Live at the Historic Franklin Theatre, Kevin Max will be performing classic hits along with many Christmas favorites to kick off the most wonderful time of the year. Kevin Max began his career in the enormously successful CCM band dcTalk, founded at Liberty University in 1987 alongside Toby McKeehan and Michael Tait. The trio caught the attention of Forefront Records in 1988, and later Virgin in 1996; five albums, four Grammy wins, and multiple Dove Awards later, the band remains…

  JON MCLAUGHLIN - THE FRANKLIN THEATRE - DOWNTOWN FRANKLIN, TN   Singer-songwriter and skilled pianist Jon McLaughlin is ushering in the holiday spirit this fall with his new EP and a string of tour dates. Born and raised in Anderson, Indiana, Jon began taking classical piano lessons at an early age. During high school he began incorporating his piano skills into soulful pop music, then enrolled in the music program at Anderson University, where he studied piano and spent…

THIS CHRISTMAS WITH MELINDA DOOLITTLE - THE FRANKLIN THEATRE - FRANKLIN, TN   Melinda Doolittle is a soul-stirring songstress. She is a flawless vocalist with irresistible artistry and effortless style compelling her audiences to keep listening. Tone deaf as a child, Melinda’s choir teacher would plead with her not to sing, but just silently move her mouth. Undaunted, her love of singing drove her to enter a talent show in the seventh grade where she stunned the audience with her…

Sat, Dec 23 4:00 PM Sat, Dec 23 8:00 PM   In Big Band history, Tommy Dorsey’s Orchestra is recognized as one of the best all-around dance bands. It could swing with the best of them, and no other band could come close to Tommy’s when it came to playing ballads. Tommy Dorsey, “The Sentimental Gentleman of Swing,” was a master at creating warm, sentimental, and always musical moods - at superb dancing and listening tempos. Tommy sustained these moods through the arrangements of…

Rising from the ashes of Buffalo Springfield, Poco was founded in 1967 by Rusty Young, Richie Furay, George Grantham and Jim Messina. Over the next five decades, alongside band mates that would also include Paul Cotton, Randy Meisner and Timothy B. Schmit, Rusty became not only the musical core of the band, but also the writer and vocalist behind hits including ‘Rose Of Cimarron’ and the #1 smash “Crazy Love’. “I made a promise to myself that Poco would only…

The Franklin Masterworks Series: Historic Pairing by Gateway Chamber Orchestra The Franklin Masterworks Series: Historic Pairing Clint Needham – Urban Sprawl  Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart – Serenade for Winds in C-minor  Richard Strauss - Le bourgeois gentilhomme Clint Needham’s high energy Urban Sprawl sets the stage for a memorable anniversary. The GCO tackles Strauss’ daunting score nine years to the week since it first paired Mozart and Strauss in its inaugural installment of wind serenades.  

See Charlie Worsham on a stage and you immediately understand what he understood from the beginning: It's where he's meant to be. For him, music wasn't just a thing, it was the only thing. "I kind of feel like I didn't have much choice. The songs... the playing... those were the only things that ever really kept my attention." As a ridiculously talented multi-instrumentalist and student of great songs, he's developed a unique modern country sound built around the traditional…

A.J. Croce has been inextricably linked to a version of his own story by virtue of his name. He’s experienced a lifetime of comparisons to a father he lost at age two, whose music bears little resemblance to his own output yet still serves as a reference point despite the years that have passed and the many iconic mentors who have stepped in to offer their counsel, creativity, and endorsement throughout his long career. His gritty and accomplished ninth studio album,…

The award winning country rockers are one of the most exciting live acts to grace our stage. With three gold albums, two Greatest Hits CDs, several multi-platinum singles and thirteen award nominations from the Academy of Country Music (ACM) and the Country Music Association (CMA), the band has one of the most solid reputations in the world of country music.   Sponsored by Jackson National Life Presented by Franklin Theatre Live

Grammy winning singer-songwriter, Suzy Bogguss, is one of country music’s enduring treasures. In the 1990s, Bogguss sold 4 million records with radio hits like “Outbound Plane,” “Someday Soon,” “Letting Go,” and “Drive South.” In the midst of her country popularity she took time off for projects like the duets album with the legendary Chet Atkins, an album of modern swing music with Ray Benson of Asleep At The Wheel, and an album of original music landed her at number 4…

One of America’s most admired artists - across the US and…around the world.” The Wall Street Journal There is nothing trivial about Mary Gauthier's tenth album, Rifles and Rosary Beads (Thirty Tigers - release date Jan. 28th). All eleven songs were co-written with and for wounded veterans. Eleven of the nearly four hundred songs that highly accomplished songwriters have co-written as part of Darden Smith's five-year-old SongwritingWith:Soldiers program. None of the soldiers who have participated in the program have taken…

