7TH ANNUAL SONGWRITERS MILITARY BENEFIT CONCERT
APRIL 25, 2026 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
NORMANDY BANQUET ROOM
We are pleased to announce our 7th ANNUAL Military Benefit...Nashville Stories behind the Songs.
This year, we are partnering with DuPage County Toys for Tots and could not be more excited or proud!
This event will sell out so SAVE THE DATE! Doors open at 5:45 pm on April 25th.
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"Stories Behind the Songs" will be an intimate evening filled with personal experiences of how each smash hit song made it to radio, along with their personal song performance. All proceeds will benefit the Elmhurst American Legion, T.H.B. Post 187 and our local Veterans.
Bryan White is a Grammy, CMA, and ACM award-winning country music singer and songwriter. His soaring vocals and hits like “Rebecca Lynn” and “So Much for Pretending” made him a defining voice of 90s country, selling over 5 million albums worldwide. White's debut album was released in 1994 and he quickly racked up awards like the CMA Horizon Award and ACM Top New Male Vocalist.
Frank Myers, returning HIT songwriter and Grammy Award Winner (Alabama, Chris Young, Eddie Raven, John Michael Montgomery, Lonestar and MORE!). Frank spent 9 years as Eddy Raven's Guitarist, 4 years with Marie Osmond, has 20 NUMBER ONE songs and 20 in the Top Ten!
Jeff Dayton, Songwriter-Artist and Producer encompassing vast experience with legends and megastars. Jeff spent 15 years as Glen Campbell's guitarist and band leader. He spent time on the road with Megastars like Kenny Chesney, Lee Greenwood, Willie Nelson, Vince Gil, Toby Keith, Tanya Tucker, along with playing shows with dozens of other huge hit artists. Jeff brings a dynamic musical flare to our event.
Sarah Darling is an American Singer-Songwriter talent with a beautiful voice of unfiltered honesty. Sarah has had 5 albums of her own, including a Number One on the UK country charts. Sarah's performance highlights include her performing on CMA music fest, multiple British events, support appearances for Carrie Underwood, Scotty McCreery, Conan, CMT, Fox and Friends, the Bachelor and SO many more!
The after party begins immediately following the show at Riley's Gathering Place in Elmhurst.
General tickets are $125 (**21 and older event). The Zeffy payment service is 100% free for our Legion to use! If you’re able, please consider making a small optional donation to Zeffy to support the platform and the services they provide. Any amount is greatly appreciated and helps ensure we can continue using Zeffy for future events and fundraising.
Thank you for your support! For questions call 630-833-7800.