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2022 4th of July Fireworks Celebration
2022-07-04 18:00 - 21:30 (America/Chicago) | The Park at Harlinsdale Farm, 239 Franklin Road, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
4th of July Fireworks Celebration in Franklin with Free Entertainment, Fireworks & More!
Monday, July 4, 2022, from 6:00 PM – 9:30 PM at The Park at Harlinsdale Farm, 239 Franklin Road, Franklin, TN 37064. The Park at Harlinsdale is the prime spot for viewing the fireworks show brought to you by WAKM and the City of Franklin.
Friends of Franklin Parks is hosting the community in the Tractor Supply Co. Arena featuring music, concessions for purchase, beer tents, and a kid’s area featuring family games from Games-2-Go and crafts to enjoy leading up to the fireworks show. Gates open at 5 pm and the band, Mixtape, begins at 6:00 p.m.
Food is available for purchase from Puckett’s Grocery & Restaurant, Smokey Dawggs Hot Dog, Tasty J’s, Chick N’ Cones, Padrino’s Pops, and Music City Kettle Corn. Waters, soft drinks and adult beverages from Lipman will also be available.
Attendees are invited to bring lawn chairs or blankets to view the show. The fireworks are expected to begin at approximately 9:00 p.m. Fireworks sponsored by the City of Franklin.

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Red, White and Boom in Brentwood
2022-07-04 19:00 - 22:00 | Crockett Park, 1500 Volunteer Pkwy, Brentwood, TN, 37027, United States
The City of Brentwood invites you to attend the annual Independence Day Celebration
The City of Brentwood invites you to attend the annual Independence Day Celebration at the Eddy Arnold Amphitheater in Crockett Park from 7 pm to 10 pm on Monday, July 4. The Smoking Section Band will wow the crowd with their big band, disco, and jazz music. Admission is free thanks to our sponsors. Fireworks at 9 pm. Feel free to come early to get some dinner or a snack for before and/or during the show – food truck info below. Bring chairs or a blanket to sit.
Food trucks begin serving at 5pm:
Zanders Wood Fired Pizza
Hoss’s Loaded Burgers
We Soul Roll
Chick N Cones
Nashville Chicken and Waffles
Smokin Butz
Roadhouse Grille
Nashville Kebab
Grandmas Kitchen “La Patisia”
The Rolling Recipe
Bradleys Curbside Creamery
Rolled 4 Ever
Blue Monkey Shaved Ice
TN Cobbler Co

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Wednesday Special Event at The Electric Jane
2022-07-13 17:00 | The Electric Jane, 1301 Division St,, Nashville, TN, 37203, United States
On Wednesday, July 13th, The Electric Jane will celebrate their partnership with Spades & Sparrows with a specialty Hibiscus and Elderflower Spritzer and music by John Gurney from 5-7PM. Following that performance, Ty Herndon will be taking the stage to celebrate the release of his new record.

Steely Dan The Absolutely Normal Tour
2022-07-13 20:00 | FirstBank Amphitheater, 4520 Graystone Quarry Lane, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Steely Dan The Absolutely Normal Tour at FirstBank Amphitheater, with special guest The Dave Stryker Trio.
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About FirstBank Amphitheater
FirstBank Amphitheater is a world-class boutique amphitheater nestled within a beautiful, wooded, natural stone and park-like setting. Located at the Graystone Quarry in Thompson’s Station at the southern border of Franklin, Tennessee, FirstBank Amphitheater opened in 2021 bring back memorable music experiences for fans and artists.

Big Time Rush - Forever Tour
2022-07-14 20:00 | FirstBank Amphitheater, 4520 Graystone Quarry Lane, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Big Time Rush – Forever Tour – FirstBank Amphitheater