Sierra Hull, the singer, mandolinist and former child prodigy, signed with Rounder at age 13 and distinguished herself by becoming the first bluegrass musician to receive a Presidential Scholarship to the prestigious Berklee College of Music. Now a seasoned touring musician nearing her mid-20s, Hull has delivered her most inspired, accomplished, and mature recorded work to date; no small feat. Weighted Mindis a landmark achievement, not just in Sierra Hull's career, but in the world of folk-pop, bluegrass, and acoustic music…

The Gateway Chamber Orchestra Presents The Family Series: The Amazing Dulcimer with Stephen Seifert   The Gateway Chamber Orchestra (GCO) is proud to present The Family Series: The Amazing Dulcimer with Stephen Seifert.    Last year the GCO performed Conni Ellisor’s Blackberry Winter featuring the world’s leading dulcimer soloist, Stephen Seifert. This year the GCO is tackling the regional premiere of the sequel, Broad Band of Light.    Based on Stephen’s extensive fan base as a seasoned performer, Broad Band of Light is one of the only fan-based commissions of …

  Winters Patent Law presents: The Amazing Dulcimer with Stephen Seifert Conni Ellisor – Broad Bands of Light The Franklin Theatre is delighted to welcome back dulcimer virtuoso Stephen Seifert in the sequel to last year’s popular Blackberry Winter. Join us for this fascinating look at this often-overlooked instrument, and the regional premiere of Conni Ellisor’s Broad Bands of Light.  

Lynda Carter - The Franklin Theatre Best known for winning our hearts as TV's iconic Wonder Woman, Lynda Carter is an accomplished singer who has performed to rave reviews before sell-out crowds around the world. In addition to her long acting career, Lynda has the distinction of producing and starring in five highly rated network television specials, several of which were Emmy Award nominated. Please visit The Franklin Theatre for more information.

  Gateway Chamber Orchestra performance: The Masterworks Series presents LANDMARK CELEBRATION Monday, April 30th, 2018 7:30 p.m. – Franklin, TN Felix Mendelssohn – Overture to Paulus Aaron Jay Kernis – Musica Celestis Jean Sibelius – Symphony No. 3 in C     Mendelssohn’s noble overture to Paulus sets the stage for an evening of uplifting music. Kernis’ spacious and enchanting celestial music soothes the soul. The triumphant third symphony of Sibelius brings an adventurous season to a close.   About The Gateway Chamber Orchestra Conducted by Gregory…

Rock the House Music Jam 2018 - The Franklin Theatre   Join Davis House Child Advocacy Center for a great night of music and storytelling to help raise money and awareness in the fight against child abuse in your community, featuring hit songwriters Lee Thomas Miller, Bobby Pinson, Heather Morgan and Bobby Bones.   Visit The Franklin Theatre for more information and to purchase tickets.

Kelly Willis - The Franklin Theatre Texas' Country Sweetheart with rockabilly roots and a heartache-meets-honky-tonk voice, Kelly Willis has been labeled a country ingénue. As a new traditionalist singer/songwriter, her tunes effortlessly combine the storytelling and strings aspects of country music and the driving force of rock.

John Schneider - The Franklin Theatre John Schneider is a modern American storyteller whose career as an actor, singer, songwriter, producer, director and screenwriter spans over four decades. Best known for playing the role of “Bo Duke” in the hit CBS show The Dukes of Hazard, John has enjoyed a long, successful career in the film industry, appearing in popular shows like Desperate Housewives, The Secret Life of the American Teenager, Nip/Tuck, Touched by an Angel, Smallville, and more! In…

Beth Nielsen Chapman & David Wilcox - The Franklin Theatre   BETH NEILSEN CHAPMAN If you are going to a Beth Nielsen Chapman concert get ready to laugh and cry and, well, just fasten your seat belt. One thing you can count on is one great song after another and some fascinating stories woven between them. Twice Grammy-nominated Nashville based, Beth Nielsen Chapman has released thirteen solo albums and written seven #1 hits and songs recorded by Bonnie Raitt, Willie Nelson,…

RODEO AND JULIET PRESENTS LISTEN TO TENNESSEE WITH SPECIAL GUESTS LEIGH NASH, PHIL MADEIRA, GORDON KENNEDY, DAVES HIGHWAY - THE FRANKLIN THEATRE Tennessee is the birthplace of Country and Rock ’N’ Roll with influences of Bluegrass, Soul and Blues. From “Jailhouse Rock”- Memphis, “Ring of Fire”- Nashville, “Will The Circle Be Unbroken”- Bristol, and right back to Memphis with “Son of a Preacher Man”. There are literally hundreds of hit songs written and recorded here that have had a global…

Most people would agree that there’s nothing stronger, more durable and occasionally, even more volatile, than the bond between brothers. And when that bond includes the common goal of making music, the results often offer reason for an audience to sit up and take notice. There have been any number of examples in music’s modern era -- the Everly Brothers, the Beach Boys, the Kinks and Oasis to name but a few. Not that it’s easy or even agreeable, but…

