‘Evening at the Roxy’ features Great Pretenders
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‘Evening at the Roxy’ features Great Pretenders

The Franklin County Arts Council staged the 17th annual “Evening at the Roxy” during the week of the W. C. Handy Music Festival, featuring “The Great Pretenders” July 27. Community members turned out to see their family, friends and neighbors emulate the likes of Dolly Parton, Joe Diffie, the Dixie Chicks, Adele and more.

Alissa Young sings Norah Jones’ “Don’t Know Why.”

Angela Townsel sings “Back to God,” by Reba McEntire.

Ashley Cummins performs Adele’s “All I Ask.”

C.R. Hood mixes comedy with country and performs “Your Cheating Heart.”

Dana Hill sings Shania Twain’s “Any Man of Mine.”

Danyelle Hillman sings “Midnight Train to Georgia.”

Gary Cummings sings “He Touched Me” as performed by the Gaither Vocal Band.

Hailey Peters sings “Holy Spirit.”

Jacob Green performs “It’s Always Something.”

Jayne Wells sings “Right or Wrong.”

Leah Nix sings Dolly Parton’s hit, “Jolene.”

Sydney Medley performs “A Broken Wing,” Martina McBride.

Tammy West brings a little humor to the stage.

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