Jamey Johnson
2022-08-25 19:30 (America/Chicago) | FirstBank Amphitheater, 4520 Graystone Quarry Lane, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Jamey Johnson with very special guest Blackberry Smoke and Megan Moroney will perform live in Franklin at FirstBank Amphitheater on Aug 25.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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The Fixx
2022-08-29 20:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
The FIXX has been heralded as one of the most innovative bands to come out of the “MTV” era. For four decades, the style and substance of the band has always created a special connection with its audience. The FIXX’s themes are often complex, introspective and thought-provoking, but not without widespread mass appeal. The band has garnered three #1 hits, five more in the Top 5 and a dozen which reached the Top 10. With millions of albums sold worldwide, songs such as “One Thing Leads To Another,” “Red Skies” and “Saved By Zero” remain everyday staples on the playlists of the Rock, AAA and Alternative radio stations that continue to break new acts inspired by the era that The FIXX helped to define. The FIXX’s classic lineup remains intact, Cy Curnin (vocals), Jamie West-Oram (guitar), Rupert Greenall (keyboards), Dan K. Brown (bass guitar) and Adam Woods (drums).
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Songwriters at The Harpeth
2022-08-30 19:00 - 21:00 | The Harpeth Hotel, Franklin Downtown, 130 2nd Ave N., Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
The Harpeth Hotel will be hosting a songwriter’s round featuring Hall of Fame writer Roger Murrah. Murrah will be joined by five-time No. 1 songwriter Mark Alan Springer, multiple CMA, ACM and Grammy award-winning producer Keith Stegall and producer, songwriter and United States Veteran Connor Myers. The community is invited to attend for an evening of songs and storytelling, and registration is required.
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Charles Esten
2022-09-03 20:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
Charles Esten – The Franklin Theatre – September 3
Over the last few years, singer/songwriter and actor Charles Esten – best known for his roles as Ward Cameron on the NETFLIX global hit show Outer Banks, and Deacon Claybourne in ABC/CMT’s Nashville, has performed hundreds of live concerts, including multiple headline tours in the US, Germany, Amsterdam, and UK, including the Royal Albert Hall. In early 2020, his main stage performance as part of the popular Country2Country festival in Europe was cut short by the pandemic. After that, for over a year during lockdown, he entertained fans virtually with his weekly FacebookLive Quarantine Livestream that to date has drawn almost 1.5 million total views. Gradually, he has been able to resume live performances, most notably on the Grand Ole Opry, where he has made over 150 appearances to date. He was excited to open at The Ryman for Deanna Carter in November.
In his adopted hometown of Nashville, Esten serves as the National Honorary Spokesperson for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s annual “Light The Night” Walk, and as a board member and volunteer for Musicians On Call. When not filming or touring, he continues to write and record his own music with over 10 million streams to date, and a 2018 Guinness World Record for releasing 54 original songs (available on iTunes, and on Spotify) once a week, for 54 consecutive weeks. He is currently working selecting some of that new music for release. In May he released a new single, WORST DAY – a duet with Julia Cole (CMT Next Women of Country, Class of ‘22) – Esten says, “This song is a flat-out upbeat banger about the joy of having that someone you love right there beside you in the good times, and even more especially, in the hard times too!”
Esten is thrilled to be returning to the Franklin Theatre!
Website www.charlesesten.com
Twitter @CharlesEsten
IG charles_esten
FB https://www.facebook.com/officialcharlesesten/

