Elmore to host special benefit concert

Joe Elmore, familiar to television viewers across the state as the amiable host of “Tennessee Crossroads,” will serve as master of ceremonies for the Super Songwriters Night that benefits the South Cheatham Meals on Wheels program.

The event will be held on Feb. 25, from 6-9 p.m. at Chaffin’s Barn Theatre on Highway 100 in Bellevue.

Three of Nashville’s most celebrated songwriters will headline the program.

Allen Shamblin received a Grammy award for “The House That Built Me,” recorded by Miranda Lambert, and has had more than 100 of his songs recorded.

Craig Wiseman won a Grammy for “Live Like You Were Dying,” recorded by Tim McGraw. With 21 number-one songs to his credit, Wiseman has won several Country Music Association and Academy of Country Music awards.

Casey Beathard has had cuts by Kenny Chesney (“No Shirt, No Shoes, No Problem,” “Don’t Blink,” and “The Boys of Fall”), George Strait (“How ‘Bout Them Cowgirls”), Tracy Lawrence (“Find Out Who Your Friends Are”), and Eric Church (“Like Jesus Does”).

The evening includes dinner by nationally acclaimed Carl’s Perfect Pig, as well as the chance to bid on unique items during both live and silent auctions.

Tickets for the event are $40. They can be purchased online at www.pegramumc.org, or by phone at 969-4139 or in person at Noah’s Ark Thrift Store, 710 Highway 70 in Pegram.