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‘Hank Williams: Lost Highway’ coming to Calhoun’s Gem Theatre

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photo ** FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE–FILE **This is an undated file photo of Country and Western singer and guitarist Hank Williams. He was born in Georgiana, Al., in 1923 as Hiram King Williams, and he died of a heart attack in 1953. (AP Photo/FILE)

“Hank Williams: Lost Highway,” a musical tribute to the life and legend of one of country music’s most gifted and tragic superstars, will be presented by Acts of Random Theatre in three performances this weekend at the Gem Theater, 114 N. Wall St. in Calhoun, Ga. Written by Mark Harlik and Randal Myler, “Lost Highway” follows Williams from his roots in Alabama to his meteoric rise to stardom on the stage of the Grand Ole Opry. The musical features more than 20 of Williams’ best-loved songs – “Move It on Over,” “Jambalaya,” “Your Cheatin’ Heart” – performed with a backing band. Shows start at 8 p.m. today and Saturday, Oct. 27 and 29, and at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 30. Tickets are $15. To purchase, call 706-625-3132 or go to www.calhoungemtheatre.org.