Music That Matters Fundraiser

Davis House Child Advocacy Center's annual "Music That Matters" fundraiser is scheduled for the night of Friday, July 14th. "We are so grateful for Highland Corporation and Blondy Church of God to be sponsoring our event this year," said DeAnna Darden-Carroll, Director of Services at Davis House.

The evening will include catered dinner and musical performances, with proceeds supporting a very important organization for our community. Davis House provides investigative and healing services to children and their families after the child has experienced a significant trauma, which is most often severe abuse. The children are able to access services provided by Davis House at no cost. As a non-profit, Davis House Child Advocacy Center is reliant on community support to provide these critical services.

Performers for the event are singer/songwriters Wynn Varble and Phil O'Donnell. They will tell the stories of writing and perform some of their award-winning country hits.

Wynn Varble's first radio single was "Fit to Be Tied Down" by Sammy Kershaw. Since then, Wynn has had numerous hits including three number ones... all three were nominated for "Song of the Year" by the CMA and/or ACM. Wynn's three number one songs are: "Have You Forgotten" by Darryl Worley, "Waitin' on A Woman" by Brad Paisley, and "I'm A Little More Country Than That" recorded by Easton Corbin. In addition to his number ones, Wynn's had songs recorded by artists such as Garth Brooks, Cody Johnson, Trace Adkins, Willie Nelson, Mark Chesnutt, Kellie Pickler, Lee Ann Womack, and many others.

In 2009, Wynn received the Nashville Songwriters Association's Songwriter of the Year Award. He made his Grand Ole Opry debut in 2011. Additionally, Wynn has appeared on several tv shows and was featured weekly on the Joey & Rory Show for several years. Wynn writes nearly every day and tours extensively. He is currently signed with BMG Music Publishing.

Phil O'Donnell, a Canada native, made his first trip to Nashville in 1983 and began developing his skills as a songwriter. O'Donnell worked as a musician, playing guitar with many artists including Craig Morgan, Jeff Carson, Kevin Denney, Johnny Lee, and Sherrie Austin.

O'Donnell's songwriting credits include George Strait's No. 1 "Give It All We Got Tonight," No. 1 single, "Back When I Knew It All" recorded by Montgomery Gentry, "Love Remembers," "I Got You," and "More Trucks Than Cars"(Craig Morgan), "Tougher Than Nails" (Joe Diffie), "Fore She Was Mama," "She Won't Be Lonely Long" (Clay Walker), Darryl Worley, "Sounds Like Life to Me," and much, much more!

O'Donnell also has served as producer for artists such as Craig Morgan, Josh Thompson, Keith Anderson, Matt Mason, Justin McBride, Chris Janson, Mark Wills, Tara Oram, Jason Blaine, High Valley, Steve Richard, Davisson Bros. Band. Among his many production credits is the six-week No. 1 country hit, "That's What I Love About Sunday" (Craig Morgan), which was the most played country song of 2005. He is currently producing a studio album on Joe Diffie.

Tickets are $30, and sales end Friday, June 30th so purchase yours online now at http://www.classy.org/event/music-that-matters-an-evening-with-wynn-varble-and-phil-odonnell/e484302. The link is on the Davis House Child Advocacy Facebook page, as well. To purchase tickets in person, contact DeAnna at 931.796.0813, ext 111 or at [email protected].