Dec 1, 2023
Edgy. Classic. Country. A defining voice of music and a
modern-day legend, GRAMMY award winner, Tanya
Tucker is known for some of country music’s biggest
hits such as" "Soon," "Two Sparrows in a Hurricane," "It's a Little
Too Late," "Trouble," "Texas (When I Die)," "If It Don't Come Easy"
and "Strong Enough To Bend," Tanya has cemented herself as one the
most admired and influential performers in county music. Since the
auspicious start of her career at the age of 13, when released the
classic county hit, "Delta Dawn," in 1972, Tucker has amassed 23
Top 40 albums, 56 Top 40 singles, 10 No. 1 songs on the Billboard
country charts, numerous accolades including two CMA's, two ACM's,
three CMT awards, and in 2020 she won her first two GRAMMY Awards
for Best Country Album.
Molly & The Danger Band started in 2006 when
Molly Otis crawled onto a three foot wide ledge, hovering eight
feet above a glass top bar at the Pavilion in downtown Hayward WI.
You probably had heard or seen Molly Otis as the front person for
Warner recording artists Molly and the Heymakers. She is a powerful
vocalist and plays multiple instruments including fiddle, mandolin
and guitar. Randy Wydra sings, lays down the bass lines, adds
acoustic guitar and even plays drums with his feet. You could call
them a rock/country/jazz/bluegrass band, but they are really an
Americana band. The blending of different American roots music
creates a unique musical cocktail, with a twist of Irish. From
classic covers, traditional and original music, no matter what you
call it, you're bound to have a good time.
First broadcast in 1994, Tent
Show Radio is a weekly one-hour radio program showcasing the best
live recordings from acclaimed music acts and entertainers who
grace the Big Top Chautauqua stage each summer in beautiful
Bayfield, WI. In the program's nearly 30-year history it has
featured artists like Johnny Cash, B.B King, Brandi Carlile, Willie
Nelson, Don McLean, and many more. Hosted by celebrated New York
Times best-selling author Michael Perry-who weaves stories and
humor throughout each episode - Tent Show Radio features
performances from renowned national & regional artists, with
regular appearances featuring Big Top’s own unique brand of shows
that feature songs and stories performed by its acclaimed house
band, The Blue Canvas Orchestra. Tent Show Radio is independently
produced by Big Top Chautauqua, a non-profit performing arts
organization, with a mission to present performances and events
that celebrate history and the environment - along with their
annual summer concert series - nestled in the woods on the shores
of Lake Superior and the Apostle Islands.
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CREDITS
Michael Perry - Host
Phillip Anich - Announcer
Jaime Hansen - Engineer
Gina Nagro - Marketing
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