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Dixon Place presents Glory!, a new play written by Nan-Lynn Nelson and directed by Kevin R. Free, previewing Thursday, April 11, 2019 at 7:30pm and running three weekends through April 27 at Dixon Place (161A Chrystie Street) in Manhattan. Tickets are $18 in advance, $21 at the door for adults, and $15 in advance, $18 at the door for students and seniors. Group rates are available. For tickets and further information please visit www.dixonplace.org

One of the most talked about singers in Nashville today, Tony Jackson, will make his debut at the Grand Ole Opry on Saturday February 23, 2019 at 7 p.m. CST.

Independent New York Country music artist, Ken Wilber, released the lyric video today for his new single, “You've Gone To My Head,” simultaneously on his YouTube channel and premiered the video on Facebook. Watch the video here.

Country music hit-maker Lacy J. Dalton is up to something we're all going to love. Having built a successful career for herself in the world of country music, Dalton has been evolving her sound into the world of Americana since 2004. Today, she released a new 4 song EP titled Scarecrow. This new blend of deep, edgy music has taken Dalton's songwriting in a whole new different direction, sharing a side she's never shared before.

Neo-Traditional Country singer and songwriter Shane Owens will be making his return to Country Radio Seminar (CRS), February 13-15, at the Omni Nashville Hotel. The Alabama-native, and 2018 Music Row Independent Artist of the Year, is currently promoting his latest single 'Love To Try Them On,' the second single from his latest album, It's A Southern Thing.

The Dutch Apple production of Stand By Your Man provides a non-glamorized portrayal of one of country music's biggest icons.  The performances are very strong within a script that could still use a little work.

One of the most talked about singers in Nashville today, Tony Jackson, will make his debut at the Grand Ole Opry on Saturday February 23, 2019 at 7 p.m. CST.

Grammy nominated and multi-platinum artist, Aaron Lewis is set to return to the King Center on March 11.  Lewis first made his country debut in 2011 with certified gold single "Country Boy" followed by the release of his first full length solo album, The Road. "Country Boy" featured Charlie Daniels on fiddle and a booming verse from George Jones as well as Chris Young striking a balance between classic and modern country.  

As was previously announced, legendary songwriter JACK TEMPCHIN has been nominated to The Songwriters Hall of Fame with the official induction ceremony set to take place in June 2019. Over the last 50 years, Jack has written for the Eagles, George Jones and Emmylou Harris along with so many more.  Some of the hit songs Jack has penned include; “Peaceful Easy Feeling,” “Slow Dancing,” “The One You Love,” “Already Gone,” “Someone That You Used to Know,” “White Shoes” and who can forget, “You Belong To The City” and“Smuggler's Blues”from the Miami Vice TVsoundtrack.  

The Gettysburg College's Majestic Theater is excited to announce The Oak Ridge Boys 2019 tour will stop in Gettysburg on Thursday, May 16, 2019 at 7:30.m. With one of the most distinctive sounds in the music industry, The Oak Ridge Boys bring 50 years of tradition to bear on a stage show widely acknowledged as among the most exciting anywhere.

Joni Mitchell, master songsmith and storyteller, eight-time Grammy winner and folk music pioneer is the inspiration for  JONI, Morrison Hotel Gallery's upcoming photography exhibit and sale opening on Friday, November 16th   at the Sunset Marquis Hotel location in Los Angeles, the New York City gallery on Prince Street in SoHo and the gallery in Maui at Mick Fleetwood's General Store and restaurant. The exhibit will be up through December 10th.

Joni Mitchell, master songsmith and storyteller, eight-time Grammy winner and folk music pioneer is the inspiration for JONI, Morrison Hotel Gallery's upcoming photography exhibit and sale opening on Friday, November 16th at both the Sunset Marquis Hotel location in Los Angeles, at the New York City gallery on Prince Street in SoHo and the gallery in Maui at Mick Fleetwood's General Store and restaurant. 

Comedy, circus and music are on the programme as St Helens Theatre Royal as the venue gears up for a November to remember.

A new county song, inspired by wounded warriors, has been adopted as the official theme song of the Los Angeles-based National Veterans Foundation (NVF). Written and performed by Nashville recording artist Grant Maloy Smith, “Man of Steel” is about a soldier's abiding loyalty to his fellow troops, even after being severely wounded and pieced back together with “pins and wires.” Smith, who is known for his top 10 Billboard-charting album “Dust Bowl – American Stories,” got the idea for “Man of Steel” after meeting a wounded warrior during a layover at an airport.

Today, USA Network revealed the 21 artists competing in its new music showcase series REAL COUNTRY and the prizing they will be vying for. Set to premiere November 13 at 10/9, each contestant was hand-selected by the show's permanent panel of artists – five-time GRAMMY Award®-winning trailblazer Shania Twain, platinum-selling singer-songwriter Jake Owen and GRAMMY Award®-winning music legend Travis Tritt.

Northern Broadsides will once again join forces with the award-winning New Vic Theatre, Newcastle-under-Lyme and warm the hearts of theatregoers this Spring when they stage William Shakespeare's glorious tale of antagonistic romance and chaotic comedy - Much Ado About Nothing.

The Voice Season 15 Battle Rounds continued last night! Below, please find the artists that won their Battles, or were Stolen by another coach.

Tedeschi Trucks Band is coming to Hershey Theatre on Sunday, February 17, 2019 at 7:30 PM.

Owen Lake and the Tragic Loves' “electro-country” sound is both freshly nostalgic and startlingly unique. Hard-driving synthesizer licks meet tight three-part vocal harmonies, buttery bloops and bleeps, crying pedal steel, and pounding electronic beats in the band's first full-length record, “The Best of Your Lies.”