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Listen to the Songwriters Round at the Commodore Grille starting at 6pm on Sunday on WFMC Jams.
 
6:00 Olivia Farabaugh, Matt Fredericksen, Jon Pattie
6:30 Dave Alexander, Jared Grubb, Kevin Kessinger
7:00 Jon Bowser, Isaac Cole, Rick Hamel
7:30 Richard Trest, Jeff Batson, Eric Haines
8:30 Dave Mininberg, John Trentes, Johnny Miller
 
The Commodore Grille is a unique restaurant and live music venue located inside the Holiday Inn Vanderbilt. Open daily for breakfast and dinner.   Live music is hosted 7 nights a week at the Commodore Grille featuring original songs from the original performers.   The live music begins nightly at 6pm with Happy Hour specials from 5pm-6pm.  
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Debi Champion Songwriters Nights are hosted on Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday at the Commodore Grille.   
Previous shows can be found on the WFMC Jams Facebook page.  Upcoming show schedule can be found on Debi's website, her Facebook page, and the Commodore Grille page.
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From Reidsville, North Carolina, Debi Champion began singing with cousins and friends in her home state, then as a solo performer and later with duo's and bands all over NC, SC, Georgia, Virginia, and Maryland. She then moved to South Florida in 1976. Debi's unique blend of country, rock, and jazz made her one of the area's favorite entertainers. In 1978 she won the Mark Allen Critic's Choice Award for "Best Female Vocalist" and in 1985 she won the South Florida Music Award for "Best Rock/Pop/Blues Female Vocalist". Debi has appeared in concert with such diverse artists as Spyro Gyra, Bob James, Leon Russell, Dan Seals, The Dirt Band, Gary Morris, Kris Kristopherson, Restless Heart, Suzi Boggus, Dave Mason, Marshall Tucker Band, Ronnie Milsap, Three Dog Night, The Bama Band, and Mark O'Conner. She also toured as a back-up vocalist with Miami Dolphin, Tim Foley, and sang with the Miami Symphony.
Listen to the Songwriters Round at the Commodore Grille starting at 6pm on Sunday on WFMC Jams.
 
Debi Champion invites all of you out to her 17th Anniversary party at the Commodore June 6th. We are celebrating you and all the years of great music. There will be food prizes and gift bags for all songwriters that have played over the years.
 
5:30 Gary Cavanaugh, Justin Love, Ridge Banks, Andrea Goodman
6:00 Karree J Phillips, Paul Ivy, Norm McDonald, Antoinette Olesen, Buddy Farler
6:30 Lee Rascone, Jack Scott, Janet & Charles Cox
7:00 Craig Monday, Mac Elliott, Geoff Reid, Kimberly Dahme, Kristopher Mark, Ricky Randolph
7:30 Jimmy Payne, Marc Alan Barnette, Paul Jefferson
8:00 Jerry Foster
8:15 Dave Gibson, Joel Shewmake, Wood Newton, Tommy Barnes
9:00 Anthony Smith, James Otto
10:00 Jeff Dayton, others
 
We hope to see you at the Commodore Grille on June 6th starting around 5:30
 
The Commodore Grille is a unique restaurant and live music venue located inside the Holiday Inn Vanderbilt. Open daily for breakfast and dinner.   Live music is hosted 7 nights a week at the Commodore Grille featuring original songs from the original performers.   The live music begins nightly at 6pm with Happy Hour specials from 5pm-6pm.  
 Facebook  Instagram  Twitter
 
 
 
Debi Champion Songwriters Nights are hosted on Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday at the Commodore Grille.   
Previous shows can be found on the WFMC Jams Facebook page.  Upcoming show schedule can be found on Debi's website, her Facebook page, and the Commodore Grille page.
 Website  Facebook
 
