Innovative online music series Skyville Live paid tribute to Jerry Lee Lewis last night (Aug. 24) with performances from George Strait, Toby Keith, Lee Ann Womack, Chris Stapleton, Kris Kristofferson and Waylon Payne.
The ivory-tickling Jerry Lee, whose career spans more than 60 years, is responsible for classic tunes such as âGreat Balls of Fire,â âWhole Lotta Shakinâ Goinâ Onâ and more. The 81-year-old Jerry Lee watched the hour-long show from the front row before sitting down at the piano and leading the all-star cast in a rockinâ rendition of âWhole Lotta Shakinâ Goinâ Onâ to close the evening.
Highlights of the showâand there were manyâincluded:
- George Strait opening the show by performing âGreat Balls of Fire.â
Great Balls of FireâŠ@GeorgeStrait is kicking off the Jerry Lee Lewis tribute at @skyvillelive pic.twitter.com/eoK023Pozy
â Nash Country Daily (@NashCntryDaily) August 25, 2017
- Toby Keith performing âDrinkinâ Wine Spo-Dee-O-Dee.â
Drinkinâ Wine Spo Dee O Dee with @TobyKeithMusic at @skyvillelive pic.twitter.com/FTYOps2V1n
â Nash Country Daily (@NashCntryDaily) August 25, 2017
- Lee Ann Womack performing âShe Even Woke Me Up to Say Goodbye.â
Now @leeannwomack is tugging the heartstrings by singing Jerry Lee Lewisâ âShe Even Woke Me Up to Say Goodbyeâ at @skyvillelive pic.twitter.com/6PpQZ4Kxwd
â Nash Country Daily (@NashCntryDaily) August 25, 2017
- Kris Kristofferson, at 81 years old, singing âMean Old Man.â
After 81 years, Kris Kristofferson is still kicking ass and taking names. Watch him sing Jerry Lee Lewisâ âMean Old Manâ at @skyvillelive pic.twitter.com/mpUbDE1zD3
â Nash Country Daily (@NashCntryDaily) August 25, 2017
- Chris Stapleton teaming with the McCrary Sisters to sing the gospel tune, âWhere He Leads Me (I Can Hear My Savior Calling).â
Gospel time as @ChrisStapleton & @mccrarysisters sing âWhere He Leads Me(I Can Hear My Savior Calling)â at Jerry Leeâs @skyvillelive tribute pic.twitter.com/lEawU6gWqe
â Nash Country Daily (@NashCntryDaily) August 25, 2017
- Jerry Lee Lewis and the all-star cast of George Strait, Toby Keith, Lee Ann Womack, Chris Stapleton, Kris Kristofferson and Waylon Payne closing the show by performing âWhole Lotta Shakinâ Goinâ On.â
Thereâs a whole lotta shakin goinâ on with Jerry Lee, Kris Kristofferson, @GeorgeStrait, @TobyKeithMusic, @ChrisStapleton, @leeannwomack pic.twitter.com/iyVd83qXxQ
â Nash Country Daily (@NashCntryDaily) August 25, 2017
photo by Jayme Casey