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Lynyrd Skynyrd And ZZ Top Announce Co-Headlining The Sharp Dressed Simple Man Tour

Tickets On Sale Starting Friday, December 16 at 10am Local on LiveNation.com

Today, the titans of American classic rock ZZ Top and Lynyrd Skynyrd have announced their first co-headlining tour – The Sharp Dressed Simple Man Tour – taking over twenty-two cities in North America this summer. Produced by Live Nation, the tour kicks off on Friday, July 21 at iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre in West Palm Beach, FL, and continues with stops in Fort Worth, Phoenix, Chicago, and more before wrapping up in Camden, NJ at Freedom Mortgage Pavilion on Sunday, September 17.

TICKETS:  Tickets go on sale starting Friday, December 16 at 10am local time on LiveNation.com

LYNYRD SKYNYRD & ZZ TOP: THE SHARP DRESSED SIMPLE MAN TOUR DATES: 

Fri Jul 21 – West Palm Beach, FL – iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre

Sun Jul 23 – Alpharetta, GA – Ameris Bank Amphitheatre

Fri Jul 28 – Rogers, AR – Walmart AMP

Sat Jul 29 – Fort Worth, TX – Dickies Arena

Sun Jul 30 – Woodlands, TX – The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion presented by Huntsman

Mon Aug 7 – Denver, CO – Fiddler’s Green Amphitheatre*

Thu Aug 10 – Mountain View, CA – Shoreline Amphitheatre

Fri Aug 11 – Wheatland, CA – Toyota Amphitheatre

Sun Aug 13 – Phoenix, AZ – Ak-Chin Pavilion

Thu Aug 17 – Maryland Heights, MO – Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre – St. Louis, MO

Sat Aug 19 – Tinley Park, IL – Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre – Chicago, IL

Sun Aug 20 – Noblesville, IN – Ruoff Music Center

Fri Aug 25 – Cincinnati, OH – Riverbend Music Center

Sat Aug 26 – Clarkston, MI – Pine Knob Music Theatre

Sun Aug 27 – Toronto, ON – Budweiser Stage

Fri Sep 01 – Charlotte, NC – PNC Music Pavilion

Sat Sep 02 – Columbia, MD – Merriweather Post Pavilion

Sun Sep 03 – Burgettstown, PA – The Pavilion at Star Lake

Fri Sep 08 – Saratoga Springs, NY – Saratoga Performing Arts Center

Sat Sep 09 – Hershey, PA – Hersheypark Stadium

Sun Sep 10 – Holmdel, NJ – PNC Bank Arts Center

Fri Sep 15 – Raleigh, NC – Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek

Sun Sep 17 – Camden, NJ – Freedom Mortgage Pavilion

* Not A Live Nation Date

About Lynyrd Skynyrd:

As Lynyrd Skynyrd approaches the 50 th anniversary of the band’s critically acclaimed debut album ‘Pronounced ‘Lĕh-‘nérd ‘Skin-‘nérd’ in 2023, they resonate as deeply with their multi-generational fan base today as when they first emerged out of Jacksonville, Florida in 1973. Few ensembles have had the deep impact in creating a lifestyle as Skynyrd has. The band travels forward with a primary mission of celebrating a legacy that honors all whom have had a resonating contribution to the lives of hundreds of millions of fans globally. Former members Ronnie Van Zant, Allen Collins, Steve Gaines, Ed King, Billy Powell, Bob Burns, Leon Wilkeson and Hughie Thomasson alongside others will forever remain significant contributors to this indelible repertoire and the band’s colorful history. Today, Lynyrd Skynyrd rocks on with a current line-up featuring Johnny Van Zant, Rickey Medlocke, Mark “Sparky” Matejka, Michael Cartellone, Keith Christopher, Peter Keys, Carol Chase and Stacy Michelle. Gary Rossington continues to have a significant presence and creative influence with the band, while making select appearances on the road.

The rock and roll powerhouse continually tours, and as Van Zant shares, “It’s about the legacy of Lynyrd Skynyrd, and what it stands for, what the fans are all about. There’s nothing like getting out there playing a great show with Skynyrd and seeing people love this music.”  Adds Rossington, “We’re still standing, Still keeping the music going. We wanted to do the guys who aren’t with us any more proud, and keep the name proud, too.”

 With a catalog of over 60 albums, billions of streams, and tens of millions of records sold,  Rock & Roll Hall of Famers Lynyrd Skynyrd remain a cultural icon that appeal to all generations.

About ZZ Top:

“That Little Ol’ Band From Texas” has been at it for well over a half century delivering rock, blues and boogie on stage and studio to millions of devoted fans. With iconography as distinctive as their sound, ZZ TOP is globally recognized with their beards, hotrod cars, spinning guitars and that magic keychain, all of which transcend geography and language.

It was in 1969 Houston when ZZ TOP coalesced from the core of two rival bands, Billy Gibbons’ Moving Sidewalks and Frank Beard and Dusty Hill’s American Blues. ZZ Top’s 1973 release, Tres Hombres , catapulted them to national attention with the hit “La Grange,” still one of the band’s signature pieces today.  Eliminator , their 1983 album was something of a paradigm shift for ZZ TOP. Their roots blues skew was intact and added to the mix came their hightech-age trappings that soon found a visual outlet with such tracks as “Sharp Dressed Man” and “Legs” on the nascent MTV. It was one of the record industry’s first albums to have been certified Diamond, far beyond Gold and Platinum, a reflection of sales exceeding 10 million units.

As a touring outfit, they’ve been without peer over the past five decades, having performed before millions of fans over four continents and have been the subject of their own Grammy-nominated documentary titled That Little Ol’ Band From Texas.   The band’s line-up of the bearded Gibbons and Hill and Beard, who ironically is clean shaven, remained intact for more than 50 years.  When Dusty temporarily departed the tour in the summer of 2021, Elwood Francis entered the picture accepting the directive from Dusty to be the perfect choice to stand in on the bass-guitar and now handles the low-end duties for the band for the present as well as into the future.

The elements that keep ZZ TOP fresh, enduring can be summed up in the three words of the band’s internal mantra: “Tone, Taste and Tenacity”. As genuine roots performers, they have few peers. Their influences are both the originators of the form – Muddy Waters, B.B. King, Jimmy Reed, et al – as well as the British blues rockers and Jimi Hendrix who emerged generations before ZZ’s ascendance.

They have sold hundreds of millions of records over the course of their career, have been officially designated as Heroes of The State of Texas, inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (by Keith Richards, no less) and have been referenced in countless cartoons and sitcoms. They are true rock icons and, against all odds, they’re really just doing what they’ve always done. ZZ TOP abides!

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Lynyrd Skynyrd Will Officially Continue Touring in 2023

By Jon Freeman

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Lynyrd Skynyrd ’s music will continue to be a live attraction following the March death of the band’s last original member, Gary Rossington . The remaining members of Lynyrd Skynyrd and family estates released a statement on Monday announcing the group’s plans to continue as a touring outfit, including a summer trek with ZZ Top this year.

Rossington’s widow and longtime Skynyrd backing singer Dale Rossington offered a statement on coming to grips with his loss and his considerable body of work with the band.

Singer Johnny Van Zant, who stepped into his late brother Ronnie’s role when the band reformed to tour in the Eighties, touched on the importance of the Skynyrd concert experience.

“Gary, along with my brother Ronnie and Allen, started this band and left us all a legacy of music that has stood the test of time, and crossed three generations of fans,” he said. “The music they created, and the music we created, together since 1987, was always meant to be experienced live.”

The final performance of Gary Rossington with Lynyrd Skynyrd took place at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium in November 2022. A recording of that performance will air in August on PBS.

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If you’ve always wanted to sing along to “Sweet Home Alabama” and “La Grange” on the same night, you’re in luck next year.