From Reidsville, North Carolina, Debi Champion began singing with cousins and friends in her home state, then as a solo performer and later with duo's and bands all over NC, SC, Georgia, Virginia, and Maryland. She then moved to South Florida in 1976. Debi's unique blend of country, rock, and jazz made her one of the area's favorite entertainers. In 1978 she won the Mark Allen Critic's Choice Award for "Best Female Vocalist" and in 1985 she won the South Florida Music Award for "Best Rock/Pop/Blues Female Vocalist". Debi has appeared in concert with such diverse artists as Spyro Gyra, Bob James, Leon Russell, Dan Seals, The Dirt Band, Gary Morris, Kris Kristopherson, Restless Heart, Suzi Boggus, Dave Mason, Marshall Tucker Band, Ronnie Milsap, Three Dog Night, The Bama Band, and Mark O'Conner. She also toured as a back-up vocalist with Miami Dolphin, Tim Foley, and sang with the Miami Symphony.
Full lineup of Songwriters performing this evening as well as additional information can be found at the Official Nashville Songwriters Showcase Website
 
Join the Commodore Grille for a great night of live music! 
 
The Commodore Grille is a unique restaurant and live music venue located inside the Holiday Inn Vanderbilt. Open daily for breakfast and dinner.   Live music is hosted 7 nights a week at the Commodore Grille featuring original songs from the original performers.   The live music begins nightly at 6pm with Happy Hour specials from 5pm-6pm.  
 Facebook  Instagram  Twitter
 
 
The Nashville Songwriter Showcase is hosted by Jimmy and Anna Lisa on Tuesday, Friday, and Saturdays.  The shows consist of songwriters playing "in the round"  Previous shows as well as upcoming show announcements can be found on the website and Facebook page
 Website  Facebook  Instagram

Jimmy Copens is a Recording Engineer, Producer, and Songwriter currently in the Nashville area and founder of The Ranch Studio.  Jimmy has worked extensively in the music industry as recording engineer and producer formerly at Audiocraft Recording Company, Studio B at Ligosa Studios and Goldman Productions.  He worked with some amazing bands and industry talent: The Afghan Whigs, The Mimi's, Under The Sun, Sonny Moorman, The Smothers Brothers, Hasbro Bradley/Kenner Toys, Jerry Springer, Shad O'Shea, Boomer Esiason, Cris Collinsworth, Carl Yastrzemski, Eric Davis, Johnny Bench to name a few.  More about Jimmy can be found on The Ranch Studio Website.  


 
Debi Champion Songwriters Nights are hosted on Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday at the Commodore Grille.   
Previous shows can be found on the WFMC Jams Facebook page.  Upcoming show schedule can be found on Debi's website,her Facebook page, and the Commodore Grille page.
 Website  Facebook
 
From Reidsville, North Carolina, Debi Champion began singing with cousins and friends in her home state, then as a solo performer and later with duo's and bands all over NC, SC, Georgia, Virginia, and Maryland. She then moved to South Florida in 1976. Debi's unique blend of country, rock, and jazz made her one of the area's favorite entertainers. In 1978 she won the Mark Allen Critic's Choice Award for "Best Female Vocalist" and in 1985 she won the South Florida Music Award for "Best Rock/Pop/Blues Female Vocalist". Debi has appeared in concert with such diverse artists as Spyro Gyra, Bob James, Leon Russell, Dan Seals, The Dirt Band, Gary Morris, Kris Kristopherson, Restless Heart, Suzi Boggus, Dave Mason, Marshall Tucker Band, Ronnie Milsap, Three Dog Night, The Bama Band, and Mark O'Conner. She also toured as a back-up vocalist with Miami Dolphin, Tim Foley, and sang with the Miami Symphony.
Listen to the Songwriters Round at the Commodore Grille starting at 6pm on Sunday on WFMC Jams.
 
