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When did Ben Rector get famous?

During his first year at the University of Arkansas, Rector released a self-titled EP that featured the song "Conversation", which went on to win the Grand Prize in the Pop category of the John Lennon Songwriting Contest in 2006. He is the youngest person ever to win the award for the pop category.

Where did Ben Rector grow up?

The 30-year-old singer songwriter comes from south Tulsa, Oklahoma, which he describes as a "great place to grow up." And what you might find surprising about Ben is that, although he has a career in music how and has one a song writing contest, his family isn't musical at all.

Who is the opening act for Ben Rector?

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Pop singer-songwriter, producer, multi-instrumentalist, and recent Elektra Records signee Jake Scott will open for indie hitmaker Ben Rector on The Joy of Music: Live U.S. tour this summer, which kicks off on Thursday, May 5 in Madison, Wisconsin.

How long does a Ben Rector concert last?

about 2-3 hours

Most Ben Rector concerts last about 2-3 hours but can run shorter or longer depending on the opening acts, encore, etc.

What is Ben Rector most famous song?

10 Best Ben Rector Songs That Will Have You Hooked

When a Heart Breaks. In case you want to sob uncontrollably alone in your living room between emails.
Forever Life That.
Crazy.
Note to Self.
30,000 Feet.
The Men Who Drive Me Places.
Brand New.
The Beat.

Does Ben Rector have a kid?

For Rector, who has three kids total - daughter Jane, 3, and twin boys Roy and Robert, 4 months - the holidays are an important time for them to bond and to create new traditions together.

Correspondingly, when did ben rector get married?

Just got married yesterday (June 13th) and our first dance was to "Forever Like That"! Congrats!

How did Ben Rector get famous?

In 2008 Rector released his first full-length record, Twenty Tomorrow, followed by Songs That Duke Wrote in 2009. In 2009 Rector was given the NAMA award for best singer songwriter in Northwest Arkansas. During his college career at the University of Arkansas he played approximately 200 shows.

How old is Jake Scott?

Jake Scott, the free-spirited, hard-nosed free safety who was a cornerstone of the Miami Dolphins dynasty in the 1970s and the Most Valuable Player in Super Bowl VII, which capped the league's only undefeated season, died on Thursday in Atlanta. He was 75.

What time do doors open for Ben Rector?

Doors 6:00 PM CST. // SHOW 7:00 PM CST.

By Kei Kurtich