The Wallace Theater will be hosting an unforgettable evening of live music with Texas country icon Gary P. Nunn, who is returning to his West Texas roots to perform No. v1.
The evening will begin at 6 p.m. with an exclusive VIP Meet & Greet, offering fans a rare opportunity to mingle with the artist during a private reception.
The show will open at 7:30 p.m. with Maddie Rose, a Country Americana singersongwriter from Newark, Texas. Maddie has been creating and performing her music since the age of 8. She has recorded all her singles in Lubbock, and is a student at South Plains College, majoring in voice for commercial music.
Nunn will take the stage at 8:15 p.m. to perform his signature Texas sound, heartfelt storytelling, and chart-topping classics that have made him one of the Lone Star State’s most beloved musicians. This performance also marks a special occasion with Nunn celebrating his 80th birthday in one month.
“Having Gary P. Nunn on our stage for the Wallace Theater’s Grand Reopening season as our first Country Music Concert is an incredible honor,” said Alycyn Keeling, executive director of The Wallace Theater. “His story is an inspiration for anyone growing up in a rural community with a dream to follow. From teaching himself piano as a child to becoming a Texas music legend, Gary’s journey reflects the very spirit of perseverance, creativity, and possibility that we celebrate here at the Wallace. His music captures what it truly feels like to be a Texan.”
Nunn is a Texas singer/ songwriter whose career began in the 1960s with the Fabulous Sparkles before he settled in with the Lost Gonzo Band the following decade. Today, he is a Texas institution, thanks to his frequent appearances and songs that hail the state’s culture and people.
Born in Oklahoma and raised in Brownfield, just 30 miles from Levelland, his career began in the 7th grade when he joined a garage band. He would later attend South Plains College and Texas Tech University. Nunn played in local bands, including Levelland-based The Sparkles, which helped shape the region’s music scene in the 1960s. He performed alongside former Buddy Holly & The Crickets drummer J.I. Allison and with Don Caldwell in The Night Spots.