6:00 Matt Pless, Cheri Carnody, Ridge Banks
6:30 Devon Beck, Melanie Lenau, Michael Saleta
7:00 Dean Petrella, Edd Saxon, Jon Statham
7:30 Ricky Randolph and friends
8:00 Jimmy Payne
8:30 Mark Noble, Thomas Dietzel, Mark Marra
 
The Commodore Grille is a unique restaurant and live music venue located inside the Holiday Inn Vanderbilt. Open daily for breakfast and dinner.   Live music is hosted 7 nights a week at the Commodore Grille featuring original songs from the original performers.   The live music begins nightly at 6pm with Happy Hour specials from 5pm-6pm.  
 Facebook  Instagram  Twitter
 
 
 
Debi Champion Songwriters Nights are hosted on Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday at the Commodore Grille.   
Previous shows can be found on the WFMC Jams Facebook page.  Upcoming show schedule can be found on Debi's website, her Facebook page, and the Commodore Grille page.
 Website  Facebook
 
From Reidsville, North Carolina, Debi Champion began singing with cousins and friends in her home state, then as a solo performer and later with duo's and bands all over NC, SC, Georgia, Virginia, and Maryland. She then moved to South Florida in 1976. Debi's unique blend of country, rock, and jazz made her one of the area's favorite entertainers. In 1978 she won the Mark Allen Critic's Choice Award for "Best Female Vocalist" and in 1985 she won the South Florida Music Award for "Best Rock/Pop/Blues Female Vocalist". Debi has appeared in concert with such diverse artists as Spyro Gyra, Bob James, Leon Russell, Dan Seals, The Dirt Band, Gary Morris, Kris Kristopherson, Restless Heart, Suzi Boggus, Dave Mason, Marshall Tucker Band, Ronnie Milsap, Three Dog Night, The Bama Band, and Mark O'Conner. She also toured as a back-up vocalist with Miami Dolphin, Tim Foley, and sang with the Miami Symphony.
 
 
Join the Commodore Grille for a great night of live music! 
 
The Commodore Grille is a unique restaurant and live music venue located inside the Holiday Inn Vanderbilt. Open daily for breakfast and dinner.   Live music is hosted 7 nights a week at the Commodore Grille featuring original songs from the original performers.   The live music begins nightly at 6pm with Happy Hour specials from 5pm-6pm.  
 Facebook  Instagram  Twitter
 
 
The Nashville Songwriter Showcase is hosted by Jimmy and Anna Lisa on Tuesday, Friday, and Saturdays.  The shows consist of songwriters playing "in the round"  Previous shows as well as upcoming show announcements can be found on the website and Facebook page
 Website  Facebook  Instagram

Jimmy Copens is a Recording Engineer, Producer, and Songwriter currently in the Nashville area and founder of The Ranch Studio.  Jimmy has worked extensively in the music industry as recording engineer and producer formerly at Audiocraft Recording Company, Studio B at Ligosa Studios and Goldman Productions.  He worked with some amazing bands and industry talent: The Afghan Whigs, The Mimi's, Under The Sun, Sonny Moorman, The Smothers Brothers, Hasbro Bradley/Kenner Toys, Jerry Springer, Shad O'Shea, Boomer Esiason, Cris Collinsworth, Carl Yastrzemski, Eric Davis, Johnny Bench to name a few.  More about Jimmy can be found on The Ranch Studio Website.  


 
Debi Champion Songwriters Nights are hosted on Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday at the Commodore Grille.   
Previous shows can be found on the WFMC Jams Facebook page.  Upcoming show schedule can be found on Debi's website,her Facebook page, and the Commodore Grille page.
 Website  Facebook
 