ABOUT BIG TIME RUSH:
Big Time Rush became an overnight sensation in November 2009 when the scripted TV show of the same name launched on Nickelodeon. The show focused on the Hollywood adventures of four hockey players from Minnesota after they were selected to form a boy band. The show a huge success and later, Carlos, Kendall, James, and Logan came to life as a band off the screen releasing three full length albums and performing across the globe. As the show concluded in July 2013 and after four years of recording music and touring as a band, they went their separate ways but remained close friends through the years.
After 7 years, in an effort to bring joy to their fans during quarantine around the world, the members of Big Time Rush decided to appear together as a group to send a message of love and togetherness. This was soon followed by a socially distant performance of an acoustic version of their smash hit, “Worldwide”. These appearances resulted in hysteria amongst their fans and in the media, followed by BTR receiving 10+ million streams in 2020 alone. Four seasons of the TV show were added last to Netﬂix in March 2021 and have appeared in the Netﬂix “Top 10” trending titles.
The band finished off 2021 with a performance at iHeartRadio Jingle Ball in Philadelphia as well as 2 sold out shows in Chicago and NYC, capping it off with the release of their ﬁrst single in 8 years, “Call It Like I See It”, on Dec. 13th. Stay tuned for big things to come because Big Time Rush is back.
About FirstBank Amphitheater
FirstBank Amphitheater is a world-class boutique amphitheater nestled within a beautiful, wooded, natural stone and park-like setting. Located at the Graystone Quarry in Thompson’s Station at the southern border of Franklin, Tennessee, FirstBank Amphitheater opened in 2021 bring back memorable music experiences for fans and artists.

Josh Groban
2022-07-19 19:00 | FirstBank Amphitheater, 4520 Graystone Quarry Lane, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Josh Groban – FirstBank Amphitheater – Franklin
Multi-platinum award-winning singer, songwriter and global superstar Josh Groban brings his HarmonySummer 2022 tour to FirstBank Amphitheater on July 19 with special guest, the legendary New Orleans Preservation Hall Jazz Band.
“After far too long feeling torn away from my favorite part of my musical life, live performance, it is with huge excitement and gratitude to announce that I’ll be back doing what I do best and love most with the Harmony Tour,” says Groban. “It will be more than a concert for me…it will be a celebration of connection with my friends, fans and colleagues who have been my anchors during the last couple of years and during the course of my career. I hope you’ll join us for these beautiful nights of music.”
Members of the Josh Groban fan club will have early access to tickets starting Tuesday, February 1st. Tickets will go on sale to the general public on Friday, February 4th at 10 AM local time.

BLUEGRASS ALONG THE HARPETH - FIDDLER’S JAMBOREE
2022-07-22 19:00 - 2022-07-23 22:00 | Downtown Franklin Public Square, Downtown Franklin Public Square, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Always held the 4th weekend in July, Bluegrass Along the Harpeth was started in 1991 and has had several homes in Franklin over the years. Most recently it has made it’s home on the town square. The historic backdrop is the perfect place for our weekend of music in honor of Franklin’s own Grand Ole Opry stars Sam and Kirk McGee. This festival is put on and operated by old time musicians and dancers. It’s their love for the music and its preservation that make this festival special and a not-to-be-missed event every year.
Friday night we have some of the best bluegrass bands around for a relaxing evening and end to the work week. On Saturday, you will find some of the best musicians anywhere competing in our individual instruments and band contests. In addition to all of the music, we have food and craft vendors that are sure to have something to satisfy a sweet tooth or be that one of a kind gift you have been wanting.
So what are you waiting for?! Start planning your trip to Franklin this July. We are getting ready for you!

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Source One Five Presents GODSPELL
2022-07-22 19:00 - 2022-07-24 13:00 | WILLIAMSON COUNTY PERFORMING ARTS CENTER AT ACADEMY PARK, 112 EVERBRIGHT AVENUE, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Conceived and Originally Directed by JOHN-MICHAEL TEBELAK
MUSIC AND NEW LYRICS BY STEPHEN SCHWARTZ
Originally Produced on the New York Stage by EDGAR LANSBURY / STUART DUNCAN / JOSEPH BERUH
Godspell follows a small group of people as they explore different parables by using a wide variety of storytelling techniques. An exciting blend of song and dance, ranging in style from pop to vaudeville, is employed as the story of Jesus’ life dances across the stage. In this show, Jesus’ messages of kindness, tolerance, and love come vibrantly to life. Led by the international hit, “Day by Day,” Godspell features a parade of beloved songs, including “Prepare Ye,” “All for the Best,” “Save the People,” and “Bless the Lord.”
Source One Five is thrilled to present this musical sensation in a new and compelling light!
Directed & Choreographed by Rachel Meinhart
Musical Direction by Makai Keur
Performance Details.
Friday, July 22nd @ 7:00 PM
Saturday, July 23rd @ 2:00 PM & 7:00 PM
Sunday, July 24th @ 1:00 PM
Williamson County Performing Arts Center at Academy Park
120 Everbright Ave, Franklin, TN 37064
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About Source One Five
Source One Five is a NonProfit Theatre company in the Williamson County area. Our mission is to provide quality theatre training for actors of all ages at no cost. Creating a collaborative and compassionate center for the arts.

