The Sandy Lee Watkins Songwriters’ Festival is four nights of intimate, acoustic live performances in Henderson’s historic downtown. You will be captivated by some of Nashville’s award-winning singer/songwriters as they share their stories behind the hit songs we hear on the radio! 

While sitting in the round or by the stage, attendees will have an up-close and personal experience with some of the greatest storytellers in music. The singer/songwriters of “The Dance” sung by Garth Brooks, “Waitin’ on a Woman” sung by Brad Paisley, “Five O’Clock Somewhere” sung by Alan Jackson, and more will be there to share their evening with you - and we promise you will not be disappointed!

The Sandy Lee Watkins Songwriters’ Festival is honored to give back each year to local non-profits in our community. You not only get to hear amazing music but each year the proceeds raised go to support local causes. Make your plans for an unforgettable experience of storytellin’ in the 42420 in July 2024! 

Schedule:

Wednesday, July 24, 2024

Rookies Only - 6:00pm-9:00pm

Local Talent Kick-off:

Maggie Hollis

Tyler Garrett

Josh Merritt

Lindsey Williams

Hit Songwriters:

Dave Pahanish

Johnny Bulford

Jason Duke

David Tolliver

Thursday, July 25, 2024

Rookies 7:00pm-9:00pm

Heidi Bulford

Jami Grooms

Lance Carpenter

Dave Pahanish

The Elm 7:00pm-9:00pm

Don Sampson

Rusty Tabor

Joel Shewmake

Ronny Criss

Friday, July 26, 2024

Rookies 6:00pm-7:45pm

Anthony Peebles

Jamie Teachenor

Joel Shewmake Jami Grooms

Rookies 8:15pm-10:00pm

David Tolliver

Johnny Bulford

Heidi Bulford

Bobby James

The Elm 6:00pm-7:45pm

Tony Arata

Annie Mosher

Buddy Owens

Chris Canterbury

The Elm 8:15pm-10:00pm

Don Sampson

Rusty Tabor

Reed Foley

Jason Duke

Saturday, July 27, 2024

Rookies 6:00pm-7:45pm

Leslie Satcher

Buddy Owens

Reed Foley

Roxie Dean

Rookies 8:15pm-10:00pm

Tony Arata

Leslie Satcher

Jamie Teachenor

Don Sampson

The Elm 6:00pm-7:45pm

Bobby James

Anthony Peebles

Ronny Criss

Chris Canterbury

The Elm 8:15pm-10:00pm

Johnny Bulford

Heidi Bulford

Roxie Dean

Lance Carpenter

Locations:

The Elm, 120 N Elm Street, Henderson, KY 42420

Rookies Restaurant, 117 2nd Street, Henderson, KY 42420

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Date: July 24-27, 2024

Location: Various Locations in Henderson, KY

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