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Date of Death: January 01, 1953 (29)

Birth Place: Georgiana, AL, USA

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Second Thought to Close 2017 Season with World Premiere of THE NECESSITIES
by BWW News Desk - Jun 13, 2017


Second Thought Theatre closes its 2017 season of change with the world premiere of The Necessities by Dallas-based playwright and artist Blake Hackler. Joel Ferrell, Associate Artistic Director for the Dallas Theater Center, returns to direct after previously directing Othello and Gruesome Playground Injuries for the company.

RaeLynn: Concert Premieres on AT&T AUDIENCE Network 6/16
by Caryn Robbins - Jun 12, 2017


Tune in to the AUDIENCE Network concert special 'RaeLynn' airing Friday, June 16, at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT via DIRECTV Ch 239, AT&T U-verse Ch 1114 and on-demand through DIRECTV NOW.

Tony Talk: Best Direction of a Musical, COME FROM AWAY's Christopher Ashley
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 11, 2017


Christopher Ashley has won the 2017 Tony Award for Best Direction of a Musical for Come From Away. He also received nominations for MEMPHIS and THE ROCK HORROR PICTURE SHOW. His other Broadway credits include Xanadu, Leap of Faith, and All Shook Up. West End credits include Memphis.

Bobby Bare Among Rolling Stone's CMA Fest Must-See List
by Caryn Robbins - Jun 8, 2017


Rolling Stone kicked off the much anticipated week in Nashville with a heavy list of the 20 best free shows to see at CMA Music Festival and Bobby Bare is among the country elite also including Maren Morris, Keith Urban and Brothers Osborne.

Hank Williams Jr. Returns to ESPN's MONDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL with Florida Georgia Line and Jason Derulo
by Caryn Robbins - Jun 7, 2017


ESPN's Monday Night Football will feature the return of its iconic anthem this fall when legendary country singer Hank Williams Jr. kicks off the weekly Monday primetime game by asking NFL fans: “Are You Ready for Some Football?”

NASHVILLE Star Riley Smith Releases New Single 'I'm on Fire' via The Boot
by Caryn Robbins - Jun 7, 2017


Riley Smith vocals and songwriting stunningly blend country rock, hard-hitting soulful Americana and modern pop for a sound rarely found in music today.

Estate Of Bill Monroe Offers Rare Ownership of Prized Possessions
by Caryn Robbins - Jun 5, 2017


Fans of the “Father of Bluegrass Music” have a unique opportunity to own the rights to the name and likeness to Bill Monroe.

Lauren Alaina: Concert Premieres 0n AT&T AUDIENCE Network 6/2
by Caryn Robbins - Jun 1, 2017


Tune in to the AT&T AUDIENCE Network concert special 'Lauren Alaina' airing Friday, June 2, at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT via DIRECTV Ch 239, AT&T U-verse Ch 1114 and DIRECTV NOW.

Tony Awards Close-Up: How Christopher Ashley Came from Away for Tonys Day!
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 2, 2017


The fun never stops for Christopher Ashley, who, following news of his third Tony nomination, has returned to his post as Artistic Director at La Jolla Playhouse to direct a new musical- Escape to Margaritaville. Below, watch as he explains why Come From Away has been a passion project and why he adores his family at the Schoenfeld Theatre.

Bobby Bare to Release New Album 'Things Change' Today
by BWW News Desk - May 26, 2017


Country Music Hall of Famer and GRAMMY® award-winning living legend Bobby Bare will release THINGS CHANGE May 26, which features a collaboration with Chris Stapleton. The album is Bare's first studio project in five years and is available for pre-sale now at BobbyBare.com.

Riverside Theatre Announces 2017- 2018 Season
by A.A. Cristi - May 22, 2017


Beginning Thursday, June 1st at 10am, single tickets for Riverside Theatre's exciting 2017-2018 Season of shows go on sale. Building on the success and support the theatre has received over the last few years, Riverside is proud to present another ambitious season of music, comedy, and drama.

Sylvia Brooks, Jazz Vocalist, Performs in Concert to Celebrate Release of 'The Arrangement'
by A.A. Cristi - May 19, 2017


???????From Jazz Noir to Technicolor, jazz vocalist Sylvia Brooks, Tarzana resident, ?reveals a vivid array of new emotional hues on her about to be released third CD, The Arrangement, a beautifully intimate collaboration with the talents of brilliant Los Angeles arrangers. In celebration of the release, Brooks along with her arrangers will perform in concert at Catalina Jazz Club in Hollywood on Wednesday, June 7 at 8:30 p.m.

TN Shakespeare Company Stages THE COMEDY OF ERRORS 6/8-18
by A.A. Cristi - May 16, 2017


Tennessee Shakespeare Company, in partnership with the University of Memphis' Department of Theatre & Dance, presents William Shakespeare's madcap, joyous The Comedy of Errors on the U of M's Theatre Mainstage from June 8-18.

bergenPAC Announces Gordon Lightfoot, NY Bee Gees, Tracy Morgan & Love on the Floor
by A.A. Cristi - May 15, 2017


New show on sale at bergenPAC: Gordon Lightfoot in Concert: The Legend Lives On…, Tues., Aug. 8, 8 p.m.; The New York Bee Gees, Thurs., Aug. 10, 8 p.m.; Tracy Morgan Live on Stage, Fri., Oct. 27, 8 p.m.; Love on the Floor Starring Cheryl Burke, Meryl Davis & Charlie White, Sun., Nov. 19, 7:30 p.m. Tickets go on sale Friday, May 19, 2017 at 11 a.m. at www.ticketmaster.com or by calling bergenPAC's Box Office at (201) 227-1030.

Heidi Blickenstaff and Emma Hunton to Reprise Roles in FREAKY FRIDAY at the Alley Theatre
by BWW News Desk - May 11, 2017


The Alley Theatre announces the cast and creative team of its 2016-2017 season finale production - Disney's new musical Freaky Friday.

COME FROM AWAY's Christopher Ashley Wins 2017 Tony Award for Best Direction of a Musical
by BWW News Desk - Jun 11, 2017


Christopher Ashley has won the 2017 Tony Award for Best Direction of a Musical for COME FROM AWAY.

Join Live Nation's 'National Concert Day' Celebration With Tickets On Sale This Week Only
by Caryn Robbins - May 3, 2017


Live Nation has officially kicked off the summer concert season with a special performance Monday night in NYC for National Concert Day, as well as the 'Kickoff to Summer Ticket Promotion,' offering over 1,000,000 tickets to some of Live Nation's summer tours for just $20 (that's all-in, no additional fees)

Sony/ATV Signs Becky Hill to Worldwide Publishing Deal
by Caryn Robbins - May 2, 2017


Sony/ATV Music Publishing has signed a worldwide deal with chart-topping British singer and songwriter Becky Hill.

A Merry Month of May Ahead at St Helens Theatre Royal
by BWW News Desk - May 2, 2017


There's a magnificent month of shows to be enjoyed this May at St Helens Theatre Royal!  With an amazing selection of tributes, hysterical comedy and a special puppetry surprise thrown in too, you won't want to miss out on the amazing entertainment on offer.

BWW Review: KING OF THE ROAD: THE ROGER MILLER STORY at Laguna Playhouse
by Cary Ginell - May 1, 2017


King of the Road: The Roger Miller Story features brilliant performance by Jesse Johnson as the late country music star

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