While this event had an initial purpose of bringing together many musicians who have been involved in the Nashville music scene for a long time, it is not just inclusive or meant to only be for the older generation. The way we look at it is there are those who have put in their time in Nashville and become experienced, wise, respected, and still have a love for an era of country music that is slowly passing us by. There are also those who aspire to be at that level of musical eldership one day.

Our classifications of Elderhood are as shown below (based on how long you've been in Nashville and/or in the business professionally):