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BERNIE NELSON
Seasoned seems to be the best way to describe Bernie Nelson. Both as a writer and a performer. With over 30 million certified sales of songs he has written for some of country music’s biggest artists, he has learned the craft of writing songs that last over time. He credits his close relationship with songwriting icons like Guy Clark, Red Lane, Mac Davis, and Wayne Carson, to name a few, with his ability to remove the filters from his songs. ” Songs are nothing more than everyday conversations put to music” is one of Nelson’s favorite perspectives on songwriting. Bernie’s songs have been recorded by such artists as Conway Twitty, Willie Nelson, Kris Kristofferson, Randy Travis, Kenny Chesney, Trace Adkins, Kenny Chesney, Wynonna, The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Chris Ledoux, and many others. As a veteran performer, he is ever so comfortable while entertaining his audiences. You feel like you are a part of the evening and equally connected to his rich history by way of his stories that Nelson paints during one of his shows. It is an intimate connection that you feel right away. Bernie Nelson, songwriter, artists, student of life.
PBSF SONGWRITERS SCHEDULE
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STEVEN DALE JONES
Steven is best known for hits such as “One More Day” by Diamond Rio, “Singles You Up” by Jordan Davis, “10,000 Angels” by Mindy McCready, and “He Gets That From Me” by Reba. He has also had songs recorded by Bonnie Raitt, George Strait, Alabama, John Legend, Brett Young, Kenny Rogers, John Waite, Trace Adkins, JoDee Messina, Randy Travis, Stephen Bishop, Tanya Tucker, and many others.
This 9-time ASCAP Award winner has also won a Dove Award and been nominated for a Grammy, ACM and CMA Award. Steven has had songs included in movies, television series, and recent Netflix series “The Ranch”. He has performed at the Bluebird Cafe in Nashville over 100 times and performed several times at the Bitter End in New York City. Steven spent his first five years writing for Fame Recording in Muscle Shoals, Alabama for publisher/producer Rick Hall. After spending twenty five years in Nashville, Steven now lives in his hometown – Hamilton, Alabama.
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NATHAN ROBINSON
Trucking cross country for over 45 years, and over 4 million miles, owner/operator Nathan Robinson has had plenty of long days and nights to think about his life and how to put much of it into song. Growing up in Hank Williams’ country and performing at an early age with Hank’s cousins, he knew this was what he wanted to do. But life happened, and bills had to be paid, so music had to wait. In 2017, Nathan and his son Fletcher built their own studio, Evergreen Records, and began recording his songs. and released his 1st album, Whiskey and Women, in 2019, and is currently working on another. He has attended workshops with Bill Anderson, Jan Howard, and other Nashville #1 hit songwriters, and has co-written with several, also. From country, gospel, blues, to ballads and comedy, you’ll enjoy his music. Check out his YouTube channel, Nathan Robinson Music and Entertainment. Nathan has performed from the Gulf Coast to Nashville and all points in between, playing for festivals, benefits, and churches. He’s proud to be part of the PBSF family!
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JIM PASQUALE
MY SWEET LOVE! Your memory is with us each and every day! You were a shining light to everyone you met, and my heart is full of beautiful memories and stories of those lives you touched! We are “Keeping the Music Playing” for you! – Reneda
Jim has 5 national and international charted recordings to his credit. Ray Charles – Slip Away, Gene Watson- Bottle of Tears, Dorothy Moore- I Found Someone, Ed Bruce- Someone Who Would Care, Eric Clapton with Bobby Whitlock -Southern Gentleman, just to name a few. He’s a featured artist with “The Original Flares” on Catbone Records, “Belly Full of Blues”. In 2015, he co-wrote the theme song to the Movie, “Happy Log”. He was awarded the Mississippi Dreamers Achievement Award in 2017 for his continuing contribution to Mississippi Music. In 2019, the movie
“Turnover” featured “Blue Memories”, a song written by Jim and co-writer Jack Bond. Semi-retired, he lived in Alabama with his wife and partner Reneda. Together, they are the founders of The Pensacola Beach Songwriters Festival.
