J.D.
Shelburne has been very busy lately, having attended the Kentucky Derby and the
Derby Eve festivities this past weekend.
On May 12th, Shelburne will be returning to Lawrenceburg,
Kentucky, for a special concert benefitting God’s Pantry and The Light
Center. Opening for him will be Hannah
Blaylock, formerly of Eden’s Edge. The
event is part of the “Nashville on the Green” in downtown Lawrenceburg near the
intersection of Main Street and Woodford Street. The show starts at 7:00 p.m.
There
is no admission charge to the concert but fans are encouraged to donate canned
goods, which will be divided between two local organizations, God’s Pantry and
The Light Center. Donations will earn fans tickets for door prizes to be given
throughout the night. Cash donations for the organizations will also be
accepted.
J.D. Shelburne,
a blue-blooded Kentucky boy who starred in basketball and baseball at Spencer
County High School, embarked on his career in music after finding a guitar when
cleaning out his late grandmother’s house. He taught himself to play while
attending the University of Kentucky, and then moved to Nashville in 2008. He
penned the song “Farmboy,” which became a regional hit in 2012. He has opened for
over 50 national acts and received recent national attention for the videos of
his songs “Hometown” and “Better Man” playing on GAC and CMT.
May 12th
promises to be a night to remember in Lawrenceburg. Shelburne hosted a similar
event in Taylorsville drawing an estimated 4,000 fans last year and even more
are expected in Lawrenceburg.
Stoney Top Burgoo, of Lawrenceburg,
plans to be set up to serve burgoo for lunch on concert day. Pappy’s Porch of Hampshire, Tennessee, also
plans to be set up by lunch time. Menu includes pulled pork BBQ sandwiches,
1/3-pound burgers, Nathan’s all-beef hot dogs, nachos, BBQ nachos, fries and
the J.D. Dawg (Two hot dogs, chili, nacho cheese, diced onions, crushed nacho
chips, and pulled pork BBQ).
The city parking lot on the west side
of Western Avenue will be closed all day on Friday, May 12. Onsite parking will
be available at First Baptist Church, Lawrenceburg City Hall, City Main Street
Parking Lot, City College Street Parking Lot and behind the Anderson County
Judge Executive Office. Off-site parking will be available nearby at Anderson
County Middle School, Saffell Street School and Anderson County Community Park.