From Reidsville, North Carolina, Debi Champion began singing with cousins and friends in her home state, then as a solo performer and later with duo's and bands all over NC, SC, Georgia, Virginia, and Maryland. She then moved to South Florida in 1976. Debi's unique blend of country, rock, and jazz made her one of the area's favorite entertainers. In 1978 she won the Mark Allen Critic's Choice Award for "Best Female Vocalist" and in 1985 she won the South Florida Music Award for "Best Rock/Pop/Blues Female Vocalist". Debi has appeared in concert with such diverse artists as Spyro Gyra, Bob James, Leon Russell, Dan Seals, The Dirt Band, Gary Morris, Kris Kristopherson, Restless Heart, Suzi Boggus, Dave Mason, Marshall Tucker Band, Ronnie Milsap, Three Dog Night, The Bama Band, and Mark O'Conner. She also toured as a back-up vocalist with Miami Dolphin, Tim Foley, and sang with the Miami Symphony.
Listen to the Songwriters Round at the Commodore Grille starting at 6pm on Sunday on WFMC Jams.
The Commodore Grille is a unique restaurant and live music venue located inside the Holiday Inn Vanderbilt. Open daily for breakfast and dinner.   Live music is hosted 7 nights a week at the Commodore Grille featuring original songs from the original performers.   The live music begins nightly at 6pm with Happy Hour specials from 5pm-6pm.  
 Facebook  Instagram  Twitter
 
 
 
Debi Champion Songwriters Nights are hosted on Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday at the Commodore Grille.   
Previous shows can be found on the WFMC Jams Facebook page.  Upcoming show schedule can be found on Debi's website, her Facebook page, and the Commodore Grille page.
 Website  Facebook
 
From Reidsville, North Carolina, Debi Champion began singing with cousins and friends in her home state, then as a solo performer and later with duo's and bands all over NC, SC, Georgia, Virginia, and Maryland. She then moved to South Florida in 1976. Debi's unique blend of country, rock, and jazz made her one of the area's favorite entertainers. In 1978 she won the Mark Allen Critic's Choice Award for "Best Female Vocalist" and in 1985 she won the South Florida Music Award for "Best Rock/Pop/Blues Female Vocalist". Debi has appeared in concert with such diverse artists as Spyro Gyra, Bob James, Leon Russell, Dan Seals, The Dirt Band, Gary Morris, Kris Kristopherson, Restless Heart, Suzi Boggus, Dave Mason, Marshall Tucker Band, Ronnie Milsap, Three Dog Night, The Bama Band, and Mark O'Conner. She also toured as a back-up vocalist with Miami Dolphin, Tim Foley, and sang with the Miami Symphony.
 
 
Join the Commodore Grille for a great night of live music! 
 
The Commodore Grille is a unique restaurant and live music venue located inside the Holiday Inn Vanderbilt. Open daily for breakfast and dinner.   Live music is hosted 7 nights a week at the Commodore Grille featuring original songs from the original performers.   The live music begins nightly at 6pm with Happy Hour specials from 5pm-6pm.  
 Facebook  Instagram  Twitter
 
 
The Nashville Songwriter Showcase is hosted by Jimmy and Anna Lisa on Tuesday, Friday, and Saturdays.  The shows consist of songwriters playing "in the round"  Previous shows as well as upcoming show announcements can be found on the website and Facebook page
 Website  Facebook  Instagram

Jimmy Copens is a Recording Engineer, Producer, and Songwriter currently in the Nashville area and founder of The Ranch Studio.  Jimmy has worked extensively in the music industry as recording engineer and producer formerly at Audiocraft Recording Company, Studio B at Ligosa Studios and Goldman Productions.  He worked with some amazing bands and industry talent: The Afghan Whigs, The Mimi's, Under The Sun, Sonny Moorman, The Smothers Brothers, Hasbro Bradley/Kenner Toys, Jerry Springer, Shad O'Shea, Boomer Esiason, Cris Collinsworth, Carl Yastrzemski, Eric Davis, Johnny Bench to name a few.  More about Jimmy can be found on The Ranch Studio Website.  