BrentFest
2022-07-23 18:00 | Crockett Park, 1500 Volunteer Pkwy, Brentwood, TN, 37027, United States
BrentFest – Brentwood’s Summer Festival

Grab your chairs and blankets and bring your family to join us at BrentFest on Sunday, July 23 where Rubiks Groove will be performing. Enjoy live music, Kids Fun Zone, food trucks, and a beer garden at the Eddy Arnold Amphitheater in Crockett Park, 1500 Volunteer Pkwy, Brentwood.
No ticket is required – free to the public!
BrentFest Saturday, July 23 – Brentwood’s Summer Festival

5pm – Various Food trucks, beer garden, and Kids Fun Zone Opens
6pm – Cruizin Keys Dueling Pianos
7pm – Rubiks Groove
9pm – Event concludes
Food Trucks in Attendance at BrentFest:

Bradley’s Creamery

Steaming Goat Food Truck

Smokin’ Buttz

Yayo’s OMG

Little Cancun On The Go

The Tennessee Cobbler Co.

Blue Monkey Shaved Ice

Nash Kebab

Music City Fish & Chicken

M.L.Rose Craft Burgers & Waffle Fries

The Grilled Cheeserie

Flour & Forge

Changnoi Thai Lao fusion

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The Abrams
2022-07-23 20:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
The Abrams – July 23, 8 PM – The Franklin Theatre

The Abrams make honest music.
The country duo from Kingston, Ontario, are something of an anomaly, having performed at Nashville’s Grand Ole Opry and embarked on repeated tours across multiple continents. With their acceptance of the Daniel Pearl Memorial Violin award in 2006, They were recognized as ambassadors for peace in the Middle East through music. All of this took place before they reached legal driving age.
Their 18-year touring career has had a significant influence on their songwriting, which continues to have a lasting emotional impact with their fans across cultural divides, whether they are playing in a community hall in Texas, or at a world music festival in Israel. While John and James have gone through many different stages of their career, two things have always been true: their deep and intrinsic love of country music, and the fact that they cannot remember life before they started making country music. It has simply always been there, and they have always been doing it.
To put it plainly, The Abrams are as authentic as it gets. There is nothing to hide here. No tricks. No gimmicks. No smoke and mirrors. No filters. The Abrams just make good honest music.
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Why Don't We: The Good Times Only Tour
2022-07-26 19:00 | FirstBank Amphitheater, 4520 Graystone Quarry Lane, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Why Don’t We: The Good Times Only Tour – With The Aces and JVKE

Music fans, mark your calendars for this summer as pop band Why Don’t We heads to Franklin! See them live at FirstBank Amphitheater!

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Third Eye Blind
2022-07-27 19:30 | FirstBank Amphitheater, 4520 Graystone Quarry Lane, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Third Eye Blind is proud to announce their tour Summer Gods: 25 Years in the Blind, with Taking Back Sunday and Hockey Dad.
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About FirstBank Amphitheater
FirstBank Amphitheater is a world-class boutique amphitheater nestled within a beautiful, wooded, natural stone and park-like setting. Located at the Graystone Quarry in Thompson’s Station at the southern border of Franklin, Tennessee, FirstBank Amphitheater opened in 2021 bring back memorable music experiences for fans and artists.

