{"id":18150,"date":"2025-02-25T15:19:24","date_gmt":"2025-02-25T20:19:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tilt-up.org\/tilt-uptoday\/?p=18150"},"modified":"2025-10-27T16:45:58","modified_gmt":"2025-10-27T21:45:58","slug":"tca-announces-collaboration-with-acclaimed-songwriter-thom-shepherd","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tilt-up.org\/tilt-uptoday\/es\/2025\/02\/25\/tca-announces-collaboration-with-acclaimed-songwriter-thom-shepherd\/","title":{"rendered":"TCA Announces Collaboration with Acclaimed Songwriter Thom Shepherd"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/tilt-up.org\/tilt-uptoday\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Thom-ml-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18151\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tilt-up.org\/tilt-uptoday\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Thom-ml-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/tilt-up.org\/tilt-uptoday\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Thom-ml-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/tilt-up.org\/tilt-uptoday\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Thom-ml-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/tilt-up.org\/tilt-uptoday\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Thom-ml-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/tilt-up.org\/tilt-uptoday\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Thom-ml.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>The Tilt-Up Concrete Association (TCA) is thrilled to announce an exciting collaboration with veteran Nashville songwriter Thom Shepherd for the 2025 Tilt-Up Convention and Expo, which will take place October 1\u20133, 2025, in Nashville, Tennessee. Known for his extraordinary talent and deep roots in the music industry, Shepherd will serve as a consultant for the event\u2019s dynamic live music program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Shepherd first collaborated with the TCA in 2013 when he performed and emceed the awards gala at the Tilt-Up Convention and Expo in Sugar Land, Texas. His incredible performance left a lasting impression, leading to an invitation to perform again in Dallas in 2017. Over the years, the TCA has followed Shepherd\u2019s remarkable career, and his recent move back to Nashville made this new partnership a perfect fit for the 2025 Convention in Music City.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As a veteran of Nashville\u2019s Music Row, Shepherd brings unparalleled expertise to the TCA\u2019s robust music program. He is the writer of five #1 singles, including \u201cRedneck Yacht Club,\u201d \u201cRiding with Private Malone,\u201d and \u201cMy Texas.\u201d With over 10 radio singles, two Grammy-nominated songs, and more than 100 recordings by iconic artists like Blake Shelton, George Jones, Pat Green, Easton Corbin, and Montgomery Gentry, Shepherd\u2019s contributions to country music are undeniable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThom\u2019s ability to connect with audiences and his rich musical legacy make him the perfect partner to elevate the experience for our attendees in Nashville,\u201d said Mitch Bloomquist, executive director of the TCA. \u201cWe\u2019re excited to bring his creative vision and passion for music to our event.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Shepherd\u2019s role at the 2025 Tilt-Up Convention and Expo will extend beyond his own performance, and includes the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Curating musical acts to perform during breaks in education sessions, receptions, meals, and exhibit times.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Consulting on the setup of the main stage in the exhibit hall, ensuring an unforgettable live music experience.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Integrating innovative team-building exercises led by singer-songwriters and host a keynote featuring renowned songwriters in the round.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Shepherd\u2019s achievements go far beyond his music. As a two-time cancer survivor, military-tour veteran, father of two, and avid snow skier, Shepherd is a true inspiration. His song \u201cAlways Saturday Night\u201d was featured in the documentary Parrot Heads alongside Jimmy Buffett, and his recent song \u201cNew York to Montana\u201d was adapted into a novel. Additionally, he produces the two-time Trop Rock Music Association (TRMA) event of the year, the Lone Star Luau, set to take place March 27\u201330, 2025, at Margaritaville Lake Resort in Conroe, Texas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Born in St. Louis, Missouri, and raised in Virginia, Shepherd moved to Nashville in 1993 after graduating from George Mason University. After living in Texas for a decade, and with a home in Sandpoint, Idaho, Shepherd returned to Nashville in 2024 where he continues to create music and develop video content for his latest project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The TCA is honored to partner with such a talented and versatile artist. With Thom Shepherd\u2019s involvement, the 2025 Tilt-Up Convention and Expo promises to deliver an unforgettable blend of innovation, education, and entertainment in the heart of Music City.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For more information about the 2025 Tilt-Up Convention and Expo, visit <a href=\"http:\/\/tilt-up.org\/tilt-uptoday\/es\/events\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"tilt-up.org\/events\">tilt-up.org\/events<\/a>.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"mh-excerpt\">The Tilt-Up Concrete Association (TCA) is thrilled to announce an exciting collaboration with veteran Nashville songwriter Thom Shepherd for the 2025 Tilt-Up Convention and Expo, which will take place October 1\u20133, 2025, in Nashville, Tennessee. <a class=\"mh-excerpt-more\" href=\"https:\/\/tilt-up.org\/tilt-uptoday\/es\/2025\/02\/25\/tca-announces-collaboration-with-acclaimed-songwriter-thom-shepherd\/\" title=\"TCA Announces Collaboration with Acclaimed Songwriter Thom Shepherd\"> Leer m\u00e1s\u2026<\/a><\/div>","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":18151,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[375],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-18150","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-community-culture"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/tilt-up.org\/tilt-uptoday\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18150","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/tilt-up.org\/tilt-uptoday\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/tilt-up.org\/tilt-uptoday\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tilt-up.org\/tilt-uptoday\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/6"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tilt-up.org\/tilt-uptoday\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=18150"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/tilt-up.org\/tilt-uptoday\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18150\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":18976,"href":"https:\/\/tilt-up.org\/tilt-uptoday\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18150\/revisions\/18976"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tilt-up.org\/tilt-uptoday\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/18151"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/tilt-up.org\/tilt-uptoday\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=18150"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tilt-up.org\/tilt-uptoday\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=18150"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tilt-up.org\/tilt-uptoday\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=18150"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}