NEWS RELEASE
ORILLIA OPERA HOUSE
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The Wilkinsons, a Grammy-nominated trio, are back out on the road after a six-year hiatus for an unforgettable intimate 'Evening With The Wilkinsons.' Hear the greatest hits from the family group, as well as Amanda's solo career and the Small Town Pistols, like '26 Cents,' 'No More Me & You,' and 'Colour Blind' when the Canadian band hits the Opera House stage June 30.
The Wilkinsons are a Canadian Country music trio from Trenton, Ontario. Founded in 1997, the group consists of lead singer Amanda Wilkinson, her brother Tyler Wilkinson, and their father, Steven Wilkinson. The Wilkinsons achieved success late in 1998 with the hit single '26 Cents,' a No. 1 hit on the Canadian Country music charts and Top 5 hit on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks (now Hot Country Songs) charts.
It was followed by 'Fly (The Angel Song)', also a No. 1 in Canada. A second album, Here and Now, produced the group's last American top 40 hit in 'Jimmy's Got a Girlfriend.' Afterward, the trio recorded three more albums, one of which was not released, and a Greatest Hits package.
Awards and accolades for The Wilkinsons include: Juno Award Winner - Amanda Wilkinson - Best Country Record Juno Award Winner - Best Country Group/Duo Canadian Country Music Award - Group of the Year.
Tickets are available at the Orillia Opera House Box Office or on the Opera House website: Adults $35, Seniors $32. There is an additional $1.13 fee per ticket when purchased online. All sales are final with no refunds or exchanges.
Call the box office at 705-326-8011 or 1-888-ORILLIA Tuesday to Saturday 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 11 a.m. to show time on performance days.
The box office is also open on Sunday/Monday performance days two hours prior to showtime. Or, go online anytime: www.orilliaoperahouse.ca for tickets.
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