An Evening with Emily West
2022-09-04 19:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
For the uninitiated, Emily West is the high priestess of musical magic in Nashville’s never ending rainbow of talent. Millions know her from duets with Keith Urban, Cyndi Lauper and heart stopping performances on America’s Got Talent, but locally she is the songwriter’s favorite singer, the singer’s favorite writer, and everyone’s favorite friend. While she has sung on most stages and tv’s in the world, she hasn’t made a record in the last 5 years and never one this personal. She opened up her journals to Leroy Powell & Tim Jones (collectively known as Whiskey Wolves of the West), and constructed mini-broadway musicals. The first single from her new record, Dear Diary, is coming soon. Stay tuned to @emilywestofficial
https://www.emilywestofficial.com/
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19 Miles to Music Row with Leslie Satcher
2022-09-06 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 on Tuesday, September 6 at 6:30 p.m. with the incomparable Leslie Satcher. Best known for her huge hit songs “When God Fearin’ Women Get The Blues” by Martina McBride, “Troubadour” by George Strait, and the Gretchen Wilson & Merle Haggard hit “Politically Uncorrect,” Leslie Satcher’s songs have been recorded by a veritable who’s who of the music world. Her list of cuts includes Willie Nelson, Trace Adkins, Jason Aldean, Kellie Pickler, Lee Ann Womack, Blake Shelton, Vince Gill, Reba, Sheryl Crow, Bonnie Raitt, Sheila E., Ariana Grande, and dozens more. She has received multiple BMI “Million-Air” awards recognizing a song’s one-millionth airplay and her incomparable vocals contribute to an astounding number of Grammy, CMA & ACM award-winning projects.
19 Miles is a FREE community-wide event with open seating and plenty of free parking. We’ll begin with our writer’s round, followed by Inside the Hits with Leslie Satcher. We’ll see you there.
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Mary Gauthier
2022-09-07 20:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
Mary Gauthier to perform in historic downtown Franklin at The Franklin Theatre on September 7th at 8 PM.
Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter, Mary Gauthier’s first nine albums presented extraordinary confessional songs, deeply personal, profoundly emotional pieces ranging from “I Drink,” a blunt accounting of addiction, to “March 11, 1962,” the day she was born — and relinquished to an orphanage — to “Worthy,” in which the singer finally understands she is deserving of love.
Each song on her latest album, Rifles and Rosary Beads, is a gut punch: deceptively simple and emotionally complex. All eleven songs 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.
This performance will feature speacial guest, Jaimee Harris.
FT Live sponsored by Jackson.
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The Best of Gilbert & Sullivan
2022-09-09 19:00 - 2022-09-11 14:00 | WILLIAMSON COUNTY PERFORMING ARTS CENTER AT ACADEMY PARK, 112 EVERBRIGHT AVENUE, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
From Friday, September 9, 2022 through Sunday, September 11, 2022, Franklin Light Opera will present The Best of Gilbert & Sullivan. Following FLO’s successful production of Pauline Viardot’s Cendrillon last season, the company is presenting a concert of favorite Gilbert and Sullivan selections from shows that are performed around the world. They include HMS Pinafore, the Mikado, Pirates of Penzance and more. Gilbert and Sullivan’s celebrated partnership produced fourteen comic operas and have inspired theatre audiences for more than one hundred years with their memorable melodies, clever lyrics and enduring social commentary. Performances will be held Friday September 9, 2022 at 7 p.m., Saturday September 10, 2022 and 7 p.m. and Sunday September 11, 2022 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $20 for adults under 55, $16.50 for seniors 55 and over, and $12 for students. Tickets can be purchased through wcpactn.com
Friday, Sep. 09, 2022
7:00PM – 9:30PM
Saturday, Sep. 10, 2022
7:00PM – 9:30PM
Sunday, Sep. 11, 2022
2:00PM – 4:30PM
The Williamson County Performing Arts Center
112 Everbright Ave
Franklin, TN 37064
The Williamson County Performing Arts Center at Academy Park is a part of the Williamson County Parks and Recreation Department, a public organization benefitting the community. For additional information, visit www.wcpactn.com. You may also receive information about events and productions at the Williamson County Performing Arts Center by “liking” or following @wcpactn on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Information on all other department programs can be found at www.wcparksandrec.com or by “liking” Williamson County Parks and Recreation on Facebook; following us on Twitter at @wc_parksandrec or Instagram at @willcoparksandrec or on Pinterest or YouTube.

20th Annual Wine on the River Nashville 2022
2022-09-10 15:00 - 19:00 | Riverfront Park, 100 1st Avenue North, Nashville, TN, 37201, United States
Wine on the River is Nashville’s Largest Wine, Beer and Spirits Tasting Festival
Enjoy samples from over 200 different wine, beer and spirits on hand for tasting. Live music, food available for purchase and great people watching along the Cumberland River in downtown Nashville, Tennessee. You won’t want to miss this!
20th Annual Wine on the River Nashville – September 10, 2022 from 3 PM – 7 PM.
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Brews & Grooves: a concert benefitting Waves, Inc.
2022-09-15 18:00 - 20:00 | Curio Brewing Company, 216 Noah Drive, Suite 140, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Join Waves for an evening of music featuring original songs and covers by Sam Blasko and Rachel LaRen. Sam and Rachel will be accompanied by adults supported at Waves. This new and exciting event will take place at Curio Brewing Company in Franklin, TN.
The food truck, Ginger Pig will be available in the parking lot of Curio Brewing Co. for purchase to attendees as well as beverages (alcoholic and non-alcoholic, must 21 years of age and older to drink alcohol) for purchase. ONE drink (alcoholic or not) will be included with ticket purchase.
Waves is excited to welcome Sam and Rachel to headline this event. Both artists are talented songwriters and up-and-coming country artists with strong hometown roots.
Sam Blasko is a firecracker from Youngstown, OH that moved to Nashville to pursue her passion for songwriting. She recently released two singles, “Buying Houses,” and “Call my Bluff.” (Find her on all streaming platforms). Sam recently landed herself on stage at The Bluebird Cafe after winning the Golden Pick and has an NSAI (Nashville Songwriter Association) Honorable Mention.
Rachel LaRen is making her home state of Texas very proud with her recent EP release, “Cowboys Don’t Change.” (Find her on all streaming platforms). Rachel has been featured on KOXE & KCKLE radio stations, Texas Country Now & debuted at #12 on Texas Music Pickers.

