Inaugural Branson Songwriters Festival Set For April

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The first-ever Branson Songwriters Festival will take place throughout Branson and neighboring areas April 15-17.

The festival will feature a lineup of award-winning songwriters, including three Hall of Fame writers: Buddy Cannon, whose credits include Vern Gosdin’s “Set ‘Em Up Joe,” and George Strait’s “Give It Away;” Shawn Camp, co-writer of Garth Brooks’ “Two Piña Coladas” and Brooks & Dunn’s “How Long Gone;” and Rafe Van Hoy, whose credits include George Jones and Tammy Wynette’s “Golden Ring” and Deborah Allen’s “Baby I Lied.”

“Branson has been home to so many of us in the entertainment industry over the years, and I’ve always felt it was the perfect place to bring a songwriters festival to life,” says Billy Yates. “I’m honored to be part of its inaugural year and excited about what we can build together. This is about more than a regional event. We want to welcome people from all over to experience the music, support the songwriters behind the songs, enjoy everything this incredible town has to offer, and leave wanting to tell their friends about it. That’s how we build something special and lay the foundation for a festival that continues to grow for years to come.”

Updates and announcements on the festival including additional songwriters added to the lineup, venue locations, and preferred lodging partners can be found at bransonsongwriters.com.

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