Paris, Tenn.–Tickets are on sale now for Songwriters Night in Paris. Doors open for the event at 5 p.m. Friday, June 5, at the Paris Convention Center, 1510 E. Wood St.
This year’s artists are Deric Ruttan, Jamie Floyd and Marv Green. Hear the stories behind the songs as they perform.
Tickets: singles, $45; table of 6, $300; table of 8 $400.
Get your tickets in person at the Paris-Henry County Chamber office from 8 to 10 a.m. or by calling 731 336 7035.
Songwriters Night Spotlight – Deric Ruttan
Get ready to experience the incredible talent of Deric Ruttan — a Grammy-nominated, Nashville-based songwriter and artist whose music has helped define modern country.
With nine Billboard Top 10 hits and five #1 songs, Deric’s songwriting credits include chart-toppers like Mine Would Be You, Any Ol’ Barstool, and Die From A Broken Heart. His work has been recorded by some of the biggest names in country music, including Blake Shelton, Jason Aldean, Luke Combs, and Tim McGraw.
From his roots in Ontario to the heart of Nashville, Deric has built an extraordinary career with over 150 songs recorded, 20 million albums sold, and 2 billion streams worldwide.
As an artist, he’s released multiple albums, headlined coast-to-coast tours, and earned numerous awards including ASCAP, SOCAN, and CCMA honors.
Songwriters Night Spotlight: Marv Green
Marv Green is a Grammy-nominated songwriter behind some of country music’s most iconic
hits. His songs have been recorded by legends and chart-toppers alike, including George Strait,
Reba McEntire, Carrie Underwood, Tim McGraw, Eric Church, Blake Shelton, and Morgan
Wallen.
He first topped the charts in 1998 with George Strait’s “True,” followed by the massive
crossover hit “Amazed” by Lonestar—spending eight weeks at No. 1 and earning Song of the
Year honors from BMI and the ACM, along with a Grammy nomination.
Marv’s songwriting credits include multiple No. 1 hits such as “It Just Comes Natural,”
“Wasted,” “Consider Me Gone,” and “Shotgun Rider,” along with fan favorites like “Creepin’”
by Eric Church. His work has also been featured on the hit TV series Nashville.
With a career spanning decade and songs that have reached millions, Marv Green brings an
unforgettable storytelling experience to the stage.
Songwriters Night Spotlight – JAMIE FLOYD
3x GRAMMY-nominated independent songwriter and recording artist Jamie Floyd has
established herself as one of Nashville’s most versatile and sought-after creatives. Her songs
have been recorded by artists including Kelly Clarkson, Ronnie Dunn, Miranda Lambert, Kesha,
Sturgill Simpson, Brian Wilson, Madi Diaz, Ty Herndon, Wrabel, Lizzy McAlpine, Brian
McKnight, Jake Hoot, Cassadee Pope, Lucie Silvas, Pia Toscano, and more.
Beyond the recording studio, Jamie has made a significant impact in film and television. She
wrote the theme song for Dolly Parton’s A Country Christmas Story and the full soundtrack for
Burt Reynolds’ final film, The Last Movie Star. She also appeared in the critically acclaimed
documentary The Last Songwriter alongside Garth Brooks, Emmylou Harris, and Jason Isbell.
As a theatrical composer and lyricist, Jamie’s original musicals—currently in development for
Broadway—have been performed across the country, including in New York City and Chicago.
Her work has also been featured in national campaigns, including NBC’s The Voice, where her
vocals and songwriting were used to introduce Reba McEntire as a new judge.
Most recently, Jamie released the duet “The Blade” with The Voice All-Star winner Jake Hoot,
which they debuted together on the Grand Ole Opry stage.