Thomas to perform April 28

Things To Do

March 29, 2012

Thomas to perform April 28

Anonymous Submitted The Crossville Chronicle Thu Mar 29, 2012, 02:45 PM CDT

CROSSVILLE — Local country music recording artist Jerry J. Thomas will be performing on Saturday night, April 28, at the historic Palace Theatre in downtown Crossville.

Thomas recently recorded his forthcoming CD, "From Tennessee to Texas," in February for Tate Music Group in Mustang, OK. He signed an exclusive recording contract with TMG Music in July 2010. TMG is also home to country music artists Roy Clark, Lee Greenwood, Kenny Rodgers and Neil McCoy.

Thomas wrote five of the songs on this project and it will be released worldwide the end of June or the first part of July. He will be bringing some very close friends with him in the likes of Nashville recording artist and songwriter Hawkshaw Hawkins Jr. Hawkins has had many songs cut by current country music artists such as Ronnie McDowell and has appeared on RFDTV's "Country Family Reunion" series. He is the son of the late, great Hawkshaw Hawkins and Country Music Hall of Fame member Jean Shepard.

Also appearing on the show will be country music pioneer and Southern Music Hall of Fame member Johnny Moore. Moore began his career in the late 1930s on a local radio show out near his hometown of Anson, Texas. Moore went on to become a member of the Big D Jamboree out of Dallas for many years as well as a member of the world famous Louisiana Hayride. Moore had many recordings throughout the years with his song "15 Acres of Peanut Land" topping the Billboard chart's top 10 in 1959.

Also on the show will be the lovely and talented Connie Lail. Lail hails from the Johnson City area (the birthplace of country music). Lail is a very powerful singer and performer and you will love her entertaining style.

Rounding out the show will be Thomas' top notch band, The Country Connection. These guys hail from all over the state of Tennessee and have worked with countless major artists over the years.

Thomas was born in Ironton, Ohio, in a region of the country that has produced some of country music's major artists such as Tom T. Hall, Bobby Bare, The Judds, Hawkshaw Hawkins, Billy Ray Cyrus, Keith Whitley, Ricky Skaggs, Loretta Lynn, Earl Thomas Conley, Johnny Paycheck and such. All of them come from within a 100-mile radius of each other so it is no wonder Thomas remains true to his country music roots.

In the early 1960s Thomas and his family moved to Jacksonville, FL, where he went through his schooling. Thomas went to Robert E. Lee High School and grew up with the guys who went on to become Lynyrd Skynyrd.

After being honorably discharged from the U.S. Army in September 1975, he started playing music full time around the Southeast. In 1979 he went to work driving the equipment truck for the rock band 38-Special then moved over to bus driver for the Johnny Van Zant Band in 1980. Thomas continued to drive tour buses for various artists up until 1988 when he moved to Crossville. Since 1988, Crossville has remained his hometown of choice for him and his beloved wife, Jaye, and his family. He and Jaye have six children and 13 grandchildren.

Thomas would like to invite all of you to the Palace Theatre in downtown Crossville on Saturday night, April 28, for a night of great country music. This will be the only appearance in 2012 at the Palace. Tickets will go on sale in April and you can purchase them at the Palace Theatre or by calling 484-6133. Tickets will be $10 with $1 off every ticket sold going directly to the Avalon Domestic & Sexual Intervention Center of Crossville. This is a favorite cause of Thomas' because as he states, "Abuse of any kind — verbal, physical, sexual — should never ever be tolerated, period."

So make plans to be with The Country Connection Tour 2012, where you are guaranteed to have a great time. Jerry J. Thomas and The Country Connection Tour will be appearing all over the country in 2012 as well as yet to be inked Ireland and UK concerts coming up for 2012-'13. Jerry J. Thomas & Hawkshaw Hawkins are managed by Lail Productions and Overstreet Management..

Text Only

Things To Do

Stone concert features new music videos May 29
Singer/songwriter/musician Mike Stone brings his unique blend of pop, soft rock and folk music to the Cumberland County Playhouse Mainstage May 29 in a concert featuring his new music videos.

May 16, 2013 1 Photo
'Georgia Songbird' coming to Palace June 7 for First Friday performance
EG Kight, “the Georgia Songbird,” is bringing her Country-Flavored Southern-Fried Blues back to Crossville’s Palace Theatre. Kight’s 2011 First Fridays performance garnered rave reviews from all in attendance with many of those audience members requesting an encore performance. PAART is very happy to grant their wish by presenting EG Kight at the Palace Theatre on Friday, June 7, at 7 p.m. central time.

May 16, 2013 1 Photo
Review: '9-5' a delightful addition to CCP season
Are you ready to have a good laugh? Get your tickets to “9-5: The Musical” at the Cumberland County Playhouse. Energy pours from the stage with the rise of the curtain.

May 16, 2013
Laugh along with Landry, Venable, Claborn, and Rose
The Art Guild at Fairfield Glade proudly presents a two-hour laugh fest, the “Talk is Cheap Tour” at Stone Memorial High School Auditorium on Saturday, June 1, at 7 p.m. The “Talk is Cheap Tour” partners four storytelling friends who enjoy working together: Bill Landry, Sam Venable, Jimmy Claborn, and Elizabeth Rose.

May 9, 2013 1 Photo
GRITS coming to Palace May 31
Highly acclaimed band GRITS From Dumplin Valley will perform at Historic Palace Theatre on May 31 beginning at 7 p.m. Chris Marion, longtime keyboardist for world famous Little River Band, will join GRITS. Chris sometimes performs with GRITS when not on the road with LRB. A rising young talent from Nashville, Shelby Terrell, will start things off with a solo show.

May 9, 2013
Concert to help bring brighter days full of hope to House of Hope
D2 is honored to come back a second year for the House of Hope benefit. If you missed last year’s sold-out show at the Palace Theatre, here’s your chance to see outstanding entertainment for a great cause.

May 9, 2013
‘Talk is Cheap’ Tour promises a laugh-fest
The Art Guild at Fairfield Glade proudly presents a two-hour laugh fest, the “Talk is Cheap Tour” at Stone Memorial High School Auditorium on Saturday, June 1, at 7 p.m. The “Talk is Cheap Tour” partners four storytelling friends who enjoy working together: Bill Landry, Sam Venable, Jimmy Claborn and Elizabeth Rose.

May 2, 2013 1 Photo
The Miracle Worker is not to be missed at CCP
Violent emotional outbursts expressed in astounding physicality mark the production of The Miracle Worker now running in the Adventure Theater of the Cumberland County Playhouse.

May 2, 2013
Dunn to appear on 'Tough Grit' TV show
Do you have a curious dog that likes to roam? Ever thought of installing an electric fence or pet door? Look no further than your local Tractor Supply store manager for seasoned pet advice.

April 25, 2013 1 Photo
Enjoy a Night at the P'opera May 3
PAART (Performing Arts Alliance of Rural Tennessee) is bringing “A Night at the P’opera” to the Palace Theatre for their First Friday event on May 3. International recording artists Armand & Angelina will entertain you with a rewarding evening of music, laughter and joy. This talented duo brings with them a unique blend of popular and classical music which they call “P’opera.”

April 25, 2013
More Things To Do Headlines

Things To Do

Search Results

Thomas to perform April 28

Site Map

Contact Us