From July 21 through Sept. 17, Lynyrd Skynyrd and ZZ Top are hitting amphitheaters, pavilions and arenas as part of their 23-concert “The Sharp Dressed Simple Man Tour.”

On the run, both Rock and Roll Hall of Fame groups will be celebrating half-century milestones.

Lynyrd’s Skynyrd’s seminal debut album “Pronounced ‘Lĕh-‘Nérd ‘Skin-‘Nérd'” and ZZ Top’s “Tres Hombres” both turn 50-years-old in 2023.

And while they won’t drop into the Big Apple to commemorate the historic occasion, the duo will come close to the City that Never Sleeps near the end of the tour.

Lynyrd Skynyrd and ZZ Top are giggin’ at Holmdel, NJ’s PNC Bank Arts Center on Sept. 10 and a week later, they’ll wrap up the tour on Sept. 17 at Camden, NJ’s Freedom Mortgage Pavilion .

Now, if you’re as excited as we are to hear “Free Bird” live and see what ZZ Top’s beards look like now and can’t wait until tickets officially go on sale, you can grab tix for the show closest to you  as early as today .

While inventory isn’t available on Ticketmaster to the general public until Friday, Dec. 16, folks who want to ensure they have tickets ahead of time can go ahead and purchase on Vivid Seats before seats are officially on sale.

Vivid Seats is a secondary market ticketing platform, and prices may be higher or lower than face value, depending on demand.

They have a 100% buyer guarantee that states your transaction will be safe and secure and will be delivered before the event.

All that being said, there’s a lot more to know about the tour.

Keep scrollin’ and we’ll fill you in on all the essentials.

Lynyrd Skynyrd and ZZ Top tour schedule

A complete calendar featuring all upcoming “The Sharp Dressed Simple Man” tour dates, venues, and links to buy tickets can be found below.

Prior to the run, ZZ Top is scheduled to play two shows with 89-year-old country icon Willie Nelson on April 14-15 in New Braunfels, TX.

You can buy tickets here .

Lynyrd Skynyrd and ZZ Top opening act

Before the headliners take the stage, audiences will be treated to a performance from Uncle Kracker.

You may remember the Southern-fried singer-songwriter from his early-aughts breakout hits like “Follow Me” and “Drift Away,” but he’s been going hard releasing new music as recently as this year.

If you’re jonesing for some Uncle Kracker or just want to hear what he sounds like these days, check out his 2022 single “Smile” featuring Positive Vibrations.

Lynyrd Skynyrd and ZZ Top set list

In 2022, Lynyrd Skynyrd and ZZ Top conducted solo headlining tours of their own.

Skynyrd shows are typically comprised of 10-15 songs and include the occasional AC/DC cover along with all the hits they’re known for like “Tuesday’s Gone,” “Sweet Home Alabama” and, of course, “Free Bird.”

As for ZZ Top, expect all the classics you know and love— “Tush,” “Legs, “La Grange”— and some surprising covers from Billy Gibbons and co. too.

For a closer look at what each group plays live, check out Setlist.fm’s comprehensive record of what Lynyrd Skynyrd and ZZ Top have played at live shows.

Huge classic rockers on tour in 2023

Many rockers that have been entertaining audiences since “All In The Family” was the number one show on TV are still out and about, strutting their stuff on the road.

Here are just five of our favorite classic rock acts you can’t miss when they come to a city near you next month.

•  Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band

•  Dead and Company

•  The Eagles

•  John Mellencamp

•  George Thorogood and the Destroyers

Not enough for you?

Make sure to check out our list of the 22 biggest classic rock tours in 2023 here .

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Lynyrd Skynyrd and ZZ Top Announce 2023 North American Co-Headlining Tour

"The Sharp Dressed Simple Man Tour" kicks off in late July

Lynyrd Skynyrd and ZZ Top have announced a 2023 North American co-headlining tour.

“The Sharp Dressed Simple Man Tour” kicks off on July 21st in West Palm Beach, Florida, and runs through September 17th in Camden, New Jersey. Uncle Kracker will provide support.

Artist pre-sales go live on Tuesday (December 13th) at 10 a.m. local time with the code SKYNYRD50 , while a Live Nation pre-sale begins Thursday (December 15th) using the code CHEER . General sales begin Friday (December 16th) at 10 a.m. local time. You can pick up tickets via Ticketmaster .

The tour will mark 50 years since Lynyrd Skynyrd dropped their legendary 1973 debut album (pronounced ‘lĕh-‘nérd ‘skin-‘nérd) , which features iconic songs such as “Gimme Three Steps,” “Tuesday’s Gone,” and the guitar powerhouse “Free Bird.”

“It’s about the legacy of Lynyrd Skynyrd, and what it stands for, what the fans are all about,” said Skynyrd’s Johnny Van Zant via a press statement. “There’s nothing like getting out there playing a great show with Skynyrd and seeing people love this music.”

Added founding guitarist Gary Rossington, who still makes select live appearances with the band: “We’re still standing, Still keeping the music going. We wanted to do the guys who aren’t with us any more proud, and keep the name proud, too.”

Meanwhile, ZZ Top continue to forge on following the passing of bassist Dusty Hill in 2021. Elwood Francis has assumed bass duties alongside singer-guitarist Billy Gibbons and drummer Frank Beard. Consequence caught the band’s October show in Port Chester, New York, where they sounded as sharp as ever .

ZZ Top’s Elwood Francis Performs “Got Me Under Pressure” with 17-String Bass: Watch

Below you can see a full list of Lynyrd Skynyrd and ZZ Top’s co-headlining tour dates. Get tickets here .

Lynyrd Skynyrd and ZZ Top’s 2023 North American Tour Dates: 07/21 – West Palm Beach, FL @ iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre 07/23 – Alpharetta, GA @ Ameris Bank Amphitheatre 07/28 – Rogers, AR @ Walmart AMP 07/29 – Fort Worth, TX @ Dickies Arena 07/30 – Woodlands, TX @ The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion presented by Huntsman 08/07 – Denver, CO @ Fiddler’s Green Amphitheatre 08/10 – Mountain View, CA @ Shoreline Amphitheatre 08/11 – Wheatland, CA @ Toyota Amphitheatre 08/13 – Phoenix, AZ @ Ak-Chin Pavilion 08/17 – Maryland Heights, MO @ Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre 08/19 – Tinley Park, IL @ Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre 08/20 – Noblesville, IN @ Ruoff Music Center 08/25 – Cincinnati, OH @ Riverbend Music Center 08/26 – Clarkston, MI @ Pine Knob Music Theatre 08/27 – Toronto, ON @ Budweiser Stage 09/01 – Charlotte, NC @ PNC Music Pavilion 09/02 – Columbia, MD @ Merriweather Post Pavilion 09/03 – Burgettstown, PA @ The Pavilion at Star Lake 09/08 – Saratoga Springs, NY @ Saratoga Performing Arts Center 09/09 – Hershey, PA @ Hersheypark Stadium 09/10 – Holmdel, NJ @ PNC Bank Arts Center 09/15 – Raleigh, NC @ Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek 09/17 – Camden, NJ @ Freedom Mortgage Pavilion

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Lynyrd Skynyrd and ZZ Top tour 2023: Dates, schedules, where to buy tickets

• Published: Dec. 16, 2022, 10:05 a.m.

Lynyrd Skynyrd and ZZ Top will make two stops in New Jersey on their 2023 tour.

• Nicole Iuzzolino | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

Lynyrd Skynyrd and ZZ Top will be making two stops in New Jersey on their 2023 tour.

“The Sharp Dressed Simple Man Tour” will begin on July 21 and wrap up on Sep. 17 .

At the end of their tour, Lynyrd Skynyrd and ZZ Top will stop in Holmdel, New Jersey on Sep. 10 and Camden, New Jersey on Sep. 17 .

