Westhaven Songwriter Night with Victoria Banks & Lauren Lucas

Sun Apr 27 2025 at 06:30 pm to 08:00 pm UTC-05:00

Westhaven Residents Club | Franklin

The Westhaven Foundation
Publisher/HostThe Westhaven Foundation
Westhaven Songwriter Night with Victoria Banks & Lauren Lucas
Advertisement
Join us for an evening of amazing music from these incredible songwriters. Doors open at 6:00pm. Music is from 6:30pm to 8:00pm.
About this Event
Event Photos

Victoria Banks



Labeled “one of the best songwriters in the business” by Nashville’s MusicRow magazine, Victoria Banks has been nominated for 11 Canadian Country Music (CCMA) Awards, has been named both CCMA Female Artist of the Year and Songwriter of the Year, and was Grammy-nominated as a songwriter behind Mickey Guyton’s Remember Her Name album.



Her songs have earned ASCAP, SOCAN, CCMA and Covenant-awards and have been cut by over 100 artists including Carly Pearce, Lauren Alaina, Terri Clark, Isaac Slade (of The Fray), with screen placements including Breakthrough, Nashville, American Idol, and Dancing with The Stars. Notable cuts include Reba McEntire’s 2024 single “I Can’t”, the solo-written “Saints & Angels” (Sara Evans), Jessica Simpson’s Billboard record-breaking “Come on Over”, plus numerous songs by Mickey Guyton, including What Are You Gonna Tell Her and Sister.



Victoria has released 4 self-penned, self-produced albums, has toured with artists from Reba to Wynonna, appeared on NBC’s Songland TV show, performed alongside the Nashville Ballet in a choreographed set of her songs called City of Dreams, and co-hosts the podcast The Table Women which explores the female experience in entertainment. She is an instructor of Songwriting at Belmont University’s Mike Curb College of Entertainment & Music Business and a master coach for the Johnny Mercer Foundation Songwriters Project. She shares songs and stories with her “Ko-fi club” at www.victoriabanks.net.
Event Photos

Lauren Lucas


Is an Academy of Country Music nominated Recording Artist, and a Tony Award nominated Songwriter based in Nashville, TN. 


Her unique blend of singer-songwriter/country/soul has been heard on the ABC Network, Broadway (Urban Cowboy), in various films and on a variety of artists' records, such as Danielle Peck (Big Machine/Y2Country Sirius radio host), Damien Horn (Circle TV), and Risa Binder, to name a few. 
In addition to writing music for TV/Film, Broadway and artist projects, Lauren can be heard as a featured singer and background vocalist for marketing campaigns and recording projects. Most recently, Lauren joined multi-Grammy award winning artist, Keb' Mo' as his duet partner for an International Marketing Campaign for the Canadian National Railroad Company.



In touring, Lauren has shared stages and/or opened shows for artists such as Blake Shelton, Kenny Chesney, Old Dominion, The Bacon Brothers (Kevin & Michael), Randy Houser, Maia Sharp, among others, across the U.S. and in Europe.



For nearly three years, Lauren toured and recorded as a member of the all-female indie Americana/Country band, Farewell Angelina. Rolling Stone had high praise for the band when the magazine named them as one of "10 New Country Artists you Need to Know."


In fall of 2022, Lauren joined the songwriting department staff of her alma mater, Belmont University, as an Instructor of Songwriting in the Mike Curb College of Entertainment and Music Business.



In December of the same year, Lauren launched the Happiest Hour podcast. Her guests include well-known recording artists, hit songwriters, film directors, wellness coaches, and creative entrepreneurs. She and her guests pair each episode with a delicious beverage and an easy weekend recipe. Think of it like happy hour -- but better. It's the Happiest Hour! 
By summer of 2023, Lauren joined veteran Nashville singer/songwriters Sara Beck and Kimberly Quinn for a full-length album of classic country songs from the 1970's-early 1990's. On the heels of that, Lauren three solo singles of her own. 



New music is planned for 2024. You can and her podcast on all major digital streaming platforms.
Advertisement

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Westhaven Residents Club, 401 Cheltenham Avenue, Franklin, United States

Tickets

USD 27.12

Sharing is Caring:

More Events in Franklin

Micky Dolenz of The Monkees: Songs & Stories
Sun, 27 Apr, 2025 at 03:00 pm Micky Dolenz of The Monkees: Songs & Stories

419 Main St, Franklin, TN, United States, Tennessee 37064

Micky Dolenz at Franklin Theatre
Sun, 27 Apr, 2025 at 03:00 pm Micky Dolenz at Franklin Theatre

Franklin Theatre

Jersey Boys
Wed, 30 Apr, 2025 Jersey Boys

Turner Theater

Studio Tenn Presents: Jersey Boys
Thu, 01 May, 2025 Studio Tenn Presents: Jersey Boys

Turner Theater

OneGenAway Spring Breakfast Fundraiser
Fri, 02 May, 2025 at 07:00 am OneGenAway Spring Breakfast Fundraiser

The Factory at Franklin - Liberty Hall

Community CPR
Sun, 04 May, 2025 at 09:00 am Community CPR

Franklin Police Department

BSides Nashville 2025
Sat, 10 May, 2025 at 09:00 am BSides Nashville 2025

The Factory at Franklin

Franklin Rodeo Parade in Downtown Franklin
Sat, 10 May, 2025 at 12:00 pm Franklin Rodeo Parade in Downtown Franklin

Downtown Franklin

Franklin is Happening!

Never miss your favorite happenings again!

Explore Franklin Events