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John Michael Montgomery signed for Aug. 18 show

Posted 7/27/23

ORANGE PARK – John Michael Montgomery turned an uncanny ability to relate to fans into one of country music’s most storied careers.

Behind the string of hit records, the roomful of …

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THRASHER-HORNE BRIEFS

John Michael Montgomery signed for Aug. 18 show


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ORANGE PARK – John Michael Montgomery turned an uncanny ability to relate to fans into one of country music’s most storied careers.

Behind the string of hit records, the roomful of awards and the critical and fan accolades that have defined his phenomenal success lies a connection that goes beyond his undeniable talent and his proven knack for picking hits. Since the days when “Life’s A Dance” turned him from an unknown artist into a national star, Montgomery’s rich baritone has carried that most important of assets--believability. Few artists in any genre sing with more heart than this handsome Kentucky-born artist.

Montgomery will at the Thrasher-Horne Center on Aug. 18 for a show that starts at 7:30 p.m.

It is readily apparent in love songs that have helped set the standard for a generation. Songs like “I Swear,” “I Love the Way You Love Me” and “I Can Love You Like That” still resonate across the landscape – pop icon and country newcomer Jessica Simpson cited “I Love The Way You Love Me” as an influence in a recent interview. It is apparent in the 2004 hit “Letters From Home,” one of the most moving tributes to the connection between soldiers and their families ever recorded, and in “The Little Girl,” a tale of redemption that plumbs both the harrowing and the uplifting. It is apparent even in the pure fun that has always found its way into John Michael’s repertoire--songs like “Be My Baby Tonight” and “Sold (The Grundy County Auction Incident),” where John Michael’s vocal earnestness takes musical whimsy to another level.

Tickets start at $39 and are available at thcenter.org.