George Strait Added To Skyville Live Taping Honoring Jerry Lee Lewis

Skyville Live has announced country superstar George Strait will grace the stage on August 24 as part of the show honoring rock and country icon Jerry Lee Lewis. Celebrating the legacy of Jerry Lee Lewis and his award-winning catalog of hits, previously announced performers in addition to Lewis include Kris Kristofferson, Toby Keith, Chris Stapleton, Lee Ann Womack and Waylon Payne.

“This is going to be an over-the-top night of music with the King of Country joining an already amazing lineup honoring living legend Jerry Lee Lewis,” commented Wally Wilson, creator of Skyville Live. “George is a tremendous talent and adding him to the lineup will make the evening even more unforgettable.”

The show will film live in front of a studio audience with streaming details announced at a later date. Previous pairings on the show have included Lady Antebellum, Jason Isbell, Jewel, Brandy Clark and Amanda Shires bringing down the house with Kris Kristofferson, Cam joining Melissa Etheridge on stage, and an impassioned performance of Steve Earle’s “Pilgrim” featuring the acclaimed songwriter alongside Emmylou Harris, Brothers Osborne, Margo Price and Colter Wall.

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