The 2023 tour will mark 50 years since Lynyrd Skynyrd released their 1973 album “(Pronounced ‘Lĕh-’Nérd ‘Skin-’Nérd ) .”

Here is how you can get tickets to the “The Sharp Dressed Simple Man Tour” tour this summer.

Where can I get tickets to see Lynyrd Skynyrd and ZZ Top?

Tickets for “The Sharp Dressed Simple Man Tour” will go on sale Dec. 16 at 10 a.m. on Ticketmaster .

While tickets are available on Ticketmaster, tickets are available on the secondary market. Fans also can look for “The Sharp Dressed Simple Man Tour” tickets on StubHub , Vivid Seats , Ticket Network , TicketCity and MegaSeats .

First-time Vivid Seats users can save $20 on ticket orders over $200 by entering promo code NJ20 at checkout.

A complete list of “The Sharp Dressed Simple Man Tour” dates is available here .

More massive upcoming tours in 2023

Lynyrd Skynyrd and ZZ Top are not the only artists going on tour in the next few months.

Here are a few more upcoming tours you won’t want to miss.

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The Titans of American classic rock ZZ Top and Lynyrd Skynyrd announced their first co-headling tour – The Sharp Dressed Simple Man Tour – hitting twenty-two cities in North America this summer including Fort Worth!  The Tour will make it’s stop to Dickies Arena on Saturday, July 29, 2023 with special guest, Uncle Kracker.

Purchase tickets before the public on Thursday, December 15th from 10 am – 10 pm only with code word: DICKIES at Ticketmaster.com.  Tickets go on sale to the public on Friday, December 16th via Ticketmaster.com.

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Lynyrd Skynyrd & ZZ Top The Sharp Dressed Simple Man Tour

Two titans of American classic rock  ZZ Top  and  Lynyrd Skynyrd  have announced their first co-headlining tour –  The Sharp Dressed Simple Man Tour  – taking over twenty-two cities in North America this summer. Produced by Live Nation, the tour kicks off on Friday, July 21 at iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre in West Palm Beach, FL, and continues with stops in Fort Worth, Phoenix, Chicago, and more before wrapping up in Camden, NJ at Freedom Mortgage Pavilion on Sunday, September 17.

The 50th Anniversary An Exclusive Concert Film Experience!

July 8-14, 2023.

Unbranded Events presents “The 50th Anniversary of Lynyrd Skynyrd,” the band’s captivating final show with founding member Gary Rossington . This exclusive concert film event will premier in July for a limited week-long run at drive-ins, indoor theaters and outdoor venues. The performance, recorded at the famed Ryman Auditorium in Nashville , showcases Lynyrd Skynyrd at their absolute best, delivering an unforgettable rock 'n' roll experience!

Big Wheels Keep on Turning...

As  Lynyrd Skynyrd  approaches the  50 th  anniversary  of the band’s critically acclaimed debut album  ‘Pronounced 'Lĕh-'nérd 'Skin-'nérd’  in 2023, they resonate as deeply with their multi-generational fan base today as when they first emerged out of Jacksonville, Florida in 1973. Today, Lynyrd Skynyrd rocks on with a current line-up featuring  Johnny Van Zant, Rickey Medlocke, Mark “Sparky” Matejka, Michael Cartellone, Keith Christopher, Peter Keys, Carol Chase  and  Stacy Michelle . 

The Legacy. The Legend.

Few ensembles have had the deep impact in creating a lifestyle as Skynyrd has. The band travels forward with a primary mission of celebrating a legacy that honors all whom have had a resonating contribution to the lives of hundreds of millions of fans globally. Former members  Ronnie Van Zant, Allen Collins, Steve Gaines, Ed King, Billy Powell, Bob Burns, Leon Wilkeson  and  Hughie Thomasson  alongside others will forever remain significant contributors to this indelible repertoire and the band’s colorful history.

The rock and roll powerhouse continually tours. With a catalog of over 60 albums, billions of streams, and tens of millions of records sold, Rock & Roll Hall of Famers Lynyrd Skynyrd remain a cultural icon that appeal to all generations.

We’re still standing, still keeping the music going. We wanted to do the guys who aren’t with us any more proud, and keep the name proud, too. -Gary Rossington

It’s about the legacy of Lynyrd Skynyrd, and what it stands for, what the fans are all about. There’s nothing like getting out there playing a great show with Skynyrd and seeing people love this music. Johnny Van Zant

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Lynyrd Skynyrd, ZZ Top announce 2024 tour with stops in 36 cities: See the list

American classic rock wizards ZZ Top  and  Lynyrd Skynyrd  are uniting for another co-headlined North American tour.

The Sharp Dressed Simple Man Tour will take over 36 cities across the nation in 2024, both bands unveiled Monday.

The tour kicks off March 8 at Enmarket Arena in Savannah, Georgia before making stops throughout the Southeast in the spring. After a more than three-month break between April 20 and Aug. 9, the tour wraps up in Ridgefield, Washington on Sept. 22.

Special guests on the tour are Black Stone Cherry and the Outlaws, the bands announced.

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ZZ Top, Lynyrd Skynyrd tour dates, cities

• March 8 − EnMarket Arena − Savannah, GA
• March 9 − Hertz Arena − Estero, FL
• March 14 − Bon Secours Wellness Arena − Greenville, SC
• March 15 − Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center − Knoxville, TN
• March 16 − Colonial Life Arena − Columbia, SC
• March 22 − Brookshire Grocery Arena − Bossier City, LA
• March 23 − Landers Center − Southaven, MS
• March 24 − Macon Amphitheater − Macon, GA
• March 28 − Rupp Arena − Lexington, KY
• March 29 − Greensboro Coliseum − Greensboro, NC
• March 30 − Charleston Coliseum − Charleston, WV
• April 4 − Mississippi Coast Coliseum − Biloxi, MS
• April 5 − Donald L Tucker Civic Center − Tallahassee, FL
• April 6 − Propst Arena at the Von Braun Center  − Huntsville, AL
• April 12 − Ford Center  − Evansville, IN
• April 13 − Vibrant Arena  − Moline, IL
• April 14 − Resch Center  − Green Bay, WI
• April 18 − Simmons Bank Arena  − North Little Rock, AR
• April 19 − Cajundome  − Lafayette, LA
• April 20 − American Bank Center  − Corpus Christi, TX
• Aug. 9 − Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort  − Mount Pleasant, MI
• Aug. 15 − Empower Federal Credit Union Amphitheater at Lakeview  − Syracuse, NY
• Aug. 16 − Bethel Woods Center for the Arts  − Bethel, NY
• Aug. 17 − Xfinity Center  − Mansfield, MA
• Aug. 22 − Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater  − Wantagh, NY
• Aug. 23 − Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion  − Gilford, NH
• Aug. 24 − The XFINITY Theatre  − Hartford, CT
• Sept. 5 − Ameris Bank Amphitheater  − Alpharetta, GA
• Sept. 7 − Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater at Virginia Beach  − Virginia Beach, VA
• Sept. 8 − Jiffy Lube Live  − Bristow, VA
• Sept. 12 − Darien Lake Amphitheater  − Darien Center, NY
• Sept. 13 − Pine Knob Music Theatre  − Clarkston, MI
• Sept. 14 − Ruoff Music Center  − Noblesville, IN
• Sept. 19 − Toyota Pavilion at Concord  − Concord, CA
• Sept. 21 − White River Amphitheater  − Auburn, WA
• Sept. 22 − RV Inn Style Resorts Amphitheater  − Ridgefield, WA

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ZZ Top, Lynyrd Skynyrd tour presale code, ticket info

Presale opened Tuesday with code SKYNYRD50, Lynyrd Skynyrd announced.

Tickets will be available starting Friday at 10 a.m. ET. More information can be found on the bands' websites.