Become a sponsor

Be part of Waves, Inc.’s Brews & Grooves event taking place on Sept. 15 at Curio Brewing Company as a sponsor. As a sponsor, your organization will be featured in promotional material and will receive a number of tickets to the event. Each ticket includes one beverage from Curio Brewing. To receive a sponsorship form, please email sdavis@wavesinc.com.
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Summer Shakespeare Festival
2022-09-15 19:00 - 2022-09-18 21:00 | WILLIAMSON COUNTY PERFORMING ARTS CENTER AT ACADEMY PARK, 112 EVERBRIGHT AVENUE, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Presented by the Nashville Shakespeare Festival & Kennie Playhouse Theatre
Join us just outside of Nashville in beautiful Franklin, Tennessee as we bring TWO of the greatest playwrights of all time to Academy Park! This will mark the 6th year that Nashville Shakes has toured its summer festival to Williamson County.
5:30pm INSIGHT
5:30pm Vendors open
6:00pm Pre-show Entertainment
6:50 – ApCo Performance (Cymbeline only)
7:00pm Main Performance
General Admission is FREE
More information at https://www.nashvilleshakes.org/franklin-shakes
Schedule:
August Wilson’s Gem of the Ocean
September 15-16, Directed by Chuck Smith
in collaboration with Kennie Playhouse Theatre
(Rated MA)
William Shakespeare’s Cymbeline
September 17-18, Directed by Leah Lowe
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Mozart and Friends Concert
2022-09-18 14:00 - 15:30 | Cornerstone Presbyterian Church, 136 3rd Avenue South, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
A harp quintet concert, featuring Mozart’s beloved Concerto for Flute and Harp
A Nashville Symphony musician, Sarasota Orchestra musician, touring Broadway musician, and entrepreneurial chamber musicians take the stage for a beautiful evening of classical music.
Harp quintet is a rare occurrence, so seize this opportunity to experience some rarely-performed repertoire…in addition to Mozart’s Concerto for Flute and Harp, arranged for the instrumentation!
ARTISTS:
Madeline Cawley, FLUTE
Hannah Cope Johnson, HARP
Hannah Sorrells Tyler, VIOLIN
Tony Parce, VIOLA
Grace Hartman Parce, CELLO
This event is presented by Harvest Arts, LLC.
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Muscle Shoals to Main Street - Songwriters Night
2022-09-22 19:00 | The Harpeth Hotel, Franklin Downtown, 130 2nd Ave N., Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Legendary and award-winning songwriters and performers, bringing an intimate evening of acoustic entertainment to downtown Franklin

Legendary and award-winning songwriters and performers will be traveling from Muscle Shoals to Main Street in Historic downtown Franklin for a night of music. The songwriters lineup for this event includes Gary Baker, Lenny LeBlanc and Phillip White.
Gary Baker: Back to Your Heart – Backstreet Boys; I’m Already There – Lonestar – 6 weeks at Number 1 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles and Lonestar’s 7th Number one hit; I Swear – John Michael; Montgomery/Backstreet Boys – 20 million copies sold internationally and 1995 Grammy award for Best Country Song; Livin’ in Black and White – Tracy Lawrence
Lenny LeBlanc: Falling – named BMI Billionaire song (one million or more radio plays); Falling – named one of Billboard’s all-time favorite Top 40 Hits; Above All – Dove Award Inspirational Song of the Year – Michael W. Smith; Say a Prayer – Yielded one Top 10 single; You First – co-written with Mac Macanally
Phillip White: I’m Movin’ On – Rascal Flatts – BMI Millionaire Award – over 2 million plays; I’m a Survivor – Reba McEntire – BMI Millionaire Award – over 1 million plays/Title cut on the gold album “Greatest Hits Volume III: I’m a Survivor” and “Reba #1s”/ The theme song for Reba’s TV show “Reba”; Nobody But Me –Blake Shelton – BMI Millionaire Award – over 1 million plays; He Gets That From Me – Reba McEntire – BMI Millionaire Award – over 1 million plays/ NSAI Songs I Wished I Written – voted on by other professional songwriters; Some Nights – George Strait
General Admission: $100 (EARLY BIRD PRICE of $75 ends August 31st)
VIP Seating ~ Includes meet and greet with songwriters after the show, and one complementary glass of Champagne/Wine: $150 (EARLY BIRD PRICE of $125 ends August 31st)
*Cash Bar and Select Menu will be offered during the show.
DOORS OPEN: 6:30pm
SHOW: 7:00pm (approx. 90-minute show)

