The Perrys: Southern Gospel Weekend at Oxford Civic Center

Oxford, AL

ABOUT THE PERRYS
If you have ever seen The Perrys in concert, you have undoubtedly sensed the power and conviction with which they sing. From the high-octane, hand-clapping hit, “I Wish I Could Have Been There,” to the anointed anthem, “If You Knew Him,” the Dove Award-winning group has been delivering soul-stirring performances across North America for nearly five decades. Their sound, unmistakable. Their calling, unarguable. Their performances, unforgettable. Their joy, unspeakable.
The Perrys—Libbi Perry Stuffle, Jared Stuffle, Joseph Reed, and Cole Watson — have forged a deep sense of unity. This is due, in part, to the fires through which they have walked over the last few years. After battling a longterm illness, Tracy Stuffle, Libbi’s husband and Perrys’ esteemed bass singer, passed away on February 4, 2018. With unparalleled determination, Libbi and her beloved group have continued to heed the call to carry the Gospel to the multitudes.
Loved by gospel music fans around the world, The Perrys have earned many accolades over their illustrious career. In addition to their Dove Award for Song of the Year and countless Dove nominations, they have garnered numerous #1 songs and 15 Singing News Fan Awards, including the 3-time Favorite Mixed Group honor, 2-time Song of the Year, Favorite Album, as well as Libbi being named both a 2-time Female Vocalist of the Year and 9-time Favorite Alto of the Year.
A career spanning fifty five years, their commitment to the calling of God upon their lives has never been greater. “Now, more than ever,” says Libbi, “we want to share the good news of Jesus Christ in song.” The Perrys are looking toward the future with great expectation. One cannot help but be affected by their story of tragedy and triumph. The Perrys are living proof that God can work all things both for our good and for His glory. “Yes, life is tough,” Libbi shares, “and we all have battles—some we win and some we lose—but we can choose joy.”
In the book of Nehemiah, we read that the joy of the Lord is our strength. The Perrys are living proof of this promise, and they are stepping into this new season of ministry still declaring God’s faithfulness, still proclaiming His praises, and still choosing joy.

The late Tracy Stuffle was inducted into the Class of 2018 Southern Gospel Music Hall of Fame

Libbi Perry Stuffle was inducted into 2026 Georgia Southern Gospel Music Hall of Fame
Libbi Perry Stuffle was inducted into 2026 Tri State Gospel Music Hall of Fame

Songs of The Perrys through the years:
I Rest My Case at the Cross
If You Knew Him
Celebrate Me Home
Never A Time
This Ole Sinner Testifies
Walk Me Through
Did I Mention
Still Blessed
Not Even A Stone
Calvary’s Touch
John 3:16 Is Calling Out To You
I Think I’ll Just Go On and Praise Him
Warmin Up
This Is The Day
Plan of Salvation
I Wish I Could Have Been There
I Got a Hold of God This Morning
Blue Skies
The Potter Knows The Clay
His Name Was John
By Faith I Can Touch Him Now
Praise God, It’s Settled, I’m Saved
He Will Hide Me
I Will Find You Again
Damascus Road
God Walks the Dark Hills
I Know It Was The Blood
Royal Descendant
Power in Prayer
We Shall Reign
Not Even a Stone
I Remember The Day
Calvary Answers For a Me
Look What I’m Trading For a Mansion
When He Spoke
The Holy Hills of Heaven
I Can, I Have, I Will
Every Time I Need Him
Redeemed
This Is What Heaven Means To Me
Never Gets Old
Take You To The Cross
I Claim The Blood
My Hope Is In The Blood
Did I Just Hear The Thunder
Get Involved
Rock of Ages
Looking Ahead
Keep On
Holy Shore
and many more!