What to know about ZZ Top, Lynyrd Skynyrd

ZZ Top, a blues rock band from Texas known for hit songs including "Legs" and "Sharp Dressed Man" while Southern rock Lynyrd Skynyrd's setlist staples often include "Free Bird," "Sweet Home Alabama" and "Simple Man."

The late Gary Rossington, a guitarist who died in March , formed Lynyrd Skynyrd with the late Ronnie Van Zant, Allen Collins, Larry Junstrom and Bob Burns in 1964. Van Zant died in a 1977 plane crash along with guitarist Steve Gaines and backup singer Cassie Gaines.

ZZ Top lead singer and guitarist Billy Gibbons, formed the band in Houston in 1969 with drummer Frank Beard and bassist and vocalist Dusty Hill, who died in 2021. 

Natalie Neysa Alund is a senior reporter for USA TODAY. Reach her at [email protected] and follow her on X @nataliealund.

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Lynyrd Skynyrd and ZZ Top Announce 2023 North American Co-Headlining Tour

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Lynyrd Skynyrd and ZZ Top have announced a 2023 North American co-headlining tour.

“The Sharp Dressed Simple Man Tour” kicks off on July 21st in West Palm Beach, Florida, and runs through September 17th in Camden, New Jersey. Uncle Kracker will provide support.

Artist pre-sales go live on Tuesday (December 13th) at 10 a.m. local time, while a Live Nation pre-sale begins Thursday (December 15th) using the code CHEER . General sales begin Friday (December 16th) at 10 a.m. local time. You can pick up tickets via Ticketmaster .

The tour will mark 50 years since Lynyrd Skynyrd dropped their legendary 1973 debut album (pronounced ‘lĕh-‘nérd ‘skin-‘nérd) , which features iconic songs such as “Gimme Three Steps,” “Tuesday’s Gone,” and the guitar powerhouse “Free Bird.”

“It’s about the legacy of Lynyrd Skynyrd, and what it stands for, what the fans are all about,” said Skynyrd’s Johnny Van Zant via a press statement. “There’s nothing like getting out there playing a great show with Skynyrd and seeing people love this music.”

Added founding guitarist Gary Rossington, who still makes select live appearances with the band: “We’re still standing, Still keeping the music going. We wanted to do the guys who aren’t with us any more proud, and keep the name proud, too.”

Meanwhile, ZZ Top continue to forge on following the passing of late bassist Dusty Hill in 2021. Elwood Francis has assumed bass duties alongside singer-guitarist Billy Gibbons and drummer Frank Beard. Consequence caught the band’s October show in Port Chester, New York, where they sounded as sharp as ever .

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Lynyrd Skynyrd and ZZ Top’s 2023 North American Tour Dates: 07/21 – West Palm Beach, FL @ iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre 07/23 – Alpharetta, GA @ Ameris Bank Amphitheatre 07/28 – Rogers, AR @ Walmart AMP 07/29 – Fort Worth, TX @ Dickies Arena 07/30 – Woodlands, TX @ The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion presented by Huntsman 08/07 – Denver, CO @ Fiddler’s Green Amphitheatre 08/10 – Mountain View, CA @ Shoreline Amphitheatre 08/11 – Wheatland, CA @ Toyota Amphitheatre 08/13 – Phoenix, AZ @ Ak-Chin Pavilion 08/17 – Maryland Heights, MO @ Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre 08/19 – Tinley Park, IL @ Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre 08/20 – Noblesville, IN @ Ruoff Music Center 08/25 – Cincinnati, OH @ Riverbend Music Center 08/26 – Clarkston, MI @ Pine Knob Music Theatre 08/27 – Toronto, ON @ Budweiser Stage 09/01 – Charlotte, NC @ PNC Music Pavilion 09/02 – Columbia, MD @ Merriweather Post Pavilion 09/03 – Burgettstown, PA @ The Pavilion at Star Lake 09/08 – Saratoga Springs, NY @ Saratoga Performing Arts Center 09/09 – Hershey, PA @ Hersheypark Stadium 09/10 – Holmdel, NJ @ PNC Bank Arts Center 09/15 – Raleigh, NC @ Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek 09/17 – Camden, NJ @ Freedom Mortgage Pavilion

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Lynyrd Skynyrd (formed in 1966) is an American southern hard-rock, country and blues band hailing from Jacksonville, Florida, in the U.S.

The earliest incarnation of Lynyrd Skynyrd, formed by friends Ronnie Van Zant, Allen Collins and Gary Rossington, performed under the moniker My Backyard, before switching to One Percent in 1968. Two years later the band thanks to headlining a series of local concerts and opening for several national acts, Lynyrd Skynyrd became a popular Jacksonville act, they honed their hard-rock, southern blues style and began to make their studio recordings.

As a result of a successful performance at an Atlanta club Funocchio, which caught to attention of producer Al Kooper, the band singed to MCA in 1972. The band’s debut album arrived in 1973 with members Van Zant on lead vocals, Rossington on lead guitar and rhythm guitar, Collins also on guitar, Ed King on lead guitar, Billy Powell on keyboard, Bob Burns on drums and Leon Wilkeson on bass. The single “Free Bird” from the album earned Lynyrd Skynyrd their first taste of national exposure, notorious for their three guitar attack.

It wasn’t long before the band developed a popular following, with the success of “Free Bird” and opening for the Who on their “Quadrophenia” tour. Lynyrd Skynyrd's sophomore album “Second Helping” was released 1974 featuring the hit single “Sweet Home Alabama”. The album has since been certified multi-platinum and was followed up by 1975’s Nuthin’ Fancy”. “Nuthin’ Fancy saw Burns and King leave the band and replaced by Artimus Pyle. The album was there first to break the Top 10 and performed much better than its successor “Gimme Back My Bullets” released in 1976.

The band maintained its devoted following through well-documented touring and the release of the double live album “One More from the Road”. Three days after the release of the band’s sixth studio album “Street Survivors” on October 17, 1977, the band’s privately chartered plane crashed outside of Gillsburg, Mississippi. Lead singer Ronnie Van Zant, Steve Gaines and his back-up singer sister Cassie all died in the crash with everybody else picking up manageable injuries. Due to the event and the media coverage, “Street Survivors” became one of Lynyrd Skynyrd’s biggest and most popular albums, however the band soon broke up after the crash.

In 1987 members Rossington, Powell, King and Wilkeson reunited Lynyrd Skynyrd with the addition of vocalist Johnny Van Zant and guitarist Randall Hall. The band toured relentlessly which can be heard on the double live album “Southern by the Grace of God/Lynyrd Skynyrd Tribute Tour - 1987”.

The band subsequently released a string of studio albums including “Endangered Species” in 1994, “Twenty” in 1997, “Edge of Forever” in 1999, “Christmas Time Again” in 2000, “Vicious Cycle” in 2003 and “God & Guns” in 2009. In 2012 Lynyrd Skynyrd released the album “Last of a Dyin’ Breed”, it was produced by Bob Marlette and recorded at Blackbird Studios in Nashville, Tennessee, U.S.

