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Will Hearn's Grand Ol' Christmas Show Tour Dates & Tickets

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Will Hearn's Grand Ol' Christmas Show delivers a progressive nostalgia through a live, radio-style Christmas experience. Originating in 2003 when Will Hearn joined forces with Greg Essington and Zack Kibodeaux of Blue Water Highway, the show blends Americana and bluegrass with sketch comedy for a unique holiday event. Over the years, this production has expanded to multiple markets, touring across Texas and beyond while leveraging a charitable mission that has raised substantial funds for disaster relief and other causes.

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The show features the core Americana/folk-rock sounds of Blue Water Highway, complemented by festive performances, clever storytelling, and seasonal humor. It’s the kind of family-friendly, accessible live experience that feels like catching up with an old friend who can pull off a memorable holiday setlist with style.

The live experience

What reaches the room

Whether you’re a longtime fan of Blue Water Highway or simply looking for a memorable way to celebrate the season, this show offers a warm, nostalgic, and entertaining route to holiday cheer. Secure your seats and join the tradition that audiences across Texas and nearby regions have come to expect each December.

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Upcoming tour stops for 2025 include engagements across Texas and beyond. Venues include The Heights in Houston (matinee), Mayo Civic Center in Rochester, MN, Lewisville Grand Theater, McPherson, Lutcher Theatre in Orange, Victoria’s Leo J. Welder Center, Wichita Falls, and more. Every performance is a standalone event with a mix of live music, radio-style sketches, and charitable contributions. Date to be announced for additional markets as schedules firm up.

Onstage company

Documented collaborators

Follow Will Hearn's Grand Ol' Christmas Show for the latest tour updates, and connect with Blue Water Highway for music and announcements:

The live experience

What reaches the room

Proceeds from select performances support disaster relief and other charitable initiatives, continuing a tradition the show began in 2003. For the most up-to-date tour information and venue details, check the official venue pages and the show’s social feeds.

The essentials

Quick Facts About Will Hearn's Grand Ol' Christmas Show

  • Origin and history: The show began in 2003 when Will Hearn and friends Greg Essington and Zack Kibodeaux (Blue Water Highway) conceived a progressive nostalgia, live radio-style Christmas show. It has since expanded to multiple markets and tours. ([theheightstheater.com](https://theheightstheater.com/events/grand-ol-christmas-show-with-blue-water-highway/))
  • 2025 tour footprint: 2025 dates included Lewisville Grand Theater (Dec 6, 2025), Victoria (Dec 17, 2025, Leo J. Welder Center), McPherson (Dec 14, 2025), Lutcher Theatre in Orange (Dec 20, 2025), The Heights (Dec 23, 2025 matinee), Mayo Civic Center Rochester (Dec 12, 2025), Wichita Falls (Dec 22, 2025), and more across Texas and beyond. ([lewisvillegrand.com](https://www.lewisvillegrand.com/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/81462/3545?curdate=9-8-2020&curm=12&cury=2025&utm_source=openai))
  • Charitable impact: Since inception, the show’s participants have raised over $100,000 for various charities and continue to donate portions of ticket proceeds to disaster relief and other causes. ([theheightstheater.com](https://theheightstheater.com/events/grand-ol-christmas-show-with-blue-water-highway/))
  • Genre and style: The production is a retro radio show blending Americana/bluegrass-influenced musical performances with sketch comedy, described as progressive nostalgia. Blue Water Highway serves as Americana/folk-rock core. ([theheightstheater.com](https://theheightstheater.com/events/grand-ol-christmas-show-with-blue-water-highway/))
  • Discography (performers): Blue Water Highway releases include Things We Carry (2015), Heartbreak City (2018), Paper Airplanes (2021), Year of the Dragon (2023). ([bluewaterhighwayband.bandcamp.com](https://bluewaterhighwayband.bandcamp.com/album/things-we-carry))
  • Top singles (most recent first): Year of the Dragon (single, 2022), 40 Dogs (single, 2022), Dog Days (single, 2020). No major mainstream chart peaks are listed for these titles. ([music.apple.com](https://music.apple.com/us/album/year-of-the-dragon-single/1644709437?utm_source=openai))

The records

Will Hearn's Grand Ol' Christmas Show Discography

  • Year of the Dragon
    2023 · Blue Water Highway (self-released)
  • Paper Airplanes
    2021 · Blue Water Highway / self-released
  • Heartbreak City
    2018 · Blue Water Highway
  • Things We Carry
    2015 · River Road Opera Co.

The hits

Top Will Hearn's Grand Ol' Christmas Show Songs

  • Year of the Dragon - Single
    2022 · Did not chart
  • 40 Dogs - Single
    2022 · Did not chart
  • Dog Days - Single
    2020 · Did not chart

Upcoming tour stops for 2025 include engagements across Texas and beyond. Venues include The Heights in Houston (matinee), Mayo Civic Center in Rochester, MN, Lewisville Grand Theater, McPherson, Lutcher Theatre in Orange, Victoria’s Leo J. Welder Center, Wichita Falls, and more. Every performance is a standalone event with a mix of live music, radio-style sketches, and charitable contributions. Date to be announced for additional markets as schedules firm up.

Follow Will Hearn's Grand Ol' Christmas Show for the latest tour updates, and connect with Blue Water Highway for music and announcements:

Proceeds from select performances support disaster relief and other charitable initiatives, continuing a tradition the show began in 2003. For the most up-to-date tour information and venue details, check the official venue pages and the show’s social feeds.

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