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Crowd goes to ‘Home for the Holidays’

James Rogers plays patriotic tunes on his acoustic guitar onstage at The Colonnade. The first half of Rogers' concert was a patriotic tribute to veterans. The second half, he serenaded the crowd with Christmas songs. "Christmas is about a miracle that brought love, hope and joy to the world," said Rogers. James Rogers plays patriotic tunes on his acoustic guitar onstage at The Colonnade. The first half of Rogers' concert was a patriotic tribute to veterans. The second half, he serenaded the crowd with Christmas songs. "Christmas is about a miracle that brought love, hope and joy to the world," said Rogers.

By Katie Ward December 30, 2015 1 min read

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Wednesday, June 24.

After performing at Dollywood for decades, singer/songwriter James Rogers now hosts a holiday concert at The Colonnade.

“It all started with me and a guitar listening to the crickets,” said Rogers, who now lives in Rock Spring, while speaking to the packed crowd that attended this year’s show. “I love doing this show. I look forward to it. I thought this would be a good chance to get everyone together. Sharing your heart and feelings with others is what makes it complete. Thank you for 42 years [of music and entertainment]. Thank you for supporting me and sharing your time with me.”

Email Katie Ward at kward@timesfreepress.com.