Symphony welcomes Mandy Barnett's "Nashville Songbook" concert

The Symphony of Southeast Texas welcomes Mandy Barnett’s “Nashville Songbook” for their first POPS Series concert of the season. The “Nashville Songbook” is a collection of songs that made Nashville famous as “Music City” – some of the most influential and iconic country and pop standards ever written, originally recorded by artists as diverse as Roy Orbison, Patsy Cline, Elvis Presley, Tammy Wynette, Hank Williams, Johnny Cash, Eddy Arnold, The Everly Brothers, Brenda Lee, and more, and written by the likes of Harlan Howard, Hank Cochran, Willie Nelson, Don Gibson and Cindy Walker. Barnett’s pure, commanding voice and artistry make these songs her very own. Patrons will spend an enchanting night of timeless music with one of today’s premier vocalists that appeals to music fans of all types – who will undoubtedly want to sing along to some of the best-loved tunes of all time. Saturday, Oct. 14, 7:30 p.m. Julie Rogers Theatre. $39-$84.