Willie Nelson News

Drew and Ellie Holcomb are thrilled to share that they'll be hitting the road together again in 2019 on The You & Me Tour: An Evening with Drew and Ellie Holcomb which kicks off in late January and brings a special evening of music to folks around the US.  The powerhouse Nashville couple announced the tour last week and within hours, both the Atlanta, GA and Chattanooga, TN shows were sold out with several others close behind.  In addition, Drew and Ellie are thrilled to bring back their Neighborly Christmas for another year at Nashville's SchermerhornSymphony Center (December 17 & 22) and Memphis' Orpheum Theater (December 21). Full dates can be found below and fans can grab tickets for those dates that are not sold out via www.drewholcomb.com/tour or www.ellieholcomb.com/tour.

Self-described as "a group of down-to-earth Aussie blokes" - and known the world over for their unmistakable charm, camaraderie, and vocal power - The TEN return for a one-of-a-kind holiday show. "Just wait until you hear what ten tenors can do…their unique mix of the traditional and unconventional offers a fresh and highly-original take on the staid traditions of opera" (New York Times). Having performed alongside Andrea Bocelli, Andre Rieu, John Travolta, Nicole Kidman, Geoffrey Rush, Rod Stewart, Alanis Morissette, Willie Nelson, and Christina Aguilera, an evening with The TEN Tenors "generates pure electricity and undeniable drama" (Los Angeles Times).

Fans of Tim Burton's 'The Nightmare Before Christmas' will now have another chance to celebrate the film's 25th anniversary with Disney In Concert at the Hollywood Bowl on Sunday, October 28th at 7:30 pm. Los Angeles' reigning Pumpkin King, Danny Elfman, will return to the Hollywood Bowl performing his role of Jack Skellington singing live to film for a very special screening of Disney's timeless holiday classic on October 26, 27 & 28. The immersive experience will include live scenery projections, live orchestra, spectacular guest artists, and an all-star cast. Elfman will be joined by other original cast members including Catherine O'Hara (Sally) and Ken Page (Oogie Boogie) who headlined the opening production, which sold out two nights over Halloween weekend at the Hollywood Bowl in 2015 and returned for 3 nights in 2016 due to popular demand.

Playhouse on Park opens its Season Ten Comedy Series today, October 20, at 8pm. Tickets are now on sale for the show featuring co-headliners Paul Nardizzi and Steve Van Zandt.

Tony award-winner, Elizabeth Ashley ("Take Her She's Mine") and Tony nominee Tom Hewitt ("The Rocky Horror Show") will headline a refreshed production of Paul Rudnick's witty, laugh out loud comedy, "I Hate Hamlet" at Bucks County Playhouse, November 9 - December 1. The play marks Ashley's return to the Playhouse after co-starring opposite Robert Redford in the pre-Broadway production of Neil Simon's "Barefoot in the Park."

Cortland Repertory Theatre Downtown invites audiences to re-live that "Rocky Mountain High" as they present international musician, singer and songwriter Ted Vigil in his TRIBUTE TO JOHN DENVER. Three performances of this talented performer are offered:  Friday, October 26 at 7:30, and Saturday, October 27 at 2:00 and 7:30.  At this time, the Friday night performance is sold out, but seats are still available for both Saturday shows.  The concerts will be held at CRT Downtown, 24 Port Watson Street in Cortland.

Danny Zelisko presents the legendary Kris Kristofferson & The Strangers at The Smith Center in Las Vegas on Saturday, Jan. 26, at 7:30 p.m. Reserved seat tickets go on sale on Friday, Oct. 26 at 10 a.m. at TheSmithCenter.com.

Hailed by American Songwriter as “a new darling of country,” Dawn Landes continues to tour in support of her critically acclaimed Yep Roc Records debut Meet Me At The River. Kicking off November 3, at the Country Music Hall of Fame in Nashville with Angel Snow, the eight date run includes co-headline dates with Chris Stills in Washington, DC, Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, New York, Louisville, as well as an opening slot for Mary Chapin Carpenter at the Lincoln Center's Appel Room. She is also slated to perform at Stagecoach 2019. A full list of dates is below.

