Ben Rector

Yo-Yo Ma and More Set for Minnesota Orchestra's 2025-26 Season
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 18, 2025

The Minnesota Orchestra and Music Director Thomas Søndergård have announced plans for the Orchestra’s 2025-26 season, a year which includes performances by star artists from cellist Yo-Yo Ma to violinist Leila Josefowicz.

Nashville Symphony Announces 2025/26 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 18, 2025

Featuring more than 80 performances covering a wide range of genres, the Nashville Symphony has announced its 2025/26 season. Classical Series programs offer seminal works to showcase the virtuosity and versatility of the Orchestra’s musicians, including Dvořák’s Symphony No. 9, Beethoven’s Symphony No. 5, Holst’s The Planets, Verdi’s Requiem, Mozart’s Symphony No. 41 (“Jupiter”), and Brahms’ Piano Concerto No. 2.

Review: DEREK KLENA Returns For A Week At 54 Below
by Stephen Mosher - Jan 17, 2025

With charm, talent, looks, and Benjamin Rauhala by his side, Derek Klena brings a new show to 54 Below.

Russell Dickerson Adds Round 2 To RUSSELLMANIA TOUR
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 13, 2025

Multi-platinum artist Russell Dickerson reveals Round 2 of his highly anticipated RUSSELLMANIA TOUR 2025 extending into amphitheaters this summer, with direct support from Jake Scott and Niko Moon on select dates.

Terri Clark Headlines Gaylord Opryland's New A COUNTRY CHRISTMAS DINNER SHOW Series
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 17, 2024

Country icon Terri Clark will headline Gaylord Opryland's “A Country Christmas Dinner Show” series during its 41st annual holiday celebration of “A Country Christmas.”

Terri Clark's First-Ever Ryman Auditorium Headlining Show To Stream Live On Veeps
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 5, 2024

Legendary Country music star Terri Clark is set to make history with her first-ever Ryman Auditorium headlining performance on Thursday, Aug. 29, 2024. Clark's show, featuring an opening performance by singer-songwriter Jenna LaMaster, will be broadcast live on the premier streaming platform Veeps.

Review: BEN RECTOR AND CODY FRY WITH THE MINNESOTA ORCHESTRA at Minnesota Orchestra Hall
by Jared Fessler - Jun 16, 2024

What did our critic think of BEN RECTOR AND CODY FRY WITH THE MINNESOTA ORCHESTRA at Minnesota Orchestra Hall?

Previews: SOUTHLAKE BY MIKE BYHAM at Script 2 Stage 2 Screen
by Kay Kudukis - May 1, 2024

Ben Rector and Cody Fry will be gracing the stage alongside the Minnesota Orchestra at Minnesota Orchestra Hall on June 15th and 16th, 2024. 

Interview: Cody Fry of BEN RECTOR AND CODY FRY at Minnesota Orchestra Hall
by Jared Fessler - May 1, 2024

Ben Rector and Cody Fry will be gracing the stage alongside the Minnesota Orchestra at Minnesota Orchestra Hall on June 15th and 16th, 2024. 

Review: THE HEARTBREAK ON THE MAP TOUR WITH DAN + SHAY at Xcel Energy Center
by Jared Fessler - Apr 6, 2024

What did our critic think of THE HEARTBREAK ON THE MAP TOUR WITH DAN + SHAY at Xcel Energy Center?

Mat Kearney Releases New Single 'Sumac'
by Stephi Wild - Apr 5, 2024

Nashville-based, Oregon-born multi-platinum singer, songwriter, and producer Mat Kearney conjures warm indie folk on new single “Sumac”.

Terri Clark Reimagines Greatest Hits with Kelly Clarkson, Lauren Alaina, and More in New Album
by Blair Ingenthron - Mar 30, 2024

Country music legend Terri Clark collaborates with today's top artists to recreate her biggest hits in the upcoming album, Terri Clark:Take Two, releasing on May 31.

Pacific Symphony Announces New Partnership With Avenue Of The Arts Costa Mesa
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 30, 2024

Pacific Symphony has announced that Avenue of the Arts Costa Mesa, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel, is now the orchestra's “Official Hotel Partner” through December 2024.

Student Blog: A Big Guide to Making a Musical Theatre Audition Book
by Student Blogger: Jules Donohue - Mar 23, 2024

Hi! I'm back with another post that has advice about something that I am actually really confused about in my life right now! The topic is: making a good audition book of musical theatre songs (Cont.).

Deborah Cox, Barry Manilow and More Will Honor Clive Davis at NY Pops 41st Birthday Gala
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 28, 2024

The New York Pops will honor the record industry's most innovative and influential executive Clive Davis at the orchestra’s 41st Birthday Gala, The Soundtrack of Our Lives: A Tribute to the Legendary Clive Davis. Performers have been revealed!

Bryan Terrell Clark and Valisia LeKae to Join The New York Pops for HITSVILLE: CELEBRATING MOTOWN
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 29, 2024

 The New York Pops will celebrate the hits of Motown on Friday, March 15, 2024 at 8:00 p.m. in Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage at Carnegie Hall joined by guest artists Bryan Terrell Clark and Valisia LeKae.

The New York Pops To Honor Clive Davis At 41st Birthday Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 10, 2024

The New York Pops will honor Clive Davis at their 41st Birthday Gala, 'The Soundtrack of Our Lives: A Tribute to the Legendary Clive Davis,' at Carnegie Hall on April 29, 2024.

Norm Lewis to Join The New York Pops for THE BEST CHRISTMAS OF ALL at Carnegie Hall
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 6, 2023

Get ready for a magical night of music and holiday cheer as Norm Lewis joins The New York Pops for 'The Best Christmas of All' at Carnegie Hall on December 18th. Don't miss this spectacular holiday event!

Ben Rector Brings The Old Friends Acoustic Tour To Louisville's Kentucky Center
by Stephi Wild - Oct 25, 2023

The Old Friends Acoustic Tour Starring Ben Rector comes to Whitney Hall – Kentucky Center (501 West Main Street) on Thursday, Nov. 9, 2023 at 8 p.m.

Donovan Woods Returns With New Single 'I'm Around'
by Michael Major - Oct 20, 2023

Donovan Woods returns with a new single titled 'I'm Around.' Co-written with David Hodges (Ed Sheeran, Ben Rector, Carrie Underwood), Woods recorded “I'm Around” with Mike Sonier (Maggie Rogers, Noah Cyrus, Julia Michaels) in Los Angeles earlier this year. Watch the video now!