Bluegrass act at Arts Center

Fresh from doing the soundtrack of ?The Bell Witch,? Valerie Smith comes to us bringing her own high energy bluegrass style. It has been said that watching Valerie Smith perform is ?Like being an eyewitness to a thermonuclear explosion!? Valerie refers to her own performances, as ?bluegrass aerobics.? As versatile and talented as she is entertaining, Valerie is a bluegrass singer-songwriter with boundless energy and an explosive delivery that insures her audiences are treated to unique and memorable performances every time.

A Missouri native, Smith?s fascination with music began at the age of five. Her mother, who played bass and sang, and her father, a dobro player, introduced her to bluegrass in their home town of Holt, Missouri. It was there that Valerie began listening to and identifying with such pioneer artists as the Carter Family, the Louvin Brothers and Emmy Lou Harris.

As consistent bluegrass chart-toppers, Valerie Smith and Liberty Pike travel constantly. Friday, May 25 will find them on stage at The Arts Center of Cannon County doing what they are most passionate about ? making music.

Valerie Smith is sponsored by Sharon?s Unique Boutique and is part of the 2007 Stones River Hospital Concert Series. Ticket prices are $15 for adults, $12 for students, seniors and groups. The Arts Center is located on 1424 John Bragg Highway, just west of the town of Woodbury, approximately 20 minutes from Murfreesboro, Manchester, and McMinnville and one hour southeast of Nashville. Office hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Saturday. For reservations or more information check our website at www.artscenterofcc.com or call 615-563-(ARTS) 2787 or 1-800-235-9073.