This year’s celebrated honoree for The MusicFest Artists’ Tribute to a Legend is none other than Paul Overstreet, a cornerstone of country and Americana songwriting whose heartfelt lyrics and timeless melodies have shaped generations.
Overstreet is the creative force behind more than 27 Top Ten hits, including signature songs like “Forever and Ever, Amen”, “On the Other Hand”, and “When You Say Nothing at All.” His songs have been recorded by an array of legendary artists, including Randy Travis, Keith Whitley, Ronnie Milsap, Alison Krauss, The Judds, Kenny Chesney, Blake Shelton, Tanya Tucker, The Forrester Sisters, and many more. He garnered two Grammy Awards for “Forever and Ever, Amen” in 1988 and “Love Can Build a Bridge” in 1992, along with multiple CMA, ACM, BMI Songwriter of the Year, and Dove Awards for his remarkable catalog.
A recognized figure in the halls of songwriting greatness, Overstreet was inducted into both the NSAI Songwriters Hall of Fame and the Mississippi Songwriters’ Hall of Fame, and honored with a marker alongside legends on the Mississippi Country Music Trail.
Beyond his writing prowess, Overstreet also found success as a recording artist, scoring his solo chart-topping single “Daddy’s Come Around”, supported by albums like Sowin’ Love and Heroes. His book Forever and Ever, Amen offers readers a rare glimpse into the personal stories and memories behind his songs.
The Artists’ Tribute to a Legend series has honored icons such as Guy Clark, Billy Joe Shaver, and Robert Earl Keen and many more, making it one of the most anticipated and heartfelt traditions at The MusicFest. When artists gather on the mountain stage this year, they will honor not just a songwriter, but a storyteller whose music lingers in our hearts long after the final note fades.
Access to the Tribute Show
Free tickets for the tribute show are available exclusively for MusicFest attendees on a first-come, first-served basis. Claim your ticket near The MusicFest General Store at The MusicFest Base Camp (mountain base near the Outdoor Stage) on January 7 at 12pm. (Limit 4 tickets total per person; every tribute ticket holder must be a registered MusicFest attendee—no exceptions.)
