FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Nonprofit Contact:
Gaye Lynn Wilson
Phone: 615-207-8117
Mt. Juliet, TN (August 6, 2024) – Wilson Rides in collaboration with the Mt. Juliet Breakfast Rotary Club, is excited to announce the 3rd Annual Sips & Sounds of September, an enchanting end-of-summer evening filled with live music, delicious food, and engaging activities. This year’s event will be held on Friday, September 27, from 6:00 to 9:00 PM at the picturesque Rural Hill Farm in Mt. Juliet, TN.
Sips & Sounds of September promises to be an unforgettable night featuring an impressive lineup of singer-songwriters performing “in the round.” Guests will enjoy an array of heavy hors d’oeuvres, refreshing beverages, and the chance to participate in a silent auction. All proceeds from the event will benefit Wilson Rides Inc., a local 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to providing transportation services for seniors aged 55 and older who no longer drive or seldom drive in Wilson County, TN.
“I adore this event; it’s my favorite time of the year. I also enjoy the music and introducing these artists to our community. The venue and the vibe are fantastic, and I want everyone to relax and have a great time at this end-of-summer, beginning-of-fall outdoor gathering with friends and community,“ said Gaye Lynn Wilson, Executive Director of Wilson Rides Inc.
Mark your calendars, gather your friends, and come support a great cause. All proceeds from this event will go toward the sustainability of Wilson Rides Inc., ensuring that this necessary organization can continue to provide essential transportation services for seniors in Wilson County. Whether you’re a fan of country, jazz, rock, pop, or Christian music, there is something for everyone. These “musical poets” will not disappoint!
The Artists:
- Emily Shackelton
- Emily Shackelton hails from Biwabik, Minnesota, and moved to Nashville after studying at Berklee College of Music, where she won the BMI John Lennon Songwriting Competition. Her writing catalog includes singles and cuts by Carly Pearce, Reba McEntire, Joe Nichols, Runaway June, Sara Evans, Jana Kramer, David Cook, Lauren Alaina, and more, as well as TV shows like Nashville, American Idol, and Dancing With the Stars. She celebrated her first Number 1 with Carly Pearce’s breakout single “Every Little Thing” in 2018, and recently celebrated her second Number 1 with Pearce’s hit song “What He Didn’t Do” in April. Emily was awarded “Breakout Songwriter of the Year 2018” by Music Row Magazine and proudly writes for Winsongs Publishing. She recently made her television debut performing alongside Carly Pearce at the ACM Honors Awards, streaming now on Hulu.
- Kelly Archer
- Originally from Vancouver, British Columbia, Kelly has been a signed writer in Nashville for the past 16 years. She is on the Board of Directors for the Nashville Songwriters Association International. Her songs have been recorded by Jason Aldean, Reba, Brett Young, Trisha Yearwood, Eli Young Band, Dustin Lynch, Jo Dee Messina, Montgomery Gentry, Justin Moore, Cassadee Pope, Chris Lane, and many more. Kelly has had several songs placed in the series Nashville as well as success in her native land of Canada with artists like Chad Brownlee, Tebey, Jess Moskaluke, and Meghan Patrick. In the past few years, Kelly has celebrated her first #1 song with Brett Young’s “Sleep Without You,” her second #1 with Justin Moore’s “Somebody Else Will,” and she received the AIMP “Rising Songwriter of the Year” award for 2017. With recent successes like Corey Kent’s “Wild As Her” and Travis Denning’s “After A Few,” she continues to shape the sound of country music.
- Karleigh Schmidt
- Karleigh Schmidt is a singer-songwriter from Lindale, Texas who moved to Nashville in 2012 at the age of 19. Karleigh signed her first publishing deal at 15 years old, graduated from Belmont University with a music business degree, and has been writing songs in town ever since. After realizing her heart was really in the songs rather than on the stage, Karleigh has been working with artists in the writing room helping them tell their stories one song at a time.
Event Details:
- Date: Friday, September 27
- Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
- Location: Rural Hill Farm, Mt. Juliet, TN
- Tickets: General Admission- $100, VIP Admission $150
- Age Requirement: Attendees must be 21+, MUST SHOW ID
- Additional Info: Guests are welcome to bring their own lawn chairs; however, plenty of tables and seating will be available.
For more information and tickets, please visit www.wilsonridesinc.org.
Contact: Gaye Lynn Wilson, Executive Director, [email protected], 615-622-5557
About Wilson Rides
Wilson Rides Inc is a 501(c)3 charitable organization established in 2020 that preserves quality of life and fosters a connected community for older adults in Wilson County, TN, by providing safe, reliable, affordable, volunteer-driven transportation to local destinations. Wilson Rides was named “2022 Non Profit of Excellence” by the Lebanon/Wilson County Chamber of Commerce, Executive Director Gaye Lynn Wilson was named “2022 Wilsonian of the Year” by the Mount Juliet Chamber of Commerce and Wilson Rides Event “Sips & Sounds” was named a “2022 Finalist for Best Community or Non Profit Event” by Main Street Media Awards. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube and LinkedIn @wilsonridesinc and our Podcast – Storytime with Wilson Rides. To learn more about Wilson Rides, please visit www.wilsonridesinc.org.
