Unique One-Of-A-Kind Experiences
At the Buffalo River Resort on April 17-19, 2026
Join Lance Carpenter and guests and like-minded professionals in the field in one place, like the individuals below, for limited events of 15 people maximum — the perfect setting for you to make real connections.
Members get first priority for all MRC Summits, but non-members are more than welcome to join us on our retreats. We would love to see you at the next one! Below is a taste of the guests who has attended MRC Summits in the past.
- WHERE: Buffalo River Resort - 3520 North Hwy 13, Lovelville, TN. ( 1 hour west of Nashville)
- WHEN: Friday, April 17 - Sunday, April 19, 2026
- AGENDA:
- Friday April 17, 2026 - Kick Off Welcome Party at 7pm
Saturday, April 18, 2026 - Summit starts at 9am (Breakfast 8am) and goes till the campfire runs out!
Sunday, April 19, 2026 - Summit starts at 9am (Breakfast 8am)
SUMMIT TICKETS ARE NOW AVAILABLE
A limited number of Rooms and Cabins (Queen bed and sofa couch, full kitchen and bathroom) are available.
Friday Night Welcome Party – hamburgers, hotdogs, chips, and dips.
Breakfast buffet Saturday and Sunday ( eggs, bacon, sausage, biscuits and gravy, fresh fruit, sweet rolls, coffee, etc.)
Saturday Evening Supper ( menu to be announced).
ANYONE UNDER 18 MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT.
IF YOU ARE BRINGING A GUEST, please reach out to Lance before you purchase your ticket.
Hotel Options for those who purchase the EVENT PASS ticket-only option.
Holiday Inn Express Hurricane Mills, Days Inn by Wyndham Hurricane Mills, or Quality Inn Hurricane Mills
SOME OF THE PREVIOUS GUEST SONGWRITERS AND ARTISTS HAVE INCLUDED:
Kent Blazy
Kent’s first #1 HIT, “if tomorrow never comes” — launched Garth Brooks into country stardom. Since he has had 7 more #1 hot songs, worked with Diamon Rio, Patty Loveless, Julie Roberts, Kenny Chesney and most recently his latest #1 song was recorded by Chris Young – ‘Gettin’ you home.’
Jenn Schott
Jenn co-wrote Mickey Guyton’s debut single, “Better Than You Left Me,” which was named one of Billboard’s 10 Best Country Songs of 2015. She also penned the title track of Tim McGraw’s Grammy-nominated album, “Two Lanes of Freedom.” other past radio singles include Restless Heart’s “Feel My Way To You”, Fiona Culley’s, “Act Like A Lady,” Katie Armiger’s “Unseen,” Billy Ray Cyrus’ “A Good Day,” and pop artist Lucy Walsh’s “1882.”
Tony Arata
Writer of the iconic song “The Dance” by Garth Brooks need we say anything else. Tony is a member of the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame (2012). He has also had No. 1 records with “Here I Am” for Patty Loveless, “I’m Holding My Own” for Lee Roy Parnell, and “Dreaming With My Eyes Open” for Clay Walker. Other artists who have recorded his songs include Dolly Parton, Emmylou Harris, Bonnie Raitt, Trisha Yearwood, Delbert McClinton, Don Williams, Reba McEntire, Suzy Bogguss, and Hal Ketchum.
Craig Campbell
Perhaps best known for his spiritual and sensitive hit, “Outskirts of Heaven,” which was praised by Rolling Stone, Craig Campbell is a moving and original voice in country music. His songs “Family Man” and “Outta My Head” both cracked the Top 15 on Billboard’s Country Airplay chart.
Tim Hunze
His experience includes work with current hitmakers and hall of fame inductees such as Jordan Davis, Kip Moore, Chris Janson, Joey Hendricks, Justin Wilson, Tom Shapiro and Tony Martin, among others. Notably, Hunze managed Bobby Pinson (2009 BMI Songwriter of the Year) and Brett James (2009 ASCAP Songwriter of the Year). His previous stops include Anthem Entertainment, Parallel Entertainment, Stage Three Music and legendary publisher Hamstein Music.
Aaron Barker
Aaron Barker wrote dozens of songs for George Strait — songs you may well know and love, like #1 Hit “Baby Blue” and “I Can Still Make Cheyenne.” After decades as a fixture in the country songwriting landscape, Barker was inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2016.
Larry Gatlin
Larry Gatlin is a Grammy winning, American country-pop singer, songwriter and actor from Texas renowned as the frontman for Larry Gatlin & the Gatlin Brothers. Known for hits like “All the Gold in California” and “Broken Lady,” he achieved major success in the 1970s and 80s as a prolific songwriter for artists like Elvis Presley and Johnny Cash.
Richie Macdonald
Former lead singer of Lonestar
As a part of Lonestar, Richie charted more than 20 singles on the Hot Country Songs chart, with nine stand-out #1 songs, including “Mr. Mom” and “I’m Already There.” Now a part of The Frontmen Of Country, Richie performs with THE voices of the top Country bands of the 90’s: Larry Stewart of Restless Heart and Tim Rushlow of Little Texas.
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