When she was only 11 years old Georgia Middleman came to Nashville along with her father and her sister with aspirations of taking the music world by storm. According to Middleman, the recording industry made it quite clear that the young and ambitious Middleman should just concentrate on being a little girl and come back when she was ready.
Eventually Middleman came back to Nashville to co-write Keith Urban’s hit “I’m In” with Radney Foster, and has recently showcased her considerable talents as an integral part of Blue Sky Riders, a band that also features infamous 70’s icon Kenny Loggins and Hall-of-Fame songwriter and former member of Pure Prairie League, Gary Burr.
On Saturday July 9th, Georgia Middleman performed at the new Puckett’s restaurant in downtown Nashville with fellow songwriters Billy Kirsch and Tony Haselden.
The engaging Middleman began her set with “I’ll Have What She’s Having”, a song that Reba McEntire recorded. Included in her set were “Dearly Beloved”, a song initially intended for Lee Ann Womack that ended up being recorded by Faith Hill, and her popular “Table 32”, a song she wrote while waiting tables as a waitress at the Green Hills Grille.
Known for her charismatic vocals and throwing all of her conviction into every performance, Middleman once again appeased her audience and they rewarded her with the largest ovation of the evening following her set ending performance of “I’m In.”
Also joining Middleman and playing in the round were talented songwriters Billy Kirsch and Tony Haselden.
Billy Kirsch included in his set the song “Stay Gone” which was recorded by Jimmy Wayne and “Come Some Rainy Day” which was recorded by Wynonna Judd.
Tony Haselden included in his set the songs “You Know Me Better Than That” which was recorded by George Strait, and “Mama Knows” which was recorded by Shenandoah.
On Tuesday July 5th, Arkansas’ favorite son Ben Coulter returned to Nashville and performed at 3rd& Lindsley accompanied by harmonica player Terry Swilley.
Coulter gave a terrific performance, once again captivating the audience with his soulful country intonations and swagger in delivering songs such as “Highway 61 Blues” and “I Just Want to Be Heard.”
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