On the Rise Writers Round: Carson Peters, A. R. Simmons, and Carlisle Wright
11:30 am-12:45 pm
1 Hr 15 Min
Free for Members
MEMBERS RESERVE HERECarson Peters is a multi-instrumentalist and a songwriter from Piney Flats, Tennessee, who made his Grand Ole Opry debut, as a guest of Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder, at eight years old and now regularly plays the Opry with his own band, Carson Peters & Iron Mountain. He co-wrote Cole Goodwin’s “Howdy” and played fiddle on and co-wrote Braxton Keith’s “I Ain’t Tryin’.” Singer-songwriter A. R. Simmons hails from a small town outside of Knoxville, Tennessee. Earlier this year, he was featured in WME’s Losers Live artist showcase, which also included Riley Green, Braxton Keith, and Jon Pardi. Nashville native Carlisle Wright was an opening act for Alan Jackson’s Last Call: One More of the Road — The Finale at Nissan Stadium in June and, shortly after, made her Grand Ole Opry debut. She recently released her single “Wright Kinda Country,” which features Bruce Bouton on pedal steel guitar and Charlie McCoy on harmonica. Ford Theater. Included with Museum admission. Program ticket required. Free to Museum members. Members reserve tickets here. Membership must be active through the program date to reserve. Non-members must purchase Museum admission here.
