Boykin Series 29 presents: Tony Jackson

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Friday, November 20 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $45 Adults/ $40 Seniors & Students/ $35 Groups of 10+ Individual show tickets available for purchase beginning July 2 for 2026 Wilson Arts members and July 16 for the general public. With a voice that echoes the golden era of country music, Tony Jackson brings timeless storytelling and rich, authentic sound to the stage. Born in Portsmouth, VA, Jackson is a regular performer at the famed Grand Ole Opry. During his childhood, Jackson’s father was in the Navy, and military life influenced his development as an artist. While stationed abroad as a Marine, Jackson saw firsthand the way country music could be an anchor in a nomadic existence. “The themes that occur in country music are what people are more connected to while away from home,” he says. “Country music has always been the type of music that speaks to me the most.” Jackson has earned national recognition for his powerful vocals and deep connection to the roots of country music. Blending beloved country classics with original songs from his own repertoire, his performance offers a heartfelt mix of nostalgia and fresh perspective.