Special Show featuring Liz Rose & Friends
and special guests Rodney Atkins and Rose Falcon

Nashville, TN — July 13, 2026 —The Listening Room is celebrating Phil Barton’s 500^th show at the historic venue on Tuesday, July 21 at 8:30pm on the Main Stage! Tickets are available now for the special evening, featuring Liz Rose and friends with Rodney Atkins and Rose Falcon among the special guests honoring Barton, a beloved part of The Listening Room family who has been captivating audiences with his incredible talent for years through his heartfelt storytelling and unforgettable performances.
 
“I’ve loved every moment of my 500 shows at The Listening Room over the last 20 years,” shares Barton. “What a view I’ve had from that stage, all the songwriters and talent. I met some of my best friends on that stage and have watched them grow to become hit songwriters, mentors, and country music superstars! Over the years I’ve gotten to see so many faces in the crowd while they enjoy their favorite experience of Nashville and am happy I have been able to be a little part of the Listening Room becoming one of Music City’s premier venues.”    
 
“Phil Barton is one of those rare people who became an instant friend from the moment we met,” says Chris Blair, Owner and Founder of The Listening Room. “I’ve been fortunate enough to witness so many milestones along his journey, earning multiple No. 1 hits across the United States, Canada, and Australia, while having more than 900 songs recorded and released worldwide, has been incredible.
As impressive as those accomplishments are, what I admire most is that Phil is still the same humble, hardworking, genuine friend he’s always been. We are blessed to have so many world-class songwriters call The Listening Room home, but reaching 500 performances on our stage is an extraordinary milestone. We’re honored that so much of Phil’s journey has unfolded on The Listening Room stage.”
 
Phil Barton is an Australian-born, Nashville-based songwriter known for crafting heartfelt hits across multiple genres. He broke into the Country Music scene with the Number 1 smash “A Woman Like You” by Lee Brice – a massive hit that earned him Music Row’s Breakthrough Songwriter of the Year award and an NSAI “Ten Songs I Wish I’d Written” award and has since gone three times Platinum. Barton went on to build an impressive catalog with cuts by Sara Evans, Gabby Barrett, Dustin Lynch, Eli Young Band, Priscilla Block, Max McNown, Matt Stell, LOCASH, Alison Krauss, Ashley McBryde, David Nail, and many more. His song “Cowboy’s Duty” was featured in the 3-time Oscar-nominated Sicario.
 
Since 2006, The Listening Room has passionately championed hit songwriters and emerging talent, offering an intimate space that emphasizes the real rapport between artist and listener, paired with top-notch sound, food, and service.  This year, TLR is celebrating the venue’s 20th anniversary and marked the milestone with a sold-out show at the historic Ryman Auditorium in Nashville on March 3. The epic night included performances by HARDY, Blessing Offor, Jo Dee Messina, and surprise performances by Drew Baldridge, Boyz II Men, Old Dominion, Brett Young, and many more!
 
In 2025 & 2026, The Listening Room supported Nashville songwriters by selling over a quarter million tickets to fans from 53 countries across the globe and all 50 U.S. states. The venue has hosted over 1,500 shows featuring over 2,000 songwriters on its stages! Additionally, TLR’s monthly Sound Good Do Good shows raised over $120,000 for worthy causes in the past 18 months.
 
Located in Nashville’s historic International Harvester building at 618 4th Avenue South, The Listening Room prides itself on original music performances with two main stage live shows a night throughout the week along with two Saturday shows featuring an exclusive brunch menu. The iconic stage praised by some of Nashville’s most prolific writers has hosted talent such as: Vince Gill, Trisha Yearwood, Chris Stapleton, Garth Brooks, Lainey Wilson, HARDY…and more!
 
Not in Nashville but want in on the unique experience at The Listening Room? Check out Stories Behind The Songs with Chris Blair. The podcast features in-depth interviews with the true stories behind the songs and the struggles in the industry with the biggest names in music, including Liz Rose, Sarah Buxton, Kristian Bush, Hannah Ellis, Walker Hayes, Trannie Anderson, Sony CEO – Rusty Gaston, Mae Estes, Pam Tillis, and many more. Find episodes on Spotify, YouTube and wherever you listen to podcasts.
 
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