The 32nd annual Cowboy Show, presented by Tau Phi, will be this Saturday, Oct. 1, at 7:00 p.m. in Collins Alumni Auditorium.
The show is hosted and performed by members of the men’s social club and involves a few of Lipscomb’s talented female students, as well. Except for Singarama, it is Lipscomb’s largest student-led production.
Carter Hamric, Tau Phi president and this year’s director, said the tradition showcases Lipscomb’s talent.
“The thing about Cowboy Show is that, as an overall production it’s done right,” he said. “We bring in professionals to play along with us. It’s more than just karaoke. We audition the girls to sing ,so all of the girls are just really, really talented. Some of the guys are good, and the ones that aren’t good are really, really entertaining.”
This year’s assistant directors are Brandon Smith, Taylor Farnsworth and Lindsay Hartselle. Tau Phi alumni Andrew Glass and Andrew Smith will be hosting the show.
“As a director, I love seeing people get better,” Hamric said, “and things start to come together as we get closer to the show. It’s really exciting.”
In addition to Lipscomb students, Pat Flynn, Nashville singer/songwriter and producer, will return with his band to lead the show. Flynn, who has been in the music industry for over 25 years, has worked with some of country’s biggest stars. According to Hamric, since Flynn has participated in the Cowboy Show so many years, he is now considered an honorary member of Tau Phi.
Hamric said Cowboy Show always impresses the audience. “I think people leave wowed at some of the talent here at Lipscomb.”
The show will include songs by popular artists such as The Band Perry, Keith Urban, Jason Aldean and Carrie Underwood. It will also feature classic songs from singers like Patsy Cline and Hank Williams.
SGA will sponsor a cookout in Bison Square before the show at 6 p.m.
Hamric said the show has sold out the last three years, so students who want to go should “jump on it.”
Tickets are available online at www.sga.lipscomb.edu for $10 or in Bison Square.
To see photos from 2010 show, click here