One of country music's biggest songwriters -- Dean Dillon -- and hit maker in his own right, Jamey Johnson, will salute Hank Cochran at a tribute concert on November 16. The pair will host the event, gathering friends of the late songwriter for what promises to be an unforgettable night of music and memories.
Scotty Emerick ("Beer For My Horses," "I Love This Bar"), songwriter/producer Buddy Cannon ("Set 'Em Up Joe," "Give It Away;" Kenny Chesney, Willie Nelson, Jamey Johnson) and singer/songwriter Jesse Whitley, son of the late Keith Whitley will also join the lineup. The tribute kicks off the final evening of the 10-day long 30th Frank Brown International Songwriters' Festival, held "live on the line" from the world-famous FloraBama Lounge, located at 17401 Perdido Key Drive, Perdido Key, Florida.
"If I had to dream up the best influence for songwriters, I couldn't have done any better than Hank," Johnson says. "That's what he was - not just for me, but for Willie and for a lot of people - just a helpful friend. If he knew you needed help with something, he could help you. He was there."
Johnson hopes this Tribute will help carry Hank's philosophy forward. "I want to be that kind of man for the people in my life; same as Hank," notes Johnson. "He influenced me, not only as an artist and songwriter, but also as a person."
Dean and Hank shared a love of boats, and many of their songs were written on the waterways of Tennessee and Florida. As a writing team, they are perhaps best known for George Strait's "Ocean Front Property" and "The Chair," and Keith Whitley's classic "Miami, My Amy."
"Hank was definitely one-of-a-kind," Dillon reflects. "We had some remarkable times together, and I'm happy to be a part of this tribute. His legacy deserves a tip of the hat."
Hank will be inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame later this month.
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