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IN THE NEWS: Interview with Levitt AMP Twentynine Palms’ Audrey Philpot in Coachella Valley Independent
Levitt AMP Twentynine Palms kicks off the second half of their inaugural concert season this Saturday, September 26. Highlighting the impact of the music series so far, Coachella Valley Independent reporter Matt King interviewed Audrey Philpot, chair of the 29 Palms Music Committee, who led the effort of applying for the 2026-2028 Levitt grant opening….
2026 Group Site Visit to Levitt Shell Sioux Falls
In Sioux Falls, South Dakota, the cascading waters of the Big Sioux River, public art, a vibrant downtown, and free live music come together in a city shaped by community pride. As host of the 2026 Friends of Levitt Group Site Visit, Levitt Sioux Falls welcomed staff and board members from Levitt venues across the…
IN THE NEWS: Levitt Family Foundation’s Sharon Yazowski and Levitt Shell Sioux Falls’ Nancy Halverson appear on In the Moment Podcast
This July, Levitt Family Foundation President & CEO Sharon Yazowski and Levitt Shell Sioux Falls President & CEO Nancy Halverson visited the South Dakota Public Broadcasting studio to chat with Lori Walsh, host of the In the Moment podcast. Their conversation highlighted the power of free live music in Sioux Falls and in Levitt communities…
IN THE NEWS: Levitt AMP Cumberland featured in The Garrett County Republican
Levitt AMP Cumberland recently broke their single-night attendance record, with an estimated 750 people on the lawn to soak in a performance by Nashville indie-rock band The Foxies on July 23rd. The Garrett County Republican reporter Claudia Reynolds interviewed Melanie Moore, Director of Frostburg State University’s Cultural Events Series—presenter of Levitt AMP Cumberland—about this milestone….
IN THE NEWS: Levitt AMP Selma featured in the Selma Times Journal
This July, Selma Times Journal reporter Nichlos Cutrell captured the exciting opening night of the Levitt AMP Selma music series, which kicked off with the Bridge City Jazz Fest. Lydia Chatmon of the Black Belt Community Foundation, presenter of the Levitt AMP Selma Music Series, shared how the 2026 season will continue to strengthen the Selma…
IN THE NEWS: Levitt AMP Harrisonburg featured in the Harrisonburg Citizen
This July, Harrisonburg Citizen reporter Ella Warren captured the impact and exciting developments at the Levitt AMP Harrisonburg music series—including an effort led by the nonprofit Build Our Park to build a permanent stage at Turner Pavilion for the series. “Harrisonburg loves live music. It’s become a piece of our culture here,” said Erin Bishop, Vice President of the Build…
IN THE NEWS: Levitt AMP Vicksburg Music Series launches with Juneteenth celebration and new art installation
The Juneteenth unveiling of a new public art installation and launch of the new Levitt AMP Vicksburg Music Series in Vicksburg, Mississippi, was recently featured in The Vicksburg Post. “In the Key of Freedom,” a sound sculpture by artist Kevin Caron, pays homage to Vicksburg’s history as an important location during the Civil War, as well as its deep connection to the blues, a Black musical tradition that informs Vicksburg’s…
LEVITT FEATURE: How a Small Town in Kentucky Found Its Music
KENTUCKY NATIVE Jenna Jefferson gazed at the audience’s shining faces and felt hope. She and her blues band had just finished playing the inaugural Levitt AMP concert in Middlesboro, Kentucky, a rural town in the heart of Appalachia. On this summer night in 2015, all the downtown storefronts were dark, and many—too many—were vacant, seemingly…
Congratulations to the Nine Levitt Artists Who Won 2026 GRAMMYs!
On February 1st, the 68th Annual GRAMMY Awards celebrated exceptional musical achievements across the industry with electric performances and inspiring tributes that illuminated the unifying power of music. And once again, we are thrilled to congratulate these GRAMMY-winning artists who have performed on Levitt stages over the years—in 2026, nine Levitt artists took home a total of 12 GRAMMY Awards! Following an unforgettable 2025 concert season, 18 Levitt artists earned 23…
Congratulations to the 18 Levitt Artists Nominated for 2026 GRAMMY Awards!
The 2026 GRAMMY Award nominations are in, and we are thrilled for the 18 nominated artists who have performed on Levitt stages coast to coast, sparking joy, connection, and inspiration in Levitt communities nationwide. These artists received 23 total nominations across 14 different categories, ranging from traditional country, jazz vocals, songwriting, and more. Check out the…