Cody Johnson
2022-07-28 19:00 | FirstBank Amphitheater, 4520 Graystone Quarry Lane, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Cody Johnson at FirstBank Amphitheater, Franklin
Known for his explosive live shows and electrifying stage presence, Cody Johnson has established a following of passionately loyal fans who regularly sell out shows across the country and have helped him accumulate more than two billion streams worldwide.
His new sophomore major-label release from COJO Music/Warner Music Nashville Human The Double Album recently debuted as the top country album in the nation.
Cody is the recipient of multiple ACM and CMA Awards nominations, his RIAA certifications include two Gold-selling songs (“Nothin’ On You” and “With You I Am”) and the Platinum-selling, Top 10 single, “On My Way To You.”
Named one of NSAI’s 10 Songs I’d Wish I’d Written 2020 and ASCAP’s Most Performed Songs of 2019, “On My Way To You” was featured on his first major-label release, Ain’t Nothin’ to It, which skyrocketed to No. 1 on Billboard’s Top Country Albums and all-genre Digital Sales charts.
About FirstBank Amphitheater
The premier entertainment experience south of Nashville. FirstBank Amphitheater, is a world-class boutique amphitheater nestled within a beautiful, wooded, natural stone and park-like setting. Located at the Graystone Quarry in Thompson’s Station at the southern border of Franklin, Tennessee.
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Act Too Players Presents: Annie Jr
2022-07-30 10:00 - 2022-07-31 20:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
The irrepressible comic strip heroine takes center stage in one of the world’s best-loved, award-winning musicals.
Based on the popular comic strip and adapted from the Tony Award-winning Best Musical, with a beloved book and score by Tony Award winners, Thomas Meehan, Charles Strouse and Martin Charnin, Annie JR. features everyone’s favorite little redhead in her very first adventure.
With equal measures of pluck and positivity, little orphan Annie charms everyone’s hearts despite a next-to-nothing start in 1930s New York City. Annie is determined to find the parents who abandoned her years ago on the doorstep of an orphanage run by the cruel Miss Hannigan. Annie eventually foils Miss Hannigan’s evil machinations, finding a new home and family in billionaire Oliver Warbucks, his personal secretary, Grace Farrell, and a lovable mutt named Sandy.
Rated: G
Length: One Act – 60mins
Performed by the talented youth and teens of Act Too Players.
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Les Miserables: School Edition
2022-07-30 16:00 - 2022-07-31 13:30 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
Les Misérables is the world’s longest running musical — a true modern classic based on Victor Hugo’s novel and featuring one of the most memorable scores of all time. The multi-award-winning Les Misérables is as groundbreaking today as it was when it first premiered in London in 1985. Featuring updated orchestrations based on the Tony-nominated 2014 Broadway revival.
In nineteenth century France, Jean Valjean is released from years of unjust imprisonment, but finds nothing in store for him but mistrust and mistreatment. He breaks his parole in hopes of starting a new life, initiating a lifelong struggle for redemption as he is relentlessly pursued by police inspector Javert, who refuses to believe Valjean can change his ways. Finally, during the Paris student uprising of 1832, Javert must confront his ideals after Valjean spares his life and saves that of the student revolutionary who has captured the heart of Valjean’s adopted daughter.
Epic, grand and uplifting, Les Misérables School Edition packs an emotional wallop that has thrilled audiences all over the world.
This author-approved edition has been abridged to a running time of just over two hours while beautifully maintaining the integrity of this musical masterpiece.

Performed by the talented youth and teens of Act Too Players.
Rated: PG-13
Length: Two Acts – 2 hours plus Intermission
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Spirits of Summer
2022-07-30 18:00 | Schermerhorn Symphony Center, One Symphony Place, Nashville, TN, 37201, United States
A CURATED EVENING OF LIVE ORCHESTRA & CRAFT COCKTAIL COMPETITION
Nashville Symphony is excited to announce the highly anticipated return of Spirits of Summer. A sellout fundraiser blending cocktail competition with live orchestra, this curated concert experience pairs musical works with creatively crafted cocktails designed by notable Nashville mixologists. Presented by Crescendo Club, Nashville Symphony’s premier young professional organization, the fourth annual Spirits of Summer will take place on Saturday, July 30 at Schermerhorn Symphony Center. Tickets are available for purchase at NashvilleSymphony.org/SpiritsOfSummer.
6:00 PM (VIP Cocktail Hour, West Lobby)
7:00 PM (Spirits of Summer, Laura Turner Hall)
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July Sunset Concert: Mixtape: 80s Tribute Band
2022-07-31 16:00 - 20:00 | Carnton, 1345 Eastern Flank Circle, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
July Sunset Concert 2022: Mixtape: 80s Tribute Band
On July 31st bring your lawn chairs, picnic blankets, and snacks, and come enjoy the show! There will also be food trucks parked on the grounds for the duration of the performance. Alcohol is permitted and we will have a drink tent set up if you would like to purchase a drink. Pets are not allowed. Gates will open at 4pm. The concert will start at 6pm. Tickets are NON-REFUNDABLE. In the event of rain, we will make every effort to reschedule.
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19 Miles to Music Row with Wood Newton
2022-08-02 18:30 - 20:30 | Franklin First United Methodist Church, 120 Aldersgate Way, Franklin, TN, 37069-1430, United States
Be sure to join us for 19 Miles in August with the incomparable Wood Newton. Wood has written for the likes of Charlie Pride, The Oak Ridge Boys, Kenny Rogers, Conway Twitty, and more of country music’s biggest royalty. It’s sure to be a night to remember.
19 Miles is an outreach program for the church, so bring a few people with you to enjoy the night. As always, we’ll feature 4 singer-songwriters playing 3 songs each. Then we’ll wrap up the evening with “Inside the Hits” which features a different professional songwriter each month playing the songs that made them famous. You never know who’s going to show up in Franklin.
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Welcome to Franklin First United Methodist Church
Do you ever feel like you have to have it all together before you “fit” into church? Well, that’s not the case at Franklin First UMC. We welcome you to join us right where you are, with all your troubles, doubts, and working it out kind of life. Explore all that Franklin First UMC has to offer. We’ll see you soon.

