C
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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