Jamey Johnson

WHEELING – Award-winning singer/songwriter Jamey Johnson has served as country music’s north star for nearly two decades, inspiring a generation of artists with his unforgettable albums that have built a bridge connecting traditional country with the music of today.

The 10-time Grammy nominee has been called one of the great country singers of this era. As rock legend Don Henley said, Johnson is “the nearest thing” there is to late country icon George Jones. His music has garnered international acclaim and is embraced by fans of classic and contemporary country, as well as Americana and mainstream rock.

Johnson brings his Traveling Truebadour Tour, along with special guest the Bennett Hall Band, to the Capitol Theatre in Wheeling on Wednesday, June 3. Doors open at 7 p.m. The show begins at 8 p.m.

The Grand Ole Opry member is widely regarded as one of the greatest country songwriters of his generation. He is one of only two people in the history of country music (along with Kris Kristofferson) to win two Song of the Year awards in the same year for “Give It Away” and “In Color” from the Academy of Country Music and the Country Music Association.

A consummate storyteller, his songs have been recorded by George Strait, Trace Adkins, Willie Nelson, James Otto, Joe Nichols and others.

Johnson’s “Midnight Gasoline,” his sixth studio album and his first solo release in 14 years, was recorded at the iconic Cash Cabin Studio and features a mix of songs spanning decades, staying true to the sound that made his earlier albums platinum and gold.

His award-winning song “In Color” received a 5x-Platinum Award for reaching 5 million in sales/streams, “High Cost of Living” received a Platinum Award for 1 million in sales/streams, and the songs “That Lonesome Song” and “Between Jennings and Jones” received Gold Awards for sales/streams of 500,000.

His timeless songs poignantly and honestly capture the harsh realities of life, addiction, heartbreak and disappointment while offering messages of hope, humor and love. His music spans a range of emotions, from self-destruction to self-redemption. His deep and rich baritone, simultaneously haunting and soothing, is never rushed or overstated. But the songs on “Midnight Gasoline” have a deeper resonance because they are interpreted by a man who is older and wiser, and he pours that experience into every note.

The Bennett Hall Band includes three sisters, Kat, Presley and Josie Hope Hall, and their band is named after their brother, Bennett, who passed away in 2010.

At the age of 6, Kat (now 17) chose to take a voice class over a dance class. At 15 months younger, Presley Rose (age 16) followed in her sister’s footsteps. She took to the keys in such a way that it wasn’t long before it was discovered that her pitch was perfect. Harmonies quickly followed and the pair were singing live duets at ages 7 and 8. That began the musical journey of what would eventually be The Bennett Hall Band.

At age 9, Kat picked up the guitar so she could begin songwriting and accompanying herself. Four months after her first lesson, she played it on stage for a live audience. The trio has been playing all over middle Tennessee and beyond on stages such as The Station Inn, CMA Fest, El Dorado Festival, Tom Petty Weekend, Dierks Bentley’s Whiskey Room, Fox & Locke, NashHouse, Scoreboard Bar & Grill, The Johnny Cash Hideaway Farm, Kimbro’s Pickin’ Parlor, Puckett’s, Hop Springs, Everett’s Music Barn, The Franklin Main Street Festival, The Broken Wheel Festival, just to name a few.

The youngest of the Hall sisters, Josie Hope (age 12), plays drums, ukulele, tambourine and killer solo and sibling harmony. With experience under their belt and the ability to accompany themselves on guitar, keys, bass, drums and more, TBHB is taking the country music scene by storm.

For tickets and information, visit www.capitoltheatrewheeling.com.