Harry Connick, Jr., Debby Boone And Craig Morgan In Nashville This Week

December 8, 2008 7:29 a.m. EST

Nashville, TN (CNS) - The talented Harry Connick Jr. will bring his wonderful sound to Nashville this week. Over the past two decades Connick has proven to be among the world's most successful and multi-talented artists.

Connick first reached a mass audience as a pianist, singer and bandleader, securing his place in the public eye as a renaissance man and versatile entertainer. His acting, from movies to sitcoms, has brought him rave reviews and an even larger audience.

Grammy Award-winning artist Debby Boone is returning to her Nashville roots for a benefit concert for Continent of Great Cities at Schermerhorn Symphony Center this week also. The concert will provide a memorable evening of entertainment combining traditional Christmas, Rosemary Clooney and Red Foley favorites, as well as Debby's own classic performances.

A list of concerts and events in the Nashville area this week, according to Celebrity News Service, is as follows:

Debby Boone at Schermerhorn Symphony Center on 12/08

Melissa Ferrick at 3rd & Lindsley on 12/08

Darker My Love at Exit/In on 12/08

The Demonstration at The Muse on 12/08

Thriving Ivory at Rocketown on 12/09

Philos at The Rutledge on 12/09

B.B. King at B.B. King's Blues Club on 12/09

Craig Morgan at Ryman Auditorium on 12/09

David Olney at the Bluebird Cafe on 12/09

Grand Ole Opry at Ryman Auditorium on 12/9, 12/12, 12/13

Colbie Caillat at The Mercy Lounge on 12/10

Holly Golightly at The End on 12/10

Matt & Kim at Exit/In on 12/10

Jim Lauderdale at Station Inn on 12/10

Josh Preston at Edgehill Studios on 12/10

Jon McLaughlin at The Cannery on 12/10

Hayes Caril at Belcourt Theatre on 12/10

The New Familiars at Family Wash on 12/11

Disturbed at Sommet Center on 12/12

Stephanie's Id at The Basement on 12/12

Riders In The Sky at Little Nashville Opry on 12/13

Chip Greene at The Five Spot on 12/13

Tin Cup Gypsy at Edgehill Studios on 12/13

Young Jeezy at WildHorse Saloon on 12/13

Bloodkin at Windows on the Cumberland on 12/13

Dub Trio at Exit/In on 12/14

Harry Connick, Jr. at the Ryman Auditorium on 12/14