NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Bluebird on the Mountain concert series will conclude its successful second year at 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 29, at with a show featuring Tim Nichols, and .
Gates will open at 6 p.m. Advance tickets are available through , which will add a handling fee. Tickets are limited, and past performances have sold out prior to the day of the show. The concert will be held rain or shine.
Nichols has scored several No. 1 hits since the 1980s, including the recent smash by , “Live Like You Were Dying,” which set a record of 10 consecutive weeks at No. 1 on the Radio and Records chart. Nichols and co-writer Craig Wiseman also became New York Times best-selling authors due to the success of their companion book by the same title.
Nichols has reached the top with several other artists, including ‘ first No. 1 song “(This Ain’t) No Thinkin’ Thing,” (“I’m Over You” and “Brotherly Love”), (“Girls Lie Too” and “I Wanna Do It All”) and (“I’ll Think of a Reason Later”).
Rutherford, a native of Memphis, received ASCAP’s Song of the Year award for ‘s “Ain’t Nothin’ ‘Bout You,” and recently garnered his fourth No. 1 hit for co-writing “Homewrecker!” by . His song “She Don’t Tell Me To” will be included in ‘s “Greatest Hits” CD set for release in November.
Rutherford also wrote ‘s breakthrough single “Shut Up and Drive,” “Real Good Man” by McGraw and “When the Lights Go Down” by . Other artists who have recorded Rutherford’s songs include , , , , and .
Howard began her career at age 17 when she moved to Nashville. Now 26, the Salyersville, Ky., native recorded “Softly and Tenderly” for the soundtrack of the 1997 movie The Apostle, and has released two albums, her self-titled debut in 2000 and Forgive in 2002.
Artists who have recorded songs written by Howard include , , , and . Howard also has provided vocals on several notable albums, including ‘s Little Sparrow, Loveless’ Strong Heart and pianist ‘s Simple Things.
Bluebird on the Mountain presents artists from the stage of Nashville’s renowned singing on scenic observatory grounds overlooking the city. The series is booked by Amy Kurland, founder and owner of the Bluebird Café.
Tickets are available in advance for $55 per carload or at the door for $65. Cars may contain a maximum of eight people and no RV’s or buses will be admitted. Single tickets cost $17.50 in advance and $25 at the door. Visitors are encouraged to bring blankets, lawn chairs and pack a picnic basket.
After the show, concertgoers are encouraged to gaze at the heavens using the observatory’s Seyfert telescope.
Dyer Observatory is located at 1000 Oman Drive, off Granny White Pike between Old Hickory Boulevard and Otter Creek Road, near Radnor Lake. A map is available at .
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Todd Vessel, (615) 322-NEWS
todd.vessel@vanderbilt.edu