...one of the hottest and most sought after tickets at the event is the “Hits and Grins” show. These talented singer/songwriters delight the audience with a fast-paced, dynamic laugh fest that never fails to leave the crowd wanting more.
— Lori Raisch, Coordinator, Frank Brown International Songwriter's Festival

Hits & Grins

  • Nashville-based singer/songwriters

  • Performed traditional “Nashville in-the-round” style

  • The stories behind the songs they penned for music royalty

The Nashville-based trio, Hits & Grins, features two Grammy-nominated songwriters and a Country Radio Broadcast Hall-of-Famer. Steve Dean, Victoria Venier, and Bill Whyte showcase the best that Music City USA has to offer, performing songs that were originally penned for country music royalty like George Strait, Joe Nichols, Ray Stevens, Take Six, Cledus T. Judd, Rodney Atkins, Alabama and many others. What makes a Hits & Grins concert so unique, though, is the intimacy of the performance. The trio establishes a sense of community and fellowship by performing their shows “in the round”, breaking down the barriers that typically exist between audience and performer. Their captivating stories, tight harmonies and passion for music make this one-of-a-kind show a must-see, and will have audiences constantly coming back for more!
Hits and Grins audiences can expect to hear smash-hits like:
George Strait’s #1 hit “Round About Way”
Lee Greenwood’s #1 hit “Hearts Aren’t Made to Break”
Ronnie Milsap’s “Don’t Your Memory Ever Sleep Tonight?”
Rodney Atkins’ #1 hit “Watchin’ You”
Alabama chart-topper “Southern Star”
LeeAnn Womack’s “The Preacher”
...and countless others!
In addition, the Hits & Grins cast will be sharing stories about how and when these familiar tunes were written.