All This Future Summer Festival Tour
2022-08-02 19:00 | FirstBank Amphitheater, 4520 Graystone Quarry Lane, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
All This Future Summer Festival Tour, Featuring Hillsong United
This once-in-a-lifetime tour is something fans certainly won’t want to miss as the mega-star line-up of artists will lead audiences in a time of praise, a time of song and a time of pure fun.
Hillsong United, Tauren Wells, Anne Wilson, TAYA and Social Club Misfits in Franklin August 2nd at FirstBank Amphitheater.
About FirstBank Amphitheater
FirstBank Amphitheater is a world-class boutique amphitheater nestled within a beautiful, wooded, natural stone and park-like setting. Located at the Graystone Quarry in Thompson’s Station at the southern border of Franklin, Tennessee, FirstBank Amphitheater opened in 2021 bring back memorable music experiences for fans and artists.
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Williamson County Fair
2022-08-05 18:00 - 2022-08-06 00:00, 2022-08-07 12:00 - 22:00, 2022-08-12 18:00 - 23:55, 2022-08-13 10:00 - 23:59 | Williamson County Agricultural EXPO Park, 4215 Long Lane, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
The Williamson County Fair is Fun for All Ages!
At the Williamson County Fair, it is our mission to provide a family friendly fair, promoting agriculture, bringing communities together and celebrating the traditions of Williamson County, Tennessee!
The 2022 Williamson County Fair returns to the Williamson County Ag Expo Park in Franklin, Tennessee on Friday, August 5th through Saturday, August 13th, 2022. The Williamson County Fair offers Fun for all ages for 9 days! Great food, rides, games, music and so much more! Fair favorites like the Children’s Barnyard and daily entertainment by the Piccolo Zoppe Circus, Jurassic Kingdom, XPOGO Stunt Team and RoboCars will be back this year!
Williamson County Agricultural EXPO Park
4215 Long Lane, Franklin, Tennessee 37064
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Kris Allen & Trent Harmon
2022-08-05 20:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
Co-headlining for one night only, see American Idol Winners Kris Allen and Trent Harmon at The Franklin Theatre!
Kris Allen is a multi-platinum artist and winner of American Idol Season 8. Kris has performed with Maroon 5, Keith Urban, Barenaked Ladies, Parachute, & Boyce Avenue. Kris has received wide acclaim for his new single “Don’t Stop Dancing” and “Hallelujah for Now.”
Trent Harmon gained fame for winning the fifteenth season of American Idol. Trent dropped his first album entitled “You Got ‘Em All” on May 18, 2018, on Big Machine Label Group. The album spawned hit singles “There’s a Girl” and “You Got ‘Em All”. Trent has continued to flourish amidst the songwriter community of Nashville, TN and is regularly releasing new music. In the Summer of 2022 Trent will appear in the TPAC premiering theatre musical “May We All,” while releasing his latest record.
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Motor City Magic: Motown Tribute
2022-08-06 19:00 - 21:00 | Williamson County Performing Arts Center at Academy Park, 112 Everbright Ave, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Motor City Magic pays tribute to the record label that transformed American pop music: Motown. Three vocalists and a 9-piece band will take you back in time with some of Motown’s biggest hits, including songs by top artists Marvin Gaye, The Temptations, Stevie Wonder, The Supremes and many more.
About the Williamson County Performing Arts Center
The mission of the Williamson County Performing Arts Center is to enrich, engage and entertain our community by operating as a professional and accessible venue and performance space.
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The Isaacs
2022-08-07 19:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
The Isaacs are a Nashville based, multi-award winning family group, consisting of siblings Ben Isaacs, Sonya Isaacs Yeary and Rebecca Isaacs Bowman, and their mother, Lily Isaacs, who is the daughter of Polish, Jewish Holocaust survivors. The band’s unique style showcases tight family harmony and blends their multi-genre musical influences of bluegrass, rhythm and blues, folk, country, and southern gospel. Known for their high profile collaborations, The Isaacs biggest fans and contemporaries include Reba McEntire, Dolly Parton, Alison Krauss, Alabama, Big & Rich, Trisha Yearwood, Merle Haggard, Don Williams, Paul Simon, Trace Adkins, Vince Gill, Ralph Stanley, Mark Lowry and Dailey & Vincent.
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Williamson County Fair
2022-08-08 18:00 - 2022-08-11 23:00 | TN

