Blog Layout

Join Dean Dillon & Paul Overstreet at Perdido Beach Resort Gala

R. Ken Cooper • Jun 20, 2024

Help Support Music Education at the Hitting the Note Scholarship Gala July 20th

Songwriters Scholarship Gala

Orange Beach, Ala. – (OBA) – The Hitting the Note Scholarship Gala, benefitting the Joe Gilchrist Music Fund, is set to take place on Saturday, July 20th at the Perdido Beach Resort. This event’s purpose is to raise funds and provide scholarships for students in Baldwin and Escambia counties who are pursuing careers in music.


The evening promises a blend of fundraising and entertainment, featuring food, drinks, silent and live auction items, and performances by renowned songwriters Dean Dillon and Paul Overstreet. Attendees will have the opportunity to hear these artists perform their famous songs and share the stories behind their hits.


Event Agenda:

  • Program Time: 4:30pm Check-in/Registration
  • 4:30pm-5:30pm Cocktail Hour/Silent Auction Bidding
  • 5:30pm Ball Room Doors Open
  • 5:30pm-7pm Dinner
  • 7pm-8:30pm Music Showcase by Dean Dillon & Paul Overstreet
  • 8:30pm-9pm Live Auction


Dean Dillon is a winner of the BMI ICon Award, a member of the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame and a 2020 Country Music Hall of Fame Inductee. His association with George Strait over the year has brought him to the icon status. He composed or co-wrote 76 songs for Strait, 11 of which went to #1. With 26 #1 hits total to his credit, he has received numerous other industry awards.


Dean Dillon photo by Shelley Patterson, C-Shelz Photography

Dean Dillon by Shelley Patterson, C-Shelz Photography

Paul Overstreet is one of the most prolific songwriters in country music history, crafting hits for artists such as Randy Travis, Blake Shelton, Tanya Tucker, Kenny Chesney, Keith Whitley, Allison Krauss, The Judd's, Jelly Roll, Michael Martin Murphy, George Jones, Pam Tillis, Kathy Mattea, Paul Davis, Marie Osmond, Ronnie Milsap and many more. Paul even crossed the seas and genres to have a smash #1 pop hit with Ronan Keating and his group Boy Zone. The pop group cut "When You Say Nothing At All" in Europe. Then, Ronan had a version in the classic movie, "Notting Hill". Many of Paul's songs have also appeared on "The Voice", "America's Got Talent", and many other shows. Paul also charted multiple #1 hits of his own with his first group SKO and as a solo artist with "Daddy's Come Around", "Ball and Chain", "Heroes" and on special event songs like "Won't Take Less Than Your Love" with the legendary Tanya Tucker and Paul Davis. Paul has recorded 13 studio albums and has got two more to come out in the near future.


Paul Overstreet

This gala provides a unique opportunity to enjoy an evening of music and storytelling while supporting the next generation of musicians through the Joe Gilchrist Music Fund.


Click here for more information and to purchase tickets.

Share this article w/ Friends...

New Traffic Signal Installation Closes East 22nd Avenue for the Day

New Traffic Signal Installation Closes East 22nd Avenue for the Day

By OBA Staff • 26 Jun, 2024
Gulf Shores, Ala. – (OBA) – Roadwork is being done on East 22nd Avenue to install a new traffic signal. This project requires a partial road closure at the entrance of East 22nd Avenue from East 2nd Street. The closure started this morning and will last until the end of the day. Businesses can still be reached using East 23rd Avenue and East 21st Avenue.
National Lightning Safety Awareness Week

National Lightning Safety Awareness Week

By OBA Staff • 26 Jun, 2024
Orange Beach, Ala. – (OBA) – There are an estimated 23 million cloud-to-ground lightning flashes each year in the United States. During summer months the Alabama coast experiences rapidly formed thunderstorms. Warm temperatures allow the atmosphere to hold more humidity, and that humidity is a prerequisite for building clouds - creating conditions which may produce lightning.
Gulf Shores Teachers Wins Presidential Innovation Award From EPA

