LEGENDS OF COUNTRY with the Cleveland Pops & Music Cleveland!

Name: LEGENDS OF COUNTRY with the Cleveland Pops & Music Cleveland!
Start: 2026-01-30T19:30:00-05:00
End: 2026-01-30T22:30:00-05:00
Location: Severance Hall

Schedule

Fri Jan 30 2026 at 07:30 pm to 10:30 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Severance Hall | Cleveland, OH

Now we’re talking - or perhaps I should say singing! Country Music in Severance Hall!

A foot-stompin’, toe tappin’ tribute to the greatest names in country music, with vocalists Rachel Potter and Patrick Thomas, including songs by acclaimed singers and songwriters like Willie Nelson, Dolly Parton, Loretta Lynn, Hank Williams, Johnny Cash, Kenny Rogers and more.
Seats are filling fast — don’t miss your chance to be part of the excitement. Grab your tickets today and celebrate real American music.
This concert is expected to sell out so an immediate RSVP is suggested. We will close reservations when our seat allocation is exhausted. The, you know what happens - You’ll be sitting on the sidewalk……
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We expect to gather to meet members before at dinner, at intermission and after concert in the Grand Hall. We may decide to have a nightcap at a nearby pub after. We will update you via text messages.
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WHAT: Legends of Country Music - the Cleveland Pops Orchestra!
WHO: THE CLEVELAND POPS ORCHESTRA under the direction of Maestro Carl Topilow
FEATURING: Vocalists Rachel Potter and Patrick Thomas
WHEN: Friday, January 30th - 7:30 p.m.
PRE-CONCERT DISCUSSION @ 6:45 p.m. in Reinberger Hall on first level - Maestro Carl Topilow will also be having his regular pre-concert discussion in Reinberger Hall to give some behind the scenes insight as to the set list and what the night will have in store. That's scheduled for a 6:45p.m. start time.
WHERE: Severance Hall in University Circle, 11001 Euclid Ave
PARKING: You may get parking passes in the Severance garage when tickets are purchased. Here are parking details: https://www.clevelandorchestra.com/attend/directions-and-parking/
DINNER: Tonight you are on your own. We’ll meet during intermission and decide on a post-concert social.
RACHEL POTTER, an acclaimed Broadway star and accomplished Nashville Recording artist, has been recognized by US Weekly as "One to Watch" and praised by the Hollywood Reporter for her "crystalline vocals." With a successful career in both musical theater and country music, Rachel has showcased her talent on stages of all sizes.
Rachel's impressive resume includes her turn as the ever “popular” Glinda u/s on the National Tour of Wicked. Next, she made her Broadway debut as Wednesday Addams in The Addams Family, where she shared the stage with Bebe Neuwirth and Brooke Shields as Morticia. She then went on to originate the role of the Mistress in the Tony Nominated revival of Evita, alongside Ricky Martin and Michael Cerveris.
Her standout performance on the Original Broadway Cast Recording of the production, singing the poignant song "Another Suitcase in Another Hall," further solidified her place in the Broadway community.
Hailing from St. Petersburg, Florida, Rachel's journey in the entertainment industry began on at Walt Disney World, where she portrayed iconic characters such as Ariel, Belle, and Nemo. She later gained national attention as a top 15 finalist on MTV's Legally Blonde: The Search for Elle Woods.
Transitioning from Broadway to Nashville, Rachel pursued her passion for country music and achieved success as a Top 12 finalist on season 3 of FOX's The X Factor. Her audition with her version of Queen's "Somebody to Love" earned international praise, and continues to amass millions of views since the season aired 10 years ago. The song is featured on her solo album, "Not So Black and White," which showcases her unique artistry, songwriting, and musical style. Her music videos have been featured on CMT and Entertainment Tonight, and she has garnered attention from publications such as Billboard, Rolling Stone, and Huffington Post.
Most recently, Rachel was the featured soloist on "Journey to Fantasy Springs," the theme song for Tokyo Disney Sea's new land "Fantasy Springs," further expanding her global reach and musical accomplishments.
In addition to her solo career, Rachel has collaborated with renowned Acapella groups VoicePlay and Voctave, showcasing her versatility as a performer. With many of their videos achieving viral status, most notably, her “Moana Medley" collaboration with VoicePlay remains an internet favorite.
Rachel has been featured as a guest soloist with many symphony orchestras all over the world, in concerts spanning everything from Country to Broadway and Holiday to Patriotic, with orchestras including the Dallas Symphony, St. Louis Symphony, Utah Symphony, among many others. She and fellow country artist, Patrick Thomas, have been celebrating the past icons of country music in their Pops symphony show, “Country Legends,” for the past 10 years.
Residing in Nashville, Rachel remains focused on recording and writing music, as well as enjoying a successful career in real estate. Balancing her professional endeavors with her most important role as “mommy” to Jude, Elliot, and Myla, Rachel's passion for music and family shines through in all aspects of her life. Stay connected with Rachel on social media @therachelpotter.
ABOUT PATRICK THOMAS - The son of two Broadway singers, he grew up in Colleyville, Texas surrounded by music. At a young age, he was taken to see the blockbuster hit Titanic. After the movie, he returned home and began playing the underscoring from the film on piano. Continuing to display increasingly high levels of musicianship and the ability to accompany himself by ear, Patrick began a life of frequent public performances. From international corporate conventions, to singing major league national anthems, to televised shows at Johnny High's Country Music Revue, Patrick honed his craft of singing and playing the piano, adding songwriting to the mix by the time he was a pre-teen.
A favorite and live finalist on the inaugural season of NBC's The Voice (Team Blake), Patrick was noticed and signed by Grammy Award-winning songwriter Brett James and Cornman Music where he developed further as a songwriter, penning over 200 songs in his first year.
For the next few years, Patrick toured the U.S. singing classic country covers with major symphony orchestras (over thirty to date) and playing a dueling piano bar when home in Nashville. In September of 2017 he released his highly anticipated self-titled EP produced by Grammy Award-winner Mark Bright (Carrie Underwood, Rascal Flatts) and Will Bowen.
In addition to his career a country artist, Patrick has also written a full-length musical, “The Battle of Franklin”, which debuted to sell out crowds in Franklin, Tennessee, also breaking gross ticket sales records for the producing company, Studio Tenn. As a keyboard player he has played on numerous sessions and has also toured as band leader and multi-instrumentalist for a variety of Nashville acts. Lastly, he is a popular demo-vocalist for many songwriters and publishing companies in town.
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