AN EXCLUSIVE EVENT FOR GUESTS OF
Songs and their stories – CMA Theater in the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum – Saturday, June 6, 2026
Three of Nashville’s most celebrated songwriters take the stage — In this intimate performance, Rhett Akins, The Warren Brothers, and Lydia Vaughan share unforgettable chart-topping hits and the candid stories behind them. The event will take place in the CMA Theater located within the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum in the same place where the annual Country Music Hall Of Fame Medallion Ceremony takes place.
Grammy-Nominated • 9 No. 1 Hits • 3,000+ Songs Written
Tampa brothers Brad and Brett Warren moved to Nashville in 1995, signing with BNA Records and touring as opening acts for Tim McGraw and Faith Hill. With 3,000+ songs written, their nine No. 1 hits include Tim McGraw’s Grammy-nominated “If You’re Reading This” and “Highway Don’t Care,” Toby Keith’s “Red Solo Cup,” Keith Urban’s “Little Bit of Everything,” Faith Hill’s “The Lucky One,” and Martina McBride’s “Anyway.” Emmy Award-winning and Grammy-nominated, they are renowned for razor-sharp humor and unforgettable storytelling on stage.
ACM Songwriter of the Decade • 36 No. 1 Singles • Songwriters Hall of Fame Member
Rhett Akins is one of Nashville’s most celebrated hitmakers, with an extraordinary career as both a recording artist and songwriter. He has written 36 No. 1 singles and counting, including hits recorded by Luke Bryan, Jason Aldean, Blake Shelton, Dustin Lynch, Jon Pardi, Parker McCollum, and Thomas Rhett. Rhett first topped the charts with his signature song “That Ain’t My Truck,” which he also co-wrote.
Akins’ songwriting achievements have earned him numerous honors, including BMI Songwriter of the Year (2011 and 2014), ACM Songwriter of the Decade (2019), and eight CMA Triple Play Awards. He was inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2021 and named the NMPA Non-Performing Songwriter ICON in 2025, cementing his legacy as one of country music’s most influential creators.
Rising Star • 3-Week No. 1 • Warner Chappell / Cornman Music
Lydia Vaughan is a Nashville hit songwriter known for her powerful melodies and relatable storytelling, earning cuts with many of country music’s top artists. A St. Louis, Missouri native, she began in church and choir before fronting an alternative rock band, shaping her collaborative, artist-driven style.
After moving to Nashville in 2015, Lydia signed with Cornman Music & Warner Chappell Music in 2020. She has since earned three No. 1 hits, including the multi-week chart-topper “If I Didn’t Love You” by Jason Aldean and Carrie Underwood, as well as Jordan Davis’ “Bar None.”
Her catalog also includes standout cuts like Carrie Underwood’s “Out of That Truck” and Corey Kent’s “Man of the House,” with additional recordings by Gabby Barrett, Jon Pardi, Lauren Alaina, and more..