 
Debi Champion Songwriters Nights are hosted on Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday at the Commodore Grille.   
Previous shows can be found on the WFMC Jams Facebook page.  Upcoming show schedule can be found on Debi's website,her Facebook page, and the Commodore Grille page.
 Website  Facebook
 
From Reidsville, North Carolina, Debi Champion began singing with cousins and friends in her home state, then as a solo performer and later with duo's and bands all over NC, SC, Georgia, Virginia, and Maryland. She then moved to South Florida in 1976. Debi's unique blend of country, rock, and jazz made her one of the area's favorite entertainers. In 1978 she won the Mark Allen Critic's Choice Award for "Best Female Vocalist" and in 1985 she won the South Florida Music Award for "Best Rock/Pop/Blues Female Vocalist". Debi has appeared in concert with such diverse artists as Spyro Gyra, Bob James, Leon Russell, Dan Seals, The Dirt Band, Gary Morris, Kris Kristopherson, Restless Heart, Suzi Boggus, Dave Mason, Marshall Tucker Band, Ronnie Milsap, Three Dog Night, The Bama Band, and Mark O'Conner. She also toured as a back-up vocalist with Miami Dolphin, Tim Foley, and sang with the Miami Symphony.
 
 
Join the Commodore Grille for a great night of live music! 
 
The Commodore Grille is a unique restaurant and live music venue located inside the Holiday Inn Vanderbilt. Open daily for breakfast and dinner.   Live music is hosted 7 nights a week at the Commodore Grille featuring original songs from the original performers.   The live music begins nightly at 6pm with Happy Hour specials from 5pm-6pm.  
 Facebook  Instagram  Twitter
 
 
The Nashville Songwriter Showcase is hosted by Jimmy and Anna Lisa on Tuesday, Friday, and Saturdays.  The shows consist of songwriters playing "in the round"  Previous shows as well as upcoming show announcements can be found on the website and Facebook page
 Website  Facebook  Instagram

Jimmy Copens is a Recording Engineer, Producer, and Songwriter currently in the Nashville area and founder of The Ranch Studio.  Jimmy has worked extensively in the music industry as recording engineer and producer formerly at Audiocraft Recording Company, Studio B at Ligosa Studios and Goldman Productions.  He worked with some amazing bands and industry talent: The Afghan Whigs, The Mimi's, Under The Sun, Sonny Moorman, The Smothers Brothers, Hasbro Bradley/Kenner Toys, Jerry Springer, Shad O'Shea, Boomer Esiason, Cris Collinsworth, Carl Yastrzemski, Eric Davis, Johnny Bench to name a few.  More about Jimmy can be found on The Ranch Studio Website.  


 
Debi Champion Songwriters Nights are hosted on Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday at the Commodore Grille.   
Previous shows can be found on the WFMC Jams Facebook page.  Upcoming show schedule can be found on Debi's website,her Facebook page, and the Commodore Grille page.
 Website  Facebook
 
From Reidsville, North Carolina, Debi Champion began singing with cousins and friends in her home state, then as a solo performer and later with duo's and bands all over NC, SC, Georgia, Virginia, and Maryland. She then moved to South Florida in 1976. Debi's unique blend of country, rock, and jazz made her one of the area's favorite entertainers. In 1978 she won the Mark Allen Critic's Choice Award for "Best Female Vocalist" and in 1985 she won the South Florida Music Award for "Best Rock/Pop/Blues Female Vocalist". Debi has appeared in concert with such diverse artists as Spyro Gyra, Bob James, Leon Russell, Dan Seals, The Dirt Band, Gary Morris, Kris Kristopherson, Restless Heart, Suzi Boggus, Dave Mason, Marshall Tucker Band, Ronnie Milsap, Three Dog Night, The Bama Band, and Mark O'Conner. She also toured as a back-up vocalist with Miami Dolphin, Tim Foley, and sang with the Miami Symphony.
 
Join the Commodore Grille for a great night of live music! 
 
