Thurs, November 9th, 2023
Venue: The Reserve
A splash of swank. A twist of twang. A jigger of jazz. An intoxicating blend we call “Swanky Southern Nights.” This special live version of their popular broadcast features co-host, music and media darlin’ “Little Miss Sunshine” Brenda Lynn Allen and co-host, songwriter-recording artist and state designated “The Tennessee Troubadour” Makky Kaylor.
Brenda Lynn Allen is a Columbia, Tennessee native who caught the musical bug early when introduced to a wide range of music while growing up. She learned how to carefully weave her love for traditional country with modern musical elements to capture the attention of music enthusiasts. She is a singer, songwriter, entertainer and media host who has been performing on stage for most of her life.
Brenda Lynn has opened for artists such as Leona Williams, Sylvia, Buddy Jewell, Doug Stone, David Frizzell, Grand Ole Opry member Rhonda Vincent, and most recently, the Bellamy Brothers. She has made multiple appearances on Nashville’s WSM’s legendary Ernest Tubb Midnight Jamboree and is also featured regularly on radio shows throughout MIddle Tennessee.
As a performer, Brenda Lynn has made appearances on local Nashville TV shows and RFD-TV’s “The Penny Gilley Show.”
She has been featured in Billboard and other international publications such as Making Music Magazine.
Brenda Lynn Allen expanded her musical career in 2020 when she started hosting Around The Bend With Brenda Lynn. She continues to host a weekly syndicated broadcast of her show in addition to co-hosting “Swanky Southern Nights” with Makky Kaylor.
From Memphis to Music Row to Muletown… Songwriter/Singer/Entertainer Makky Kaylor was named “The Tennessee Troubadour” by the state of Tennessee in 2023. Makky’s original song “Tennessee, In My Dreams” is also being carried forward in legislation to be an official TN State Song. Often called “The Mayor of The Muletown Sound” by media, Makky also has his own “Makky Kaylor’s Swanky South Day” in Maury County. Past work has included years as an A-list session singer and successful songwriter on Music Row. Makky has recently been featured on various networks including The Family Channel, RFD-TV, Heartland, Country Network, Hulu/ABC and more. Makky’s “They Saw A King” (co-written with Larry Gatlin) was a featured video in over 300 million homes during December 2022 and featured Christmas night on the Grand Ole Opry by Teea Goans. Makky was also the featured Artist for the Christmas Tree Lighting in “Muletown” Columbia, TN in 2022. A Co-Founder of Southern Roots Radio based in downtown Columbia, his radio shows include “Swanky Southern Nights” with co-host Brenda Lynn Allen and the brand new “Tennessee Troubadour Show.” Makky’s music is available on all digital formats. Makky has overcome major health issues by the grace of God and lives and makes music with a heart of sincere gratitude. As he says often… Onward!
Together with Lawrenceburg native Jack Plant, they co-founded Southern Roots Radio, a division of MuleTown Sound, Inc. which features Swanky Southern Nights every Sunday night.
