The Leeds Arts Council welcomes Jason Petty, a tribute artist presenting “Hank Williams – The Lonesome Tour” on September 23 at 7 p.m. at the Leeds Theatre and Arts Center located at 8140 Parkway Drive in Downtown Leeds. 

Jason Petty began his acting and singing odyssey on the stage of the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, Tenn. portraying country music legend Hank Williams in the musical, “Lost Highway”. After several national tours, Petty went to New York for an off -Broadway run of the show and won the OBIE Award for Outstanding Performance in 2003. 

When Petty first performed the role of Hank Williams at the Ryman in Tennessee in 1996, little did he imagine that some 20 years later he would still be portraying this legendary man in his own highly acclaimed show.  

Petty met and became friends with Williams’ friends, family members, musicians and fellow Grand Ole Opry stars. They shared with him the intimate details of this legends’ life and career. From the good times to the hard times, Petty listened and began to understand this man like no other. Now he brings that intimate story to life in this one-man tribute – “Hank Williams – The Lonesome Tour”.  

Tickets are $20.00. Due to the popularity of this show reservations are recommended. Call 205-699-1892 and leave a message. Leave your name, phone number, and number of tickets you need. Someone will return your call to confirm your reservation.   

The Leeds Theatre and Arts Center is handicapped accessible so when you call for reservations please let them know if you need wheelchair access.