MUSIC

The Grand’s sizzling summer season will come to a spectacular close when multi-Grammy winner Lyle Lovett and His Large Band take the stage on Tuesday, September 4th, at 7pm.

For over three decades Lovett has performed either solo, or in the company of his small, medium, or large band. Regardless of the venue or the accompaniment…Lovett delivers “emotionally-charged, multi-layered songs” – each performed with “elegance and intelligence.” This season- closer is sure to be “the cherry on top” of one outstanding summer performance schedule!

A native Texan, Lovett began his music career as a songwriter, but soon signed with MCA records (1986) and debuted with a self-titled album. Even though typically associated with the country genre, the music of Lyle Lovett is much broader in scope - as his albums incorporate folk, swing, blues, jazz, and gospel music, in addition to the more traditional country. Indeed, Lovett was recognized as one of the most distinctive and original singer/songwriters to emerge during the '80s.

Born in Klein, Texas - a small town named after his great-grandfather (a Bavarian weaver named Adam Klein), Lovett was raised on his family horse ranch. He didn't begin his musical career until he began writing songs while at Texas A&M University in the late '70s. While a student studying journalism and German, he also entertained and sang original songs at local folk festivals and clubs. As a graduate student, he traveled to Germany to study and continued to write and perform while in Europe. However, it wasn’t until he returned to the U.S. in the early 80s that he began to pursue a musical career in earnest.

It was clear from the outset that Lovett's musical tastes didn't rely on country even though the genre provided the foundation of his sound. Instead, he incorporated jazz, folk, and pop into a country framework, pushing the musical boundaries of each genre. In fact, his album Pontiac - revealed not only exactly how eclectic and literate Lovett was, but how popular he was with both country and mainstream fans.

Lovett's Grammy Awards include Best Country Album, Best Country Duo/Group with Vocal,  Best Pop/Vocal Collaboration, and Best Country Male Voice. In addition to these awards, this Internationally recognized singer/songwriter has won accolades for both big screen and television performances. Critics have noted: “There’s not a style of music this man cannot do well. Artists as talented and diverse as Lyle Lovett are few and far between, and he has proven that with each and every release… Mr. Lovett’s talents are immeasurable.”

Don't miss this one incredible performance.