9th Annual Songwriters Night
The Bluebird Café
November 18, 2026
5-8 p.m
About Songwriters Night
Join us for The Next Door Recovery’s 9th Annual Songwriters Night on Wednesday, November 18, 2026 from 5-8 p.m. at iconic The Bluebird Café (4104 Hillsboro Pike, Nashville, TN 37215).
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Experience one of Nashville’s most beloved musical traditions at an intimate evening of songs and storytelling benefiting The Next Door Recovery. Three acclaimed Nashville songwriters will perform together “in the round,” taking turns playing songs they’ve written and sharing the stories, inspiration, and moments behind the music.
Unlike a traditional concert, Songwriters Night offers a rare opportunity to hear the songs you know in the voices of the people who created them. With the songwriters seated together in the middle of the room and guests gathered around them, the evening unfolds through music, conversation and storytelling, creating a relaxed and personal experience where no two performances are quite the same.
Guests will enjoy an unforgettable night at the iconic Bluebird Cafe while supporting The Next Door Recovery and helping provide hope, healing, and a path toward lifetime recovery for women in our community.
Andrea Overby Volunteer of the Year Award
Photo: Andrea Overby with last year’s award recipients, Caroline Cook & Trisha Bridges
At this year’s Songwriters Night, The Next Door Recovery will recognize the recipient of the 2nd Annual Andrea Overby Volunteer of the Year Award, honoring an individual whose faithful service and commitment embody the spirit of volunteerism that has been part of TNDR since its earliest days.
The award was established in 2025 by Tom Beasley in honor of Andrea Overby, one of The Next Door Recovery’s original “Wild Praying Women”—the group of women whose faith, prayer, determination and compassion helped lay the foundation for what would become The Next Door Recovery.
Andrea has faithfully served TNDR from the very beginning and remains a committed part of the organization today. The award bearing her name celebrates that legacy by recognizing a volunteer who demonstrates the same heart for service, steadfast commitment and belief in the women of The Next Door Recovery.
Meet the Songwriters
Scooter Carusoe
Scooter Carusoe is a Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee with multiple #1 hit songs to his credit. His songs have been recorded by some of country music’s biggest artists, including Taylor Swift, Kenny Chesney, Darius Rucker, Dierks Bentley, Lady A, Eric Church, Rascal Flatts, Carrie Underwood, and more. As one of Nashville’s most celebrated songwriters, Scooter has helped shape the soundtrack of modern country music and continues to write, perform, and mentor the next generation of songwriters. Returning for his second year supporting The Next Door Recovery’s Songwriters Night, Scooter will once again bring together fellow Hall of Fame songwriters for an unforgettable evening of stories, songs, and the inspiration behind the music.
Ray Fulcher
Ray Fulcher is a 2020 CMA Song of the Year nominee and a 2021 CMA Triple Play Award winner. He has six #1 hit songs to his credit and more than 30 cuts with Luke Combs. Ray has also had songs recorded by artists including Chris Young, Zac Brown Band, Jordan Davis, Riley Green, Kameron Marlowe, Cody Johnson, Muscadine Bloodline, Matt Stell, Tennille Arts and Dillon Carmichael. As an artist, he has toured with Luke Combs, Morgan Wallen, Dierks Bentley, Ashley McBryde and Hank Williams Jr. and has more than 40 million artist streams. As a songwriter, he has amassed more than 150 recorded songs and more than 4 billion streams.
J.T. Harding
J.T. Harding is a hit songwriter and bestselling author whose songs have been streamed more than 1 billion times. The Detroit native has written #1 hits for some of country music’s biggest artists, including Blake Shelton, Kenny Chesney, Keith Urban, Darius Rucker and Dierks Bentley, as well as Uncle Kracker’s worldwide hit “Smile.” Beyond songwriting, J.T. is the author of the bestselling memoir Party Like a Rockstar, sharing stories from his remarkable career in music.
Tickets & Tables
reclaiming lives for over twenty years
Food and drink will be available for purchase at the event.
Single Ticket
$250
Table of 4
$1,000
Golden Circle Table
4 Seats
$3,000
Sponsorship Opportunities
Hall of Fame Sponsor — $10,000
Includes one table in the Golden Circle; listing on all event marketing materials and TNDR social media; recognition in The Next Door Recovery online newsletter; listing in the event program; and verbal recognition at the event.
Encore Sponsor — $5,000
Includes four event tickets; listing on all event marketing materials and TNDR social media; recognition in The Next Door Recovery online newsletter; and listing in the event program.
Musical Ambassador — $2,500
Includes two event tickets; listing on all event marketing materials; recognition in The Next Door Recovery online newsletter; and listing in the event program.
Why Your Support Matters
An Evening That Opens Doors
Songwriters Night is more than an evening of incredible music. It is an opportunity to come together around the hope, healing and new beginnings made possible through recovery.
Every ticket, table and sponsorship helps The Next Door Recovery continue opening doors for women seeking freedom from addiction and the opportunity to build a life of lasting recovery.
We are incredibly grateful to The Bluebird Cafe for opening its doors to The Next Door Recovery and providing such an iconic and intimate setting for this special evening.
