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Dinner & Private Concert

Veranda on Highland  is pleased to host a special evening with Grammy Award-winning Songwriter Richard Leigh on Friday, Sept. 10. Leigh will be performing and discussing selections from his many songwriting hits, including the No. 1 songs “Don’t It Make My Brown Eyes Blue” and “I’ll Get Over You,” at a private concert and dinner at Veranda on Highland (2220 Highland Avenue South). Event admittance, which also includes a special three-course dinner, is $75 per person (tax, gratuity and alcohol not included). Reservations are required.

Cocktails are available beginning at 5:30 p.m., followed by dinner at 7 p.m. and the concert at 8:30 p.m. For reservations or more information, call Veranda on Highland at (205) 939-5551 or visit www.verandaonhighland.com

An extravagant three-course dinner, prepared by Veranda’s celebrated Executive Chef Tom Robey, will accompany the concert. The full menu is available at www.verandaonhighland.com.

“Richard’s songs are recognized by millions of people and span years of tradition in the country music industry,” said Robey. “His exceptional songwriting talent is matched only by his award-

winning history, making his performance at Veranda the perfect ending to a freshly-prepared meal. This is sure to please anyone who appreciates sensational songwriting and hearty Southern-style cuisine.”

About Richard Leigh

Writing songs professionally since he was 23, Leigh received his first break in 1976 with “I’ll Get Over You.” The song, recorded by Crystal Gayle, rose to No. 1 on Billboard’s country chart and earned Leigh his first Song of the Year honors from the Country Music Association (CMA).

Just two years later Crystal Gayle recorded Leigh’s “Don’t It Make My Brown Eyes Blue,” one of his most successful songs. Reaching No.1 on the pop and country charts, the song bestowed Leigh with his second Song of the Year award from CMA. Additionally, it was Grammy nominated for Best Song in both the Pop and Country categories, winning Best Country Song. The single sold over a million copies and was named one of the 10 Most-performed Country Songs of the Century at the 1999 ASCAP Awards.

Leigh has co-written six other No. 1 singles, including “Somewhere in My Broken Heart,” with Billy Dean, which won Song of the Year honors from both the Nashville Songwriter’s Association and the Academy of Country Music; “The Greatest Man I Never Knew,” with Layng Martine, Jr., nominated for a Best Country Song Grammy; “Come From the Heart,” with Susanna Clark; “That’s the Thing About Love,” with Gary Nicholson; “Life’s Highway,” with Roger Murrah; and “Put Your Dreams Away,” with Wayland Holyfield.

A renowned list of recording artists have graced Leigh’s songwriting catalogue, including Ray Charles, Ronnie Milsap, Anne Murray, Steve Wariner, Billy Dean, Mickey Gilley, Reba McEntire, Don Williams, The Dixie Chicks and many others.

Leigh’s accomplishments also have earned him several recognitions. In 1978, Nashville Mayor Richard Fulton presented Leigh with a Key to the City, and, in 1988, he was honored with a space

on the National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences Starwalk. In 1994, Leigh’s peers elected him into the Nashville Songwriter’s Hall of Fame.

For more information on Richard Leigh, visit www.richardleigh.com.

Closed for Private Function

Veranda on Highland will be closed for regular dining Saturday September 25 for a wedding reception.

Want to have your event at Veranda? Contact Virginia for details! virginia@verandaonhighland.com