SONGWRITERS FOR STREAMS
2024
Save the Date for Songwriters for Streams 2025!
April 27, 2025
About
Songwriters for Streams is Harpeth Conservancy’s annual celebration of music, community, and conservation, set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Harpeth River. This unique event brings together award-winning songwriters and music lovers for an unforgettable afternoon of live performances, all while supporting our mission to protect clean water and healthy rivers in Tennessee.
Held every April in honor of Earth Month, Songwriters for Streams takes place at the stunning riverside home of Libby and Nick Sieveking in Franklin, TN. Guests enjoy a relaxed, picnic-style gathering with blankets, charcuterie, cocktails, and firepits creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. With engaging family-friendly activities and a lineup of acclaimed artists, it’s an event that connects people to the natural beauty we’re working to protect.
Proceeds from Songwriters for Streams—including ticket sales, sponsorships, and a live auction featuring exclusive memorabilia—support Harpeth Conservancy’s work to ensure clean water and thriving river ecosystems for generations to come.
2024 Songwriters For Streams
An Unforgettable Afternoon of Music and Conservation
When: Sunday, April 21, 2024
Where: Libby and Nick Sieveking’s farm along the scenic Harpeth River, Franklin, TN
Presented By: Grasslands Environmental
THE 2024 S4S ARTISTS
Tom Douglas is a Grammy, Academy, Oscar, and Golden Globe Award-nominated songwriter and filmmaker who has penned numerous hits for some of the biggest names in country music. Douglas’s songwriting prowess has garnered him prestigious awards, including BMI Songwriter of the Year and winning the Country Music Association’s Song of the Year award.
Some of Douglas’ top hits include:
–“The House That Built Me” Miranda Lambert (CMA Song of the Year)
–“I Run to You” Lady A
–“Drunk Girl” Chris Jansen (MusicRow Award for Song of the Year)
–“Meanwhile Back at Mama’s” Tim McGraw feat. Faith Hill (Grammy Nomination)
–“Raise ‘Em Up” Keith Urban featuring Eric Church (Grammy Nomination)
Grammy-nominated and CMA award-winning songwriter Barry Dean has had songs recorded by numerous country music stars.
Some of Dean’s top hits include:
–“Pontoon” Little Big Town
–“Girls Chase Boys” Ingrid Michelson
–“Diamond Rings and Old Barstools” Tim McGraw
–“American Honey” Lady A
–“Days Go By” Keith Urban
A two-time Grammy-nominated, piano-playing, bilingual singer-songwriter, James Slater has had songs recorded by country superstars.
Some of Slater’s top hits include:
–“In My Daughter’s Eyes” Martina McBride
–“The High Cost of Living” Jamey Johnson
–“Unstoppable” Rascal Flatts
–“Maggie Creek Road” Reba McEntire
–“Falling In Love Again” Kellie Pickler
–“Solo un Momento” Willie Nelson
Derek Pell
Derek Pell is a multi-genre violinist from Nashville, Tennessee. He toured with Ray Price and The Cherokee Cowboys for over five years, along with The John Jorgenson Quintet, Occidental Gypsy, Paul Bogart, and other performers. He is regularly found in the recording studios in Nashville, producing strings and fiddle tracks for various artists as well as Film & TV. His band, Hot Club Time Machine, performs regularly in Nashville featuring an inspired blend of swing, gypsy jazz, world music, bluegrass, classic country, and even a little Stevie Wonder.
John Pell
One of Nashville’s all-time great guitarists, John Pell, has become a well-known composer, arranger, and highly touted guitar instructor who has served as the Coordinator of Guitar Studies at Belmont University since 1978. In 1975, Mr. Pell recorded and toured with Dolly Parton and performed on her nationally syndicated television show. In 1977, Pell was composer and arranger on Chet Atkin’s classic “First Nashville Guitar Quartet” album; Pell’s critically acclaimed 1978 album “The Last Time I Saw Home,” features beautiful instrumentals built around Pell’s guitar, augmented by oboe and strings, flute, keyboards, bass and percussion.
Thanks to generous support through sponsorships, carload ticket sales, and a live auction featuring autographed handwritten lyrics, the event raised nearly $60,000 to support Harpeth Conservancy’s mission of protecting clean water and healthy rivers in Tennessee.
Presenting Sponsor
Creek Sponsors
Spring Sponsors
Megan & David Eskind
Food & Beverage Sponsors
Media & Event Partners
2024 Songwriters for Streams Committee
- Melissa & David Alford
- Laura & David Anderson
- Brenda Black
- LeAnne & Chad Bottorff
- Owen Canavan
- Helen Drowota Close
- Bonnie & Trevor Cross
- Delia & David Darst
- Ann & Matt Dobson
- Katie & Tom Douglas
- Garth Fails & Holly Ferguson
- Elaine & Michael Finucane
- Kelly & David Frazier
- Anne Goetze
- Allison & Drake Greiner
- Lee Anne & Kevin Hagan
- Haylee & Currey Hall
- Heidi Hartman
- Biz & JP Homik
- Lauren & Jeremy Jeter
- Nancy & Wes Kennedy
- Edith & Miles Kirkland
- Courtney Laginess
- Monica Mackie
- Sheila McNeeley
- Layton Meng
- Kathy & Eddie Moon
- April & Bao Ngo
- Sue & Baxter Overton
- Kates & Matt Potempa
- Courtney & Brad Robers
- Rachel Robinson
- Julie Russell
- Allison & Fraser Schaufele
- Kim & Larry Sharp
- Libby & Nick Sieveking (Event Hosts)
- Kristen Smith
- Laurie Spradley
- Mary & John Stone
- Kate & Richard Stout
- Grace Stranch
- Paula & Boone Thomson
- Kristin Viars
- Alex Waddey
- Ann & Jack Waddey
- Tara Waters
- Mary Leland Wehner
- Tamara & Barclay Wong
- Tommye Maddox Working
Songwriters for Streams 2024
Featuring Barry Dean, Tom Douglas, And James Slater
Sunday, April 21
Franklin, Tennessee
at the
Home of Libby & Nick Sieveking
Our family-friendly benefit to protect clean water and rivers in Tennessee featuring talented songwriters was a hit!
Thank you for helping us raise almost $60,000 to support our mission!
Check out the photos from our 2024 event! Feel free to download and save your faves!
River Songs & Inspiration Playlist
Featuring songs from some of our favorite Tennessee songwriters – past and present!