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Well, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Hands down the hardest working band in the land, came to my area. San Francisco. I can't recall the Southern Rockers playing a venue in San Francisco, let alone headlining, since the 70's, at the now, just a memory Bill Graham's Winterland Arena. It was Lynyrd Skynyrd and Bad Co. together for a night in the city by the bay. And what a weekend for the Bay Area to host an event with so much happening in and around the Golden Gate. I live just North of San Fran in the wine country. Usually a pleasant 45 minute drive South on the state route 101. Last night was no exception. I'm sure the boys in the band will be hanging around today to stop in at the 49ers new home in Santa Clara to take in the game vs. the Denver Broncos. I don't recall, but I believe their next performance is in Saratoga tonight which would take their tour bus right by Levi Stadium. What a fantastic state of the art sporting arena that is. Lynyrd Skynyrd, my FAVORITE band in the world, so close to home. A few years back they played at the now closed down resort, Konocti Harbor, in Clearlake, I was fortunate to see them there 2 or 3 times. They played both the outdoor amphitheater and the small, intimate indoor stage. On Superbowl Sunday of all days. Probably THE MOST badass kickass rock-n-roll show I had ever seen. And, I've seen a lot. Skynyrd took the stage immediately following the Denver Broncos and the Greenbay Packers Superbowl game. What a game that was. By games end the crowd inside the Konocti Resort was well lubed and rowdy. Setting the stage for a typical bar room brawlin beer guzzlin fist fightin broken furniture guitar slingin amplifier blowin rock show. Their signature giant Confederate Army flag dropped the lights came up, and BAM! like a ton of led, Gary Rossington's screaming Les Paul Guitar fired right down your throat. I have goose bumps and tears in my eyes right now typing this review. There they were, my hero's. Four feet in front of me. Jamming. Playing ALL the Skynyrd hits. They played for well over an hour. I Idolized Ronnie Van Zant since the day I first received the vinyl album Nuthin Fancy for my 13th birthday. It was 1974. I was use to my older brother smoking weed in his bedroom and listening to Prounced Lehnerd Skinerd in his bedroom and would always put my ear to the wall when the epic Freebird song would play. I would air guitar Allen Collins and his solo. What fond memories. I once drew a picture of Ronnie Van Zant that, I guess was so good, it was stolen from house during a party later in my life. I miss that drawing. Probably THE BEST drawing I have ever done. Forward to 2014, San Francisco, California. Lynyrd Skynyrd and Bad Co. I didn't get to go. AGAIN. This is the 2nd time. First time was 1977. Day on the Green, Oakland Coliseum, Oakland, California. Directly across the bay. I was given a ticket the night before the concert. It was my Birthday. It was the last concert Lynyrd Skynyrd would play in California before the horrific and devastating plane crash on October 20, 1977. Lynyrd Skynyrd and Peter Frampton. I couldn't get a ride. Oh, a lot of my friends were there for sure, but I couldn't hook it up. In fact the entire Sonoma County Rocker Army was on The Green for that show. Not me. And my idol was killed shortly after that day. No. Lynyrd Skynyrd at The Warfield Theater in Downtown San Francisco was way over my budget for me to attend. Lynyrd Skynyrd had finally out priced me. Kicked me to the curb. I am disabled now. I live on a measly little SSI income. I can't afford concert tickets anymore. The ticket prices for Lynyrd Skynyrd, in my opinion, were astronomical. Way over "The Workin Man" budget. So much for playin for the fans. So long Skynyrd, you are in a different stratosphere than I am now. I will still listen to every song, on every album you ever made. Even the ones you haven't made yet, because I AM a DIEHARD LYNYRD SKYNYRD FAN! To the core. My blood runs deep in the South. My hair is turning white, my neck has always been red, and my collar is still blue. Gary, carry on the name and your signature sound, I will always be your biggest fan. Johnny you are doing your brother proud. Instead of San Francisco, and spending two,three, or most likely four hundred dollars that I don't have, I drove 18 minutes westward to the little town and my former stompin grounds, Forestville, California. The infamous Forestville Club. Eric Lindell and his band returned to his Little Ol club that he always enjoyed playing so much. A place he calls home in West County. For 20 bucks. What a great show he put on. I danced my crippled self till 1AM. Eric Lindell what a fantastic musician and gentleman. Now that is my kind of venue.

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Great show. They sounded great.. just wonderful. And the Forest Hills venue was beautiful and first class. Skynyrd was at the top of their game. Iconic and legendary artists. Amazing show.

Hank Williams Jr was awful though.. odd & confusing act IMO, complete with a carnival-like stage-intro announcement on the PA mentioning how many awards and hits he has (we didn't know any of his "hits"). He constantly told stories about how famous and important he is, who he wrote songs for, his father, etc etc... His act seemed like one long lecture and bio/promo to a captive audience. Strangest parts were when he started-- for some very odd reason-- playing Cat Scratch Fever and Walk This Way covers, and about 30 seconds into each song, stopped to talk more, and never returned to finish those songs, and, also when he took the stool halfway through his show for an "acoustic set", and was basically talking the whole time, barely playing the guitar or any long form songs. After a relatively upbeat first few songs, this "acoustic" set yak-fest just popped the air and energy right out of the place. Maybe this is all why he is still an opening act, and not the headliner. Talked way too much, and couldn't wait for the lame act of this cocky blowhard to end.

Lynyrd Skynyrd can do no wrong. I got to see them and ZZ Top at the Backyard in Austin, Texas. I am young, but I know enough of their music to appreciate them. This was one of the better live concerts I have ever gone to. It seemed like everyone in the crowd knew every word to every song. I distinctly remember the concert as being family friendly but extremely exciting too. These guys may be getting old, but they will keep on rocking until they just can't rock any longer. Not only did they play the hits, but some other great songs too. Hopefully they will keep putting on great shows like this for a while. Lynyrd Skynyrd is a band that everyone should get to see at least once in their life. This was an amazing show and I feel lucky to have been able to see both of these great bands. I have known their music since I was a child, and have grown up hearing their wonderful songs. If you ever get the chance, I would definitely suggest going to see Lynyrd Skynyrd. You will not regret it.

I saw the pre plane crash Lynryd Skynyrd

in Ft Worth, Texas in 1974. They were on top of the world then and the concert was

great. It was the best concert I had ever

been to until I went to the first of 5 McCartney. I was a stupid kid in 10th grade and my buddies and I drove over

from Dallas. The lead singer and leader of the band, Ronnie Van Zant, somehow got

a cut on his forehead swinging the mic stand around. He had blood flowing down

his face the rest of the show. A guy I knew said he went to the band’s room after the show to find out

where the post party was and Ronnie was

getting his head patched up.

Planes have

been the death of many great rock bands beginning with Buddy Holly. I was at Texas Tech at the time and during one of my classes the professor got word somehow and announced to the class about the crash. It was very sad day.

I have not had the chance of seeing the new Skynyrd in concert. After seeing the original I don’t know if I could see the new.

This Concert was so Bitter Sweet! I can honestly say I have seen thousands and thousands of concerts over the years and Lynard Skynard NEVER disappoints. However, this show was by far the VERY BEST CONCERT EVER! It makes me sad to think that I will never experience the Warmth, Excitement, Extreme Fun, & Overall Euphoria as I did on Saturday night, again due to this being their Farewell Tour! I love this band and they love their fans! Simply AWESOME Band! True Entertainment! This band has always been my Husband's Favorite Band and soon after I met him, I realized why. They have climbed hurdle after hurdle with loss and crazy black clouds following their path over the many years that they made their musical way. Yet, they are still on top and saying Farewell! I Love Lynard Skynard!

Saw Lynyrd Skynyrd again Friday night. After 31 years on tour, these guys can still rock out with the best of them. I've seen them in several different cities on several different occasions and have never been disappointed. Friday night at the Amp in Rogers, AR, they proved once again that they are one of hardest working bands out there today. Their farewell tour setup is amazing! They've combined footage of past concerts and family pictures to show where they came from and how they got to where they are now. I hate to see them quit touring, but I'm damned glad I got to see one of their final shows.

Massive Wagons and Status Quo guest starred.

Massive Wagons were good, Status Quo absolute brilliant, amazing song choices and they performed spectacularly.

