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Country music singer Dylan Scott is preparing to take the Lyric stage on Friday, Nov. 4, for the Oxford stop on his “Amen to That Tour.” Scott’s appearance follows the release of his sophomore album, “Livin’ My Best Life,” in August. The record is home to the recent No. 1 hit “New Truck” and the current country radio single “Can’t Have Mine (Find You A Girl).” University of Mississippi senior Kennedy Turnbull is one of the country music sensation’s followers eagerly anticipating the event. “I’m a big fan of country music and a big fan of Dylan Scott, so I’m just really excited that he’s finally making his way to Oxford,” Turnbull said. “My friends and I literally just can’t wait to see him.” Scott made his debut in 2013 with the country radio single “Makin’ This Boy Go Crazy,” and his career catapulted from there. He would go on to release two studio albums and five extended plays. Among these projects, Scott has released 10 singles in nearly a decade of music. Though Scott was becoming a household name in Nashville music circles, it was not until his fifth single, “My Girl,” hit radio waves that his career started to take off on mainstream radio. The double platinum hit ended up becoming Scott’s first No. 1 on country radio. The single was so large, it became the sixth most played song in country music in 2017. At the 2021 Country Music Television Awards, Scott took home his first trophy from the organization for Top 10 hit “Nobody” in the “Breakthrough Video of the Year” category. Although it was not his first hit single, the song was still influential, charting for more than a year on the Billboard Country Airplay Chart. Along for the ride as his opener is rising star Lily Rose, who is most frequently recognized for her debut single on country radio, “Villain.” The track found success on TikTok, where it garnered enough support for Rose to sign a record deal with Big Loud. Rose is also notable as one of few LGBTQ+ individuals to chart on country radio. Rose just celebrated the one-year anniversary of her debut project, “Stronger Than I Am,” in October, but her almost 1 million followers on TikTok make it clear that she is destined for countless more years on the country music scene. Exciting expectations for Rose and the energetic hits seasoned throughout Scott’s personal set should make a packed house scream “amen” during Friday night’s show. You can purchase your tickets online on The Lyric or Dylan Scott’s website.

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Poster for Dylan Scott’s “Amen to That Tour”.

curated batch of songs that, I believe, pair well with the season of chilly overcast days, falling leaves and all things pumpkin-spiced,” Cordero said. “I hope these songs are something fans will cling to during the colder months — something to keep them warm until spring arrives!” After their performance at the Lyric, the band will join Luke Combs’ World Tour next year. Notorious for their thrilling live performances, Flatland Cavalry is scheduled to headline concerts at venues across the country, including in Tulsa, Okla., San Antonio, Texas, Fort Worth, Texas, and more. “Flatland Cavalry are promising to make days a little brighter wherever they go,” Rolling Stone said. “Songs to Keep You Warm” joins a discography filled with captivating imagery and melodies that reflect their appreciation of western Texas scenery. By pairing a traditional folk sound with heartfelt lyricism, the new album contains material that resonates with a variety of audiences. “I love Flatland because every song they put out is amazing. Whether I’m happy or sad, there is always a song

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The University of Mississippi’s Theatre and Film program is premiering its production of “Into the Woods” on Friday, Nov. 4, at 7:30 p.m. in Fulton Chapel. There will be subsequent shows performed on Nov. 5 at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., and Nov. 6 at 2 p.m. The Tony award-winning musical was written by James Lapine with music and lyrics written by Stephen Sondheim. The story follows a childless baker and his wife and their quest to start a family, a witch who has placed a curse on them and other characters, many of them taken from storybook tales, the couple encounters during their journey. Director and theater professor Dan Stearns spoke about what it was like to direct a show of this size and complexity. “It was humbling, challenging, sleep-depriving and thrilling,” Stearns said. “It has been great to see the student performers rise to the challenge of Sondheim’s complex musical writing and intricate lyrics.” Stearns noted how influential Sondheim was in the musical genre – the composer and lyricist died in 2021 – and said he’s grateful for what the composer created. Cooper Thorpe, who portrays both the narrator and the mysterious man in the show, said this is the first main stage show that they’ve been heavily involved with. “I am blown away by how talented everyone is. The rest of the cast and I have been working almost daily since mid-September,” Thorpe said. “ I can confidently say this is the best show I’ve been a part of.” Maxwell Glasser, who plays major character Jack from the fairytale “Jack and the Beanstalk,” fondly referred to the musical as a classic show that tells a wonderful story. He also noted the camaraderie among castmates. “We have a very large cast, along with a big and hard working crew. But we’ve all come together to form a family of sorts,” Glasser said. Glasser says that attending the university’s production of “Into the Woods” “will guarantee a night of laughter, unexpected twists on well-known fairytale characters and maybe some tears.” For more information about the show and to buy tickets, visit the UM Theatre and Film website.

HG BIGGS / THE DAILY MISSISSIPPIAN Leah Blevins, playing the witch, Jacob Heuer, playing the baker, and Reese Overstreet, playing the baker’s wife, rehearse a scene from “Into the Woods” on Nov. 1.

HG BIGGS / THE DAILY MISSISSIPPIAN Don Waller, playing Cinderella’s Prince, and Parker Viator, playing Rapunzel’s Prince, rehearse the song “Agony” for the University of Mississippi’s Theatre and Film program’s production of “Into the Woods” on Nov. 1.

HG BIGGS / THE DAILY MISSISSIPPIAN Maxwell Glasser, playing Jack, pets his cow during a rehearsal of “Into the Woods” on Nov. 1.

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