Songblazers premieres July 2024 in Nashville followed by seven additional US markets
Cirque du Soleil and Universal Music Group Nashville are excited to present Songblazers – A Journey into Country Music, an innovative country-themed touring show written and directed by Amy Tinkham. This dynamic theatrical production pays tribute to the legendary and modern trailblazers of country music. Charting the journey of two main characters as they forge their path to country recognition, Songblazers promises an unforgettable experience for audiences. Songblazers premieres July 2024 in Nashville with seven additional US cities through the fall, including Sugar Land, TX; Austin, TX; San Antonio, TX; Birmingham, AL; New Orleans, LA; Dallas, TX; and St. Louis, MO.
Premiering at the Tennessee Performing Arts Center (TPAC) in Nashville in July 2024, tickets for this new show are now available for purchase via cirquedusoleil.com. Cirque Club membership offers exclusive benefits such as early ticket access and behind-the-scenes insights.
In an exciting addition, Cirque du Soleil proudly announces its collaboration with Sam Williams, a contemporary country artist, grandson of country pioneer Hank Williams and the son of outlaw legend Hank Jr, for the creation of an original song for the show Songblazers, fusing gut-wrenching honesty and plainspoken poetics with raw vulnerability and deep empathy, “Carnival Heart,” is inspired by a personal yearning of self-discovery, friendship, and hope. Williams wrote the spellbinding new song with fellow songwriters PJ Harding and Ned Houston.
“The title idea came to me pretty easily after becoming acquainted with Cirque du Soleil,” says Williams. “Where I come from, most people don’t get to go to the circus. We go to county fairs and carnivals, and the carnival in a small town is filled with joy, excitement, mystery, euphoria, you name it. That feeling is one you always remember, and I think the roller coaster of emotions lines up with what you want to feel seeing such an incredibly beautiful production such as Cirque’s.”
Songblazers – A Journey into Country Music 2024 US Dates:
July 2-28 – Nashville, TN @ Tennessee Performing Arts Center (TPAC)
Aug 1-11 – Sugar Land, TX @ Smart Financial Center
Aug 14-18 – Austin, TX @ Bass Concert Hall
Aug 21-25 – San Antonio, TX @ Majestic Theatre
Sept 12-15 – Birmingham, AL @ BJCC Concert Hall
Sept 18-22 – New Orleans, LA @ Saenger Theatre
Sept 25-Oct 20 – Dallas, TX @ Music Hall at Fair Park
Oct 23-27 – St. Louis, MO @ The Fabulous Fox Theater
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