Some big names are scheduled to perform at the awards show.
(Nashville, TN) -- Blake Shelton, Darius Rucker, Thomas Rhett and Kip Moore are among the performers scheduled for the inaugural Nashville Songwriter Awards.
The event will take place on September 19th at the Ryman Auditorium. It's presented by The Nashville Songwriters Association International, the world's largest not-for-profit songwriters trade organization.
Jamey Johnson, Old Dominion, Brothers Osborne, Scotty McCreery and Brantley Gilbert are also scheduled to perform.
Bill Anderson will receive the Kris Kristofferson Lifetime Achievement Award.