Amy Ray Band
2022-09-23 20:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
Amy Ray Band – The Franklin Theatre
A lot of artists defy categorization. Some do so because they are tirelessly searching for the place they fit, while others are constantly chasing trends. Some, though, are genuinely exploring and expressing their myriad influences. Amy Ray belongs in the latter group. Pulling from every direction — Patty Griffin to Patti Smith, Big Star to Bon Iver — Ray’s music might best be described as folk-rock, though even that would be a tough sell, depending on the song.
Ray’s musical beginnings trace back to her high school days in Atlanta, Georgia, when she and Emily Saliers formed the duo that would become the Indigo Girls. Their story started in 1981 with a basement tape called “Tuesday’s Children” and went on to include a deal with Epic Records in 1988, a Grammy in 1990, and nearly 20 albums over more than 30 years.
Rooted in shared passions for harmony and justice, the Indigo Girls have forged a career that combines artistry and activism to push against every boundary and box anyone tries to put them in. As activists, they have supported as many great causes as they can, from LGBTQ+ rights to voter registration, going so far as to co-found an environmental justice organization, Honor the Earth, with Winona LaDuke in 1993. As artists, they have dipped their toes into a similar multitude of waters — folk, rock, country, pop, and more — but the resulting releases are always pure Indigo.
Ray’s six solo sets — and three live albums — have charted even wider seas, from the political punk of 2001’s Stag to the feminist Americana of 2018’s Holler. Each effort seems to lean into her influences in different ways, whether it’s the Allman Brothers or the Carter Family. One album finds the Butchies on full blast, another features Alison Brown on bluegrass banjo.
Solo or duo, with a band or an orchestra, together and apart, both Ray and Saliers pour themselves into every performance, and their audiences still soak up every ounce of that generosity, spilling their own hearts and souls out as they sing along to every song. Theirs isn’t a fanbase; it’s a family.
www.amy-ray.com
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2022 Pilgrimage Music and Cultural Festival
2022-09-24 11:00 - 2022-09-25 20:30 | The Park at Harlinsdale Farm, 239 Franklin Road, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
The Pilgrimage Music & Cultural Festival – Franklin, Tennessee
Pilgrimage Music & Cultural Festival was inspired by friendship, history, experience and the desire to create an authentic music festival.
The Pilgrimage Music & Cultural Festival offers a diverse, renowned lineup of Rock & Roll, Americana, Alt-Country, Bluegrass, Jazz, Indie, Gospel, Pop & Blues. The festival has grown in its eight years to double down on the music programming, with six stages and heralded lineups year after year, and has expanded its cultural focus by showcasing hundreds of local artisans, restaurants, food trucks and makers that give context and authenticity to the Pilgrimage experience.
It serves great value and advantage to Pilgrimage that so many talented musicians and industry folks live in such close proximity. Pilgrimage always has surprises on stage that include guest appearances, acoustic performances, and unique pairings. Pilgrimage freely mixes genres and musical styles to create an intentionally diverse music experience throughout the day so you can see all of your favorites and discover new ones.
Pilgrimage has always presented itself as family friendly which means kids are welcomed and encouraged to experience festival culture at young age. Specifically, at the Lil’ Pilgrims Area with Grammy award winning producer, Ralph Covert, kids experience numerous activities, renowned artists, and are presented musical talent at a high level that has underscored a commitment to the “all ages” experience.
Pilgrimage Music & Cultural Festival is Saturday and Sunday, September 24-25, 2022, at the Park at Harlinsdale Farm in beautiful Franklin, Tennessee. Every ticket purchased supports MusiCares and The Friends of Franklin Parks.

When performances wrap and the lights come back on, guests can conveniently head back into the heart of downtown Franklin, within walking distance from the Park at Harlinsdale, to imbibe the best of the town’s bars and restaurants, retail shops, and great weekend lineup of nighttime shows and events.
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Music in the Meadow
2022-09-24 17:30 - 20:30 | Owl’s Hill Nature Sanctuary, 545 Beech Creek Rd S, Brentwood, TN, 37027, United States
Music in the Meadow – Featuring Thom Schuyler, Tony Arata, J. Fred Knobloch, and Jelly Roll Johnson.
Pack some chairs or a blanket and a picnic dinner, gather friends and family, and head on over to Owl’s Hill for music in our meadow. Arrive early to stake out the perfect picnic spot (or reserve one of our picnic tables), visit the Owl’s Hill’s non-releasable live owls, and go for a hike!
Gate opens at 5:30 pm. Music starts at 7 pm.

