John Michael Montgomery will perform at the Thrasher-Horne Center at 7:30 p.m., August 18, 2023. Behind the string of hit records such as Life’s A Dance, the awards and critical accolades that have defined his phenomenal success lies a believability that goes beyond the undeniable talent. Few artists sing with more heart than this Kentucky-born artist.

Montgomery says, “Where most people have chairs and sofas in their living rooms, we had amplifiers and drum kits.” His family band played on weekends throughout the area, and he and his brother Eddie eagerly soaked up everything about it. He recalls, “To a certain extent, my dad always had a natural ability to draw fans and entertain people; I don’t care if it was on the front porch, the living room or on a stage. I think that transitioned to me and my brother being able to do that on stage.”