AN EVENING WITH ROSANNE CASH

She’s described as ‘keeping her head down and showing up for work’ but in reality she’s done much more than show up. Her impression breadth of musical contributions has stood the test of time. Following in the footsteps of her iconic father, but never in his shadow, Rosanne Cash’s illustrious career has garnered both critical and popular acclaim, all the while maintaining integrity and artistry she’s sewn into a unique tapestry of blues, rock, pop and country music.


Grammy award-winner Rosanne Cash makes a special stop in Fargo on Saturday, November 19, 8 p.m., at the historic Fargo Theatre. Tickets go on sale Friday, September 30, at noon. Golden circle tickets cost $55; reserved tickets cost $45. Applicable fees may apply. All tickets can be purchased at Tickets300 (300 Broadway, Fargo; Monday – Friday noon to 6 p.m.), via phone at 701-205-3182 or online at tickets300.com or jadepresents.com. This is an all-ages performance.

Known for her breakthrough hit “Seven Year Ache” (1981), Rosanne Cash’s musical journey began as a teenager with her famous father’s road show. Her work with Emmylou Harris’ sideman/songwriter (whom Cash would later marry), Rodney Crowell, led to a solid Nashville-based body of work.

From 1978-1989, Rosanne Cash released such hits as “No Memories Hangin’ Around” (a duet with country singer Bobby Bare), “Couldn’t Do Nothing Right,” “Take Me, Take Me,” “My Baby Thinks He’s a Train,” “Blue Moon with Heartache,” “Never Be You,” “Hold On” and more. Cash took home the Grammy for Best Female Country Vocal Performance for 1985’s “I Don’t Know Why You Don’t Want Me.”

Her most critically acclaimed album-to-date is King’s Record Shop. King’s spawned four No. 1 hits including “Tennessee Flat Top Box” (originally released by her father). In the mid 1990s, Cash divorced Crowell. The breakup signaled Cash’s relocation to New York City and a departure of the country sound to a more soulful, Americana sound. Her other endeavors now include fictional essays. Her newest release is The List and her most recent writing collection is Composed.

The Fargo Theatre is located at 314 Broadway North. Visit RosanneCash.com.

ASCAP to honor Don Williams

Country music star Don Williams will be honored with the prestigious ASCAP Golden Note Award during its 49th Annual Country Music Awards on Sunday, Nov. 6th, at Nashville’s Gaylord Opryland. The event will also honor the songwriters and publishers of ASCAP’s most performed country songs from April 1, 2010 through March 31, 2011, and present awards for Songwriter of the Year, Songwriter/Artist of the Year, Song of the Year and Publisher of the Year.

The Golden Note Award is bestowed upon songwriters, composers and artists who have achieved extraordinary career milestones.

Don Williams is a recording artist & songwriter who has enjoyed 45 Top Ten hits and 17 No. 1 singles. Williams’ began his career as a member of the mid-1960’s folk-pop trio, the Pozo-Seco Singers. His self-penned hits include The Shelter of Your Eyes, Lay Down Beside Me, Love Me Over Again, and his collaboration with Wayland Holyfield, Till the Rivers All Run Dry. Despite a well-known aversion to the spotlight, Williams has risen to international fame. Williams was elected to the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2010.