Individual Ticket: $25/person
Carload registration: $125/car (up to 6 people)
Reserved picnic table: $100 (quantities limited; seats 4-6)

An Intimate Evening with Caitlyn Smith, Ingrid Andress and Lainey Wilson
2022-09-26 19:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
Join The Franklin Theatre for an intimate evening with Caitlyn Smith, Ingrid Andress and Lainey Wilson benefiting the CMA Foundation.
Learn more about the CMA Foundation here: https://cmafoundation.org
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Buddy Jewell
2022-09-29 20:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
Buddy Jewell – The Franklin Theatre – September 29
America chose Buddy Jewell as the very first winner of the USA Network’s hit reality show “Nashville Star”. Buddy was the true viewer favorite from the very beginning, capturing 65% of the nationwide voting and beating out 11 other contestants, most notably, Miranda Lambert, by over 2 million votes on the final episode. He and America have been involved in a love affair ever since.
His self-titled Columbia Records debut release landed at #1 on the Billboard Top Country Album charts, was certified GOLD later that same year and garnered two back-to-back top five hits with “Sweet Southern Comfort” and “Help Pour Out the Rain (Lacey’s Song)” Both tunes are RIAA certified 1 million radio air plays.
Buddy has been recognized by the Grammy’s, ACM, CMA, ABC Radio Networks, ICMA, ICGMA and CMT with multiple awards and nominations. In 2011, he won the International Country Gospel Music Association’s “Entertainer of the Year” and “Crossover Artist of the Year” awards. In 2015, he was inducted into the Arkansas Entertainer’s Hall of Fame. In 2018, his #1 Christian Country hit, “I’m There”, won the ICMA “Song of the Year” and in April 2019, Buddy won ICMA “Male Vocalist of the Year”.
http://buddyjewell.com/
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Better Business Bureau's 4th Annual Songwriter's Night
2022-09-30 17:30 - 21:30 | THE FACTORY AT FRANKLIN, 230 Franklin Road, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Don’t miss the 4th Annual Songwriter’s Night with performances by Mackenzie Carpenter, Wyatt McCubbin & Tony Lane & cohost Danielle Breezy

On behalf of the Board of Directors and Advisory Committees for Better Business Bureau of Middle TN & Southern KY, we are excited to present BBB’s 4th Annual Songwriter’s Night that raises money to support small businesses. Last year, BBB launched the Small Business Grant program In Honor of B.J. Howard to offer financial support to small businesses in our community. We awarded 11 businesses affected by tornadoes, flooding and COVID with grants totaling over $16,000. There is no doubt, small businesses are the heart of our community and being able to give back in a time of crucial need is an honor.
After a two-year hiatus, we are excited to continue the success of Songwriter’s Night on Friday, September 30th at The Factory at Franklin. We have three amazing songwriters lined up: Mackenzie Carpenter, Wyatt McCubbin, and Tony Lane in addition to co-host Danielle Breezy, WKRN Channel 2’s Chief Meteorologist.
In addition to the amazing performances, you’ll also enjoy great food, drinks, bidding on live and silent auction items, and an opportunity to donate to support local small businesses.

