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HART — The Hart Community Community Performing Arts Series will conclude its 2025-2026 season Friday, May 15, with a special performance by the nationally-renowned bluegrass band, Authentic Unlimited. The concert will begin at 7:30 p.m. in the Hart Public Schools Auditorium, located in the Hart Middle School.
Authentic Unlimited is a bluegrass group that is composed of Jerry Cole, Stephen Burwell, and Eli Johnston; all being former members of Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver’s last touring band before he retired. They are joined by mandolin extraordinaire, Jesse Brock and the newest addition to AU; vocal powerhouse, Colton Baker to form a tight machine that is taking the music industry by storm. Authentic Unlimited won Vocal Group of the Year and New Artist of the Year at the 2023 IBMA Bluegrass Music Awards as well as the 2023 SPGMA Gospel Group of the Year and Vocal Group of the Year.
AU took home the esteemed awards for Music Video of the Year and Song of The Year for their hit single, “Fall in Tennessee” at the 2024 IBMA Award Show. In addition, the group was also recognized as the 2024 Vocal Group of the Year. Jesse Brock of Authentic Unlimited also received the prestigious honor of being named Mandolin Player of the Year. Authentic Unlimited’s multiple wins highlight their remarkable talent and further establish them as a standout bluegrass sensation. AU also won Bluegrass Gospel Group of the Year at the 2024 SPBGMA Awards.
Tickets for the concert are available at hartseries.org.
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