December EVENTS
ACM’s Top New Male Vocalist and sold-
out shows across the country. Vassar's
songwriting career blossomed in the
mid-’90s when he landed a publishing
contract with EMI and penned hits for
Collin Raye (Little Red Rodeo), Alan
Jackson (Right on the Money), Tim
McGraw (My Next Thirty Years, For a
Little While), Jo Dee Messina (Bye Bye,
Alright), and Blackhawk (Postmarked
Birmingham). He signed a record deal
of his own with Arista in 1998 and was
named ASCAP's Country Songwriter of
the Year in 1999 and 2001. 2019-2020
marks 20 years of hits for Vassar and to
celebrate he is hitting the road playing
fan-favorite tunes across the country on
his "Hitsteria Tour." Phil also hosts a wine-
infused series of conversations and music
with hit artists, song-writers, athletes,
and entertainers entitled “Songs from the
Cellar.” Learn more at philvassar.com &
songsfromthecellar.com.
Known for merging their country roots
with strong melodies and rich vocals,
Lonestar-- Richie McDonald (lead vocals),
Michael Britt (lead guitar & backing
vocals), Keech Rainwater (drums) and
Dean Sams (keyboards & backing vocals)--
has amassed RIAA-certified sales in excess
of ten million album units since their
national launch in 1995, and achieved
ten #1 country hits including “No News,”
“Come Crying To Me,” and their crossover
smash “Amazed” (which was also #1 on
the Billboard Hot 100, the first record
since 1983’s “Islands in the Stream” to top
both charts). The band’s awards include
42
ACM Single of The Year for “Amazed”
(the song also won the Song of the Year
award), and CMA Vocal Group of the Year,
as well as a 2017 People’s Choice Award
nomination for best country group. With
over 100 dates worldwide per year, they
are celebrating over 25 years together.
This year, Lonestar commemorates the
20th anniversary of the album “Lonely
Grill” with their new show featuring all of
your favorites and much, much more!
20
Museum Kidz Night
Anniston Museum – 5:30pm
Join us Friday, December 20, for a
Museum Kidz Night! Parents drop off their
child at Anniston Museum at 5:30 PM just
in time for a pizza dinner. After dinner,
the kids will participate in painting and
creating crafts, exploring the exhibit halls,
and roasting marshmallows around the
campfire! Pick-up will be at 9:00 PM in
Anniston Museum’s lobby.
Ticket Prices: $30/Child, AM&G members
receive a $5 discount per child. Register
2+ children and receive the sibling
discount!
This event is designed for children
ages 7-13 and limited to 30 children. To
participate in this event, register your
child by December 18 online via www.
ExploreAMAG.org or call 256-237-6766 ✽
December 2019
INSIGHT