John Berry Christmas Tour Coming to Aiken
GRAMMY® award-winning singer/songwriter John Berry is excited to announce the first dates for his 28th Annual ‘Christmas with John Berry’ Tour. With fourteen shows currently slated with more to come, the tour will kick off on November 29 in Sugar Hill, Georgia, and continue through the holiday season. John Berry takes pride in offering a fresh new show each year while always including popular classics like “Little Drummer Boy,” “O Come All Ye Faithful,” “Let It Snow,” “Mary Did You Know,” and his timeless hit, “O Holy Night.”
For on-sale dates and the latest information on the ‘Christmas with John Berry’ Tour, visit johnberry.com/tour.
John will be performing in Aiken December 4th at the Etherredge Center.
Tickets on sale now!
We got to catch up with John with a quick Q&A chatting about Aiken, Southern and all things Christmas.
H&H- We are so happy to have you in Aiken this year!
What memories do you have of the holidays in Aiken?
JB- I was so young when we moved away, but I do have memories of being with my grandmother, mom and dad and siblings. We would go out to Windsor and spend Christmas at the farmhouse. It was always a close time with our family.
H&H- What type of hunting or fishing do you enjoy, or what gets you outdoors?
Any special childhood memories of outdoorsmanship?
JB- The most outdoorsy thing I have done in my life is with horses. I had horses for years and really enjoyed that aspect of being outdoors with my animals.
H&H- We all enjoy seeing you with your wife Robin, will we get to see her this year for the Christmas tour?
JB- Oh absolutely - I wouldn't go on the tour without her as she brings a lot to the show.
H&H- What does it mean for you to be from the South? What makes that special?
JB- I don't know what it would be like to be from anywhere else. I love our culture and traditions in the south. Growing up in Athens, GA and being from Aiken, is something I cherish - NOT TO MENTION THE FOOD! (Laughing)
H&H- Your latest album “Find My Joy” was produced by Steve Dorff, tell us a little how that came about and the collaboration process!
JB- It came about through my manager Brian Smith who sent me a song that Steve had written; it is the title track. When I saw the email - I deleted it because I had no desire to hear it. I was going through chemo from throat cancer and joy wasn't at the top of my list. For me as a follower of Christ, that was completely wrong because I was basing my happiness and my joy on my circumstances. That song was able to help me refocus on what really matters; that was my walk with Christ.
John’s Christmas show is a CSRA favorite. In the past it has been across the river in Augusta, what a great event to bring to Aiken! John also plays his radio hits and adds a bit of storytelling during the concert making it a great night.