The You and Me Tour: An Evening with Drew & Ellie Holcomb comes to the Peace Center on Thursday, Feb. 14, at 7:30 p.m.

CBS Television Studios released this week the soundtrack for Season 1 of their hit TBS comedy series The Guest Book. Available everywhere, Season 1: Live at Chubby's features an 11 track collection of cover songs and new original songs written and performed by the critically acclaimed Americana duo HONEYHONEY. Comprised of Benjamin Jaffe and Suzanne Santo, who also have recurring roles in the show, HONEYHONEY were approached by Executive Producer Greg Garcia (My Name Is Earl, Raising Hope) and Music Supervisor Jonathan Leahy (Girls, Mr. Robot) to write several songs for the series, along with the award-winning theme song 'Fine By Me', and were eventually cast as actors as well. After it's debut season last year, The Guest Book became the highest rated new comedy show on cable reaching more than 3 million viewers per episode. The New York Times raved 'Helping considerably: the music of the alt-country blues duo HONEYHONEY, which is smartly deployed throughout the series.'

Following last week's huge surprise announcement with two Grand Opening shows featuring Foo Fighters, The Fillmore New Orleans just released its spectacular first concert line-up as part of the venue's on-going opening celebrations. Tickets go on sale Friday October 19 at 10AM CST.  

The soundtrack for 'A Star Is Born,' starring Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga has debuted at number 1 on the Billboard charts according to The Hollywood Reporter. The album sold 231,000 units the week of October 11, making it the best selling movie soundtrack in over three and a half years. 

La Mirada Theatre For The Performing Arts & McCoy Rigby Entertainment present Lee Ann Womack, one of the most distinctive and decorated vocalists in modern music. This full-band performance feature tracks from her latest album "The Lonely, The Lonesome & the Gone.'

The Watson Twins' anticipated new album, DUO, is out today with distribution from The Orchard/Think Indie. Purchase/stream HERE.

With just over a week until the 2nd annual “Heal The Music Day,” held Friday, October 19, 2018, the Country Music Association has teamed with Music Health Alliance to offer a matching contribution for donations raised within the music industry. CMA will match dollar for dollar donations in support of “Heal The Music Day,” up to $100,000. Every dollar donated equals $30 in life-saving healthcare resources to Heal The Music.

John Lennon's iconic 1971 album Imagine, featuring his famous plea for peace and unity that imagines “all the people sharing all the world,” is being celebrated and intimately explored with a comprehensive box set, two acclaimed films and a beautiful book that was released just ahead of what would have been the legendary artist's 78th birthday (October 9).

Flat Rock Playhouse will continue the 2018 season with a Flat Rock Favorites all-star performance featuring the musical styles made famous by The Grand Ole Opry. Combining the talents of performers from Million Dollar Quartet, Music on the Rock: Johnny Cash & Roy Orbison, and Music on the Rock: Garth Brooks and Alan Jackson, Pickin' and A Grinnin': A Night at the Opry guarantees a high energy, merry riot of musical expression. Running from October 18th to 28th on the historic Flat Rock Playhouse Mainstage, Pickin' and A Grinnin': A Night at the Opry will offer the perfect chance to bring the whole family together for a hand clappin' foot stompin' good time!

Berkshire Theatre Group and Artistic Director/CEO Kate Maguire are excited to announce pre-show entertainment additions to many of the presented events at The Colonial Theatre.

La Mirada Theatre For The Performing Arts & McCoy Rigby Entertainment present Lee Ann Womack, one of the most distinctive and decorated vocalists in modern music. This full-band performance feature tracks from her latest album "The Lonely, The Lonesome & the Gone.'

When Kristin Chenoweth stepped on to the Schermerhorn Symphony Center stage in a Nashville Predators jersey for the second installment of her three-night stay with the Nashville Symphony, there was no question she was representing team Music City.