Help us raise funds to support FREE programs for MNPS Title I schools!

Part of Lightning 100’s Sunday Night series, the Girls Write Nashville Annual Benefit Concert will air live on Lightning 100 and stream on Volume.com, bringing audiences together for an all-ages celebration of music and community. Featuring Nashville artists alongside Girls Write Nashville’s teen songwriters, the evening supports free programs in MNPS Title I schools. Whether you join us in the room or tune in from home, you’re part of the same community gathering around music with purpose.

Sunday March 29 // Doors 5:30pm, Show 6:45-9pm // 3rd & Lindsley

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Artist Lineup

ASHE

Ashe is a Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter whose catalog has amassed billions of streams worldwide, including the global hit “Moral of the Story.” A Berklee College of Music graduate, she has released multiple studio albums and is one half of Favors, her collaborative project with FINNEAS. Ashe continues to tour and perform internationally while developing her next chapter as an artist.

Youth Artists In the Round

Neveah

Nevaeh is a graduating senior and a current student in our All City Mentorship Guild. Through the program, she has continued to grow as an artist while deepening her creative voice within a supportive community of peers and mentors. We’re so excited to see what the future holds for her!

Anya

Anya is a Senior at Cane Ridge High School, with plans to attend college and major in Psychology. She enjoys art and writing. Anya is greatly inspired by Elliot Smith, Sufjan Stevens, and Ani Difranco, which reflect in her own song writing and performances.

Koley Berry

Koley Berry is a graduating senior singer-songwriter from Nashville who plays guitar and violin. She loves composing and creating, and the best part of her day is getting home to write and play her instruments. She also enjoys journaling and a good glass of apple juice.

Thalia D

Thalia Dills is a graduating senior and singer-songwriter who plays guitar and piano, though she writes most of her songs on her beloved guitar. She loves exploring all forms of art—visual, musical, and beyond—and often finds inspiration on long walks when melodies arrive unexpectedly. Drawn to folk music, rock and roll, and a little bit of everything else, Thalia continues to follow her curiosity wherever it leads.

Shakiah

Shakiah Webster is a dedicated writer and creative storyteller participating in Girls Write Nashville, where she is cultivating her voice and sharpening her talent. She uses her creativity as a tool for reflection, empowerment, and connection, often exploring themes of resilience, identity, and personal growth. When she’s not writing, Shakiah enjoys jamming on the keyboard, exploring new genres, and continuing to grow as an artist.

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