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Elton John & Tim Rice’s AIDA: In Concert
2022-09-30 20:00 - 2022-10-01 20:00 | Tennessee Performing Arts Center – TPAC, 505 Deaderick Street, Nashville, TN, 37203, United States
Music by Elton John; Lyrics by Tim Rice
Book by Linda Woolverton, Robert Falls, and David Henry Hwang
An enslaved Nubian princess, Aida, finds her heart entangled with Radames, an Egyptian soldier who is betrothed to the Pharaoh’s daughter, Amneris. As their forbidden love blossoms, Aida is forced to weigh her heart against the responsibility that she faces as the leader of her people. Aida and Radames’ love for one another becomes a shining example of true devotion that ultimately transcends the vast cultural differences between their warring nations, heralding a time of unprecedented peace and prosperity.
Dates: September 30 – October 1, 2022
Location of Event: TPAC’s Polk Theater, 505 Deaderick St, Nashville, TN 37243.
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19 Miles to Music Row with Gordon Kennedy
2022-10-04 18:30 - 20:30 | Franklin First United Methodist Church, 120 Aldersgate Way, Franklin, TN, 37069-1430, United States
Don’t miss 19 Miles to Music Row on Tuesday, October 4 for the one and only Gordon Kennedy. Don’t know Gordon? Well, as that may be the case I bet one of the songs he wrote just might “Change the World.” Gordon comes to us this night fresh off a tour with Garth Brooks. So, we’re sure to hear a lot of interesting and fun stories. As always, 19 Miles is an outreach event at Franklin First UMC and is the perfect place to invite a few friends to join you for a great night out. Our evening begins at 6:30 with three amazing songwriters in the round.
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Earth, Wind & Fire
2022-10-05 19:30 | FirstBank Amphitheater, 4520 Graystone Quarry Lane, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
The legendary music group, Earth, Wind & Fire will perform at FirstBank Amphitheater on October 5th in Franklin, Tennessee.
Earth, Wind & Fire are a musical institution. 2020 marked a year-long celebration of their 50th anniversary in entertainment – one that has taken them all around the globe playing sold out concerts. In 2019, their contributions to arts and culture were acknowledged in Washington DC with the prestigious Kennedy Center Honors. The Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery also awarded Earth, Wind & Fire with its Portrait of a Nation Prize.
The band has scored eight number one hits, have sold over 100 million albums worldwide and released 23 albums. Eight of those albums went Double Platinum and hit the Top 10, making them one of the best-selling artists of all time. They’ve won an impressive nine Grammy Awards including one for Lifetime Achievement (2012). In 2000, Earth, Wind & Fire was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, cementing their lasting impact on popular music.
For their record-breaking success, they’ve also been awarded with Lifetime Achievement honors from ASCAP, NAACP, BET, and have star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Their reach extends to heads-of- state. They have been invited to perform for Presidents Bill Clinton and Barack Obama, who said in an interview with Rolling Stone that Earth, Wind & Fire was a “rhythm and blues and pop staple.”
Their achievements are equally matched by their generosity. Over the years the band has supported various charity organizations including the Make a Wish Foundation, Race to Erase MS, the American Cancer Society, and the Human Society. In 2007, leader Philip Bailey founded Music Is Unity, which helps youth in foster care successfully transition into adulthood and provides music instruments to youth with musical aspirations but lacking the resources. Co- founder, Verdine White has led important initiatives with the Girls & Boys Club of America and opened The Verdine White Foundation in Los Angeles as a mecca to serve youth with music scholarships and other programs.
The music of Earth, Wind & Fire is more alive than ever as they continue to inspire new audiences and thrill those who have been with them from the beginning. Like the elements in their name, Earth, Wind & Fire’s music has withstood ever-changing trends in the world and shows no sign of vanishing as they continue to create joy and uplifting music that will forever reach a sacred universal atmosphere.
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An Evening with Point of Grace & Friends
2022-10-07 19:30 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
Point of Grace’s soaring melodies and rich harmonies have helped define the sound of contemporary Christian music for nearly three decades. With faith-filled and passionate lyrics, their memorable melodies and soaring harmonies have inspired generations to live boldly and keep God’s love as the foundation of their lives.
With total sales in excess of 8 million units, the group has garnered two Platinum records; three GRAMMY® nominations; 27 No. 1 singles and numerous Dove Awards. Inducted into the Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame in 2018, Point of Grace has released 10 best-selling studio recordings, four Christmas albums and such Christian radio standards as “I’ll Be Believing,” “Keep the Candle Burning,” “How You Live (Turn Up the Music),” “Circle of Friends,” and “Jesus Will Still Be There.”
The group founded the groundbreaking Girls of Grace conference; they appear regularly on the historic Grand Ole Opry stage; and they have authored multiple books including their latest, How You Live: Lessons Learned from Point of Grace.
The story of a few gifted college girls with a simple passion to unite and share their musical gifts for the glory of God continues to evolve and engage thousands of fans, both old and new.

Chi-Town Transit Authority Chicago Tribute Band
2022-10-07 19:30 - 21:15 | WILLIAMSON COUNTY PERFORMING ARTS CENTER AT ACADEMY PARK, 112 EVERBRIGHT AVENUE, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
The Williamson County Performing Arts Center invites you to a special tribute to the music of Chicago! Chi-Town Transit Authority is an 8-piece tribute band based out of Atlanta established in 2017 that is dedicated to reproducing the “Chicago” concert experience. Featuring a tight horn section along with the dynamic vocal harmonies that Chicago is famous for, Chi-Town performs all of the familiar and famous songs covering over 4 decades of steady hits written and recorded by Chicago.
The Williamson County Performing Arts Center to host Chicago tribute band Chi-Town Transit Authority