Lynyrd Skynyrd were out of this world, loved every second. Video background was lovely and showed us again they will never forget thier roots. So grounded and appreciative of all the attending fans. Skynyrd chose the perfect set of songs and everyone was up singing and rocking away. I will never forgot it. A night to remember. Thank you for blessing us last night 29/07/2019 @ SSE Arena Wembley London

Lynyrd Skynyrd was awesome! They played for a solid hour and a half, rocking the house the whole time. No, it’s not the original Lynyrd Skynyrd but you would never know. Johnny Van Zant has filled in admirably for his brother and it was great to see Gary Rossington still playIng those guitar licks. My only complaint is with the parking at the Toyota Amphitheatre. It literally took an hour to park and more than an hour to get out. There has to be better traffic control or people will not make the trip to Wheatland. Rock on!

It was a great show. They played most of the classics but it was what seemed to be a short set.With over 40 years of material they could have played all night. They could have thrown more picks! I did end up with a drum head and a very sweaty towel from Mr. Rickey! The one bad thing is that the Meet and Greet was not listed when I bought the tickets. I would have loved to do that one. It needs to be publicized when the tickets go on sale so fans can confirm it then.

Lynyrd Skynyrd in Savannah was Great! Really enjoyed the songs and the talent. Unfortunately, was tired by the time they came on. Opening band was poor. Would have been better without them. Marshall Tucker was better, but mostly played filler music to take up time. Neither band did anything to get the crowd ready for Lynyrd Skynyrd. They played solidly for 90 minutes and closed with Free Bird. Awesome!

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UNCLE KRACKER will begin at 6:30 PM followed by LYNYRD SKYNYRD and ZZ TOP will close the show.

Patrons will be allowed to bring in up to four 33.8 fl oz factory sealed bottles of water, sports drink or soft drink. Squeezable, soft plastic water bottles that are empty will also be allowed (please note that non-squeezable plastic water bottles will not be allowed). In addition, there will be free ICON Water Refill Stations on site, as well as multiple Carrier Misting Stations.

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Music | supreme court allows cities to enforce bans on homeless people sleeping outside, music | classic rock act is really, really, super-duper serious about not retiring soon, lynyrd skynyrd is coming back again in 2024.

To further underscore that point, Skynyrd has announced 36 more concert dates for 2024, as they continue on with their joint co-headlining Sharp Dressed Simple Man Tour with fellow Rock and Roll Hall of Famers ZZ Top.

The trek includes a stop at the Toyota Pavilion in Concord on Sept. 19. The full itinerary is listed below.

Tickets go on sale to the general public at 10 a.m. Nov. 3, livenation.com (for the Concord show). There is an artist pre-sale that begins at 10 a.m. Oct. 31. Visit https://www.lynyrdskynyrd.com/#tour for more information.

LYNYRD SKYNYRD & ZZ TOP: THE SHARP DRESSED SIMPLE MAN TOUR DATES:

3/08     Savannah, GA                                                 Enmarket Arena

3/09     Estero, FL                                                       Hertz Arena

3/14     Greenville, SC                                                Bon Secours Wellness Arena

3/15     Knoxville, TN                                                 Thompson-Boiling Arena at Food City Ctr.

3/16     Columbia, SC                                                 Colonial Life Arena

3/22     Bossier City, LA                                             Brookshire Grocery Arena

3/23     Southhaven, MS                                             Landers Center

3/24     Macon, GA                                                     Macon Amphitheater

3/28     Lexington, KY                                                Rupp Arena

3/29     Greensboro, NC                                              Greensboro Coliseum

3/30     Charleston, WV                                              Charleston Coliseum

4/04     Biloxi, MS                                                      Mississippi Coast Coliseum

4/05     Tallahassee, FL                                               Donald L. Tucker Civic Center

4/06     Huntsville, AL                                                Propst Arena at the Von Braun Center

4/12     Evansville, IN                                                 Ford Center

4/13     Moline, IL                                                       Vibrant Arena

4/14     Green Bay, WI                                                Resch Center

4/18     North Little Rock, AR                                    Simmons Bank Arena

4/19     Lafayette, LA                                                  Cajundome

4/20     Corpus Christi, TX                                         American Bank Center

8/09     Mount Pleasant, MI                                        Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort #

8/15     Syracuse, NY                                                  Empower FCU Amphitheater at Lakeview

8/16     Bethel, NY                                                      Bethel Woods Center for the Arts

8/17     Mansfield, MA                                               Xfinity Center

8/22     Wantagh, NY                                                  Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater

8/23     Gilford, NH                                                     BankNH Pavilion

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Concerts coming to Knoxville in spring 2024, from Ashanti to PAW Patrol to Zach Bryan

Musician and rapper André 3000 (playing multiple flutes), Grammy and Oscar winner Jon Batiste and recent Beyoncé collaborator Rhiannon Giddens will be among the many artists in Knoxville for the Big Ears Festival in March, but other hot musical acts and entertainers will be in town all spring.

Country stars Tim McGraw, Dan + Shay, Bonnie Raitt, Zach Bryan and Tyler Childers are making tour stops here. Lionel Richie and Earth, Wind and Fire are bringing classic R&B tunes, while Nelly and Ashanti will take us back to the early 2000s sound.

You also have the chance to rock out with Lynyrd Skynyrd, ZZ Top, Rick Springfield and REO Speedwagon or delight in Knoxville symphony music or the theater tunes of “Hadestown.”

Comedians Pete Davidson and Gabriel Iglesias, and even the “Golden Girls” will be bringing the laughs. The “PAW Patrol” crew will be here, too. And there’s so much more!

Check out the major concerts, comedians and shows coming to Knoxville this spring.

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The Fab Four

March 1 – Knoxville Civic Auditorium

• Experience one of the most popular Beatles tribute bands as they perform songs from “Rubber Soul,” the Beatles’ sixth album, released in 1965. Since 1997, the award-winning tribute band has amazed Beatles fans across the globe by celebrating all eras of the iconic band, complete with costume changes.
• Tickets: $42+
• Showtime: 7:30 p.m.

'Hadestown'

March 5-10 – Tennessee Theatre

• “Hadestown” grabs audiences from the first song and never lets go. This musical intertwines two mythic love stories, between young dreamers Orpheus and Eurydice, and King Hades and his wife Persephone. The haunting musical is the winner of eight Tony awards, including best musical. The show runs for eight performances in Knoxville.
• Tickets: $112+. Check Ticketmaster.com for availability.
• Showtimes: 7:30 p.m. March 5-7; 8 p.m. March 8-9; 2 p.m. March 9; 1:30 p.m. March 10; 7 p.m. March 10

Knoxville Jazz Orchestra with Doreen Ketchens

March 5 – Bijou Theatre

• Join the Knoxville Jazz Orchestra for a musical trip to the Big Easy, filled with well-known classics and a lot of fun! The jazz orchestra presents “Way Down Yonder” with clarinetist and vocalist Doreen Ketchens. The musician has been nicknamed “Lady Louie” and “Miss Satchmo,” and she’s made appearances on “Jimmy Kimmel Live,” “CBS Sunday Morning” and HBO’s “Treme.”
• Tickets: $19-$44
• Showtime: 8 p.m.

Sarah Jarosz

March 8 – Bijou Theatre

• Americana singer-songwriting Sarah Jarosz released her seventh album, “Polaroid Lovers,” in January. The four-time Grammy winner explored a richer and more electric sound for the album while living in Nashville and working with top musicians and producers.
• Tickets: $30-$50

March 8 – Mill and Mine

• The country-punk band has a distinct sound that blends rock, soul and country while remaining true to its punk roots foundation when the group formed in Memphis back in the late ‘90s. The band’s 12th album, “Should’ve Learned by Now,” was released in 2023.
• Tickets: $37

Lynyrd Skynyrd and ZZ Top

March 15 – Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center

• Celebrate 50 years of Lynyrd Skynyrd and ZZ Top during the “Sharp Dressed Simple Man” tour. Lynyrd Skynyrd popularized the Southern rock genre with songs such as “Sweet Home Alabama and “Simple Man." ZZ Top is known for rock and blues hits “Tush," "Gimme All Your Lovin'" and “Sharp Dressed Man.”
• Tickets: $49+
• Showtime: 7 p.m.

