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Rita Wilson Announces Special Guests for Her Nashville Symphony Debut

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Jackson Browne

and Latin GRAMMY® winner Sebastián Yatra

to join Wilson during March 8 concert

 

NASHVILLE, TN—February 13, 2025 The Nashville Symphony is excited to announce the addition of two legendary musicians to take part in Rita Wilson’s Nashville Symphony debut concert. This one-night-only engagement takes place on Saturday, March 8 at the Schermerhorn Symphony Center, and tickets and more information can be found at nashvillesymphony.org/ritawilson.

Rita Wilson, a multi-talented singer, songwriter actor, and producer, will appear with the Nashville Symphony in her first-ever concert with full orchestra, conducted by the dynamic and versatile Lucas Waldin. Rita will be joined by special guests and collaborators, multiple GRAMMY® nominee and inductee in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Songwriters Hall of Fame Jackson Browne and Colombian singer, songwriter, and Latin GRAMMY® Award-winner and GRAMMY® nominee Sebastián Yatra.

This truly special evening will feature world premiere arrangements of Rita's most beloved original hits by six-time GRAMMY® nominee Rob Mounsey. The concert will also feature covers of some of Rita’s favorite songs featured on her most recent album, Now & Forever: Duets, including “Let It Be Me” with Jackson Browne, and from her debut album, AM/FM. This engaging exploration of classic popular music and storytelling is presented and curated by Rita herself, where she will share her authentic artistic vision and deep love of music. Rita's passion for creating and interpreting music and the stories behind each song is infectious, making for an unforgettable evening.

About the Nashville Symphony

Led by Music Director Giancarlo Guerrero, the Nashville Symphony inspires and engages a diverse and growing community with extraordinary live orchestral music experiences. Since its founding in 1946, the Nashville Symphony has been celebrated for its dedication to contemporary American orchestral music, innovative programming across multiple genres, and a prolific recording schedule that has produced 14 GRAMMY® Awards and 27 nominations. The Nashville Symphony reaches more than 400,000 students and adults across Middle Tennessee annually through its 20 free and low-cost education and community programs. Learn more about educational programs and initiatives at nashvillesymphony.org/education.

The Nashville Symphony is a nonprofit organization supported by individuals, corporations, and foundations. For more information about the Nashville Symphony or to donate, please visit nashvillesymphony.org.

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