Tickets Still Available For History Making Event Celebrating Don Williams
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Don Williams’ illustrious career generated a total of 17 #1 Hits and 38 Top 5 Hits on Billboard’s Hot Country Charts. 2019 also marks the 40th anniversary of his #1 hits “It Must Be Love” and “Love Me All Over Again.” He was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2010, and was best known for his straightforward, yet smooth bass-baritone voice and soft tones which earned him the nickname The Gentle Giant of Country Music. As many of Don’s accolades landed him in the history books, so will the premiere of Don Williams: Music & Memories of The Gentle Giant which takes its residency at Nashville’s famed Schermerhorn Symphony Center for three nights starting October 31 and will reflect on the Country Music Hall of Fame members music, accompanied by the Nashville Symphony.
Music enthusiasts attending the first-ever screen show using Don’s original vocals, original video footage from around the world, and accompanied by his original touring band with The Nashville Symphony will also get to see some personal artifacts that took Don to his place in Country Music history. On display at The Schermerhorn Symphony Center will be Don’s 1971 MCI tour bus, ‘Gypsy Lady’, which carried Don from show to show for many years until his retirement. In addition, inside the venue, ticketed patrons can view the medallion presented to Don as he was entering the Country Music Hall of Fame, his legendary cowboy hat and jean jacket along with Gold records and a few of his most recognizable guitars.
“As we are getting closer to this show, the more exciting it is becoming,” says Don’s longtime manager Robert Pratt. “I have been viewing the video footage and listening to the vocal tracks and it truly is remarkable what I am witnessing. It’s like Don is still on stage! Keith Urban has recorded a video too and does a terrific job helping explain what the audience will be seeing. Then when I think of the guest artists that have agreed to come sing a song of Don’s, I am just blown away. I can’t wait for people to experience what I have in putting this all together.”
Tickets for these shows are on sale via Ticketmaster and are also currently available with Nashville Symphony season ticket packages at NashvilleSymphony.org, 615-687-6400 or the Schermerhorn Symphony Center box office.