Pictured (L-R): Dustin Lynch, Rhett Akins, BMI’s Leslie Roberts and Jon Pardi gather backstage at 3rd and Lindsley. Photo: Erika Goldring/BMI
BMI packed out Nashville venue 3rd & Lindsley on Tuesday (April 3) for their annual Tin Pan South show. Curated by two-time BMI Songwriter of the Year Rhett Akins and 2017 BMI Icon Bob DiPiero, the show kicked off with a surprise performance from Akins and Thomas Rhett.
Akins, DiPiero, and the Warren Brothers then took the stage for a round and storytelling. Other performances from the evening included surprise guests LOCASH, Dustin Lynch, and Jon Pardi. Also making appearances were hitmaker and 2016 BMI Songwriter of the Year Rodney Clawson as well as newcomer Parker Welling, who just celebrated her first No. 1 single.
BMI’s Leslie Roberts hosted the evening, stating from stage that the performers that evening had a combined total of 45 No. 1 singles.
Pictured (L-R): BMI’s Leslie Roberts, The Warren Brothers, Thomas Rhett, Rhett Akins, Bob DiPiero and Parker Welling pose for a photo during BMI’s Tin Pan South show. Photo: Erika Goldring/BMI
LOCASH performs with Rhett Akins at 3rd and Lindsley Photo: Erika Goldring/BMI
Rhett Akins performs with hit songwriter Rodney Clawson. Photo: Erika Goldring/BMI
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