Island Hopper Songwriter Festival in Fort Myers

The crowd shares a laugh with songwriter Aaron Barker during a break in his concert performance during the Island Hopper Songwriter Festival at the Hotel Indigo on Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2016, in Fort Myers. Barker has had his songs recorded by the likes of George Strait, Lonestar, Clay Walker and Willie Nelson.

Well-known singers and songwriters Even Stevens, from left, Aaron Barker and Hugh Prestwood perform during the Island Hopper Songwriter Festival at the Hotel Indigo on Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2016, in Fort Myers. The three of them they have written over 40 No. 1 hits.

Songwriter Even Stevens holds his guitar at the Island Hopper Songwriter Festival at the Hotel Indigo on Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2016, in Fort Myers. Stevens has had his songs recorded by the likes of Eddie Rabbitt, Kenny Rogers and Dr. Hook. He was also nominated as BMI's "Songwriter of the Century."

Songwriter Aaron Barker performs at the Island Hopper Songwriter Festival at the Hotel Indigo on Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2016, in Fort Myers. Barker has had his songs recorded by the likes of George Strait, Lonestar, Clay Walker and Willie Nelson.

Songwriter Hugh Prestwood performs during the Island Hopper Songwriter Festival at the Hotel Indigo on Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2016, in Fort Myers. The Hall of Fame songwriter has had his songs recorded by the likes of Randy Travis, Trisha Yearwood, Shenandoah, Jimmy Buffet, James Taylor and Allison Krauss.

Songwriter Aaron Barker shares a story with the crowd before performing at the Island Hopper Songwriter Festival at the Hotel Indigo on Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2016, in Fort Myers. Barker has had his songs recorded by the likes of George Strait, Lonestar, Clay Walker and Willie Nelson.