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Grammy Award winners Kim Carnes, Teddy Gentry of country super-group Alabama, and John Ford Coley close out the Walker Center’s 2017-2018 season with an incredible night of hit songs and stories in “The Heart Behind the Music songwriter's showcase. Three of the world's best singer-songwriters share the meaning and personal insight behind their hit songs.

Teddy Gentry of the super-group Alabama co-wrote 16 of Alabama's 43 No. 1 hits, including "Christmas in Dixie", "Give Me One More Shot", "How Do You Fall in Love", "Why Lady Why," and many others. Kim Carnes’ "Bette Davis Eyes" hit No. 1 in over 30 countries, propelling her to international fame. She was also a part of the “We Are the World” recording, which sold over 20 million copies worldwide. Carnes is a successful songwriter for many other artists, including Kenny Rogers; she was the duet partner and writer on “Don't Fall in Love With A Dreamer.” John Ford Coley is part of the hit duo England Dan and John Ford Coley known worldwide for their many top ten and No. 1 songs, including “I'd Really Love to See You Tonight,” “Nights Are Forever Without You,” “It's Sad to Belong to Someone Else,” “We'll Never Have to Say Goodbye Again,” and many others. This performance is sponsored by Carolina West Wireless.