Upcoming “Skyville Live” Will Pay Tribute to Jerry Lee Lewis With Performances by Chris Stapleton, Lee Ann Womack & More

by Jim Casey | @TheJimCasey | July 19, 2017

Innovative online music series Skyville Live announced that its upcoming show on August 24 will pay tribute to Jerry Lee Lewis. The show will feature peformances from Chris Stapleton, Lee Ann Womack and more special guests to be announced soon. The show will be filmed in front of a live studio audience on Aug. 24 and be streamed at a later date.

The ivory-tickling Jerry Lee, whose career spans more than 60 years, is responsible for classic tunes such as “Great Balls of Fire,” “Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On” and more.

“Jerry Lee Lewis is an American treasure and we’re beyond thrilled to welcome him to Skyville Live,” said Skyville Live creator Wally Wilson in a statement. “We have some truly amazing artists lined up to play alongside and salute this living legend.”

Upcoming streaming details will soon be available at SkyvilleLive.com.

photos: Chris Stapleton by Andy Barron/Sacks and Co.; Lee Ann Womack by Scarpati/Big Hassle

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