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ountry has come to the Emerald Coast! 

Baytowne Wharf was the host of the 7th 

Annual Nashville Songwriter’s Florida 

Sunshine Tour where some of country music’s 

most prominent songwriters played their biggest hits 

and shared the stories behind each song. The Village of 

Baytowne Wharf is a family-friendly, fun and relaxing 

atmosphere for many locals and visitors of the Emerald 

Coast. People of all ages gathered to enjoy the free 

acoustic performances in the Village Event’s Plaza lawn 

or stage side at Rum Runners, The Village Door, Graffiti 

and The Funky Blues Shack. The event was presented 

by Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (FRLA) 

with VISIT FLORIDA and Broadcast Music Inc. (BMI) 

and included songwriters: Skye Claire, Megan Linville, 

Danny Myrick, Kent Blazy, Bobby Tomberlin, Bill 

LaBounty, Evan Stevens, Kendell Marvell, Trailer Choir 

and Aaron Barker. Congratulations Aaron Barker on his 

recent induction into the Nashville Hall of Fame! 

David & Kelly Wilson, Mark & Merrellyn Mattox

Greg Hudson, Lori McKenzie, Rodney Rivera & Amy Sanders

   VIP Destin at Baytowne Wharf

Ken & Mary Nordlander

Guy & Dawn LaMarca

Hudson Harrell & Cooper Catellier

photos & story by

 

Brooke Appleby

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