Tonight's Songwriters Have Written Songs For:

• Toby Keith
• Kenny Chesney
• Trace Adkins
• Montgomery Gentry
• Blake Shelton
• Josh Turner
• And More!

Anthony Smith:

Anthony Smith is one of Nashville's most respected hit songwriters, the creative force behind country music favorites including George Strait's No. 1 hits "Cowboys Like Us" and "Run," Trace Adkins' chart-topping "Chrome" and "I'm Tryin'," along with songs recorded by George Strait, Tim McGraw, Blake Shelton, Kenny Chesney, Montgomery Gentry, Josh Turner, Craig Morgan, Blue County, and many more. His songwriting has become part of the soundtrack of modern country music.

An award-winning songwriter, Anthony has been honored by BMI, ASCAP, NSAI, and MusicRow Magazine, where he received the prestigious Breakthrough Songwriter of the Year award. As a recording artist, his critically acclaimed album If That Ain't Country produced three Billboard Top 40 singles, further showcasing his talents as both a writer and performer.

Known for his unmistakable storytelling and fresh perspective, Anthony has a rare gift for writing songs that paint vivid pictures and leave a lasting emotional impact. Whether crafting a timeless radio hit or an unforgettable lyric, his songs resonate because they tell honest stories in ways audiences have never heard before.

On stage, Anthony delivers more than a concert—he shares the stories behind the songs that have defined careers and touched millions of listeners. Whether performing his own music, sharing the inspiration behind his biggest hits, or producing the next great recording, Anthony Smith brings authenticity, humor, and decades of hit-making experience to every performance. Once you've experienced an Anthony Smith show, it's easy to understand why he remains one of country music's most admired songwriters and entertainers.

Chris Wallin:

With his unique gift for finding the extraordinary in ordinary life, Chris Wallin has established himself as one of Nashville's most sought-after songwriters. For the past several years, Wallin has topped the charts with classics-in-the-making for the industry's biggest stars: “Love Me If You Can” by Toby Keith, "Don't Blink" by Kenny Chesney, “I’m Tryin’” for Trace Adkins, “Something To Be Proud Of” and “Speed” by Montgomery Gentry.

Raised in the small town in East Tennessee, Wallin was influenced by the likes of Jim Croce, James Taylor and Merle Haggard, as well as his own musical family – especially his mother, a singer herself. She recorded and performed in Nashville for a time, and the experience made an indelible impression on the seven-year-old Chris.

He began writing songs at age 12 and, perhaps inevitably, moved to Music City several years later, making the dues-paying rounds of writers nights and songwriting contests. He caught a break when his songs caught the ear of a small publishing company (co-owned by eventual Taylor Swift collaborator Liz Rose), helping to launch him on a professional career that has led to award-winning collaborations with fellow hit-makers like Jim Collins, Craig Wiseman, Tim Nichols and Jeffrey Steele.

Artists who have cut Chris’s songs include Lorrie Morgan, Montgomery Gentry, Sammy Kershaw, Tommy Shane Steiner, Trace Adkins, Michael Peterson, Anthony Smith, Jeffrey Steele, Confederate Railroad, Neal McCoy, Brian Mccomas, Brad Paisley, Joe Diffie, Diamond Rio, Kenny Chesney, Toby Keith and many more.