Oklahoma rock ‘n’ roll pioneer Wanda Jackson and Jim Halsey appear together at the January opening reception for the exhibit “Starmaker: Jim Halsey and the Legends of Country Music? in January at the Gaylord-Pickens Oklahoma Heritage Museum. The exhibit is on view through May 18. Photo by Captured Moments Photography.
A version of this story appears in Friday’s Weekend Look section of The Oklahoman.
Jim Halsey reflects on his long career as a music impresario The longtime Tulsan is the subject of the “Starmaker” exhibit, featuring photos, posters and memorabilia
DURANT – Watch Oklahoma’s own multitalented superstar Reba McEntire play a sold-out show at 8 tonight at the Choctaw Event Center at Choctaw Casino, 4418 Highway 69/75.
Nashville recording artist Amber Hayes will open for her fellow Oklahoma native.
“Reba has always been one of my greatest musical influences,” said Hayes in a news release. “Growing up in Oklahoma, I always made it a point to see her annual shows in Tulsa and Oklahoma City. This opportunity means …
The Gaylord-Pickens Oklahoma Heritage Museum, 1400 Classen Drive, will open the exhibit “Starmaker: Jim Halsey and the Legends of Country Music” tonight in its Tulsa World Gallery.
The opening reception is set for 5 to 7 tonight at the Gaylord-Pickens Museum, NW 13 Street and Shartel Avenue. “Starmaker” will be on display at the museum through April 5.
In keeping with the gallery’s mission to showcase Oklahoma artists, the exhibit features 60 years of historic music and show business memorabilia from Halsey’s career as a premier artist manager, …
Here are my picks for the top events happening in Oklahoma this weekend, as listed in Friday’s Weekend Look section of The Oklahoman. For more events, go to www.wimgo.com.
1. Watch the Oklahoma City Philharmonic’s “The Christmas Show,” starring Broadway’s Michele Ragusa, at 8 p.m. Friday and 2 and 8 p.m. Saturday at Civic Center Music Hall, 201 N Walker. Information: 842-5387 or www.okcphilharmonic.org.
2. Hear Oklahoma singer-songwriter John Fullbright and actress/musician Alicia Witt at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday at the Blue Door, 2805 N McKinley. Doors …
ABC has picked up five additional episodes each of Reba McEntire’s new comedy “Malibu Country” as well as Tim Allen’s sophomore sitcom “Last Man Standing,” the network has announced.
The pick-ups join previously announced orders for new drama “Nashville,” new comedy “The Neighbors,” and returning drama “Scandal.”
“Last Man Standing” and “Malibu Country” air Friday nights at 7 and 7:30 p.m., respectively, on the ABC Television Network.
Since its premiere, ABC’s sophomore comedy “Last Man Standing” is the top-rated show in …
Oklahoma-born and bred singer/actress Reba McEntire made a triumphant return to series television Friday night with the debut of her new sitcom “Malibu Country” on ABC.
ABC revived with TGIF Friday comedy block, which it had discontinued in May 2005, with the Season 2 premiere of Tim Allen’s “Last Man Standing” and Reba’s new “Malibu Country.” Coupled with the strong performance of “Shark Tank” in its new 8 p.m. Central time slot, ABC swept every half-hour of primetime in the prized 18-49 demographic, according …
Multimedia superstar and Oklahoma native Reba McEntire will mark her return to primetime with several national television appearances on the ABC Television Network. Throughout the next couple of weeks, the award-winning singer and actress will promote her new series, “Malibu Country,” which premieres at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 2 on ABC.
Reba will share details about her personal and professional life during a special edition of “20/20,” “All Access Nashville with Katie Couric,” airing at 8 tonight.
TULSA – Country superstar Reba McEntire will return to her home state for a Dec. 1 performance at The Joint inside Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tulsa.
Tickets start at $85 and go on sale Oct. 18, the venue announced today.
During a career that has spanned more than four decades, Reba has sold more than 56 million albums in worldwide sales, charted 64 Top 10 hits and starred on “Reba,” the No. 1 television sitcom for six consecutive years …
Singer Reba McEntire, an inductee into the Hollywood Bowl Hall of Fame, performs during Opening Night at The Hollywood Bowl on Friday, June 22, 2012 in Los Angeles. (AP file)
TULSA – Widely known as one of the greatest female country singers of all time, Oklahoma native Reba McEntire will return to her home state on Dec. 1 to perform at The Joint inside Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tulsa.
Ticket prices and on-sale info will be announced at a later date, according to …
Country Music Hall of Famer, superstar entertainer and Oklahoma native Reba McEntire returned to her home state Thursday to receive the Annie Oakley Society Award at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum.
“Any time that I can be associated with the name Annie Oakley or anything to do with Annie Oakley, I am very honored and pleased,” Reba said.
Named for the famed sharpshooter and entertainer, the 2-year-old Annie Oakley Society celebrates women who demonstrate leadership and the entrepreneurial spirit of the …