ROBERT WAYNE WALKUP
Robert Wayne was born in Battle Creek, MI, and raised in nearby East Leroy, MI. His love for singing was taught to him by his mother. She was an undiscovered superstar with a voice that could stand in a room with Patsy Cline and Loretta Lynn. Robert Wayne now lives in Navarre, FL, where he is writing songs and performing them with his band along the Gulf Coast. He is excited to play a few songs, see all his old friends, and get to meet some new friends at this year’s Pensacola Beach Songwriters Festival.
PBSF Performance Schedule
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BRIDGETTE TATUM
In 2009, this native of Florence, South Carolina, co-wrote the Most Played Song on Country radio stations across the United States. A tremendous achievement for any songwriter, the song “She’s Country” (recorded and released by Platinum-selling country superstar Jason Aldean) held the #1 position on the chart for two consecutive weeks, reached 1+ million plays, and outsold every genre’s ringtones.
In 2010, Tatum’s song, “Loud,” was selected as the Official Theme Song for ACC Football’s 2010 Season. This fast-paced anthem celebrated the excitement and energy of ACC Football, captured in a raucous music video that was seen in all ACC Markets, resulting in exposure for Bridgette totaling over 27 million households.
Add to these accolades Tatum’s own Album released on all platforms, her single releases (I like my Cowboy’s Dirty, That’s Love Y’all, Hillbilly Rockstar) Gretchen Wilson single, (Summertime Town from “Ready to get Rowdy”), Randy Houser (Fired Up 2016), Kristy Lee Cook (Lookin’ for a Cowgirl), The Farm (Farm Party), and George Clinton cuts, you have the makings of a woman building a sustainable music career for a lifetime of success.
Bridgette has also been rounding out her production hat with sister duo “The Lockets”, along with producing Uncle Si & The Sicotics.(Duck Dynasty) Emma Zinck (current) and many more! Recently, Artist Ashley Cooke (Tik-Tok artist and 615 House founder) recorded and released “Jealous of the Sky” (co-written with Bridgette) and influenced over 1 million viewers/listeners.
Tatum launched SoNash Publishing in 2022 and recently exited to start her own “Tatum Town” continuing efforts of inspiring Artist(s) through production/mentoring/
While Bridgette continues to create music, she balances it with her charitable work and donates her time and talents to various charities around the Middle Tennessee area and beyond.
“If it’s real and you are making it honest, people connect to the music.”
With unfailing honesty and a penchant for risk-taking, Bridgette Tatum is storming the scene on her own terms and winning fans at every turn.
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COLLEEN LLOY
Like many artists, Collen Lloy has a story of courage and stamina where she quit her job, sold everything she owned, and on a wing and a prayer, moved to Nashville. It did not take long for the industry to realize this lady has major chemistry and charisma on and off stage. Coined the “chameleon” by many, she proves she has an unusual style of singing, able to cover any type of music with ease.
Colleen LLoy has literally played all over the U.S. and abroad, including USO shows in Italy. She is a frequent guest at the nationally known Bluebird Café, has done television and radio broadcasts, and has opened up for artists like Billy Dean, Paul Overstreet, John Berry, Lee Greenwood, George Jones, Billy Ray Cyrus, Tanya Tucker, John Anderson, and many others. Lloy had the rare privilege of interviewing Mr. B.B. King for a proposed television show, which she indicates is the highlight of her music career thus far. She also performed with Mick Fleetwood in Maui.
Colleen is a valued part of our Community Outreach Program and will be writing with a Veteran this year for the Let Freedom Sing! event.
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655 Pensacola Beach Blvd
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400 Quietwater Beach Rd #16
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800 Quietwater Beach Road
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655 Pensacola Beach Blvd
Pensacola Beach, FL 32561
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Margaritaville Beach Hotel
165 Fort Pickens Road
Pensacola Beach, FL 32561
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731 Pensacola Beach Blvd.
Pensacola Beach, FL 32561
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715 Pensacola Beach Blvd
Pensacola Beach, FL 32561
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