Hank Williams IV & The Lost Highway Band: Roadside Grill With Hank 4 live

Meet Hank Williams IV—or as some call him, Ricky Fitzgearld—but let’s be real, “The Black Sheep” of country music’s most legendary bloodline sounds way cooler. The world may not have fully uncovered his story yet, but make no mistake—his DNA practically yells in a Southern drawl. The raw grit of Hank Sr., the outlaw fire of Hank Jr., and now, Hank IV? He’s got the best of both worlds, and he’s not here to ask for permission.

When he steps on stage, it’s not just music—it’s a resurrection of country’s golden days, a sound passed down through generations, echoing from honky-tonks to arenas. Singing the anthems of his legendary grandfather and father, he doesn’t just honor tradition—he sets it ablaze with his own rebel soul.

And let’s get one thing straight: Hank IV isn’t riding coattails—he’s cutting his own trail through the dirt roads of country music, and fans can’t get enough. The Williams name ain’t just a legacy—it’s a living, breathing force in country music. And trust me, Hank IV is making sure that tradition stays alive, loud, and damn proud.

Sixpence None the Richer

On Sale starts Mon, Jun 15 ⦁ 10:00am Sixpence None the Richer with Augustana Thu, Aug 13, 2026 ⦁ 7:00pm Randy Owen Center Sixpence None the Richer with Augustana Skyrocketed to global fame when “Kiss Me” was released as a single, Sixpence None the Richer has helped shape the musical landscape across generations and continues to bring their music, both new and old, to audiences worldwide. Augustana has been a pivotal artist in the Pop/Rock genre since its ubiquitous, piano driven hit, “Boston” was released in 2005. Sixpence None the Richer began taking shape in New Braunfels, Texas in the early ‘90s, when guitarist Matt Slocum met vocalist Leigh Nash at a church retreat. The group recorded a demo before eventually signing with R.E.X. Records. Their debut LP, The Fatherless & the Widow, appeared in 1993 and their sophomore effort, 1995’s This Beautiful Mess won a Dove Award and was followed by the Tickets for a Prayer Wheel EP. In 1997, Sixpence None the Richer released their self-titled album and two years later exploded globally when the track “Kiss Me”, from that album, was released as a single. The song has been featured in countless movies and TV shows and catapulted Sixpence None the Richer’s starpower into the mainstream, earning airplay in more than ten different countries. Accolades continued as the band’s rendition of the La’s “There She Goes” also became a major hit. In fall 2002, Sixpence None the Richer returned to form with Divine Discontent. The band’s cover of the Crowded House classic “Don’t Dream It’s Over” pushed Sixpence None the Richer’s name back into the charts in early 2003. Although the group quietly disbanded in 2004, they remained active as individuals and continued to release music periodically, including the albums Dawn of Grace and Lost in Transition. Fast forward to 2024 and all-original members (Leigh Nash, Matt Slocum, Dale Baker, and Justin Cary) have reunited and are writing and recording new music and preparing for a world tour. As a taste of the new music, you can hear “The Tide” released in late 2023 as Leigh Nash + Sixpence None The RIcher, which has already amassed over 2 Million views and streams across platforms. Curb Records is also celebrating the 25th Anniversary of the band’s self-titled (Kiss Me) album by re-releasing it in a collectible vinyl series that also features the new track, “The Tide”. Sixpence None The Richer has helped shape the musical landscape across generations and are gearing up for an exciting road ahead. Guitarist/songwriter Matt Slocum met vocalist Leigh Nash at a church retreat in the early 1990s. They recorded a demo (which now circulates as The Original Demos) and eventually an album, The Fatherless and the Widow for R.E.X. Records in 1993. The record featured Chris Dodds (of Slocum’s band Love Coma) on drums. Shortly after the release of the album, Slocum left Love Coma to pursue Sixpence full time. The band added Tess Wiley (guitar), J.J. Plasencio (bass) and Dale Baker (drums) for 1995’s This Beautiful Mess. Both albums were produced by Armand John Petri. In 1997, the group signed to Steve Taylor’s Squint Entertainment and released a self-titled album, which slowly began garnering attention from a wider audience. In 1999, “Kiss Me” was released as a single, propelling Sixpence into the national pop spotlight. This song was also used in the film ‘She’s All That’. The next year, the band recorded a cover of The La’s “There She Goes”, which became their second hit single. This recording was added to the re-release of Sixpence’s self-titled album as a 13th track. The band had a follow up album ready to release, but Squint Entertainment started to fall apart – leaving the band in limbo for several years. Finally, Squint Entertainment was taken over by Word Records and that album, Divine Discontent, was released in October of 2002. It differed significantly from the first pre-release version of the album that had circulated, with five songs removed and six added. On February 26, 2004, Matt Slocum announced via a letter to CCM Magazine that the group had disbanded. That same year, Best of was released, which also collected some of the Divine Discontent outtakes, and tracks from compilations. Matt Slocum has started a new band, the Astronaut Pushers which released their debut EP in 2005. Leigh Nash released her debut Solo Album Blue On Blue on 15 August 2006 on her personal label, One Son Records. The first single, My Idea of Heaven, was released to USA radio the week of 14 July 2006. In November 2007, Leigh and Matt met over coffee and positively discussed the reuniting of Sixpence.

