Aug 31, 2023
No instruments. No tracks. No fillers. Praised by the likes of
American Songwriter, Billboard, and Rolling Stone, award winning a
cappella sensation Home Free returned to Big Top in September 2022
for their third appearance under the tent. Their high-energy and
electrifying performances fuse Nashville standards with
country-dipped pop hits, resulting in a truly unique and incredible
sound. Declared “Country Music fans’ favorite a cappella group,”
Home Free rose to fame after winning the fourth season of NBC’s
vocal competition The Sing Off. Following their time on the show,
the group committed themselves to producing music and video content
while crafting and touring their incredible live shows.
The group has released 12 albums, five of which have been Christmas
records including 2020’s Warmest Wishes. A number of their albums
reached the top 10 on the Billboard Country charts, including their
debut album 2014’s Crazy Life, 2015’s Country Evolution, and most
recently 2021’s Dive Bar Saints rose to the #4 spot. The
extraordinary world-class vocalists have garnered a large
following, selling nearly 600,000 albums, embarking on major
international tours, and amassing 500+ million views and 1.3
million subscribers on YouTube.
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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