Legacy Recordings, the catalog division of Sony Music Entertainment, and Arista Nashville will release Genuine: The Alan Jackson Story, a definitive three CD career-defining anthology of music from country superstar Alan Jackson, on Friday, November 6, 2015.
The McCallum Theatre presents Jason Petty on Saturday, October 24, at 8:00pm. Jason, who wowed the McCallum audience with his portrayal of Hank Williams, is back with a new show Hank and My Honky Tonk Heroes. Hear the great songs of country music legends like Jimmie Rodgers, Roy Acuff, Ernest Tubb, George Jones and, of course, Hank Williams in this energetic show!
The Kenny Loggins, Georgia Middleman, and Gary Burr trio Blue Sky Riders make Nashville and modern pop music collide in Smothers Theatre at Pepperdine University tonight, September 19 at 8 p.m.
Since leaving home in 1961 to pursue a career in music, TG Sheppard has done it all. He scored a job as a promotions executive for RCA Records, where he became friends with Elvis Presley who believed in his talent so much that he gave him his first tour bus, topped the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart an astonishing 21 times, and left an everlasting mark on Country music. Over the years, the smooth singer/songwriter has made a lot of impressive friends, which inspired the vision for his upcoming album, Legendary Friends & Country Duets, which is set for release on Oct. 30 via Cleopatra Records. On the upcoming project, TG collaborates with some of the most influential artists of all-time and those that he can actually call his personal friends.
Six exciting performances have been added to the roster of the McCallum Theatre's 2015-2016 season, including Bill Maher, Hank and My Honky Tonk Heroes Starring Jason Petty, Last Comic Standing, Canadian superstar Jesse Cook, Wynonna and The Big Noise and the triumphant McCallum return of 2CELLOS. Brochures with these added performances and the entire season should reach local mailboxes by the second week of September. Tickets for ALL performances go on sale on Tuesday, September 15th at 8:00am.
Hank and My Honky Tonk Heroes Saturday, October 3 at 8:00pm In Hank and My Honky Tonk Heroes, Jason Petty pays tribute not only to the man who helped shaped country music, but those singers who influenced and who were influenced by Hank Williams: Jimmie Rodgers, Roy Acuff, Ernest Tubbs, The Carter Family, George Jones, Alan Jackson and more.
Fans of one Country music's most beloved performers will have the chance to hear the story-behind-the-song as Tennessee Radio Hall of Fame DJ and radio host, Keith Bilbrey, interviews singer/songwriter Ronnie McDowell. "Reflections" with guest Ronnie McDowell will air on Sept. 7.
Grammy® Award winning singer-songwriter Kenny Loggins has joined forces with Nashville songsmiths Gary Burr and Georgia Middleman to form a new band, Blue Sky Riders. Together, Blue Sky Riders craft tightly woven songs that combine dazzling harmonies with elements of country, pop and Americana for a sound Billboard Magazine says “defies genre classification.” Poway OnStage (formerly the Poway Center for the Peforming Arts Foundation) is pleased to feature Blue Sky Riders in a concert celebrating our 25th Anniversary Season.
The Kenny Loggins, Georgia Middleman, and Gary Burr trio Blue Sky Riders make Nashville and modern pop music collide in Smothers Theatre at Pepperdine University on Saturday, September 19 at 8 p.m.
Country music producer and songwriter Billy Sherrill passed away at the age of 78 yesterday, according to the Associated Press.
Producing Artistic Director Chuck Tobin previously announced the opening Woody Guthrie's American Song, an exuberant musical celebration of America, running evenings at 8 p.m. tonight, July 29, and August 1, 4 - 8 and matinees at 2 p.m. on August 1 & 8, 2015.
Producing Artistic Director Chuck Tobin today announced the opening Woody Guthrie's American Song, an exuberant musical celebration of America.
The National Music Council honored one of the industry's most beloved and successful impresarios July 11, at the 32nd Annual American Eagle Awards. Country Music Hall of Fame inductees the Oak Ridge Boys presented Jim Halsey with the award, which comes in recognition for his lifetime commitment to music and music education.
Two-time Grammy Award winner and Songwriter of the Year (5 years in a row - BMI) Paul Overstreet (Hall of Fame - NSAI) has chosen the Ruskin Group Theatre in Los Angeles to launch his new musical SNEAKY OLE TIME, opening on Saturday, August 1, 2015. Overstreet has charted 16 singles on Billboard, including two #1 hits. Noted vocalists Tanya Tucker, Kenny Chesney, Alison Krauss, The Judds, and Randy Travis have all covered Overstreet's songs.
The Warner Theatre is proud to present the Truck Stop Troubadours: A Tribute to Waylon Jennings & His Outlaw Friends, in the Nancy Marine Studio Theatre tonight, June 27th at 8 pm.
The Warner Theatre is proud to present the Truck Stop Troubadours: A Tribute to Waylon Jennings & His Outlaw Friends, in the Nancy Marine Studio Theatre on Saturday, June 27th at 8 pm.
Leonard Cohen releases Can't Forget: A Souvenir of the Grand Tour today, May 12, 2015. The ten songs of this hypnotic album are Cohen rarities recorded on his recent, celebrated 'Old Ideas World Tour.'
The Garden Theatre is pleased to announce the return of the Bluegrass Concert Series featuring some of the biggest names in bluegrass, from June 13 through July 18 at the Garden Theatre (160 West Plant Street).
Z2 Entertainment will present Bobby Bare Jr. at the Fox Theatre tonight, May 6th, 2015.
Amanda Cohen is not a newcomer to the bright lights of worldwide concert stages. Her new CD "A New Standard" is a cross-over project that she has dreamt about for years and its unveiling is an exciting musical adventure.
