Photos: Skyville Live, Brenda Lee, Tracy Lawrence

Gregg Allman, Little Big Town, Chris Stapleton Visit Skyville Live

Gregg Allman received an all-star salute during the Skyville Live performance in Nashville on Dec. 11. Little Big Town sang harmonies on the Allman Brothers’ “Midnight Rider,” while Chris Stapleton stepped out for “Whipping Post.” Blues great Taj Mahal also offered his version of “Statesboro Blues” with Allman. Other highlights of the night included Taj Mahal’s “Cakewalk” and “Walking Blues,” as well as Little Big Town’s “Boondocks,” “Girl Crush” and “Stay All Night.” In addition to his performance of “These Days,” Allman joined the cast for a finale of “One Way Out.” The next filming of Skyville Live will take place on Jan. 28.

 

Brenda Lee Gets Birthday Greetings at Christmas Show

Brenda Lee was surprised with a birthday cake during her Christmas-themed performance at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum’s CMA Theatre on Dec. 9. During the show, Ricky Skaggs and The Whites led the audience in a sing-along of “Happy Birthday.” The show marked Lee’s first-ever ticketed performance in Nashville. The “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree” singer was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1997.

 

Tracy Lawrence Annual Turkey Fry Raises $63,000

Tracy Lawrence and a group of celebrity friends raised more than $63,000 for the Nashville Rescue Mission at the 10th Annual Mission: Possible Turkey Fry on Nov. 24. This year’s event included Lawrence’s first concert at City Winery with performances by Charlie Daniels, Halfway to Hazard, Lorrie Morgan, Darryl Worley and Brad Arnold of 3 Doors Down.

“Growing up for me, having a good meal commemorating the Thanksgiving holiday meant more than just satisfying your appetite,” Lawrence said. “It signified a time to reflect, count our blessings and share what we’re thankful for, so to have an opportunity to feed those in our area while helping them feel that sense of pride for feeding their families, well there’s no better feeling. Over the years this event has grown, and every year I am even more thankful to those who come together to make this such a success.”