Parsons Area Concert Association

Buddy Jewell burst onto the country music scene in 2003 when he won the coveted title of USA Network’s first ever Nashville Star. A true crowd favorite from the premiere episode to the finale, TV audiences and critics alike fell in love with Buddy Jewell’s gentility, enthusiasm and true musical passion. Buddy Jewell debuted at #1 on the Top Country Album charts, and was recognized by the ACM, CMA and CMT Awards with multiple nominations. “I’m so incredibly lucky,” says Buddy graciously. “I have a wonderful and blessed family, and a job that I love. It doesn’t get any better than that.”

Buddy Jewell's web site(external link)

Each year Edgar Cruz performs over 200 concerts and has played throughout America, Europe and South America. Those who have witnessed Cruz’s performance immediately become entranced at the precision, speed and complexity with which his fingers strike the strings of his guitar to create a symphony of sound unusual to just one instrument. Cruz offers an incredible live repertoire of “The Greatest Hits of the Guitar”. Audience participation, clapping, singing, dancing, snapping, “oles and yee-haws” are all encouraged.

Edgar Cruz's web site(external link)

Jason Coleman has been blessed with tremendous talent inherited from his grandfather, the legendary keyboardist Floyd Cramer. He has matured into an uncanny reflection of his famous granddaddy and now his current concert tour, Legacy of Floyd Cramer, is bringing a heartfelt new life to Cramer’s beloved music. Jason’s concerts are filled with exciting songs and nostalgic stories as he shares special memories of his grandfather and the music he made famous.

Legacy of Floyd Cramer: Jason Coleman's web site(external link)

The Piano Men is a musical celebration of the 1970’s- year by year, hit by hit- from the songs of Billy Joel and Elton John. With Witter at the grand piano and his sizzling musicians on keyboards, guitar, bass, flute, sax and drums, the music is not an attempt to “recreate” or “mimic” the evening’s long list of familiar hits. Witter unleashes his golden tenor on hit after hit to recreate fully-formed mental and emotional return visits to specific landmarks in a pop culture timeline.

The Piano Men: Jim Witter's web site(external link)