A Christmas Celebration with Mark Miller and Friends

A Christmas Celebration with Mark Miller and Friends — LIVE at MadLife Stage & Studios on Tuesday, December 8th at 7:30! A Christmas Celebration with Mark Miller and Friends Special Guest Artists: Dennis Parker, John Driskel Hopkins, Kurt Thomas and more! Mark Miller WEBSITE | FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM For more than 20 years, Atlanta based singer, songwriter, guitarist, Mark Miller, has been performing for sold out audiences at listening rooms, wineries, theaters, and festivals from Georgia to Maine. Americana Highways declared his latest recording, “Standing on Shoulders”, as “one of the years best Americana albums…..if you are looking for original songs, I give you Mark Miller’s “Standing on Shoulders””. The same album was hailed by Roots Magazine as one of the 10 best roots albums of 2022. Mark has also recorded several Gospel/Christian music albums, including the critically acclaimed “Ain’t it Grand - the Gospel songs of Blind Willie McTell”. He has served as Director of Music and Worship Leader at The Church of the Apostles and Peachtree Presbyterian Church, both in Atlanta, Georgia, and Coral Ridge, Presbyterian Church in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Dennis Parker Dennis Parker is currently a member of Ricky Skaggs’ band Kentucky Thunder and earned a Grammy award for work on Ricky Skaggs’ Bluegrass Rules Album (guitar, mandolin and vocals). Dennis has also played professionally with Leann Womack, Tracy Lawrence, Joe Diffie, and Mark Chestnutt among others. His most recent release "Songs Under the Air Conditioning Unit" is a dramatic true life story of his own battle with alcoholism and the path to grace. John Driskel Hopkins John Driskell Hopkins, affectionately known as “Hop,” is a singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and founding member of the Grammy Award-winning Zac Brown Band. Originally from Gainesville, Georgia, Hopkins has built an impressive musical career blending country, bluegrass, Southern rock, and Americana. As a songwriter and performer, he has contributed to some of Zac Brown Band’s biggest hits, including “Toes” and “Goodbye in Her Eyes.” Beyond the band, Hopkins is an accomplished solo artist, producer, and collaborator with a deep passion for American roots music. Following his ALS diagnosis in 2021, Hopkins has become an advocate for ALS awareness and research. Alongside his wife, Jennifer, he founded the Hop On A Cure Foundation to help fund research toward a cure. Through his music, creativity, and advocacy, Hopkins continues to inspire audiences with his talent, resilience, and unwavering love of music. Kurt Thomas Kurt Thomas is an award-winning country singer, songwriter, and entertainer from Dahlonega, Georgia, known for his energetic performances, heartfelt songwriting, and authentic Southern sound. Inspired by small-town life and the stories of everyday people, Kurt has built a loyal following throughout the Southeast and beyond. Kurt's career took off after winning Kenny Chesney's Next Big Star competition, earning him the opportunity to share the stage with artists including Kenny Chesney, Brooks & Dunn, LeAnn Rimes, Sugarland, and Zac Brown Band. He later won CMT's Music City Madness, which led to a mentorship with country music legend Randy Travis. With multiple albums to his credit, including Give It Hell Tryin', Kurt continues to write, record, and perform music that connects with audiences through relatable stories, country roots, and an unmistakable love for the stage.