Nashville singer-songwriter Kevin Montgomery returns to The Met for an evening of his brand of laid back, California country rock, ala Jackson Browne.

The legendary singer-songwriter Jude Johnstone joins as the opener.

Montgomery’s mom sang with Elvis and Dad wrote songs like “Heartbeat” for Buddy Holly, and was his first musical partner. Montgomery wrote “I Won’t Close My Eyes” on Martina McBride’s quadruple platinum album, Evolution. Juice Newton covered his A&M Records release, “Red-Blooded American Boy”. He sang harmonies on Lee Ann Womack’s “I Hope You Dance” album. Most recently he wrote “Come to Mine” with Graham Gouldman from 10CC and Beth Neilsen Chapman that appears on both their releases. He is a hardcore troubodour and completed four 50 States in 50 Days tours. Songs from his forthcoming album will be featured on the night.

Jude Johnstone is an American singer-songwriter. Her songs have been covered by Laura Branigan, Trisha Yearwood, Emmylou Harris, Bonnie Raitt, Bette Midler, Johnny Cash, Stevie Nicks, Mary Black, and others. Johnstone wrote the No. 1 song “The Woman Before Me” on Yearwood’s debut CD, which also won an award from Broadcast Music Incorporated. In 1997, Johnny Cash won the Country Album of the Year Grammy for American II: Unchained for which Johnstone wrote the title track. She is to Trisha Yearwood what Jimmy Webb was to Glen Campbell.

Seating is limited, so book your tickets early.