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The Dillards
2022-10-08 20:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
The Dillards at The Franklin Theatre
For over 60 years The Dillards have brought their signature “L.A. Bluegrass/Country Rock” full-harmony sound to audiences across the globe, creating an imprint so large that musicians from all across the spectrum credit The Dillards as a singular influence – legendary musicians and groups such as Elton John, Don Henley, John Paul Jones, Linda Ronstadt, John McEuen, Steve Martin, The Byrds, Buffalo Springfield, and Sam Bush all cite The Dillards, as do exciting young artists carrying their own mantle (such as Billy Strings and The Avett Brothers). The Dillards have written hundreds of songs and several became absolute standards that are played at shows and festivals everywhere – including “Dooley,” “Old Home Place,” and “There is a Time,” and artists like Doc Watson, Alan Jackson, Phish, The Kingston Trio, Porter Wagoner, J.D. Crowe, Widespread Panic, Old Crow Medicine Show, and Greensky Bluegrass have all performed or recorded Dillards tunes. The group boasts multiple GRAMMY® nominations and The Dillards are members of the International Bluegrass Music Association Hall of Fame. The Dillards’ appearances on The Andy Griffith Show remain iconic in the history of American television.
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Sophie B. Hawkins
2022-10-09 19:30 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
Sophie B. Hawkins in Downtown Franklin at
The Franklin Theatre on October 9th
Much more than just a singer, Grammy-nominated Sophie B. Hawkins writes all her own songs, is a multi-instrumentalist, and has been fully involved in every aspect of the production of her records herself, from background vocals and playing her own instruments, to engineering and production of her albums. She has proved an enduring artist with a fierce commitment to artistic integrity while both constantly evolving and remaining steadfastly true to her own authentic history and experience which connects her to her fans at the very deepest levels.
Sophie burst onto the international music scene with her 1992 platinum-selling debut album, Tongues and Tails, which included the indelible hit song Damn, I Wish I Was Your Lover, and earned her a Best New Artist Grammy nomination. The last three decades have brought multiple awards, sold out concerts, appearances on film and television, performances with some of the best known names in the business, a documentary feature, a critically-lauded tour-de-force performance as Janis Joplin in the nationally-touring play Room 105, songs appearing in hit films and TV shows, and five more albums, including Whaler, which featured the record-breaking longest-running single in Billboard Adult Contemporary chart history, the Number One hit, As I Lay Me Down.
Visit www.sophiebhawkins.com/bio for more about Sophie.
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Haunted Like Human | Nick Nace | Sara Jean Kelley @ the Mockingbird Theater
2022-10-13 19:00 - 22:00 | The Mockingbird Theater at The Factory at Franklin, 230 Franklin Road, Bldg 6, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Doors with Full bar and food at 5 p.m.
Show starts at 7 p.m./ $10 tickets.
Nashville duo Haunted Like Human delves into inspired songwriting, sparse arrangements, and frisson-inducing harmonies that mark their music. With a background in poetry and prose, Dale Chapman’s granular focus on language is simpatico with Cody Clark’s background in classical guitar, where each note carries its own weight. Limned with nostalgia, soaked in Southern gothic lore, the duo meticulously assembles songs to preserve the spirit of the stories they tell.
Praise for Tall Tales & Fables:
“… resembles the wisdom a grey sparrow might sing you after it lands on a fence from a long flight north.” – American Songwriter
“Take a cup of orchestrated folk, sprinkle in some angelic harmonies, and pour in full-bodied production and you get the earthy joy of this Nashville duo.” – Glide Magazine
“Engaging, honest, intimate and haunting.” – At The Barrier
“Tall Tales & Fables requires the listener’s full attention to appreciate properly Haunted Like Human’s poignant, sparse musical style.” – AmericanaUK
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Paula Cole
2022-10-15 20:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
Seven-time Grammy-nominated Paula Cole, known for timeless hits “Where Have All The Cowboys Gone,” and “I Don’t Want to Wait,” returns to The Franklin Theatre on October 15th.
Paula Cole has never been afraid of speaking complex truths. With a musical catalog defined by honest and deeply personal lyrics carried by her powerful, radiant voice, Cole has always had a gift for discerning the underlying humanity in stories from her own life as well as those around her, and channeling those emotional elements into captivating music. On her latest record, Cole has applied this natural insight to American history and musical roots traditions by interpreting a selection of classic songs – each of which provide an entry point for rediscovering the overlooked stories and figures that populate America’s interwoven cultural lineage.
FT Live sponsored by Jackson.

