{"id":201235,"date":"2026-01-05T10:32:13","date_gmt":"2026-01-05T15:32:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thevwindependent.com\/news\/?p=201235"},"modified":"2026-01-05T10:32:16","modified_gmt":"2026-01-05T15:32:16","slug":"country-legends-to-perform-at-npac","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thevwindependent.com\/news\/2026\/01\/05\/country-legends-to-perform-at-npac\/","title":{"rendered":"Country legends to perform at NPAC"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

By Quincy Thompson<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Van Wert LIVE is proud to present an unforgettable night of country music on Friday, January 30, when country icon Lorrie Morgan takes the stage at the Niswonger Performing Arts Center at 7:30 p.m., with platinum-selling singer-songwriter Jamie O\u2019Neal joining her as special guest. This show\u2019s Presenting Sponsor is First Bank of Berne.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Both artists will be making their first appearance at the Niswonger, bringing decades of chart-topping hits and powerful storytelling to northwest Ohio audiences. <\/p>\n\n\n

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Lorrie Morgan<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

\u201cFirst Bank of Berne is proud to support the Niswonger Performing Arts Center and the upcoming Lorrie Morgan and Jamie O\u2019Neal show,\u201d said Jenna Strayer, Business Banker at First Bank of Berne. \u201cWe believe that supporting and shopping local helps keep our communities strong.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lorrie Morgan has been one of the most compelling voices in country music for more than three decades. A Grand Ole Opry member since age 24, Morgan grew up surrounded by music and first stepped onto the Opry stage at just 13 years old. Over the years, she has built a career defined by honesty, heartache, and unforgettable vocals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fans can expect to hear some of her most beloved songs, including classics like \u201cFive Minutes,\u201d her first No. 1 hit, along with chart favorites such as \u201cWhat Part of No,\u201d \u201cSomething in Red,\u201d \u201cGood as I Was to You,\u201d and \u201cI Didn\u2019t Know My Own Strength.\u201d Her ability to connect emotionally with audiences has made her one of country music\u2019s most enduring and respected artists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Joining Morgan is Jamie O\u2019Neal, a platinum-selling country artist who burst onto the scene in the early 2000s with back-to-back No. 1 singles, including \u201cThere Is No Arizona\u201d and \u201cWhen I Think About Angels.\u201d Her breakout success quickly established her as one of the era\u2019s most exciting new voices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

O\u2019Neal\u2019s catalog is packed with memorable songs that blend heartfelt lyrics and soaring vocals. Audience favorites include \u201cSomebody\u2019s Hero,\u201d \u201cShiver,\u201d and \u201cTrying to Find Atlantis,\u201d all of which showcase her dynamic range and strong songwriting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This concert brings together two powerhouse performers whose music has resonated across generations. From emotional ballads to high-energy hits, audiences can expect a night filled with nostalgia, storytelling, and unforgettable performances in the intimate setting of the Niswonger.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThis is the kind of show that country music fans will absolutely love,\u201d said Jarin Hart, Executive Director of Van Wert LIVE. \u201cLorrie Morgan and Jamie O\u2019Neal each bring a catalog of songs people remember and even know by heart, and when you combine that with the acoustics and atmosphere of the Niswonger, guests can expect a truly special evening.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For more information and to purchase tickets to any upcoming Niswonger events, visit the Box Office from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, call 419.238.6722, or get your tickets 24\/7 at vanwertlive.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

By Quincy Thompson Van Wert LIVE is proud to present an unforgettable night of country music on Friday, January 30, when country icon Lorrie Morgan takes the stage at the Niswonger Performing Arts Center at 7:30 p.m., with platinum-selling singer-songwriter Jamie O\u2019Neal joining her as special guest. This show\u2019s Presenting Sponsor is First Bank of […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[8],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-201235","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-arts"],"publishpress_future_action":{"enabled":false,"date":"2026-04-27 03:45:57","action":"change-status","newStatus":"draft","terms":[],"taxonomy":"category","extraData":[]},"publishpress_future_workflow_manual_trigger":{"enabledWorkflows":[]},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/thevwindependent.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/201235","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/thevwindependent.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/thevwindependent.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thevwindependent.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thevwindependent.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=201235"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/thevwindependent.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/201235\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":201237,"href":"https:\/\/thevwindependent.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/201235\/revisions\/201237"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/thevwindependent.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=201235"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thevwindependent.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=201235"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thevwindependent.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=201235"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}