Straight No Chaser: Beach Bash at Oxford Performing Arts Center

This performance is proudly presented by Ken and Jenny Howell.

If the phrase “male a cappella group” conjures up an image of students in blue blazers, ties, and khakis singing traditional college songs on ivied campuses… think again. Straight No Chaser (SNC) is neither straight-laced nor straight-faced, but neither are they vaudeville-style kitsch. They have emerged as a phenomenon with a massive fanbase and a long list of accomplishments, including 2 RIAA Gold Certified albums, over 1.5 million concert tickets sold, over 1 billion streams on Pandora, and over 2 million albums sold worldwide. Straight No Chaser is the real deal: the captivating sound of nine unadulterated human voices coming together to make extraordinary music that moves people in a fundamental sense… and with a sense of humor.

Billy Bob Thornton & the Boxmasters at Oxford Performing Arts Center

The Boxmasters return to the road in support of their 21st album, In The Bay, released June 12. Written and inspired by time spent in Morro Bay, California, the record blends the band’s signature 1960s rock sensibilities with a strong influence from The Beach Boys, offering a warm, melodic homage to their musical heroes. Longtime collaborator Teddy Andreadis joins on piano, adding vintage textures to the album’s sound.

Kicking off in June, the “2026 Morro Rock Tour” runs through August, featuring stops at legendary venues and fan-favorite cities across the country. Formed in 2006, The Boxmasters—led by J.D. Andrew and Bud Thornton—have built a prolific catalog rooted in classic rock traditions, drawing from influences like The Beatles, Byrds, and beyond.

Known for their dynamic live shows, the band has toured extensively across the U.S. and internationally, sharing stages with icons such as The Who, ZZ Top, and Steve Miller, and continues to grow a devoted global following.

Summer Patriotic Concert at Oxford Performing Arts Center

This summer’s patriotic program promises an evening rich with the music that has defined American life for generations. Audiences can expect to hear sweeping anthems, beloved folk melodies, stirring march tunes, and the kind of soaring choral arrangements that raise goosebumps and bring tears in equal measure. From the reverence of “America the Beautiful” to the rousing call of “God Bless America,” the program is designed to move the spirit and lift the heart.

Melissa Etheridge at Oxford Performing Arts Center

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“I chose to survive,” Melissa Etheridge declares on “Being Alive,” the jubilant opening track of her 17th studio album, Rise, and the sentiment carries the weight of everything that followed her last record of new material, 2019’s The Medicine Show.

