John Prine, Shawn Colvin, Parker Millsap, Cheap Trick & More to Play 8th Annual 30A Songwriters Festival

Highway 30A stretches for 28.5 miles through the Florida Panhandle, hugging the Gulf of Mexico as it intersects picturesque beach communities like Sandestin, WaterColor, Seaside and Rosemary Beach. In January, the sugary white beaches and 60-plus-degree weather of 30A make it an ideal respite from the harsh winter temperatures in the majority of the country. And for three days, more than 170 singer/songwriters get added to the not-so-wintry mix during the 30A Songwriters Festival.

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Fans enjoy Jackson Browne’s 30A performance at the Grand Boulevard in 2016.

For the eighth year, music lovers will pack more than 25 venues along the scenic highway from January 13–16 for intimate solo sessions, writers’ rounds and outdoor concerts on the Grand Boulevard. This year’s lineup includes Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame member John Prine, Shawn Colvin, Parker Millsap, Cheap Trick, Dr. John & the Nite Trippers, Drivin N Cryin, John Fullbright, Shawn Mullins, Chely Wright and many more.

If the rowdy spring-break experience isn’t your cup of beer anymore, graduate to 30A this year for friendly songwriters’ sessions, artist Q&As, respectful listening rooms and outdoor shows where a picnic blanket and a nice bottle of wine are the norm. Tickets are on sale now.

PERSONALITIES

Dave Daniels

Dave Daniels

“The Morning Wake Up Call” with Dave Daniels Monday thru Friday 6am to 10am

Miss Sarah

Miss Sarah

“KHAY Mid Days” with Miss Sarah Monday thru Friday 10am to 2pm

Frank Bell

Frank Bell

“California Country” with Frank Bell Monday thru Friday 2pm to 7pm

ELAINA

ELAINA

“Nights with Elaina” Monday thru Sunday 7pm to 12am

Patrick Thomas

Patrick Thomas

Picklejar “Up All Night” with Patrick Thomas Monday thru Sunday 12am-5am

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