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May 25-26 in Pigeon Forge, & June 08-09 in Nashville
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (May 21, 2024) – Celebrated actor from the hit TV series Dukes of Hazzard, singer-songwriter, and Tony award nominated Broadway musical star Tom Wopat returns to Tennessee for his annual fan and meet & greet events at Cooter’s Place in Pigeon Forge, May 25-26 and June 08-09 in Nashville. In a recent Facebook post Wopat announced he may even play a few tunes for the fans. The meet & greet events are FREE to attend and open to the public, with applicable fees for personal photos and select merchandise.
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A versatile musician who has explored various musical genres that range from country to jazz to Americana, 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, “County Line,” 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:
MAY 25-26 – Cooter’s Place / Pigeon Forge, Tenn.
JUN 08-09 – Cooter’s Place / Nashville, Tenn.
JUN 15 – Knock MS Out Of The Park / Marathon, Wisc.
JUN 29 – Nickel City Comic Con / Buffalo, N.Y.
JUL 12-14 – Mad Monster Party / Glendale, Ariz.
JUL 19-21 – Duke Fest @ Cooter’s Place / Luray, Va.
AUG 03 – Grumpy’s Bar / Readlyn, Iowa
AUG 10 – The Great Pottsville Cruise / Pottsville, Pa.
SEP 11 – 9/11 Special Show / Lexington, Ky.
SEP 28 – 56th Annual Hope Heritage Days / Hope, Ind.
DEC 21 – Leo & Leona’s / Bangor, Wisc.
** Updated tour and appearance schedule at TomWopat.com or follow on BandsInTown.
About Tom
It’s 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 Ol’ Opera, Carnegie Hall, and the Hollywood Bowl, to a featured role in Quentin Tarantino’s 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 “I enjoy keeping a lot of balls in the air.” 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 Glengarry Glen Ross. But currently it’s 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, “At this point, I basically do what I enjoy… I’ve been blessed.”
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