Mel Tillis to Perform In Lufkin

Mel Tillis to Perform In Lufkin

LUFKIN- Landmark Productions and Lehmann Eye Center present Country Music Hall of Fame Member, Mel Tillis, in concert at 7p.m. on Saturday, August 31, 2013, in the Lufkin Middle School Auditorium.

Tillis has been honored as  the Country Music Association’s “Entertainer of the Year” and “Comedian of the Year” and is one of the music industry’s most-prolific songwriters.

Among his compositions are; “Ruby, Don’t Take Your Love To Town” (Kenny Rogers), “Detroit City,” (Bobby Bare), “Burning Memories,” (Ray Price) and “Honey, Won’t You Open That Door,” (Ricky Skaggs).  He’s also had numerous hit recordings of his own, including; “Coca Cola Cowboy,” “I’ve Got The Hoss & You’ve Got The Saddle,” “Send Me Down To Tucson” and many more.

The Lufkin Middle School (Formerly Lufkin High School) is located at 800 E. Denman Avenue. Tickets are available at Baskins Department Stores in Lufkin and Nacogdoches. Seating is General Admission.  Advance tickets are priced at $35.  Any remaining tickets will be sold at the door for $40.  For information or credit card orders, please phone 936.569.8650 or 888.218.6464.