March 16 – Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center

• The popular country duo and "The Voice" coaches make a Knoxville stop on the “Heartbreak on the Map” tour. Their latest album "Bigger Houses" was released last year. Since hitting the charts in 2013, Dan + Shay has earned eight No. 1 Billboard singles on country radio, three Grammy awards, multi-platinum albums and more than 13 million monthly listeners on Spotify.

Laura Jane Grace

March 16 – Bijou Theatre

• Punk rock star Laura Jane Grace has fronted the band Against Me! since the late ‘90s. Now, she’s stepped out on her own with her second solo album, “Hole in My Head.” Grace has explored themes of political commentary, environmentalism, social critique and candid introspection, especially following her gender transition in 2012.
• Tickets: $31.50-$36.50

Big Ears Festival

March 21-24 – Various venues

• The 2024 Big Ears Festival runs March 21 through March 24, featuring André 3000, Jon Batiste, Herbie Hancock, Rhiannon Giddens and many more.
• Offering over 200 performances, the festival brings together artists and music lovers from all over the world. Several venues including Bijou Theatre, Knoxville Civic Auditorium, Mill and Mine and Tennessee Theatre will host artists. Check bigearsfestival.org for more details.
• Tickets: $115+

Gabriel Iglesias

March 22 – Knoxville Civic Coliseum

• The “fluffy” comedian is ready to make Knoxville laugh. Gabriel Iglesias is the second highest grossing touring comedian and is one of the most watched on YouTube, with over 1.1 billion views. He stars on the Netflix comedy series “Mr. Iglesias” and has released two standup special through the streaming service.
• Tickets: $51.50+

BANFF Film Festival

March 25-27 – Bijou Theatre

• The three-night Banff Mountain Film Festival features three sets of different films. It’s one of the largest mountain film festivals in the world. This year’s curated collection will take audiences on a thought-provoking expedition with tales of human resilience, environmental stewardship and daring feats of athleticism.
• A portion of ticket sales benefits the Legacy Parks Foundation, Appalachian Mountain Bike Club, Knoxville and the BUSAR Foundation.
• Tickets: $25-$60
• Showtimes: 7 p.m. for all three nights

REO Speedwagon with Rick Springfield

March 27 – Knoxville Civic Coliseum

• Classic rock mainstays REO Speedwagon and Rick Springfield embark on a limited co-headlining tour. REO Speedwagon has released 13 Top 40 hits and sold over 40 million records worldwide. They’re known for the hits “Can’t Fight This Feeling” and “Keep On Loving You.”
• Springfield is a 1980s icon and known for his albums “Working Class Dog” (1981) and “Success Hasn’t Spoiled Me Yet” (1982). The Grammy winner has consistently toured and has sold over 20 million albums.
• Tickets: $50+

PAW Patrol Live!

March 29-30 – Knoxville Civic Auditorium

• It’s Pirate Day in Adventure Bay, and Ryder and the Paw Patrol team need all paws on deck while on a mission to rescue Cap’n Turbot from a mysterious cavern. Join Chase, Marshall and Skye for “The Great Pirate Adventure.” The features music and dance and brings “Paw Patrol” to life.
• Tickets: $33+
• Showtimes: 6 p.m. March 29; 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. March 30

Pete Davidson

March 30 – Tennessee Theatre

• Standup comedian Pete Davidson is the creator and star of Peacock’s “Bupkis,” a fictionalized comedy-drama of Davidson’s life. Davidson starred on “Saturday Night Live” from 2014 to 2022, and in the films “The King of Staten Island,” “Trainwreck” and “Transformers: Rise of the Beasts.” He was named one of Time’s 100 Most Influential People of 2022.
• Tickets: $44.50-$79.50
• Showtimes: 7 and 9:30 p.m.

'To Kill A Mockingbird'

April 2-7 – Tennessee Theatre

• Harper Lee’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel is brought to the stage in a new play written by Oscar winner Aaron Sorkin and directed by Tony winner Bartlett Sher. The play is a coming-of-age story of Scout and Jem Finch as their father Atticus defends a Black man falsely accused of rape in 1930s Alabama. Emmy winner Richard Thomas plays Atticus.
• Tickets: Check tennesseetheatre.com for availability
• Showtimes: 7:30 p.m. April 2-4; 8 p.m. April 5-6; 2 p.m. April 6; 1:30 p.m. April 7; 7 p.m. April 7

April 4 – Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center

• Country singer Sam Hunt’s "Outskirts” tour comes to Food City Center. His recent music efforts include songs "Outskirts" and "Came the Closest," No. 1 single, "23," and two top 20 hits, including the Ingrid Andress duet "Wishful Drinking."
• Tickets: $51+

Drew Holcomb and the Neighbors

April 4 – Mill and Mine

• Drew Holcomb and the Neighbors are bringing people from all walks of life together through music on the “Find Your People” tour. Fronted by Memphis and Nashville native Drew Holcomb, the Americana band released the “Strangers No More” album last year. The band recently was the musical guest on the late-night show “Jimmy Kimmel Live!”
• Tickets: $37+

' Golden Girls: The Laughs Continue '

April 5 – Knoxville Civic Auditorium

• Miami's sassiest seniors are back! A parody of the classic TV show, this stage show imagines what hijinks the ladies would be getting into in 2024. Starring male actors as Blanche, Sophia, Dorothy and Rose, this year’s show follows Sophia out on bail after being busted by the DEA, Blanche and Rose have founded a hook-up app for seniors and Dorothy is trying to hold it all together with help from her much younger lover.
• Tickets: $45+

Tyler Childers

April 16 – Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center

• Fresh from this year’s Grammy awards with five nominations, Tyler Childers and his longtime band, the Food Stamps, are on tour in support of the “Rustin’ in the Rain” album. Childers had a monumental 2023 with the music video for his single, “In Your Love.” It became a viral and critical hit and has over nine million views on YouTube and 30 million streams.
• Tickets: Check Ticketmaster.com for availability and resale options

Ashley McBryde

April 20 – Tennessee Theatre

• The country singer-songwriter earned critical acclaim with her 2019 hit “One Night Standards.” She released “The Devil I Know” last year, her fourth studio album. McBryde has won a Grammy from six nominations, one CMA Award and three Academy of Country Music Awards, and is a member of the Grand Ole Opry.
• Tickets: $35-$75

April 21 – Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center

• Christian band MercyMe is on the “Always Only Jesus” tour. The group released the "Always Only Jesus" album in 2022 but is best known for the popular crossover song “I Can Only Imagine,” which is also the name of a 2018 biographical film about the band.
• Tickets: $39+

The Price is Right Live

April 24 – Tennessee Theatre

• Come on down! The Price is Right Live is an interactive stage show that gives you the chance to play the games from the popular long-running game show. Prizes include appliances, vacations and possibly a new car! The traveling stage version is not televised.
• Tickets: $35-$80
• Showtimes: 7:30 p.m.

Futurebirds

April 25 – Mill and Mine

• Psychedelic country is the Futurebirds sound. The band is known for its high-energy shows and country rock-infused sound that incorporates four-part harmonies supported by pedal steel guitar, rhythmic percussion, banjo, mandolin, and acoustic and electric guitars. Futurebirds released the live album, “Thanks Y’all” in 2023 and an EP, “Bloomin’ Too” in 2022.
• Tickets: $30+

April 26 – Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center

• Grab your cowboy hats for Tim McGraw! The country superstar’s tour is in support of his 17 th studio album, “Standing Room Only,” which was released last year. McGraw has been a country music star since the early 1990s and is known for songs such as “Live Like You Were Dying,” “Humble and Kind” and “It’s Your Love” with wife and fellow country superstar Faith Hill.