 

The years in between were anything but quiet. Unable to tour during the pandemic, Etheridge launched more than 200 episodes of Etheridge TV, wrote her memoir Talking to My Angels, and triumphed on Broadway with her one-woman show Melissa Etheridge: My Window. She also founded the Etheridge Foundation, focused on plant-based approaches to illness and addiction, and starred in the 2024 Paramount+ docuseries I’m Not Broken. Through it all, she carried profound personal grief — most devastatingly the 2021 opioid death of her son, Beckett.

 

Rise is where she processes it all.

Lee Greenwood

This performance is proudly presented as part of the Webb Concrete Classic Country Series.
Throughout his expansive career, international country music icon Lee Greenwood has earned multiple CMA and ACM Awards, a Grammy Award for Top Male Vocal Performance on “I.O.U,” in 1985, and a multitude of other prestigious awards nominations. His discography includes twenty-two studio albums, seven compilation albums, seven No. 1 hits, and thirty-eight singles including songs like “It Turns Me Inside Out,” “Ring On Her Finger Time on Her Hands,” “She’s Lyin’,” “I Don’t Mind the Thorns if You’re the Rose,” “Dixie Road,” “Somebody’s Gonna Love You,” “Going Going Gone,” “You Got A Good Love Comin’,” among others. His stand-out hit “God Bless the U.S.A.” has been in the top five on the country singles charts three times (1991, 2001, and 2003), giving it the distinction of being the only song in any genre of music to achieve that feat. It reached the Top 20 of the Billboard Hot 100 chart shortly after 9/11. Known for his stand-out patriotism and support of the U.S. military, Greenwood has been honored with the Congressional Medal of Honor Society’s National Patriot’s Award and entertained troops on more than 30 USO Tours. For more information, visit leegreenwood.com.

Scenic Spots to Visit in Calhoun County

Start Your Adventure Outdoors

Nature lovers will feel right at home in Calhoun County. With scenic trails, peaceful parks, and beautiful mountain views, there are endless ways to enjoy the outdoors. Spend the day hiking through Cheaha State Park — home to Alabama’s highest point — or explore local greenways and hidden spots perfect for walking, biking, or simply soaking in the scenery.

For those who enjoy a slower pace, pack a picnic, find a quiet overlook, and take in the natural beauty that makes this area so special.

Discover History & Culture

Calhoun County is rich in stories waiting to be explored. Step into the past at local museums and historic sites that showcase everything from world history to regional heritage. The Anniston Museums and Gardens campus is a must-visit, featuring the Anniston Museum of Natural History, the Berman Museum of World History, and the Longleaf Botanical Gardens — all in one place.

Downtown areas throughout the county also offer a glimpse into the region’s character, with historic architecture, local art, and community events happening year-round.

Savor Local Flavors

No trip is complete without great food, and Calhoun County delivers with a variety of local dining options. From Southern comfort food and barbecue to fresh, modern cuisine, there’s something to satisfy every craving.

Explore locally owned restaurants, grab a coffee at a neighborhood café, or enjoy a laid-back meal after a day of exploring. The local flavor here is as welcoming as the people who serve it.

Find Your Perfect Stay

Whether you prefer a cozy cabin, a convenient hotel, or a quiet campground under the stars, Calhoun County offers accommodations to fit your style. Stay close to the action in Anniston or Oxford, or choose a more secluded spot surrounded by nature for a peaceful retreat.

No matter where you stay, you’ll find comfort, convenience, and Southern hospitality at every turn.

Plan Your Trip with Ease

Ready to start planning? Calhoun County makes it easy to turn your ideas into a full itinerary. With so much to see and do, the official Eat. Stay. Play. digital guide is your go-to resource for insider tips, must-see attractions, and helpful recommendations. Download the guide, map out your stops, and get ready to experience everything Calhoun County has to offer.

Make It a Trip to Remember

From outdoor adventures and cultural experiences to great food and welcoming communities, Calhoun County is a destination that invites you to slow down, explore, and stay awhile.

Come see for yourself why so many visitors return again and again — your next unforgettable trip starts here.