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Music legend Kenny Rogers will become the first artist to release a second album through the Cracker Barrel Old Country Store exclusive music program when 'The Love of God' becomes available onMarch 7, 2011. The CD is an inspirational collection of classic songs that Rogers remembers from his childhood along with new recordings of contemporary songs. Two of the classics feature other artists: The Whites and Winfield's Locket. Point of Grace is featured on one of the album's contemporary recordings. This touching CD, certain to spark old memories and create new ones, will be available exclusively at all Cracker Barrel locations.

Portland Ovations presents American composer and violin virtuoso Mark O'Connor and his string quartet on Friday, March 4th at Merrill Auditorium.

The Sheldon presents Maura O'Connell, Friday, March 4, 2011 at 8 p.m. in the perfect acoustics of the Sheldon Concert Hall. Irish singer Maura O'Connell, now based in Nashville, combines traditional Celtic sounds with modern folk sensibilities to create a sound all her own. With twelve albums to date, along with recording and performing collaborations with a number Celtic, folk, pop and country artists, the internationally-acclaimed singer has applied her luminescent voice to the songs of John Hiatt, Janis Ian, Tom Waits, Shawn Colvin, Mary Chapin Carpenter, Paul Carrack, Karla Bonoff and dozens of other song-poets.

The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust is proud to present ALTAN, 'the hottest group in the Celtic realm (The Boston Globe)!' Celebrating 25 years, ALTAN has firmly established themselves as one of the most important and enduring live acts to play traditional Irish music in Ireland and throughout the world. ALTAN's vision remains as fresh as ever in bringing the beauty and joy of traditional music to audiences young and old. 'Altan continues to be one of the Celtic world's great treasures, gifted with a front line that is a sheer powerhouse (LA Times).' This performance of ALTAN, part of the Trust Presents series sponsored by Cohen & Grigsby, will take place at the Byham Theater on Thursday, March 10, 2011, at 7:30 p.m.

Portland Ovations presents American composer and violin virtuoso Mark O'Connor and his string quartet on Friday, March 4th at Merrill Auditorium.

Music legend Kenny Rogers will become the first artist to release a second album through the Cracker Barrel Old Country Store exclusive music program when 'The Love of God' becomes available onMarch 7, 2011. The CD is an inspirational collection of classic songs that Rogers remembers from his childhood along with new recordings of contemporary songs. Two of the classics feature other artists: The Whites and Winfield's Locket. Point of Grace is featured on one of the album's contemporary recordings. This touching CD, certain to spark old memories and create new ones, will be available exclusively at all Cracker Barrel locations.

The Producers & Engineers Wing of The Recording Academy will celebrate its 10th Anniversary with a GRAMMY Week event titled 'Shaken Rattled & Rolled' honoring legendary producer T Bone Burnett for his commitment to excellence and ongoing support for the art and craft of recorded music.

The Sheldon presents Maura O'Connell, Friday, March 4, 2011 at 8 p.m. in the perfect acoustics of the Sheldon Concert Hall. Irish singer Maura O'Connell, now based in Nashville, combines traditional Celtic sounds with modern folk sensibilities to create a sound all her own. With twelve albums to date, along with recording and performing collaborations with a number Celtic, folk, pop and country artists, the internationally-acclaimed singer has applied her luminescent voice to the songs of John Hiatt, Janis Ian, Tom Waits, Shawn Colvin, Mary Chapin Carpenter, Paul Carrack, Karla Bonoff and dozens of other song-poets.

It's one of the finest assemblages of world class Scottish performing artists ever, and Benaroya Hall may never be the same.

CMT CROSSROADS will go live when Crossroads heads to Super Bowl XLV and North Texas with a very special episode featuring rock royalty, THE PRETENDERS, and five-time Grammy winner, FAITH HILL. CMT CROSSROADS: THE PRETENDERS & FAITH HILL LIVE FROM THE PEPSI SUPER BOWL FAN JAM premieres live on CMT on Saturday, February 5 at 10:00 p.m. ET/9:00 p.m. CT, as part of the NFL PEPSI SUPER BOWL FAN JAM festivities. It is the third performance in the concert series and will air from Verizon Theatre in Grand Prairie, TX.

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store today congratulated R&B legend and American icon Smokey Robinson on his nomination for 'Outstanding Album' in this year's NAACP IMAGE AWARDS. The nomination is for his newest CD, Now and Then, which was released exclusively through Cracker Barrel Old Country Store in November, 2010.

The Producers & Engineers Wing of The Recording Academy will celebrate its 10th Anniversary with a GRAMMY Week event titled 'Shaken Rattled & Rolled' honoring legendary producer T Bone Burnett for his commitment to excellence and ongoing support for the art and craft of recorded music.

Friday, December 17 at 8 pm KETC Channel 9 & Fox Concerts presents Johnny Mathis Holiday Show featuring Holiday Favorites & his Classic Hits live at the Fox Theatre. Tickets go on sale Saturday, October 2 at 10 AM for $65, $55 & $45. A limited number of Gold Circle seats are also available. You can purchase tickets at the Fox Box Office, through MetroTix outlets, or by calling 314/534-1111. Order tickets online at www.metrotix.com.

The Fabulous Fox welcomes back Johnny Mathis as Johnny celebrates the holiday season with an evening of his classic hits plus Christmas favorites. The show features Johnny center stage with a full orchestra performing 'Chances Are', 'It's Not For Me To Say', 'Misty' and many more.Johnny Mathis' career accomplishments are numerous and varied.

Billy Dean will accompany Kenny Rogers on his 29th Annual Kenny Rogers "Christmas & Hits Tour," including a stop at Detroit's Fox Theatre on Thursday, Dec. 16 at 7:30 p.m. Part of the Fifth Third Bank Holiday Series.

Kenny Rogers will bring his signature sound and 50+ years of stellar showmanship to select venues across America on his 29th Annual Kenny Rogers Christmas & Hits Tour, including a stop at Detroit's Fox Theatre on Thursday, Dec. 16 at 7:30 p.m.

The Reagle Music Theatre of Greater Boston welcomes American pop and country music icon Patti Page back by popular demand for one show only Sunday, November 21 at 2 p.m. Page is making her third appearance at the Robinson Theatre, 617 Lexington Street, Waltham, Mass., where she has previously performed to sold-out audiences.

Billy Dean will accompany Kenny Rogers on his 29th Annual Kenny Rogers "Christmas & Hits Tour," including a stop at Detroit's Fox Theatre on Thursday, Dec. 16 at 7:30 p.m. Part of the Fifth Third Bank Holiday Series.

It's one of the finest assemblages of world class Scottish performing artists ever, and Benaroya Hall may never be the same.

Joe's Pub at The Public Theater debuted in October 1998 and has quickly became one of New York City's most celebrated and in-demand showcase venues for live music and performance. With its genre-blind booking and vast diversity of interests, the stage at Joe's Pub gives voice to a world of varied and stellar artists.