The Dixie Kicks Off New Year with Great Shows
From the Dec 30, 2025 e-EditionThe Dixie Carter Performing Arts Center welcomes the new year with a standout January lineup featuring celebrated music and comedy talent. Tickets for all performances are on sale now.
An Evening with Shawn Mullins, Saturday, January 10, 7:30 p.m., Tickets: $25–$35: Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Shawn Mullins brings his soulful storytelling to The Dixie. Best known for his No. 1 hit “Lullaby” from Soul’s Core, Mullins has enjoyed a career spanning chart-topping releases, major TV placements, and collaborations across genres. In celebration of the 20th anniversary of Soul’s Core, Mullins revisited the album with Soul’s Core Revival, featuring newly recorded solo and full-band arrangements. Sponsored by FirstBank and 94.1 WLKZ.
Lorrie Morgan, Friday, January 23, 7:30 p.m., Tickets: $55–$65: Country music icon Lorrie Morgan brings her powerful vocals and emotional storytelling to The Dixie. The first woman in her genre to launch her career with three consecutive Platinum albums, Morgan is known for classics like “Something in Red,” “Except for Monday,” and “Watch Me.” A Grand Ole Opry member and daughter of Country Music Hall of Famer George Morgan, she continues to deliver performances marked by authenticity, strength, and heart.
Jeff Allen: Love & Laughter Tour, Saturday, January 24, 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $45–$55: Comedy favorite Jeff Allen brings his high-energy, family-centered humor to The Dixie. With appearances on Dry Bar Comedy, America’s Got Talent, Netflix, Comedy Central, and more, Allen’s comedy has garnered nearly one billion online views. His latest tour offers a hilarious and heartfelt take on everyday life. Sponsored by Froggy 104. Tickets & Information: Tickets are available at DixiePAC.net or through The Dixie’s box office, Monday-Friday, 10-4 p.m., 731.986.2100.
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