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Tis The Season For Festive Concerts

Get Into The Holiday Spirit With This Year’s Lineup Of Local Holiday Shows

Article by Lisa Valentine

Photography by Provided

Originally published in Franklin Lifestyle

While Nashville always has some of the best live music in the country, Music City is filled with some extra special shows this month to get you in the holiday spirit. Whether you’re looking for a festive family outing or a holiday-themed date night, this year’s
lineup of holiday concerts has something for everyone.

Brett Eldredge – GLOW: Welcome to the Family Tour
Country artist Brett Eldredge loves the holidays so much that he even has an album titled Mr. Christmas. Eldredge’s “GLOW: Welcome to the Family Tour” with special guest Stacey Ryan is making the leap from its usual Nashville spot at the Ryman to
Bridgestone Arena to spread holiday cheer to an even bigger audience on December 20. Ticketmaster.com

Amy Grant & Vince Gill – Christmas at the Ryman
Music power couple Amy Grant and Vince Gill will be back for the 14th year of their show “Christmas at the Ryman.” The residency includes 12 performances— of both matinee and evening shows—filled with iconic Christmas classics. Ryman.com

Home Alone In Concert with the Nashville Symphony
Whether it’s your first time seeing the film or it’s a nostalgic childhood favorite, “Home Alone In Concert with the Nashville Symphony” is a one-of-a-kind experience. Enjoy this iconic holiday movie in conjunction with the Vanderbilt Youth Choirs and the Nashville Symphony. The film is rated PG and has evening showings on December 6 and 7 and a matinee on December 8. NashvilleSymphony.org

Pentatonix: Hallelujah! It’s A Christmas Tour
One of America’s top acapella groups, Pentatonix, is bringing their Christmas tour “Pentatonix: Hallelujah! It’s A Christmas Tour” to Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena on December 5th. The quintet’s impressive acapella performance is something to behold and is sure to get you into the holiday spirit. Ticketmaster.com

for KING + COUNTRY’s A Drummer Boy Christmas
Christian duo for KING + COUNTRY—made up of Australian brothers Joel and Luke Smallbone—is bringing their show “A Drummer Boy Christmas” to the Grand Ole Opry from December 17-20. The dynamic and captivating performance includes both Christmas favorites and original songs that are fun for the whole family. Opry.com

Drew & Ellie Holcomb’s Neighborly Christmas
While husband and wife Drew and Ellie Holcomb have their own separate music careers, the pair are coming together to perform a special holiday show: “Drew & Ellie Holcomb’s Neighborly Christmas.” Taking place at the Schermerhorn Symphony Center on December 17, there is even a VIP option, which includes premium seating, a custom ornament, and a Christmas carol sing-a-long performance with Drew and Ellie before the show. NashvilleSymphony.org