April 27-28 – Knoxville Civic Auditorium

• Celebrate China’s rich heritage and culture through artistic expression. Through dance and music, Shen Yun’s artists tell stories of love, loss, humor and heroic deeds and bring back to life 5,000 years of battles, dynasties, oppression and spirituality.
• Tickets: $99+
• Showtimes: 7 p.m. April 27; 1 p.m. April 28

Nelly, Ashanti and Bone Thugs-N-Harmony

April 27 – Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center

• Hip-hop and R&B royalty is “Spinning the Block” in Knoxville. Coming onto the music scene in the early 2000s, Nelly and Ashanti are known for No. 1 albums and songs. Nelly is known for hits “Hot in Herre,” “Dilemma,” and “Shake Ya Tailfeather,” and Ashanti topped the charts with “Foolish,” “Baby,” and "Rock wit U (Awww Baby).”
• The music and romantic duo will be joined by hip-hop group Bone Thugs-n-Harmony.
• Tickets: $87+

Bonnie Raitt

May 1 – Tennessee Theatre

• Blues legend and guitarist Bonnie Raitt won the Grammy award for Song of the Year in 2023 with “Just Like That,” the title track of her 18th album. The “Something to Talk About” singer is bringing her “Just Like That” tour to the Tennessee Theatre. Raitt has released multiple hits and won multiple awards since the early 1970s. She is one of the few women who play guitar using the bottleneck technique.
• Tickets: $89.50-$119.50

Lukas Nelson + POTR

May 1 – Mill and Mine

• Country-rock group Lukas Nelson and Promise of the Real, also known as Lukas Nelson + POTR, is slated to perform songs from its 2023 album “Sticks and Stones.” The album received praise for its deep lyrics and diverse sounds. It peaked at No. 10 on the Americana albums chart.
• Fronted by Lukas Nelson, son of country music legend Willie Nelson, the band gained acclaim as Neil Young’s backing band and is known for its unique blend of country, rock, and folk influences.
• Tickets: $35

Harry Potter in Concert

May 3-4 – Knoxville Civic Auditorium

• Watch “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone” in high-definition on a 40-foot screen while a live symphony orchestra performs every note of John Williams' unforgettable score.
• Tickets: $64+
• Showtime: 7:30 p.m. May 3; 1:30 p.m. May 4

May 7-9 – Tennessee Theatre

• What’s all that noise about? Matchboxes, brooms, garbage cans, Zippo lighters, paint cans, tractor tires and much more create the energizing beats of “Stomp,” an invigorating stage show of dance, music and theatricality that has excited audiences for decades. The percussive hit has been updated featuring new routines and a few surprises.
• Tickets: $56+
• Showtimes: 7:30 p.m. for all three shows

May 7 – Mill and Mine

• Independent rapper Prof is from Minnesota and is hitting the national stage on “The Gallery Tour” following the release of his latest album, “Horse.” “If you’ve seen me live, you know the (show) is fine art,” he said in the tour announcement. Prof combines “blue-collar hard work and unimpeachable content with never taking himself too seriously,” according to his bio.
• Tickets: $36.50

Treaty Oak Revival

May 8 – Mill and Mine

• The country rock band added a second date to its Knoxville stop after the May 9 show quickly sold out at Mill and Mine. Treaty Oak Revival combines the Texas red dirt sound with southern rock and punk influences. The band's newest album “Have A Nice Day” was released last year. The group formed in 2019 and hails from West Texas.
• Tickets: $34.50

May 9-10 – Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center

• Country music singer-songwriter Zach Bryan in on tour following the release of his fourth album, a self-titled project. Bryan initially was slated to play only one show at Food City Center, but a second date was added due to popular demand. His recent hits include “I Remember Everything" with Kacey Musgraves, “Something in the Orange” and “Dawns” with Maggie Rogers.
• Tickets: $224+. Check Ticketmaster.com for availability and resale options.

'Purple Rain' by Black Jacket Symphony

May 10 – Knoxville Civic Auditorium

• Black Jacket Symphony performs Prince’s iconic “Purple Rain” album note-for-note from beginning to end. Over the past 13 years, the Black Jacket Symphony has recreated over 40 classic rock albums, bringing an incredible night of entertainment to over a million music lovers across the country.
• Tickets: $42.50

Kevin Gates

May 11 – Knoxville Civic Coliseum

• Kevin Gates has “2 Phones” and he’s calling Knoxville. The rapper is making a stop at the Civic Coliseum on “The Ceremony” tour in support of his fourth album. “The Ceremony" was released in January and has spawned three singles, “God Slippers,” “Yonce Freestyle” and “Birds Calling.”

The Ghost Inside

May 15 – Mill and Mine

• Metalcore band The Ghost Inside performs in Knoxville a month after the release of its new album, “Searching for Solace.” The album ushers in a new era for the band, focusing more on vocals and song structure. “Wash It Away” is the latest single and is the name of the spring tour.

Lionel Richie and Earth, Wind & Fire

May 23 – Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center

• Sing all night long with music legends Lionel Richie and Earth, Wind and Fire. The artists are collaborating on tour that promises to be a fun party.
• Richie, a current “American Idol” judge, is known for hits such as “Say You, Say Me,” “Hello” and “All Night Long.” And Earth, Wind and Fire has many hits beyond the classic “September” and is one of the best-selling groups of all time.
• Tickets: $52+

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ABC 'CMA Fest' TV special features Lainey Wilson, Keith Urban, more

A trio of performances by Country Music Association Entertainers of the Year Keith Urban and Lainey Wilson, plus multiple appearances by Brothers Osborne, HARDY, Jelly Roll, Lynyrd Skynyrd and Ashley McBryde will highlight ABC's June 25-premiering "CMA Fest" television special.

In total, 30 performances from Nissan Stadium — including by 2024 Billboard all-genre Hot 100 hitmakers including Post Malone (alongside Blake Shelton for "Pour Me A Drink") and Shaboozey (performing "A Bar Song [Tipsy]") — will be spotlighted in the special, hosted by Jelly Roll and McBryde, airing June 25 at 8 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. CT on ABC and next day on Hulu.

"Stepping onto the stage in front of 50,000 people to host CMA Fest at Nissan Stadium in my hometown in Nashville was indescribable," Jelly Roll said via a press statement.

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"The magnitude of the moment really hit me, to be across the street from the juvenile detention center I was in and to now be on stage hosting — how do you describe being in the same exact place while being in a place that couldn't be more different, at the same time."

"When my buddy Jelly Roll and I walked out into this massive crowd and felt the electric energy for the first time, it felt important," adds McBryde.

"We were nervous! But it also felt good, because at the root of it all, it's just me and my pal cutting up, only we're doing it on national television for CMA Fest."

Other "CMA Fest" special performers include the following:

Kelsea Ballerini, Big & Rich, Clint Black, Luke Bryan, Terri Clark, Jordan Davis, Jackson Dean, ZZ Top's Billy F Gibbons, Cody Johnson, Little Big Town, Parker McCollum, Megan Moroney, Jon Pardi, Carly Pearce, Brittney Spencer, The War And Treaty, Thomas Rhett, Gretchen Wilson and Bailey Zimmerman.

CMA Fest 2025?

CMA Fest's 2024 attendance from June 6-9, 2024, matched the  2023 50th anniversary's attendance of about 90,000 daily attendees .

According to the CMA, 2024's attendees arrived from all 50 states and 46 countries.

"This year's CMA Fest has truly been a celebration of community and collaboration," CMA Chief Executive Officer Sarah Trahern said in a statement. "From country icons returning to the fest stage to emerging acts reaching new audiences for the first time, seeing the fans and the industry embrace our genre in such a meaningful way has been the perfect way to kick off our next 50 years." 

The CMA Foundation is already starting preparations for next year's festival, which will take place June 5-8, 2025. Tickets go on sale on Ticketmaster the same day the primetime special will air on ABC, June 25.

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