Vern Gosdin touched the hearts of country music fans around the world with his voice and his songs.
Many of which were written by Max D. Barnes and Max T. Barnes. Max T. will bring a unique perspective, an outstanding band, and a host of talented surprise celebrity guests for an unforgettable night at the historic Texas Troubadour Theater. Expect to laugh at the stories behind the hits and be moved by the world's saddest ballads.
Max T. Barnes, Hot Country TV's 2018 International Artist of the Year, began his songwriting career at 19 with Vern Gosdin's hit, "Way Down Deep." Collaborating often with his father, Max D. Barnes, who co-wrote over 50 songs for Gosdin, including classics like CMA Song Of The Year, "Chiseled In Stone" and "If You're Gonna Do Me Wrong do it right, This Ain’t My First Rodeo, and more. These songs have been pivotal in defining Gosdin's legacy as "The Voice" of country music.
At VernFest, attendees will enjoy not only these iconic tunes but also humorous and heartfelt stories from their times together, shared by Max himself.