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By April Kaull
Willie Nelson is set to perform at the Clay Center in Charleston for the second time Thursday, May 10 at 8 p.m.
The country music singer is set to perform standard hits like “On the Road Again,” “Always On My Mind” and “Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain”.
Clay Center President and CEO Judy Wellington said in a news release that the success of Nelson’s previous performance prompted the center to look at him bringing him back to Charleston. “Willie’s 2008 concert was one of the most impressive performances we’ve ever had at the Center,” said Wellington. “People still talk about what an amazing show it was, so we jumped at the chance to get him again.”
Wellington said the Clay Center rarely books artists more than once, but exceptions are made for performers that the public ask to see. “Our most important goal is giving the people what they want, however, and this show’s quick sell-out is proof that they wanted to see Willie Nelson again,” said Wellington.
The only other artists to play the Clay Center Presents series more than once are Tony Bennett, Harry Connick, Jr., Naturally 7 and The Capitol Steps.
Nashville singer-songwriter Drake White will open the May 10 show. The performance is being sponsored by Kanawha Stone Company and Terradon.