Songwriter Session: James T. Slater

James T. Slater is playing a songwriter session at the Ford Theater on Saturday, October 10, from 12 PM to 12:45 PM. The theater is inside the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum at 222 Rep. John Lewis Way S, so you'll be right in the heart of downtown Nashville.

Slater is a Nashville songwriter whose work has earned a Grammy nomination, and his songs have been recorded by a long list of country stars. You've likely heard his writing on records by Keith Urban, Luke Combs, Jamey Johnson, Martina McBride, Kenny Chesney, Lady A, Reba McEntire, Tim McGraw, Willie Nelson, Old Dominion, Kellie Pickler, Rascal Flatts, Carrie Underwood, and Chris Young. That's a wide reach across a few different eras of country music, from the legends to the current chart-toppers.

The session is part of the museum's October program calendar, which brings in songwriters for these midday sets. It's a short one—45 minutes—so it fits easily into a Saturday morning or early afternoon. If you're already planning to spend the day at the Hall of Fame, this is a good way to see one of the city's working writers in a live setting.

As for the cost, it's free for museum members, though you'll need to reserve your spot. For everyone else, it's included with museum admission, but you'll need a program ticket. The session runs from 12 PM to 12:45 PM on Saturday, October 10, at the Ford Theater.