Encanto: The Sing Along Film Concert
2022-08-09 19:30 | FirstBank Amphitheater, 4520 Graystone Quarry Lane, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
From the Disney movie that is warming hearts all over the world, Disney Concerts and Live Nation bring you Encanto: The Sing-Along Film Concert, where Walt Disney Animation Studios’ Academy Award® winning film comes to life in a one-of-a-kind concert event, featuring the entire feature-length film and an on-stage band celebrating all the record-breaking hit songs from the beloved soundtrack.
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The Petersens
2022-08-11 19:30 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
The Petersens are an Americana roots band featuring tight family harmonies and an uplifting and authentic music experience. They are known worldwide for their YouTube videos which have more than 150 million views. Their top-rated Branson show has been running for twelve seasons and they have toured throughout Ireland, Finland, Canada, and the United States. The intimate setting of the Franklin Theatre combined with the family harmony and music makes An Evening with The Petersens a show that cannot be missed.
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Mandy Barnett Sings The Great American Songbook
2022-08-12 20:00 - 22:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
From Patsy To Porter: Mandy Barnett Sings The Great American Songbook
Join The Franklin Theatre for a very special evening with Mandy Barnett, Grand Ole Opry member and “a torch singer in the grandest sense of the word” (Chicago Tribune), as she celebrates the Great American Songbook. With “From Patsy To Porter,” Barnett rolls seamlessly from heart-wrenching ballads to toe-tappers penned by legendary songwriters like Cole Porter, Irving Berlin, and more, and recorded by a diversity of iconic artists from Patsy Cline to Billie Holiday. Barnett’s recent Songbook turns include her Every Star Above project, showcasing standards featured on Holiday’s Lady In Satin and named one of the best albums of 2021 by Variety magazine, and Barnett’s duet with Great American Songbook Ambassador Michael Feinstein on his 2022 Gershwin Country album. Of Barnett, Feinstein says, “Few singers have the gifts inhabiting the soul of Mandy Barnett. Her blessed voice connects to the truth of every note she sings. She’s simply one of my favorite voices.”
Called the “Nashville Sound Chanteuse” (Music Row) and “the Judy Garland of our time” (American Songwriter), Barnett has built a reputation for her commanding voice and unwavering devotion to classic country and popular standards. Barnett has enchanted listeners around the globe with her world-class vocals and musical chameleon qualities. A Tennessee Music Pathways historical marker in Barnett’s Tennessee hometown honors her contributions in making Tennessee the “Soundtrack of America.” Of this singer’s singer, songwriter’s dream, and audience favorite, renowned songwriter/artist Jimmy Webb states simply, “Mandy Barnett has a voice for the ages.”
Barnett first gained national notice as the original star of the jukebox musical Always…Patsy Cline at Nashville’s famed Ryman Auditorium. She is the only actress to have played the role of Cline on the stage where Cline’s legend began.
Barnett’s music has been featured in many major film and television soundtracks, including projects starring Clint Eastwood, Tommy Lee Jones, Martin Sheen, Reese Witherspoon, Matthew Broderick, Sigourney Weaver, Ellen Burstyn, Bill Paxton, and SpongeBob SquarePants.
Among the many publications praising Barnett’s talents, the Los Angeles Times heralds her “pipes of steel,” “big voice, and vintage sounding arrangements.” Time, People, Billboard, Rolling Stone, and other major media have likewise extolled Barnett’s superlative vocals, “natural musicality” (People), and “vocal finesse” (New York Times). USA Today calls Barnett one of Nashville’s “finest classic country and torch singers.”
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