FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
(LEBANON, Ill., Nov. 7, 2025) – The Hettenhausen Center for the Arts at McKendree University will soon be welcoming up-and-coming country singer Jenny Tolman to perform on stage on Saturday, Nov. 22 at 7:30 p.m.
Tolman, is currently competing in CBS’s new show The Road, hails from Nashville, Tenn. Sweet yet sassy, vintage yet fresh, an old soul with a new vision and some incredible comedic timing, Tolman is the breath of fresh air that the genre needs now. She actively weaves the incredible storyline of her life into her music and has found a way to create albums that tie up all that life has given her – the good, the bad, and the downright tragic – and makes it sound beautiful. On her new album, Married in a Honky Tonk, Tolman brings a kaleidoscope of stories and emotions to the country music table with a swagger of a certified superstar.
Tickets are $35 for adults, $30 for seniors, and $17.50 for youth, with discounts for Friends of the Hett and students, faculty, and staff at McKendree University. To purchase tickets, please visit the Hett’s website.
ABOUT THE HETT
The Russel E. and Fern M. Hettenhausen Center for the Arts, affectionately known as “The Hett,” is Southern Illinois’ premier performing arts venue, located on the campus of McKendree University in Lebanon, Illinois. Since opening in 2006, the Hett has provided a state-of-the-art, 488-seat auditorium that presents world-class dance, drama, classical music, jazz performances, and lectures by acclaimed artists and speakers. As a cultural hub for the campus and the wider region, the Hett enriches the community with diverse entertainment and arts programming year-round.
CONTACT
Tina Napper
Lead Writer, McKendree University
(618) 537-6865
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