The Franklin Theatre Songwriters Series Presents: Canaan Smith, Abram Dean, and Ben Stennis

Showings

Franklin Theatre Thu, Nov 20 7:30 PM
Event Info
Doors Open:1 Hour Before Show

Description

Ben Stennis

Ben Stennis is a Grammy Award-winning songwriter whose songs have been recorded by artists like Cody Johnson, Morgan Wallen, Bailey Zimmerman, Luke Combs, Tim McGraw and more. He co-wrote the hit song “’Til You Can’t,” which won both a Grammy and CMA Single of the Year. His rise has been steady—marked by a reputation for hard work and creative versatility.

 

Canaan Smith

With over 500 MILLION STREAMS, 3 Nationwide headlining tours, and a Platinum-selling Billboard #1 single, Williamsburg, VA native Canaan Smith released his third full length studio album ‘Chickahominy’ Jan 24, 2025 and racked up over 1 million streams the first week. An award-winning songwriter, Smith has penned songs for Jason Aldean, Cody Johnson, Florida Georgia Line, HIXTAPE feat. Morgan Wallen and HARDY, Cole Swindell, and Tyler Hubbard’s latest #1 “Park.”

 

Abram Dean

Abram Dean grew up just outside Richmond, Virginia, writing songs before he ever realized it could be a career. By 17, that passion took him across the country to Los Angeles, where within six months, he landed his first publishing deal with Warner Chappell — one of the most respected names in the business.

Over the next few years, Abram dove headfirst into songwriting, collaborating with some of the industry’s best and writing with major artists in mind. His first major cut came with Andy Grammer on the 2014 album Magazines or Novels.

In 2015, a week-long writing trip to Nashville changed everything. After just three days back east, it felt like home — so much so that by the end of the month, he’d packed up and made the move.

Since moving to Nashville, Abram has contributed songs to Lainey Wilson’s Grammy-nominated album Whirlwind, and has written for artists including Blake Shelton, Dylan Marlowe, Avery Anna, Riley Green, Josh Ross, Ian Musick, and Vincent Mason. In 2024, he celebrated his first No. 1 hit with Parmalee’s Gonna Love You — and with new music on the way, it’s clear he’s just getting started.