Songwriter Showcase Returns

Direct from the Country Music Capital of the World, Nashville, Tennessee, three singer-songwriters perform their original country music on the beautiful grounds of Mallow Run Winery in Bargersville, Indiana. 

Our concert is inspired by Nashville's iconic Bluebird Cafe, regarded as one of the music industry's preeminent listening rooms. Performing at the Bluebird helped launch the careers of Keith Urban, Vince Gill, and Taylor Swift. 

Our featured artists have written for industry superstars including Blake Shelton, Sara Evans, Randy Travis, Jessica Simpson, Trace Adkins, and Brad Paisley. 

We bring the Nashville vibe to Indianapolis each year for our Party with a Purpose by introducing you to the talented writers and musicians behind the polished sound you hear on the radio. 

Event proceeds benefit Franciscan Health Foundation's Employee Wellbeing Fund and will provide resources for helping our healthcare heroes manage stress and avoid burnout. 

Learn more about available sponsorships:

Download the 2024 Party with a Purpose Sponsorship Packet.

Sponsorship & Guest Registration Options:

• Sign-up online with a credit card using our secure registration site.
• Make an online donation.
• If you prefer to pay offline with cash, check, or credit card, download a registration form and mail, fax, or scan/email the completed form with payment to the Foundation no later than Monday, July 17, 2023. See registration form for more details.

Featured performers include:

Joel Shewmake

Joel boasts an impressive professional writing career, collaborating with industry giants like BMG, Amylase Entertainment, and Warner Chapel. His songwriting prowess has yielded hits for renowned artists including Craig Campbell, Gary Allan, Montgomery Gentry, Trace Adkins, Brad Paisley, Jerrod Niemann, Jacob Bryant, Cody Johnson, Randall King, Brent Cobb, and more.

Tommy Karlas

Tommy wrote “Roll with Me” performed by Montgomery-Gentry which reached number one on the Country Music charts and was the duet’s most downloaded song during their famed career. Tommy has also written for Warren Zeiders, Blake Shelton, Randy Travis, and Trish Yearwood.

Victoria Banks

Victoria was named Female Artist of the Year and Songwriter of the Year by the Canadian Country Music Association (CCMA) in 2010 and has been nominated for 9 other CCMA Awards. She is an instructor of Songwriting at Belmont University’s Mike Curb College of Entertainment & Music Business.