The Bacon Brothers - The Franklin Theatre   Most people would agree that there’s nothing stronger, more durable and occasionally, even more volatile, than the bond between brothers. And when that bond includes the common goal of making music, the results often offer reason for an audience to sit up and take notice. There have been any number of examples in music’s modern era -- the Everly Brothers, the Beach Boys, the Kinks and Oasis to name but a few.…

PURE PRAIRIE LEAGUE - The Franklin Theatre   From their beginnings in mid-Sixties Ohio as a group of friends playing cover tunes to the present-day unit featuring founding member/pedal-steel innovator John David Call, veteran bassist Mike Reilly, propulsive drummer Scott Thompson and guitar ace Donnie Clark, PURE PRAIRIE LEAGUE continues to embellish the rich 43-year history of one of Country-Rock’s pioneering forces. As one reviewer recently wrote: “PPL’s sound combines sweet memories with edgy, contemporary muscle. Their vocals are as…

Gretchen Peters - The Franklin Theatre   For two decades, Gretchen Peters has been one of Nashville's most beloved and respected artists. "If Peters never delivers another tune as achingly beautiful as 'On A Bus To St. Cloud,'" People Magazine wrote, "she has already earned herself a spot among country's upper echelon of contemporary composers.”   Inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame in October 2014 by singer-songwriter Rodney Crowell, who called her "both a songwriter and a poet…

This July 22, The Franklin Theatre is taking to New York City (by way of Franklin Theatre) with their own “see and sing” version of Rent, the fan-favorite movie musical. This riff on Puccini’s La bohème goes down in the East Village circa 1989 and follows the adventures and plights of eight intertwined Bohemians as they explore sexuality, drug culture, and life with HIV. The Tony Award-winning musical comes to cinematic life with a standout soundtrack and cast stacked with Broadway’s…

VOICES: A NIGHT OF HUMOR AND SONG at The Franklin Theatre   Redjett’s family of artists will host a special evening of songs and stories to benefit Musicians On Call. Lauren Daigle, Sadie Robertson, Chris McClarney, Cody Carnes and Hollyn will give their time and talent to showcase the healing power of music. The night will include unique collaborations, individual performances, and plenty of laughs to create a one-of-a-kind night for friends and fans.   Presented by Redjett Management

A true American institution whose iconic pop, country and gospel hits defined their respective generations and now transcend them, B.J. Thomas has found a unique way to celebrate an incredible half a century in music and some 47 years since his first gold selling hit on Scepter Records. Thomas, a five time Grammy and two time Dove Award winner who has sold more than 70 million records and is ranked in Billboard’s Top 50 most played artists over the past…

A true American institution whose iconic pop, country and gospel hits defined their respective generations and now transcend them, B.J. Thomas has found a unique way to celebrate an incredible half a century in music and some 47 years since his first gold selling hit on Scepter Records. Thomas, a five time Grammy and two time Dove Award winner who has sold more than 70 million records and is ranked in Billboard’s Top 50 most played artists over the past…

In 2 minutes & 42 Seconds, Chubby Checker revolutionized popular culture and changed the music business forever. When he appeared on American Bandstand in 1960 and performed “The Twist,” it was the dawn of a new era in Rock and Roll. Dancing Apart to the Beat was born and teenagers found a new way to express themselves. Chubby’s dance style has extended from Woodstock through Disco to the present day. He stands alone as a one-of-a-kind rock icon, who has…

Tab Benoit is Louisiana’s No. 1 roots export, a guitarist and singer/songwriter recognized for his award-winning delivery of the Delta Blues.   Accolades include: In 2006, he received a GRAMMY nomination for Best Traditional Blues Album for Brother to the Blues, In 2007, Benoit won the dual awards of B.B. King Entertainer of the Year, described variously as "the highest accolade afforded musicians and songwriters in Blues music,” and Best Contemporary Male Performer at the Blues Music Awards in Memphis…

Over the last decade, Pokey has won the hearts of music lovers across the globe with his creative mix of early jazz, string ragtime, country blues and western swing. Moving quickly from breakthrough artist to leading musical figure, he’s earned two consecutive Independent Music Awards for Best Americana Album (Riverboat Soul and Middle of Everywhere). In 2013, he signed with Jack White’s Third Man Records to release his fifth full-length album, Pokey LaFarge, and last year released his latest work, Manic Revelations, revealing his…

Mike Farris brings audiences to their feet with his spirited, soul-gospel fusion of music. It’s in the quiet moments sprinkled deftly throughout his new album, SILVER AND STONE, that Mike Farris reveals a previously hidden side of his singular instrument. His voice, widely known for its power and range, becomes a vessel for something more subtle but infinitely more rare and challenging to capture—the pure, authentic nature of returning to your roots. Musically, the album delves deep into Farris' background with a wide…

