The Journey Home, a nonprofit dedicated towards serving the homeless and disadvantaged of Rutherford County, will welcome supporters to an evening of fellowship, food and entertainment on Thursday, Sept. 14.
Renowned songwriters Tim James and Dan Couch will perform some of their biggest country hits, alongside a silent auction with proceeds benefiting The Journey Home. The fundraiser will start at 7 p.m.
Grammy-nominated songwriter Tim James has written numerous songs for prominent country stars such as George Strait, Toby Keith, Montgomery Gentry, Alabama and over 30 others.
One of his songs he wrote in collaboration with Chris Stapleton and Kendell Marvel, “Either Way,” received recognition with two Grammy awards in nine years.
Lee Ann Womack won Best Country Solo Performance in 2008 for the song on her album, Call Me Crazy. “Either Way” was recognized again when Stapleton recorded it for his album From A Room, Volume 1, which received the Grammy for Album of the Year in 2017.
Dan Couch wrote for several years in Nashville before finding country music artist Kip Moore. The two instantly connected and Couch has since written many songs for him, including hit singles such as “Somethin’ Bout a Truck” and “Hey Pretty Girl.”
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Though he has collaborated with Moore the most, he didn’t get all of Couch’s hits. Couch also works with recording artists Cody Johnson and Elvie Shane. Admirers can expect performances of many of his works featured on the upcoming Elvie Shane album at the Sept. 14 Groovin’ in the Boro event.
“Tim James and Dan Couch have a huge reputation for being amazing songwriters with award-winning songs,” said Lis Couser, director of development and marketing for The Journey Home. “They’re very involved with the Nashville community as well.”
Tickets are $100 each, which include general admission seating, Copper Ridge Catering and two drink tickets. Find tickets on The Journey Home’s website, lovegodservepeople.org.
“Groovin’ in the Boro is a time where we invite everybody who knows The Journey Home to join us in celebrating what we accomplish each year: helping the unhoused get housing and move forward in their lives,” Couser said.
Contact Lis Couser at lcouser@lovegodservepeople.org or 865-278-8757 for more information and sponsorship details.