Gulf Shores Teacher Wins Presidential Innovation Award From EPA

By OBA Staff • 26 Jun, 2024
Gulf Shores, Ala. – (OBA) – The environment and conservation are part of the Gulf Shores coastal community. One of the teachers at Gulf Shores High Schools has received national recognition for her efforts. Krista Fleming was selected for the Presidential Innovation Award for Environmental Educators. She was one of only eight educators in the Country to receive the award. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, in partnership with the White House Council on Environmental Quality, recently announced the winners of the PIAEE on their website.
Foley Mandates Tree Planting in New Subdivisions

Foley Mandates Tree Planting in New Subdivisions

By Guy Busby • 26 Jun, 2024
Foley, Ala. – (OBA) – More trees along Foley streets will make neighborhoods more attractive, walkable and safer under a proposal approved by the city Planning Commission. The commission voted to amend Foley’s subdivision regulations to require that trees be planted on street rights of way in subdivisions proposed for approval.

Girls with Guitars Event to Raise Funds for Children's Hospital

By R. Ken Cooper • 25 Jun, 2024
Orange Beach, Ala. – (OBA) – The Flora-Bama is set to host a charity concert called "Girls with Guitars" on Wednesday, July 17th, 2024. The event will take place on the Main Stage, with all proceeds going to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
The Wharf Amphitheater

Post Malone to Bring F-1 Trillion Tour to The Wharf Amphitheater

By R. Ken Cooper • 25 Jun, 2024
Orange Beach, Ala. – (OBA) – Grammy-nominated artist Post Malone announced a stop at The Wharf Amphitheater on October 17th as part of his F-1 Trillion Tour. Fans can expect a blend of his signature hits and new music from his upcoming country album, "F-1 Trillion." The announcement coincides with the buzz surrounding the album's lead single, "I Had Some Help," featuring Morgan Wallen, which has topped the charts. "Pour Me a Drink," a collaboration with Blake Shelton, offers another glimpse into the sound of "F-1 Trillion," due for release on August 16th.
Perdido Islands Seagrass - Photo by R. Ken Cooper

Seagrass Transplants Planned for Perdido Islands This Fall

By R. Ken Cooper • 25 Jun, 2024
Orange Beach, Ala. – (OBA) – In preparation for the upcoming Perdido Islands Habitat Restoration Project, scientists from The Nature Conservancy, Dauphin Island Sea Lab, and CSA Ocean Sciences will begin moving small areas of seagrasses out of the construction zone in mid-July.
National Catfish Day Honors Farm-Raised Tradition

National Catfish Day Honors Farm-Raised Tradition

By R. Ken Cooper • 25 Jun, 2024
Orange Beach, Ala. – (OBA) – Today, June 25th, is National Catfish Day, a National Day established in 1987 by President Ronald Reagan to recognize the importance of farm-raised catfish in the American diet. This day honors the contributions of the catfish farming industry and encourages people to enjoy this popular, healthy and versatile fish.
Cardio with a Cop Begins Training July 10th

Foley Police Launch Cardio Training Program for People Interested in Law Enforcement

By R. Ken Cooper • 25 Jun, 2024
Foley, Ala. – (OBA) – The Foley Police Department is starting a new program called Cardio with a Cop. This program is designed to help those interested in becoming police officers to prepare for the required Physical Training Test.
Heat Advisory Until Monday Evening

Heat Advisory Until Monday Evening

By OBA Staff • 24 Jun, 2024
Orange Beach, Ala. – (OBA) – When the National Weather Service posts heat advisories we should take notice. During these events, local medical and rescue personnel see an increase in heat related emergencies. One of the biggest killers in the world is cardiovascular disease and many do not know they have it until symptoms are triggered by something like elevated heat.
Show More
Share by: