Entertainment at The Barnhill Center
You'll find great entertainment here in a beautiful, intimate setting.
SATURDAY, APRIL 10, 2021 at 7pm
Michael Martin Murphey
The original Cosmic Cowboy starting with his first album, “Geronimo’s Cadillac” that became a classic.
Authentic voice of Country, Western, and Americana music delivering songs and stories that have deep meaning for Texans.
Platinum single “Wildfire,” topped charts in County and Pop genres.
ACM Award for New Male Vocalist Of The Year. Multiple Grammy nominations.
Three gold albums and one certified Platinum album.
FRIDAY, MAY 14, 2021 at 7pm
The Funniest Night of Your Life
Todd Oliver
An evening of laughter with Ventriloquism, Magic, Comedy and Music.
Meet Irving, the Talking Dog, and a cast of additional animal performers.
America's Got Talent 2012 Top 4 Finalist.
Appearances on The Today Show • The Late Show • The Tonight Show • The Oak Ridge Boys Las Vegas Special • Nashville Now (TNN) • The Howie Mandel Show • Penn & Teller, Sin City Spectacular (FX)
FRIDAY, MAY 28, 2021 at 7pm
Bob Wills' Texas Playboys
starring Jason Roberts
Two-time Grammy winner, Jason Roberts, was hand-picked by Bob Wills’ Estate to carry on the tradition.
Roberts portrayed Bob Wills for 8 years in the nationally acclaimed musical theatre production, “A Ride With Bob.”
Hall of Fame inductee in Texas Western Swing Association, Western Swing Society, Western Swing Music Society of the Southwest and Cowtown Society of Western Music.
SATURDAY, JUNE 12, 2021 at 8pm
Rumours:
The Ultimate Fleetwood Mac Tribute
Relive the rock and roll magic of Fleetwood Mac’s legendary persona, in all its youthful glory from 1975-1987.
Rumours’ debut appearance in 2012 was at the famous Roxy Theatre on Sunset Strip.
Seen worldwide on AXS TV’s “The World’s Greatest Tribute Bands.”
Period-accurate performances, characterizations, equipment and costumes take you back to a time when concerts were cultural statements.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 14, 2021 at 7pm
Lee Greenwood
Multiple CMA and ACM Awards.
Grammy for Top Male Vocal Performance. Many other prestigious award nominations.
Seven #1 hits and 38 singles on Billboard charts.
Twenty-two studio albums, seven compilation albums.
Stand-out hit “God Bless the U.S.A.” was within top five on Country Singles charts three times, the only song of any genre to achieve that feat.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2021 at 7pm
Asleep at the Wheel
Ten Grammy Awards
CMS’s Touring Band of the Year
Lifetime Achievement Award by the Americana Music Association.
Over 31 albums and over 20 charted country singles. Billboard Magazine wrote, “Everything this act has ever released is simply spectacular.”
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2021 at 7pm
Aaron Barker & Allen Shamblin
Writers of many hits for Willie Nelson, George Strait, Bonnie Rait, Keith Urban, Clay Walker, Toby Keith, Randy Travis, Oak Ridge Boys and others.
Barker’s jingles for Blue Bell Ice Cream are widely aired on radio and TV.
Barker is in Halls of Fame for Texas Heritage Songwriters and Nashville Songwriters.
Shamblin is a Dove Award winner and Grammy nominee.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2021 at 7pm
Johnny Cash Tribute
by Bennie Wheels
America’s #1 tribute to Cash and the Tennessee Three.
Authentic portrayal of Cash, his songs, his band and his harmonies with June Carter.
What people are saying . . .
“Bennie is no doubt the best tribute to John I've ever seen.”
Bob Wooten, Johnny Cash's lead guitar player
“It was like having Johnny and June in the room with us.”
Dave Chaos, Station Manager, KNON Dallas
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2021 at 7pm
The Quebe Sisters
Refreshing Americana show that blends Texas-style fiddling, Western Swing, Country and progressive Western music.
Authentic triple-fiddles and breathtaking 3-part sibling harmonies, accompanied by archtop guitar and upright bass.
What people are saying . . .
“Some of the most talented people I’ve ever met. They do Texas proud.”
RICKY SKAGGS
“They have a cannonball onstage presence and, man, can they play!”
JIMMY BUFFETT
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2021 at 7pm
Radney Foster
An intimate acoustic show of his beloved classics and new treasures.
Numerous #1 hits. Top song on Billboard’s Southeastern Heat Seekers for all genres.
What people are saying . . .
“Radney Foster is one of the most talented singer/songwriters of our time.”
SARA EVANS
“Foster remains a top-notch tunesmith and stunning lyricist . . . “
GORDON ELY, Billboard Magazine
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2021 at 7pm
Gary Morris Christmas
Texas-bred Country and Broadway star nominated for Drama Desk Award.
Released 13 albums, five #1 hits and sixteen Top 10 singles.
Won CMA Song of the Year & ACM Single of the Year for “Wind Beneath My Wings.”
Billboard Magazine’s 1982 New Male Artist of the Year.
Raises funds for wounded and PTSD veterans at therapeutic retreats, Abilene Fly Fishers Clubs and Mountain Spirit Ranch.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2021 at 7pm
Celtic Angels Christmas
Awe-inspiring Irish and Christmas favorites, and champion world-class Irish dancing.
These charming female vocalists perform stirring songs with spectacular beauty and numerous costume changes.
The stunning “Celtic Knight Dancers” include two former leaders of Riverdance. They perform with athletic precision in routines that leave audiences breathless.
The traditional music of “Trinity Band Ensemble of Dublin” accompanies both singers and dancers, uplifting audiences on wings of music.
EARLY 2022
B.J. Thomas
Five Grammy Awards, two Dove Awards, and Grammy Hall of Fame inductee.
15 Gold and Platinum Records. Sold over 70 million albums.
Advanced to the top of three genres with 46 singles on Billboard’s pop, country, and adult contemporary charts.
His signature “Raindrops Keep Fallin' On My Head,” won two Grammy Awards.
Co-stared in the film “Jake’s Corner” and provided much of its music.
EARLY 2022
Riders In The Sky
Over 30 years performing traditional Western music with their legendary wacky humor.
Seven “Entertainer Of the Year" Awards from the Western Music Association.
Two Grammies, awarded "Traditional Group of the Year" and "Traditional Album of the Year" multiple times.
Inductees in Grand Ole Opry, Western Music Association's Hall of Fame, Country Music Foundation's Walkway of Stars, and Walk of Western Stars.
EARLY 2022
Texas A&M University
Singing Cadets
Now in their 115th touring season, this is Texas A&M University’s premier men’s chorus.
Known for their energy, excitement, inspiration, humor and fun performances.
Singing timeless favorites including Classic Pop, Broadway, Patriotic and Inspirational tunes.
Performed for three U.S. Presidents, governors, congressmen, senators, the Miss Texas USA Pageant, Houston Astros opening games and Aggie Football Games.