The Small Hall
1109 Van Buren Avenue
7-9 pm
Come enjoy a finalists' concert on January 18th at 7 pm! Celebrity judge, Greg Barnhill, will annouce the winners that evening!
2020 Finalists
Andrew Pankey Song: You Don't Know It Yet
Andrew Newman Song: Can't Wait
Alanna Mosley Song: Charlotte
Kyle Kite Song: Runner Up
Brian Blake Song: Rice Field in the Distance
Joe Austin Song: Paul
Jessica Horton Song: Right Outside
Chaislyn Jane Music Song:Fear of Missing Out
Luke Smith Song: I can't bear it
W. Keith Moore Song: Step into the Fire
About Greg Barnhill
Small Hall is extremely pleased to announce that the judge for this year's songwriter contest finals will be Greg Barnhill. At noon on Sunday, the day after the songwriter contest finals, Greg will a hold a free seminar about finding and creating your own music income streams. Location TBD.
His songs have been covered by Artists from Etta James, Martina McBride, and Jessica Simpson, to Chicago, Tim McGraw, Lee Ann Womack, His hit song, “Walkaway Joe,” recorded by Trisha Yearwood and Don Henley, earned him a Grammy nomination. He also had a crossover smash with “House of Love” for Amy Grant and Vince Gill. He has performed with more people that you've heard of than can be named here, and he is a highly sought after studio session musician, for both his amazing playing and vocal abilities.
He writes themes and jingles for TV, again with too many accomplishments to list. As a tiny example, he won an Emmy for "Best Original Song" for the Today Show theme, "Today Is Your Day," and was nominated for Emmys for the NASCAR theme, "Be there," and another Today Show theme. Other credits include The View, Murphy Brown, the Tennessee Titan, Fox And Friends, CNN, the Atlanta Braves, Crown Royal, etc., etc. and etc. He writes for movies, including Tyler Perry's movie, "For Colored Girls," and series on HBO and the CW network. He is also a prolific recording and television producer.
Greg helped create, and tirelessly supports, a non-profit organization, the Ozone Music Education Foundation, which provides music education, support and mentorship to those throughout St. Tammany Parish, LA., who want to learn the music industry, and develop skills and knowledge as songwriters and musicians. They are particularly proud of their support for music education in the Parrish's schools.
You can find more information on his website, https://www.gregbarnhill.com/
Tickets
Single Admission: $8 for members/$10 for non-members
Couples' Admission: $12 for members/$15 for non-members
Tickets will be on sale online until 6 pm on the 18th. After that, tickets will be on sale at the door if available, seating is limited.
