MLK: A Celebration in Song with Mickey Guyton and the Nashville Symphony will be presented on Sunday, January 19 at 7:30 p.m. Schermerhorn Symphony Center, featuring the Nashville Symphony, Jonathan Taylor Rush, conductor; Mickey Guyton; Celebration Chorus – Odessa Settles, chorus master; Celebration Youth Chorus - Margaret Campbelle-Holman, co-director & Dr. Nita Smith, co-director; and the W. Crimm Singers.
Join the Nashville Symphony for an unforgettable evening honoring the life and legacy of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. at their 31st annual MLK Celebration. This inspiring event will feature the powerful voices of the Celebration Chorus and Celebration Youth Chorus, along with four-time, GRAMMY®-nominated artist and country music trailblazer Mickey Guyton. Experience a moving blend of classical, contemporary, and spiritual music that celebrates Dr. King’s enduring message of hope, equality, and justice.
Enjoy a poignant performance of Mickey Guyton’s personal and powerful song, “Black Like Me,” which echoes Dr. King’s dream for freedom and progress. Be uplifted as the Nashville Symphony and these incredible artists come together for a concert filled with joy, hope, and reflection. Tickets to this concert help support the Nashville Symphony’s 300+ annual education and community programs, making an impact across Middle Tennessee. Tickets start at $25.
The War and Treaty perform with the Nashville Symphony on Thursday, January 16; Friday, January 17; and Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 7:30 p.m. each evening.Husband-and-wife powerhouse vocal duo Michael Trotter Jr. and Tanya Trotter have taken the music world by storm with their astounding mix of Americana, country, soul, blues, folk, rock, and gospel. Now, hot on the heels of their Grammy® and CMA Award nominations and their newest album, “Lover’s Game.” The War And Treaty performs their first-ever concerts with a symphony orchestra in Music City, alongside the Nashville Symphony conducted by Enrico Lopez-Yañez.
Founded in 2014 by the husband-and-wife duo Michael Trotter Jr. and Tanya Trotter, The War And Treaty has emerged as one of the most electrifying new acts in American music. Recently earning their first ever GRAMMY nominations for Best New Artist and Best American Roots Song for “Blank Page,” they also received this year their first ever Duo of the Year nomination from the Country Music Association, Vocal Duo nomination from the Academy of Country Music, plus recognition by the Country Music Hall of Fame, Grand Ole Opry, and Americana Music Association including earning AMA Duo/Group of the Year for the second straight year.
With a lionhearted sonic blend, both roaring with passion and tender to the touch, they are unlike any other act in music. The War And Treaty’s major label debut album “Lover’s Game” (Mercury Nashville), was met with critical praise. Drawing respect across the board, they have gone on to appear as top-flight collaborators including the latest “Hey Driver” with Zach Bryan. The War And Treaty has also captivated audiences across the globe from North America to Europe, Australia and beyond, while headlining their own shows and opening for a diverse group of living legends: Al Green, Brandi Carlile, Chris Stapleton, Jason Isbell, John Legend, Lauren Daigle, and Van Morrison among them.
