Nashville Songwriters Live Coming Feb 27

“Nashville Songwriters Live” Brings Performances and Stories Behind your Favorite Songs to Folsom’s Harris Center for the Arts

The legendary music of Nashville is returning to Folsom for the third year with Nashville Songwriters Live: Performances and Stories of Your Favorite Hit Songs, a one-night-only concert experience on February 27, 2026, benefiting local nonprofit Hands4Hope - Youth Making A Difference.

The evening will showcase a unique blend of full-band performances, stripped-down acoustic moments, and compelling storytelling that offers the audience a behind-the-scenes look at some songs and stories that shaped modern music.

This year’s lineup includes three-time Emmy Award winner Greg Barnhill, a celebrated songwriter whose work has been recorded by legendary artists such as Etta James, Martina McBride, and Jessica Simpson. Barnhill’s background vocals can also be heard on more than ten albums by Tim McGraw. Joining him is Morgan Myles, a top-three finalist from NBC’s The Voice. Returning for a third year is hit songwriter CJ Solar, known for writing chart-topping songs for some of country music’s biggest names. Also returning is singer-songwriter Mark Mackay, who brings dynamic musicality, high-energy performances, and memorable stories from his life touring and opening for stars worldwide.

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In addition to the featured Nashville artists, the event will highlight special performances by local up-and-coming musicians and students, including featured local talent Cynthia Renee.

This fundraiser will support Hands4Hope - Youth Making A Difference. The proceeds from this event will be used to help those most vulnerable in our community while teaching youth invaluable life skills of leadership and service.

“Since 2008, Hands4Hope youth have delivered meals, toiletries, clothing, and supplies to those struggling while gaining skills they can take with them for life,”  said Jennifer Bassett, Hands4Hope - Youth Making A Difference’s Founder and Executive Director. “This exciting fundraising event will help us expand our reach to meet growing community needs, while providing a unique and memorable family entertainment experience.” 

Additionally, a silent auction available to both concertgoers and anyone online will offer guitars signed by the performers, a Nashville vacation, a private bourbon tasting party, and other exciting offerings, with all proceeds benefiting Hands4Hope.

The event is sponsored at the Legend level by Designing Dreams Flooring and Remodeling, CapTrust, Dignity Health, El Dorado Disposal, Nor-Cal Equipment Rentals, The Elliott & Pistone Group / Baird, and UC Davis Health. The event is sponsored at the Superstar level by Anrak, Brightstar Partners Insurance, Capital Rivers Commercial, Carlsen Muir Family Foundation, Folsom Times, Nugget Market/Forklift, and Rick and Laura Fergerson. The media sponsor is Style Readers Media. 

The Friday, February 27, show at the Harris Center for the Arts at Folsom Lake College will take place at 7 pm. Tickets are available through the Harris Center box office and website. For more information, visit hands4hopeyouth.org/nashvillelive

Hands4Hope – Youth Making A Difference is a nonprofit, youth-driven organization with the mission to inspire and empower youth in leadership and service. It offers hands-on education and community outreach opportunities to youth from 6th through 12th grades through school-based and after-school programs in Sacramento and El Dorado counties. 

For more information visit: hands4hopeyouth.org or call (916) 294-7426.

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