Nashville Nights: Charlotte, NC
Being a kid should mean endless possibilities and adventures. But for children facing life threatening illnesses, childhood joy can be interrupted. A Kid Again changes that by providing consistent, cost free, year round Adventures for these children and their families, creating moments of joy, connection, and hope.
We invite you to make a difference for children in the Carolinas by partnering with us for Nashville Nights, our signature event. Guests will enjoy Nashville inspired food, live performances from talented singer songwriters, and the stories behind hit country songs. The evening also features an inspiring family story and exciting live and silent auctions, all in support of bringing hope and happiness to families who need it most.
Adam Wurtzel – Emcee
Our Nashville Nights 2025 host is Adam Wurtzel from “Up ‘n Adam” on WCCB’s News Rising.
Cooper Ledford – Cocktail Hour Entertainment
Country singer-songwriter from South Carolina. His newest single, “Miss Carolina,” showcases his love for heartfelt storytelling and neo-traditional country sound, blending influences from legends like Keith Whitley, Tracy Lawrence, and Brooks & Dunn. Ledford’s unique sound makes him a rising artist to watch.
2025 Songwriters
Ryan Tyndell
GRAMMY nominated songwriter and producer Ryan Tyndell was born and raised in East Texas. After studying English at Stephen F. Austin University, he moved to Nashville and signed with Sony ATV Music Publishing. He now continues his publishing partnership with Arturo Buenahora Jr. at Little Louder Music Publishing.
Ryan has written songs recorded by Eric Church, Keith Urban, Dierks Bentley, Luke Bryan, Jon Pardi, Little Big Town, Florida Georgia Line, Dustin Lynch, Hailey Whitters, Jackson Dean, and many others. Notable hits include “Springsteen,” “We Were,” “Bourbon in Kentucky,” and “Everything She Ain’t.” He has also contributed to numerous albums as a multi instrumentalist and background vocalist.
Bryan Simpson
Bryan Simpson is a modern American singer songwriter whose sound blends southern folk, bluegrass, classic country, and indie influences with sharp storytelling and thoughtful introspection. Praised by outlets like The Huffington Post and SeattlePi, his music has drawn comparisons to artists such as David Byrne, Bowie, and Beck.
His career has included touring and recording with Dan Auerbach, Ricky Skaggs, and Mumford and Sons. As a songwriter, his songs have been recorded by Blake Shelton, Tim McGraw, Kenny Chesney, George Strait, Old Dominion, and others, earning multiple number one hits and more than 500 million streams.
Simpson’s debut album under his own name, The Oldest, showcases his signature storytelling and genre blending style.
Ryan Beaver
Ryan Beaver is a country singer/songwriter. The Texas native moved to Nashville in 2013 to continue pursuing his songwriting and artist career.
His latest album, Rx, was critically acclaimed for its “visceral emotional work” (NPR) and Beaver has been heralded as an “Artist You Need to Know” by Rolling Stone. He has written songs for artists such as Blake Shelton, Ryan Hurd, HARDY, Warren Zeiders, Larry Fleet, Dustin Lynch, Parker McCollum, Josh Abbott, Catie Offerman, and Luke Bryan.
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