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COUNTRY SUPERSTAR CHRIS JANSON TO TAPE EPISODE OF FRONT AND CENTER

Jul 13 2018

TICKETS FOR JULY 23RD SHOW ON SALE NOW

FIRST FRONT AND CENTER TAPING AT NEW YORK CITY’S OPRY CITY STAGE

On July 23rd, platinum-selling and chart-topping country artist Chris Janson will be the first artist to film an episode of public television’s groundbreaking concert series, Front and Center, at Opry City Stage, New York City’s home for country music and culture located in Times Square. Janson recently became the youngest member of the Grand Ole Opry and boasts two #1 singles, as well as Music Row’s “Song of the Year” award for his current single “Drunk Girl.”  Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. with the show beginning at 8:00 p.m. Tickets are available through Audience View at: https://bit.ly/2uf39lx

Janson is a high-octane entertainer, multi-instrumentalist, award-winning singer/songwriter, and the youngest member of the Grand Ole Opry. His sophomore album, Everybody, produced his second No. 1 hit single, “Fix A Drink,” the chart-topping follow up to his No. 1 debut smash and summer anthem, “Buy Me A Boat.” Janson closed out the 53rd ACM Awards with what Rolling Stone called a “must-see performance,” and he floored his audience at Stagecoach. Janson is currently on the “Life’s Whatcha Make It Tour” with Jake Owen, as well as doing his own headlining dates, which included a sold-out show at the historic Ryman Auditorium. For tour dates and more information, visit www.ChrisJanson.com.

Since 2012 Front and Center has profiled some of the music world’s most well-known artists, combining behind the scenes interviews with intimate performances. The show will return in 2019 with a fresh line-up of Grammy Award winners, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductees, Billboard chart toppers, CMA winners, and emerging artists

Videos and more information about Front and Center are available at www.frontandcenter.com and www.youtube.com/frontandcentertv.

Front and Center Entertainment, LLC produces the music performance series Front and Center.  The series is broadcast nationally on public television and has presented a mix of Grammy, Country Music Association and American Music Award winner including Keith Urban, Steven Tyler, The Fray, Lady Antebellum, Cyndi Lauper, Jack Johnson, Counting Crows, Rob Thomas, and The Avett Brothers.

About Opry City Stage

Located at 1604 Broadway in Times Square, Opry City Stage is a multi-level restaurant, bar and entertainment venue that brings a slice of country music culture to the heart of New York City. Guests experience the sights, tastes and sounds of Nashville and the iconic Grand Ole Opry through live country music, southern-inspired cuisine, and one-of-a-kind art installations and exhibits that celebrate unforgettable Opry moments. Opry City Stage is owned by Ryman Hospitality Properties, Inc. as part of its Opry Entertainment division. For more information, please visit www.oprycitystage.com or find us on Facebook, Instagram & Twitter @OpryCityStage.