Fan meet and greet planned from 2-4p in front of BPACC
Media interviews & appearance requests [click to book online]
Media assets available at jwamedia.com/tom-wopat
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (April 09, 2024) – Celebrated actor from the hit TV series Dukes of Hazzard, singer-songwriter, and Tony award nominated Broadway musical star Tom Wopat is set to return to the Memphis area on Friday, April 19 at 7:30p for a concert at Bartlett Performing Arts & Conference Center. Wopat will also host a fan meet and greet in front of BPACC from 2-4pm. Tickets are $35 and can be reserved online by clicking here or for more show and venue information visit bpacc.org/396/Tom-Wopat.
A versatile musician who has explored various musical genres that range from country to jazz to Americana, Wopat will treat his audience to a 40+ year musical catalog of songs. Wopat is currently promoting his first new album in seven years, the eclectic Simple Man, his 13th solo release. The album is highlighted by one of his own self-written songs, âCounty Line,â a country blues tune that is also the namesake for a movie trilogy he appears in, now available by INSP Networks.
2024 Tom Wopat Tour Dates:
APR 19 – Bartlett Performing Arts & Conference Center / Bartlett, Tenn.
APR 27-28 – Cooterâs Place / Luray, Va.
MAY 04 – Tomah Fairgrounds / Tomah, Wisc.
MAY 25-26 – Cooterâs Place / Pigeon Forge, Tenn.
JUN 8-9 – Cooterâs Place / Nashville, Tenn.
JUN 29 – Nickel City Comic Con / Buffalo, NY
JUL 19-21 – Duke Fest @ Cooter’s Place / Luray, Va.
DEC 07 – Leo & Leonaâs / Bangor, Wisc.
** Updated tour and appearance schedule at TomWopat.com or follow on BandsInTown.Â
About Tom Wopat:
Itâs been several decades since the General Lee first left the ground, sky-rocketing Tom Wopat and co-star John Schneider to instant Dukes of Hazzard stardom. In the 40+ years since, Wopat has been blessed with a multifaceted career that has ranged from starring roles on Broadway, various television appearances, singing in such venues as The Olâ Opera, Carnegie Hall, and the Hollywood Bowl, to a featured role in Quentin Tarantinoâs Django Unchained. More recently Wopat released a new recording project, an album entitled Simple Man, a 13 song collection that is his 13th solo album.
Also recently released are the second and third installments of the County Line movie trilogy, County Line: All In & County Line: No Fear, available now on the INSP Network. Wopat also recently starred on the TV series, Black List, which features James Spader, as he quipped âI enjoy keeping a lot of balls in the air.â Tom was a staple on the Broadway stage for 35 years, garnering a pair of Tony award nominations along the way. Long known for his musical leading man abilities, Wopat also was critically acclaimed for his dramatic work in The Trip to Bountiful and Glenn Gary Glenn Ross. But currently itâs his work in the studio and on the road with some of the most talented musicians in the world that has provided Tom the most satisfaction. Tom says, âAt this point, I basically do what I enjoy⦠Iâve been blessed.â
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