For Immediate Release Contact: Cindy DeBardelaben March 7, 2017 Bennett Doyle Office: (901) 384-5900 [email protected] [email protected] 94.1 The Wolf’s Second Annual Songwriter Fest Saturday March 11th Hear the Stories behind #1 Hits on Country Radio Memphis, TN March 7, 2017- 94.1 The Wolf and BMI present the second annual 94.1 The Wolf Songwriter Fest at The Halloran Centre at The Orpheum this Saturday night March 11, 2017 sponsored by Memphis Area Honda Dealers. Hear the stories behind the music from the songwriters themselves in an intimate acoustic performance from hit songwriters Casey Beathard (“Like Jesus Does”, “Like A Wrecking Ball”, Eric Church, “No Shoes No Shirt No Problems”, “Don’t Blink”, Kenny Chesney), Barry Dean (“Moving Oleta” Reba McEntire, “Pontoon” Little Big Town) Sarah Buxton (“Stupid Boy” Keith Urban, co-writer on“Prizefighter” Trisha Yearwood/Kelly Clarkson “Sun Daze” Florida Georgia Line and nominated for a Prime Time Emmy Award for her music on the hit TV show “Nashville”). Country music’s hit song writers take the stage to talk about and perform their hit singles before a limited audience. These artists have written or co-written, produced and played alongside some of country music’s biggest stars like Carrie Underwood, George Strait, Kenny Chesney, Reba McEntire, Keith Urban and Eric Church, to name a few! The story-telling will be just as exciting as hearing the music live on the state-of-the- art stage, and a 361-seat theatre. The festivities begin this Saturday night, March 11th at 7pm. VIP Packages and admission tickets are on sale now through Ticketmaster HERE and at The Orpheum Box Office, 203 S. Main Street, Memphis TN 38103 or by phone at 901-525-3000 or at the Halloran Centre box office Saturday night while supplies last. Sponsorship opportunities on site at the event are available through Entercom Radio Memphis, attention ([email protected]) or ([email protected]) (901)384-5900. Casey Beathard has had recordings by most of the mainstream artists in country music and he has had hits with country greats, Eric Church (“Like Jesus Does”), (“Like A Wrecking Ball”) George Strait (“How ‘Bout Them Cowgirls”, “The Breath You Take”), Kenny Chesney (“No Shoes No Shirt No Problems”, “Don’t Blink”, “Boys Of Fall”), Tracy Lawrence (“Find Out Who Your Friends Are”) Trace Adkins (“Hot Mama”, “Just Fishin”), and others. Casey became BMI’s 2004 & 2008 songwriter of the year and NSAI’s 2008 songwriter of the year. Barry Dean - Reba McEntire recorded his song "Moving Oleta" for her Room to Breathe album and he had a #16 Billboard single with Martina McBride's “God’s Will”. Dean landed his first Billboard #1 song with Little Big Town’s summer smash “Pontoon.” His songs have been recorded by Carrie Underwood, Alison Krauss, Jason Aldean, Julianne Hough, Sheryl Crow, Little Big Town, Billy Currington, Hunter Hayes, LeAnn Rimes, Toby Keith, Kellie Pickler, Charlotte Church, Laura Bell Bundy, Ricky Skaggs, Katharine McPhee to name a few. He co-wrote ConAgra Foods’ Child Hunger Ends Here campaign theme song "Here's Hope" that was recorded by Jay Sean, Jewel, and Owl City to donate over 5 million meals to hungry children in America. Sarah Buxton – This American country music singer co-wrote "Stupid Boy", which went on to be recorded by Keith Urban on his mid-2006 album Love, Pain & the Whole Crazy Thing, taking his version to No. 3 on the country charts in 2007. Urban recorded another one of Buxton's songs, "Put You in a Song", for the 2010 album Get Closer. Buxton also co-wrote "Prizefighter" with Trisha Yearwood and Kelly Clarkson, and "Sun Daze" by Florida Georgia Line. Buxton has co-written several songs that have appeared on the ABC hit TV show Nashville. Songs include "Yellin' from the Rooftop," "Loving You is the Only Way to Fly," "Stronger Than Me," and "Nothing in This World Will Ever Break My Heart Again" for which she and her co-writer Kate York received a Primetime Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Original Music and Lyrics. Entercom Memphis 1835 Moriah Woods Blvd. Bldg. 1 Memphis, TN 38117 (901) 384-5900 2017 Songwriter’s Fest –Page 2 94.1 The Wolf March 7, 2017 About Halloran Centre at the Orpheum The new Halloran Centre for Performing Arts & Education in downtown Memphis takes the Orpheum from a singular venue to an exciting performing arts campus. The Halloran Centre offers over 39,000 square feet of space and includes a large multi-use rehearsal hall, classrooms, a state-of-the-art 361-seat theatre, and a variety of additional spaces that can be rented for community, corporate and private events. Equipped with 21st century technology, the Halloran Centre provides an intimate setting with great acoustics, perfect for events and concerts from jazz to symphony, country to rock-n-roll. Through the Halloran Centre, the Orpheum is equipped to present a broader range of theatrical performances, concerts, education and family programs, and multicultural events. About Entercom Communications Corp. Entercom Communications Corp. (NYSE: ETM) is the fourth-largest radio broadcasting company in the U.S., reaching and engaging more than 40 million people a week through its 127 highly rated stations in 27 top markets across the country. Entercom is a purpose-driven company, deeply committed to entertaining and informing its listeners with the best locally curated music, news, sports, and talk content, driven by compelling local personalities. Entercom delivers superior ROI by connecting its customers and audiences through its leading local brands and unparalleled local marketing solutions, which include over 4,000 events each year, and its SmartReach Digital product suite. Learn more about Philadelphia-based Entercom at www.Entercom.com, Facebook and Twitter (@Entercom). Entercom Memphis is home for Memphis’ top radio stations including FM100 (WMC FM), 104.5 The River (WRVR), ESPN 790 (WMC-AM), 92.9FM ESPN /680 AM (WMFS) and 94.1 The Wolf (WLFP). Casey Beathard Barry Dean Sarah Buxton # # # Entercom Memphis 1835 Moriah Woods Blvd. Bldg. 1 Memphis, TN 38117 (901) 384-5900 .