Nashville Night in Tampa

If you love country music, this is your chance to hear the stories behind the songs straight from the people who wrote them. Nashville Night in Tampa at the Straz Center brings some of Music City's top hitmakers to the stage for an intimate evening of live performances, personal stories, and a behind-the-scenes look at how chart-topping country songs come to life - from the first idea to the moment they're recorded by your favorite artists.

The Saturday, Aug. 29 lineup features acclaimed Nashville songwriters Anthony Smith and Brice Long. Anthony Smith is known for hits like Cowboys Like Us, Run, Half a Man, Who Invented the Wheel, I'm Tryin', Up to the Depths, and Infinity. Brice Long has written fan favorites including Heartache on the Dance Floor, Nothing On But the Radio, Like a Cowboy, Anything Goes, Today, Let's Don't Call It a Night, and What I Can't Put Down.

Whether you're a lifelong country fan or just curious about the songwriting process, this unique concert offers an up-close look at the stories and inspiration behind some of Nashville's biggest hits.