An Evening with John Chisum & Friends
2022-10-16 19:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
AN EVENING OF MUSIC FOR A LIFETIME OF LEARNING
Enjoy an unforgettable evening of music and entertainment with long-time Christian singer-songwriter John Chisum and a fantastic array of his friends!
“An Evening with John Chisum & Friends” is going to be upbeat, fun, entertaining, worshipful, and diverse. Designed as an elegant evening at the historic downtown Franklin Theatre, John will be performing many of his classic hits backed by a top-shelf rhythm section and singers to support Hands Across the Sea, a children’s literacy organization serving over 850 schools in the Eastern Caribbean.
John is known for his humor and easy-going nature, as well as for decades of writing and recording his unique brand of praise and worship music. His songs have been recorded by many well-known worship leaders such as Don Moen, Ron Kenoly, the Gaither Vocal Band, and many others popular the world over.
His two Integrity Hosanna! Music recordings Firm Foundation (1994) and Come Expecting Jesus (2001) established him as a popular worship leader worldwide. Songs from these recordings have been woven into the fabric of worship globally, appearing in hymnals, and sung by thousands of churches and by innumerable worshipers.
John continues to empower aspiring songwriters through his company Nashville Christian Songwriters (nashvillechristiansongwriters.com). Through the podcast Song Revolution with John Chisum, he has established himself as an engaging show host in 150 episodes and counting, featuring well-known artists such as NEEDTOBREATHE, Kari Jobe, Matt Maher, Matthew West, Kim Walker-Smith, Jason Gray, and dozens more.

He has also recently launched johnchisum.com with a new podcast All the Best with John Chisum. The show is designed to help listeners live a more creative and fulfilling life by exploring faith, spirituality, self-help, motivation, and wellness. You can listen on all streaming outlets such as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Youtube and more.

ABOUT JOHN’S FRIENDS
Don Moen has led worship on every continent except Antarctica. A prolific songwriter, Don has recorded dozens of top-selling worship albums with Integrity’s Hosanna! Music and has directed hundreds more. He’s appeared with popular artists such as Chris Tomlin, Darlene Zschech, Twila Paris, Paul Baloche, and many others. He has been inducted into the Gospel Music Association Hall of Fame and has received the Ray DeVries Church Ministry Award. Don is as popular overseas as he is at home in the U.S. His travels for concerts and seminars have taken him to Ghana, South Africa, Singapore, the Philippines, South Korea, Brazil, Canada, Australia, Great Britain, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Indonesia, Japan, Guatemala, Honduras, and elsewhere. Today, Don is President of Don Moen Productions in Nashville, Tennessee, where he resides with his wife Laura and five children.
John also welcomes 20-year old Coby James, a Centricity Music artist (Lauren Daigle, Andrew Peterson, Katy Nichole, Jason Gray) whose mad guitar skills and skillful vocals land him in the legacy of artists such as John Mayer and Ed Sheeran. Joined by Motown/Capitol Christian Music artist Evvie McKinney on his latest single, Shackles, a remake of the classic Mary Mary hit, Coby shows why he’s an artistic force in the making for years to come.

Additional guests will be added but may be subject to change.
ABOUT HANDS ACROSS THE SEA
All proceeds after expenses for this event will go to support Hands Across the Sea (handsacrossthesea.org), a children’s literacy organization that provides new books and other resources to over 850 schools and communities in the Eastern Caribbean. John and his wife, Donna, have supported Hands Across the Sea for over a decade. In 2018 they witnessed the effectiveness of this organization first hand as they traveled to St. Lucia to lead a service project to paint a kindergarten in the rainforest. Executive Director, Amanda Sherlip, is joining us from Boston, MA, to represent the organization.
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Academy of St. Martin in The Fields Chamber Ensemble
2022-10-21 20:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
The Academy Chamber Ensemble was formed in 1967, drawing its membership from the world-renowned chamber orchestra the Academy of St Martin in the Fields, which was itself founded by Sir Neville Marriner in 1958 and is currently led by Music Director Joshua Bell. The purpose behind the formation of the Chamber Ensemble was to perform the larger scale chamber music repertoire with players who customarily worked together, instead of the usual string quartet with additional guests. Drawn from the principal players of the orchestra and play-directed by Academy Director / Leader Tomo Keller, the Chamber Ensemble now performs in multiple configurations from wind trios to string octets. Its touring commitments are extensive and include regular tours of Europe and North America, whilst recording contracts with Philips Classics, Hyperion, and Chandos have led to the release of over thirty CDs.
The Academy Chamber Ensemble’s October 2018 tour of the United States and Canada is supported by Maria Cardamone and Paul Matthews, together with the American Friends of the Academy of St Martin in the Fields. The American Friends was founded in 1998 to support the work of the Academy around the world, particularly in the USA. Find out more at www.asmf.org.
Chamber Ensemble
Tomo Keller, Violin
Harvey De Souza, Violin
Jennifer Godson, Violin
Martin Burgess, Violin
Robert Smissen, Viola
Fiona Bonds, Viola
Stephen Orton, Cello
Will Schofield, Cello
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