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Happening in Judson’s Live – Dr. Phillips Center’s newest and most intimate music room.From the backs of napkins to the bright lights of Music City. Every song has a story – and country music’s top hit-makers are sharing theirs at Judson’s Live. Grab a bite, have a drink and hear how your favorite country music anthems came to be, straight from the minds behind the lines.
ABOUT NASHVILLE NIGHT IN ORLANDO
The blockbuster series that’s packed houses across Central Florida now takes the stage at our elevated live music room. Be there as Nashville’s most celebrated songwriters share the stories and inspiration behind their #1 hits, in a close-knit, intimate atmosphere where artist and audience can truly connect.
ABOUT THE ARTISTS
Monty Criswell has been a full-time Nashville songwriter for 25 years (and has the star-studded roster of hits to prove it). To date, he’s written over 200 cuts, receiving numerous BMI awards and gold and platinum certifications. Across his far-reaching career, he’s penned pieces for artists like George Strait, Craig Morgan, Josh Turner, Neal McCoy, Trace Adkins, Tanya Tucker, Kenny Chesney, Darius Rucker, Mindy McCready, Gretchen Wilson and many others.
His Craig Morgan song “Tough” was a top ten record in country radio in 2007 and received a BMI award in 2008. His George Strait record, I Saw God Today, became Strait’s 56th number one, the most by any artist in any genre of music, winning the CMA single of the year award. It also received a Grammy nomination for Country Song of The Year.
Additional cuts on Grammy-nominated albums include “All Jacked Up” (Gretchen Wilson), 2009 winner “Troubadour” (George Strait), “Chief” (Eric Church) and “The Outsiders” (Eric Church). Beyond his extensive catalogue of hits, Monty has served on the Nashville Board of the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists. He is both a CMA and NARAS member.
Derek George is a Grammy-nominated musician with over 30 years’ experience in the industry and hits spanning across three decades as a producer/songwriter and publisher. Since 2012, Derek has produced eight top 10 hits, five of which topped out at #1, including “How Country Feels”, “Running Outta Moonlight”, “Sunny” and “75”. He recently celebrated his third #1 as a songwriter with Darius Rucker’s hit “For the First Time”. Some of Derek’s other hits include “Drink to That All Night”, “Little Bit of You”, “Imagine That”, “So Much for Pretending”, “Country’d Look Good On You”, “Hold My Halo” and “Smell Like Smoke”.
Derek’s songs have been recorded by such stars as Blake Shelton, Bryan White, Randy Houser, Diamond Rio, Rascal Flatts, Brantley Gilbert, Jerrod Niemann, Jennifer Nettles, Trace Adkins, Miley Cyrus, Wynonna, Chase Bryant, Drake White, Hootie And the Blowfish, Darius Rucker, Scotty Mcreery, Frank Ray, Chris Young, Lainey Wilson and many others.
Prices, shows, artists, dates and times are subject to change at any time without notice. The views and opinions expressed within this show are those of the artist(s) and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the Dr. Phillips Center.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, Walt Disney Theatre, 445 S Magnolia Ave, Orlando, FL 32801, United States,Orlando, Florida
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