Country Stars Kix Brooks and Vince Gill to Host Writers Round for Nonprofit

The event will raise money for Hope on the Inside, a charity co-founded by Brooks to help people in correctional facilities.

Mar. 11, 2026 at 11:14pm

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Country Music Hall of Famers Kix Brooks and Vince Gill are coming together for a writers round in Nashville on April 2 to raise money for a nonprofit organization called Hope on the Inside that Brooks co-founded in 2023 to help people in correctional facilities. Brooks and Gill will be joined by legendary songwriters Bob DiPiero and Tim Nichols for the event, which will take place at Nashville's Listening Room.

Why it matters

The event highlights the country music community's efforts to support rehabilitation and second chances for those who have been incarcerated. Hope on the Inside's work in providing programs and resources to correctional facilities aligns with a growing focus on criminal justice reform and reducing recidivism rates.

The details

Hope on the Inside was co-founded by Kix Brooks and Briana Calhoun in 2023 to offer support and rehabilitation programs to people in correctional facilities. The upcoming writers round event will feature Brooks and Gill performing alongside acclaimed songwriters Bob DiPiero, who has written hits for George Strait and Faith Hill, and Tim Nichols, known for penning songs for Tim McGraw and Jo Dee Messina.

  • The writers round event is scheduled for April 2, 2026 in Nashville.
  • Hope on the Inside was co-founded by Kix Brooks and Briana Calhoun in 2023.

The players

Kix Brooks

A Country Music Hall of Famer and one half of the country music duo Brooks & Dunn, Kix Brooks co-founded the nonprofit organization Hope on the Inside in 2023 to help provide support and rehabilitation programs to people in correctional facilities.

Vince Gill

A Country Music Hall of Famer known for his acclaimed solo career and as a member of the country supergroup The Eagles, Vince Gill will be joining Kix Brooks for the writers round event to raise money for Hope on the Inside.

Bob DiPiero

A legendary Nashville songwriter, Bob DiPiero has written hit songs for artists like George Strait and Faith Hill, and will be participating in the writers round event.

Tim Nichols

A renowned Nashville songwriter, Tim Nichols is known for penning hits for artists like Tim McGraw and Jo Dee Messina, and will also be part of the writers round event.

Briana Calhoun

Kix Brooks' fellow Louisiana native, Briana Calhoun co-founded the nonprofit organization Hope on the Inside with Brooks in 2023.

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What they’re saying

“I can't wait to share what is going to be a really special night with some of Nashville's most prolific songwriters, great artists and inspiring stories. Hope on the Inside's mission and success in rehabilitation support programs is offering true second chances to those who might otherwise never get one.”

— Briana Calhoun, Co-founder, Hope on the Inside

What’s next

Tickets for the April 2 writers round event at Nashville's Listening Room are on sale now.

The takeaway

The upcoming writers round event hosted by country stars Kix Brooks and Vince Gill highlights the music industry's commitment to supporting rehabilitation and second chances for those who have been incarcerated, through the work of Brooks' nonprofit organization Hope on the Inside.