Kiefer Sutherland at The Franklin Theatre Kiefer Sutherland is a Canadian actor, producer, director and singer-songwriter who spent much of 2018 touring the US and Europe in support of his album Down In A Hole. Noted for his “unexpected, unvarnished authenticity as a singer/songwriter” (Associated Press) and “edgy vocals blended with passion” (Rolling Stone), Sutherland’s career as a touring and recording artist has catapulted him globally as a respected guitarist and vocalist and relentless road warrior. A riveting performer, Kiefer engages…

Paul Thorn has created an innovative and impressive career, pleasing crowds with his muscular brand of roots music - bluesy, rocking and thoroughly Southern American, yet also speaking universal truths. Among those who value originality, inspiration, eccentricity and character - as well as talent that hovers somewhere on the outskirts of genius, the story of Paul Thorn is already familiar. Raised in Tupelo, Mississippi, among the same spirits (and some of the actual people) who nurtured the young Elvis generations…

NOAM PIKELNY has emerged as the preeminent banjoist of his generation. He is a founding member of Punch Brothers and was awarded the first annual Steve Martin Prize for Excellence in Banjo and Bluegrass in 2010 in addition to IBMA’s Banjo Player of the year in 2014 and 2017. Universal Favorite (Rounder Records, 2017) is the fourth record Noam Pikelny has released under his own name, but it’s truly his solo debut. His previous solo efforts-including 2014’s landmark Noam Pikelny Plays Kenny Baker…

The geneology and musical roots of Firefall run deep in the fertile soil of American Folk/Rock music. Defying industry labels, they melded country, folk, easy listening and rock ‘n’ roll, creating a sound uniquely their own, helping to define a generation and forever changing the landscape of contemporary music. One of the few surviving bands of their genre, Firefall has remained true to the founding vision throughout the band’s 30 year history. Firefall saturated the air waves with a string…

Winston is undeniably a household name. He’s inspired fans and musicians alike with his singular solo acoustic piano songs for more than 40 years while selling 15 million albums. A tireless road warrior playing nearly 100 concerts annually, live performance for Winston is akin to breathing. Winston’s music is evocative, offering us all a chance to take a step back from our perpetually busy lives and let our minds adventurously wander. Restless Wind is a portrayal of Winston’s place in…

Kelly Willis & Bruce Robison’s Beautiful Lie Tour - Sponsored by Jackson National Life - Presented by Franklin Theatre Live In regards to the Lone Star State’s finest tunesmiths, BRUCE ROBISON lands at the top of the heap. His songwriting turned the heads of some of the industry’s biggest artists and took them to the top of the charts (Dixie Chicks’ No. 1 version of “Travelin’ Soldier,” George Strait’s recording of “Wrapped” and the beautiful Tim McGraw/Faith Hill rendition of “Angry…

Herman's Hermits Starring Peter Noone / Sponsored by Jackson National Life / Presented by Franklin Theatre Live Peter Noone is a multi-talented entertainer, who has been delighting audiences nearly all his life. At the age of fifteen, Peter achieved international fame as “Herman”, lead singer of the legendary pop band Herman’s Hermits. His classic hits include: “I’m Into Something Good,” “Mrs. Brown, You’ve Got A Lovely Daughter,” “I’m Henry VIII, I Am,” “Silhouettes,” “Can’t You Hear My Heartbeat,” “Wonderful World,” “Just…

Atlanta Rhythm Section at The Franklin Theatre in Downtown Franklin For more than 30 years, members of The Atlanta Rhythm Section have entertained audiences all over the world with their hits. The members of Atlanta Rhythm Section originally came together as a session band at Studio One, an Atlanta area studio recording artists like Lynyrd Skynyrd, Al Kooper, Dickey Betts and .38 Special. The band put out 15 albums and were paired with contemporaries Lynyrd Skynyrd as the successors to…

Mike Farris at The Franklin Theatre in Downtown Franklin As the lead singer of Screamin’ Cheetah Wheelies during the Nineties, Mike Farris fell victim to the excesses of a rock & roll lifestyle, having been a drug addict and alcoholic since he was a teenager. Eventually, he shifted gears into soul music and committed himself to getting sober. It worked: in 2015, he scooped up the GRAMMY for Best Roots Gospel Album for Shine for All the People. His latest…

Rodney Crowell: “The TEXAS Tour” - The Franklin Theatre With more than 40 years of American roots music under his belt, Texas native RODNEY CROWELL is a two-time Grammy Award winner with five Number One hits of his own and a legacy of songwriting excellence which has made him an icon among giants. With strong roots in country music, Crowell has written chart-topping hits for the likes of Emmylou Harris, Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings, Keith Urban and more. But owing…