You’ve probably heard the songs.

Maybe you’ve sung along to them in the car, heard them on the radio, or added them to a playlist without ever thinking about who wrote the words that stayed with you.

This Labor Day weekend, Sunseeker Resort Florida Gulf Coast is giving guests the opportunity to hear those stories directly from the songwriters who brought them to life.

On September 5 and 6, the inaugural Sunseeker Songwriter Series, presented by BMI, comes to Estuary’s Edge Event Space, bringing five accomplished Nashville songwriters together for two intimate evenings of live music, storytelling and the stories behind some of today’s most recognizable songs.

This isn’t a traditional concert experience. It’s an opportunity to get closer to the music, meet the people behind it, and hear the stories, inspiration and moments that shaped the songs themselves.

You’ve Heard the Songs. Now Hear the Stories.

There is something special about hearing a songwriter perform a song they wrote themselves.

Without the elaborate production of a traditional concert, the focus shifts to the words, the melody and the story behind them. Songwriters can share where an idea came from, what inspired a lyric, or what it was like to hear an artist bring their song to life for the first time.

That intimate connection is what makes a songwriter round so unique.

And with a lineup spanning country, rock and pop influences, the Sunseeker Songwriter Series brings together writers whose work has been recorded by some of the biggest names in music.

Meet the Songwriters

Saturday, September 5

Anthony Smith

A celebrated Nashville songwriter and performer, Anthony Smith has written more than 250 songs recorded or performed by some of country music’s biggest artists, including George Strait, Tim McGraw, Chris Stapleton, Eric Church, Taylor Swift, Miranda Lambert and Kenny Chesney. His own debut album produced three Billboard Top 40 singles, while his songwriting career has earned recognition from MusicRow, BMI, ASCAP and NSAI.

Shane Minor

A Nashville-based songwriter, producer and performer, Shane Minor has spent nearly three decades crafting songs for artists including Kenny Chesney, Tim McGraw, Diamond Rio and BlackHawk. With multiple No. 1 songs and years of experience in Nashville, Minor brings a wealth of stories and insight into the creative process behind the music.

Together, Smith and Minor will kick off the inaugural Songwriter Series on Saturday evening with an intimate performance that puts the songwriters and their stories at center stage.

Sunday, September 6

Ben Burgess

The Texas-born songwriter is perhaps best known for co-writing Morgan Wallen’s “Whiskey Glasses,” but his catalog extends well beyond one hit. Burgess has written for artists including HARDY, ERNEST, Koe Wetzel, Jessie Murph, Shaboozey and others. Now, based in Nashville, he brings his Texas roots, storytelling style and years of experience to the Songwriter Series stage.

Marti Frederiksen

Marti Frederiksen’s career spans decades and genres, from his work with Aerosmith and Def Leppard to songwriting and production with artists including Faith Hill, Sheryl Crow, Pink, Eminem, Carrie Underwood and Daughtry. An award-winning songwriter and producer, Frederiksen brings a unique perspective shaped by a career that crosses country, rock and pop.

Summer Overstreet

A Nashville native and daughter of Songwriters Hall of Fame songwriter Paul Overstreet, Summer Overstreet has built a songwriting career of her own. Her work has been recorded by artists including Tucker Wetmore, Hudson Westbrook, Max McNown, Graham Barham, Tyler Halverson and Jake Owen. In 2025, she celebrated her first No. 1 as a co-writer on Tucker Wetmore’s “3, 2, 1.”

Sunday brings three distinct voices and perspectives together for the second night of the series, creating a completely different experience from Saturday.

An Intimate Evening of Music at Estuary’s Edge

The setting is part of what makes the experience different.

At Estuary’s Edge Event Space, the Songwriter Series creates an intimate environment where guests can focus on the performers, the stories and the music.

Each ticket includes a light pre-show reception and one complimentary cocktail, with a cash bar also available for purchase throughout the evening.

Rather than simply watching a performance from a distance, guests have the opportunity to experience the music in a setting designed around the people who created it.

It is the kind of evening that reminds you there is often a story behind the song you know by heart.

A Labor Day Weekend Worth Seeking

The Songwriter Series may be the centerpiece, but the music doesn’t stop when the show ends.

Labor Day weekend at Sunseeker Resort is designed to give guests plenty of ways to make the most of the long weekend, whether that means spending the afternoon poolside, enjoying live entertainment or settling in for an evening under the stars.

The weekend begins Friday with Hula Night at Half Cracked Tiki Shack, along with Friday Night Flights and live music at Harbor Yards Food Hall.

On Saturday, guests can spend the day at Reflections Pool with the poolside grill and live DJ before heading into an evening of experiences. Cocktail & Constellations offers an opportunity to gather beneath the night sky from 8:00 to 11:30 p.m., followed by the first night of the Songwriter Series from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m.

Sunday continues the weekend with another poolside afternoon at Reflections, followed by live music at Level Blue from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. and the second evening of the Songwriter Series.

Whether your ideal holiday weekend involves live music, cocktails under the stars, time by the pool or simply a change of scenery along Florida’s Gulf Coast, there is plenty of room to make the weekend your own.

Make It a Weekend on Florida’s Gulf Coast

A long weekend is the perfect excuse to turn one evening of live music into a full getaway.

Stay at Sunseeker Resort Florida Gulf Coast and make the Songwriter Series part of a larger Labor Day escape. Spend the afternoon by the pool, enjoy dinner and drinks, catch live entertainment, explore the resort, and settle into an evening of music and storytelling before returning to your room just steps away.

With Charlotte Harbor as the backdrop and the resort’s dining, pools, wellness experiences and entertainment all within reach, the weekend becomes about more than a single event. It’s about taking a few days to slow down, listen to something new and enjoy the people you’re with.

Labor Day Liberation – No Work. All Perks. Book our Labor Day Weekend offer and receive special perks including up to 20% off, $50 resort credit per reservation, no resort fees, and complimentary parking. Savor Summer a little longer with an escape designed for one last sun-soaked celebration.

Experience the Sunseeker Songwriter Series

The inaugural Sunseeker Songwriter Series takes place Saturday, September 5 and Sunday, September 6 at Estuary’s Edge Event Space. Doors open at 7:00 p.m. for a pre-show reception before the songwriters take the stage around 8:00 p.m.

Saturday, September 5
Anthony Smith & Shane Minor
7:00 – 10:00 p.m.
$89++ per person

Sunday, September 6
Ben Burgess, Marti Frederiksen & Summer Overstreet
7:00 – 10:00 p.m.
$89++ per person

Weekend Bundle
Experience both evenings for $149++ per person.

Each ticket includes a light pre-show reception and one complimentary cocktail. A cash bar will also be available for purchase throughout the evening.

Make this Labor Day weekend one worth remembering.

Explore the Sunseeker Songwriter Series, meet the artists and reserve your tickets today for a Labor Day Weekend to remember.