The Commodore Grille is a unique restaurant and live music venue located inside the Holiday Inn Vanderbilt. Open daily for breakfast and dinner.   Live music is hosted 7 nights a week at the Commodore Grille featuring original songs from the original performers.   The live music begins nightly at 6pm with Happy Hour specials from 5pm-6pm.  
 Facebook  Instagram  Twitter
 
 
The Nashville Songwriter Showcase is hosted by Jimmy and Anna Lisa on Tuesday, Friday, and Saturdays.  The shows consist of songwriters playing "in the round"  Previous shows as well as upcoming show announcements can be found on the website and Facebook page
 Website  Facebook  Instagram

Jimmy Copens is a Recording Engineer, Producer, and Songwriter currently in the Nashville area and founder of The Ranch Studio.  Jimmy has worked extensively in the music industry as recording engineer and producer formerly at Audiocraft Recording Company, Studio B at Ligosa Studios and Goldman Productions.  He worked with some amazing bands and industry talent: The Afghan Whigs, The Mimi's, Under The Sun, Sonny Moorman, The Smothers Brothers, Hasbro Bradley/Kenner Toys, Jerry Springer, Shad O'Shea, Boomer Esiason, Cris Collinsworth, Carl Yastrzemski, Eric Davis, Johnny Bench to name a few.  More about Jimmy can be found on The Ranch Studio Website.  


 
Debi Champion Songwriters Nights are hosted on Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday at the Commodore Grille.   
Previous shows can be found on the WFMC Jams Facebook page.  Upcoming show schedule can be found on Debi's website,her Facebook page, and the Commodore Grille page.
 Website  Facebook
 
From Reidsville, North Carolina, Debi Champion began singing with cousins and friends in her home state, then as a solo performer and later with duo's and bands all over NC, SC, Georgia, Virginia, and Maryland. She then moved to South Florida in 1976. Debi's unique blend of country, rock, and jazz made her one of the area's favorite entertainers. In 1978 she won the Mark Allen Critic's Choice Award for "Best Female Vocalist" and in 1985 she won the South Florida Music Award for "Best Rock/Pop/Blues Female Vocalist". Debi has appeared in concert with such diverse artists as Spyro Gyra, Bob James, Leon Russell, Dan Seals, The Dirt Band, Gary Morris, Kris Kristopherson, Restless Heart, Suzi Boggus, Dave Mason, Marshall Tucker Band, Ronnie Milsap, Three Dog Night, The Bama Band, and Mark O'Conner. She also toured as a back-up vocalist with Miami Dolphin, Tim Foley, and sang with the Miami Symphony.
 

 

James Crowley- One of our homegrown singer songwriters, winner of the 2020 Tennessee Songwriter Week Qualifying rounds. James is a gifted songwriter and vocalist in his own right and has worked across the state. Last appearance was Pucketts Grocery as a finalist for the Bluebird Café.
We are honored to host James here at the Grinder House with his second appearance.
Allen Morrell
One of six Grand Prize winners in the 2020 Tennessee Songwriter's Week Contest sponsored by The Bluebird Cafe and The Tennessee Tourism Board for my original song "Songwriter".
The July 2020 Bluebird Cafe Golden Pick Winner, co-sponsored by Taylor Guitars.
The opportunity to perform at some incredible venues such as The Grand Ole Opry House, The Ryman Auditorium, Bridgestone Arena, The Bluebird Cafe, Douglas Corner, Commodore Grille, The Walnut House Murfreesboro, Puckett's Franklin, Arrington Vineyards, GMA Seminar in the Rockies, and The Nashville Network.
Beyond fortunate to have co-written songs with some of my favorite songwriters of all time including Bobbie Cryner, Jimmy Yeary, John Scott Sherrill, Gary Nicholson, Cyndi Torres, Jeff Pearson, Michael Salacuse, Brittany Allyn, Thad Guerra, Craig Karp, Kim Parent, Shelly Rann, Don Goodman, Shirley Myers, Rod Nicholson, Rob Heath, Sheila Stephen....and many others along the way.
Being a part of the band Passenger in the early 2000's with treasured friends Barry Hackett, Mike and Kristy Rhode, Matt McGee, Mike Mahaffey, Mark Smith, and Joseph "Billy" Fulk.
Winner of several awards at the 2002 Academy of Gospel Music Arts competition (AGMA) 2002 including: Southern Gospel Song and Overall Song of 2002 for "Passenger", and Praise & Worship Song of 2002 for "If I Did Not Sing."
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