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Foley, AL (November 2025) – The OWA Theater will host two performances as part of the 41st annual Frank Brown International Songwriters’ Festival this month. The festival invites seasoned and aspiring songwriters from all over the world to present their songs and the stories behind them in an intimate, engaging format. Among the venues is the OWA Theater where two standout performances are set to elevate the “Songs & Stories” series.
OWA Theater’s featured performances include Country music icon Larry Gatlin on Tuesday, November 11, 2025 at 7:30 p.m. This esteemed songwriter and solo performer (formerly of the group Larry Gatlin & the Gatlin Brothers) will take the stage for a one-night only “Stories & Songs” event. Known for his soulful voice, signature harmonies and a legacy of chart-topping hits, Gatlin will share not only his songs but the stories that inspired them.
OWA Theater’s featured performances include Country music icon Larry Gatlin on Tuesday, November 11, 2025 at 7:30 p.m. This esteemed songwriter and solo performer (formerly of the group Larry Gatlin & the Gatlin Brothers) will take the stage for a one-night only “Stories & Songs” event. Known for his soulful voice, signature harmonies and a legacy of chart-topping hits, Gatlin will share not only his songs but the stories that inspired them.
On Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at 7:30 p.m., the OWA Theater welcomes Alabama’s own Taylor Hicks. This Grammy-winning singer, songwriter and Season 5 champion of American Idol will join the festival lineup, offering his signature blend of southern soul, blues, country and rock ‘n’ roll.
Hailing from Birmingham, Alabama, Hicks rose to national prominence after winning American Idol. His recent single “Porch Swing,” which marries country and soul influences and draws comparisons to the work of artists like Chris Stapleton and Tyler Childers, underscores his evolution as a songwriter committed to authenticity and genre-blending artistry.
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to hear the stories behind the songs from two of America’s most gifted songwriting performers presented in OWA’s state-of-the-art concert venue — perfect for the intimate “Songs & Stories” experience. Together, these performances underscore the festival and theater’s mission to bring listeners into the heart of the creative process, as songwriters tell their own stories and deliver their own songs in richly personal settings.
Tickets for the OWA Theater showcases are available at the OWA Theater box office and through the Frank Brown Festival website. Doors for each show open at 6:00 p.m, performances begin at 7:30 p.m. For more information and a full line-up of shows at the OWA Theater, visit their website at https://visitowa.com/entertainment/owa-theater/.
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About OWA Parks & Resort: Award-winning OWA Parks & Resort in Coastal Alabama is owned and operated by the Poarch Creek Indians. OWA’s name is derived from a Creek word for “big water,” and the tropical theme of the 520-acre property was inspired by the Gulf of Mexico, minutes away via the Foley Beach Express.
At the heart of OWA is Tropic Falls, which includes a 23-ride theme park and the region’s largest indoor water park—bigger than a football field and covered by a convertible roof. Adjacent to the indoor water park and connected by a retractable wall is Big Water Bay, a 30,000 sq. ft. wave pool and Coastal Curl wave simulator. Just outside the ticketed areas is Downtown OWA. This pedestrian-only streetscape was inspired by Southern small towns and features numerous options for dining, shopping, and entertainment. The destination resort offers a full calendar of events, from Downtown OWA’s own Mardi Gras Parade to the annual Christmas tree lighting with fireworks and snowfall.
For on-site accommodations, relax at OWA’s own award-winning TownePlace Suites by Marriott. And for the RV traveler, Tropic Hideaway is a luxury RV resort that has everything you want, starting with its location at OWA Parks and Resort, just minutes from the Alabama beaches off the Foley Beach Express. The sites are all extra wide and feature a full complement of Wi-Fi and hook ups. Premium locations and pull-through sites are available. OWA is the place in Coastal Alabama to thrill, then chill.
