Buddy’s Place Writer’s Round at Chief’s – Neon Steeple – Nov 23, 2026
6:00pm doors / 7:00pm Show / All Ages Welcome
Get your tickets now for a great night of live music, stories and songs with some of Nashville’s best singer songwriter artists. Buddy’s Place is excited to welcome Abby Bowers, DEK of Hearts and Ryan Larkins to the Neon Steeple, located in the heart of Eric Church’s Chief’s on Broadway. It’s an intimate, up close and personal acoustic night of music, with reserved seating. Don’t Miss It!
DEK of Hearts
DEK of Hearts is a powerhouse country-pop trio blending country, pop, and bluegrass influences with soaring three-part harmonies. Featured on Season 28 of NBC's The Voice, they earned a rare 4-chair turn that famously put Reba McEntire on the floor before advancing to the Top 3 of the season. Their journey has resonated with audiences nationwide, generating more than 26 million social media views and earning features in People Magazine, American Songwriter, NBC's Today Show, and EntertainmentNOW. Formed after graduating from Trevecca Nazarene University in Nashville, DEK of Hearts officially debuted in 2024 and has quickly become one of country music's rising groups. Winners of the 2025 Tennessee Songwriters Week competition, they performed at the iconic Bluebird Cafe before making their Grand Ole Opry debut in May 2026. The trio has also shared the stage with Brett Young, Carly Pearce, Rhonda Vincent, and Niko Moon across the United States and Canada. With compelling harmonies, dynamic performances, and heartfelt storytelling, DEK of Hearts continues to redefine the modern country-pop trio.
Abby Bowers
Abby is a singer-songwriter from the midwest whose sound is shaped by the artists she grew up hearing; a blend of pop, Soul, Country and Folk from her parent’s eclectic record collection.
After years of traveling from city to city as a model, Abby took a leap of faith, moving to Nashville in 2020. Nashville quickly became home and the city would ultimately become the inspiration for the songs she always wanted to write.
Abby made her Americanafest debut in 2026 and in January 2027, Abby will release her debut EP, Tennessee, Too. The 5 song collection captures a season of change; leaving behind a life she once knew, finding her footing again and navigating the unexpected ways love can reshape a person. The EP features a duet with Lukas Nelson as well as songs co-written with award-winning songwriters Arron Raitiere and Jon Decious.
Ryan Larkins
Born and raised in Nashville, Tennessee, Ryan Larkins started his songwriting journey early at 12-years-old where he began to forge his distinctive baritone sound singing and playing weekly at his home church. Those early performances got him noticed by the music industry and led to a deal with Sony Music Publishing. He’s since written with musical legends like Tony Lane, Tom Douglas, Lee Miller, Craig Wiseman, Tim Nichols, Rhett Akins, Ben Hayslip and Country Music Hall of Fame member Bill Anderson. Bill earned his first Grammy nomination for “Someday It’ll All Make Sense,” a duet with Dolly Parton, that Larkins co-wrote. Ryan has landed cuts by major artists like Tim McGraw and Cody Johnson, landing his first #1 song with “The Painter,” which also earned him his debut ACM and CMA nominations for Song of the Year and led to his 2024 MusicRow Award for Breakthrough Songwriter of the Year and NSAI Award for Song of The Year. After launching his first Nashville Country release, Meet Ryan Larkins, followed by his second project, Bones, on Jay DeMarcus’ Red Street Records, Ryan has garnered fans around the country opening for acts like Willie Nelson, Ian Munsick and Priscilla Block as the direct support on her 2024 Hey Jack Tour. Ryan propelled through 2025 and 2026 with new music including his most recent “You In Mind” and “Love Flies” featuring Opry member Vince Gill.”
About Buddy’s Place
What started as a series of house concerts in 2011 has steadily grown over the years and now finds itself hosting a special residency in the Neon Steeple at Eric Church’s Chief’s on Broadway – we are determined to hold true to a promise made to fellow music lovers that Buddy’s Place is “where you won’t hear crap!” – Website