From The Round
In a songwriter round, performers typically take turns playing how many songs at a time?
What is one. Each artist sings one song, followed by the next artist, then the next.
This female songwriter has numerous #1 songs including "The Fool", "Cleaning This Gun", and "Ten Rounds With Jose Cuervo"
Who is Marla Cannon-Goodman.
"I've looked for love in all the same old places
Found the bottom of a bottle's always dry"
What is "Tennessee Whiskey" written by Dean Dillon
Recorded George Jones, David Allen Coe, and Chris Stapleton
The festival is dedicated to this night watchman, who worked at the Flora-Bama for 28 years until he retired when he was 91 years old.
Who is Frank Brown.
This unspoken rule keeps songwriter rounds respectful and engaging.
What is listening while others play. Applies to both on stage and in the audience.
This songwriter/producer has written #1 songs for George Strait (Give It Away) and Vern Gosdin (Set em up Joe), and has also produced albums for Willie Nelson, Kenny Chesney, and more.
Who is Buddy Cannon.
"If you'll buy that, I'll throw the Golden Gate in free"
What is "Ocean Front Property" written by Dean Dillon
Recorded by George Strait
The man responsible for creating the Frank Brown International Songwriters' Festival; he's known as the "Patron Saint of Songwriters"
Who is Joe Gilchrist.
Songwriters often explain this before playing a song to give it context.
What is the story behind the song. The stories are half of the magic.
This female songwriter has penned #1 songs for Carrie Underwood, Lady Gaga, Taylor Swift, Keith Urban, Little Big Town and more...combining for a staggering 27 number one songs written.
Who is Hilary Lindsey.
"Gonna lay in the hot sun and roll a big fat one
And grab my guitar and play"
What is "Toes" written by Wyatt Durrette
Recorded by The Zac Brown Band
This songwriter has written over a dozen #1 songs for George Strait, and was a co-writer on "Tennessee Whiskey" which was recorded by George Jones, David Alan Coe, and most famously, Chris Stapleton. He's been a staple at FBISF for many years.
Who is Dean Dillon.
This instrument is most commonly used in songwriter rounds.
What is an acoustic guitar.
This grammy winning producer, songwriter, and musician's work includes Kenny Roger's "The Gambler"
Who is Larry Butler.
"There's high tide, low tide, years of history
Hurricanes with different names that almost took the beach"
What is "Flora-Bama" written and recorded by Kenny Chesney
This 501c3 shares the Frank Brown name, but focuses on scholarship funding, local schools outreach, and supporting tourism along the Gulf Coast.
What is the Frank Brown International Foundation for Music.
Get caught talking as an audience member during Frank Brown Songwriters and you'll hear this sound.
What is "Shhhhh"
Who is Brett James.
"If I die young, bury me in satin
Lay me down on a bed of roses"
What is "If I Die Young" written and recorded by Kimberly Perry and The Band Perry
Who is responsible for this quote:
"Music brings people together and makes the world a better place"
Who is Joe Gilchrist, founder of the Frank Brown International Music Festival.