Dr. Phillips Center Brings Nashville Night in Orlando to Judson’s Live
Legendary songwriters, Matt Jenkins and J.T. Harding, to take the stage April 20
Orlando, Fla. – From the backs of napkins to the bright lights of Music City. Every song has a story-- and country music’s top hit-makers are sharing theirs at Judson's Live beginning April 20, 2024.
Nashville’s most celebrated songwriters who have worked with Kenny Chesney, Luke Bryan to Darius Rucker, will take the Judson’s Live stage as part of Nashville Night in Orlando.
“The series has packed venues across Central Florida and we are excited to bring the event and its audiences to Judson’s Live,” says Kathy Ramsberger, president & CEO of the Dr. Phillips Center.
Judson’s Live is the art center’s newest and most intimate music room offering a front row experience to celebrate songwriters, enjoy music and learn about the inspiration behind some of Nashville’s biggest hits.
ABOUT THE SONGWRITERS
MATT JENKINS is a CMA Triple Play award-winning songwriter who has earned seven #1 singles, including:
“Buy Dirt” by Jordan Davis and Luke Bryan
"Happy Anywhere" by Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani
“Do I Make You Wanna” by Billy Currington
“Song for Another Time” by Old Dominion
“Setting the World on Fire” by Kenny Chesney featuring Pink.
He also wrote Florida Georgia Line's "Confession,” Dustin Lynch's "Where It's At" and Keith Urban's hit single "Cop Car." Not only do his songs top charts but they also set the mood for TV's biggest shows including his song “Fade Into You” placed in ABC’s show Nashville.
J.T. HARDING is a hit songwriter and author from Grosse Pointe, Michigan. His hit song, “Smile” sold 4 million times and his wild memoir, “Party Like a Rockstar” is a bestseller on Amazon. J.T. has written songs for:
Blake Shelton
Kenny Chesney
Keith Urban
Darius Rucker
Dierks Bentley
The Judson’s Live season is supported by Joyce T. Green & Family, Chuck & Margery Pabst Steinmetz and Frances & Peter Weldon.
The 2024 season is supported by Experience Kissimmee.
Space is limited. The ticket price is $60 per guest.
Time:
4 p.m. and 8 p.m.
Doors open at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m.
Dates:
April 20, 2024
May 11, 2024
Location:
Judson’s Live
445 South Magnolia Avenue
Orlando, FL 32801
Media inquiries can be directed to show/pr manager Sade.Teel@drphillipscenter.org.
To learn more, visitJudsonsLive.org .
About Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts: Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts is a private nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization in downtown Orlando supported by the City of Orlando, Orange County, the City of Winter Park, the State of Florida and generous donors and sponsors. The 698,312-square-foot venue includes performance spaces like the Walt Disney Theater, the Alexis & Jim Pugh Theater, the Steinmetz Hall and Judson's Live; and event spaces like the DeVos Family Room, the Rooftop Terrace and the Seneff Arts Plaza. In addition, the arts center's AdventHealth School of Arts offers performing arts education year-round. For more information, visit drphillipscenter.org. Follow on YouTube, Instagram, Facebook and X.