fast Access" Passes do NOT include admission to NSAI’s Songwriter’s Symposium.

For Immediate Release: January 12th, 2006