FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Livermore Valley Arts
Contact: Ruth Egherman (925) 583-2306
LEANN RIMES TO HEADLINE LIVERMORE VALLEY ARTS’
BIGGEST FUNDRAISER OF THE YEAR, BRILLIANCE AT THE BANKHEAD!
LIVERMORE, CA – (January 29, 2025) – Livermore Valley Arts is celebrating the start of the 2025-2026 season with an international multi-platinum-selling acclaimed singer and ASCAP award-winning songwriter, LeAnn Rimes, headlining its annual Brilliance at The Bankhead fundraising gala on Saturday, August 23, 2025. At 14, Rimes won “Best New Artist” making her the youngest solo artist to take home a Grammy® Award, and at 15, she became the first country artist to win “Artist of the Year” at the Billboard Music Awards. LeAnn Rimes is a singer, songwriter, and actress who will delight the Tri-Valley with her charming and soulful vocal talents. She will be accompanied by the Livermore-Amador Symphony at the largest fundraising event of the year for Livermore Valley Arts. Proceeds support activities at both the Bankhead Theater and the Bothwell Arts Center, as well as the independent non-profit organization’s broad educational and cultural arts outreach activities. With her catalog of electrifying, chart-topping hits, LeAnn Rimes has mesmerized audiences around the globe with her powerful voice and magnetic stage presence. Now, she brings her star power to Brilliance at The Bankhead, promising an unforgettable night of music, magic, and memories.
LeAnn Rimes has sold more than 48 million units globally, won 2 Grammy® Awards; 12 Billboard Music Awards; 2 World Music Awards; 3 Academy of Country Music Awards; 2 Country Music Association Awards; and one Dove Award. In 2022, Rimes was presented with the prestigious ASCAP Golden Note Award, which is an award presented to genre-spanning songwriters, composers, and artists who have achieved extraordinary career milestones. Out of the 63 singles she has released throughout her expansive career, LeAnn’s ballad “How Do I Live” holds the record as Billboard’s Hot 100 all-time #1 hit by a female artist and currently ranks #6 on Billboard’s
“Greatest of All Time: Hot 100 Songs” list. Fifteen of her multi-genre singles are top-10 hits, including “Can’t Fight the Moonlight,” which went #1 in 11 countries.
The last couple of years have been quite a resurgence for Rimes. In 2022, the world-renowned singer had a big year including the release of her 19th album God’s Work (EverLe Records via Thirty Tigers/The Orchard). The album, which features a roster of accomplished artists including Ziggy Marley, Mickey Guyton, Aloe Blacc, Ben Harper, and more, was listed as #9 on Variety’s “The Best Albums of 2022.” They said: “You won’t find a richer collection of melodic writing on any album released this year, with the twists and turns that maybe only someone capable of all that virtuosic vocalizing could think to take a set of songs into.”
Throughout her illustrious career, Rimes’ captivating and moving vocals have garnered her acclaim in the music industry. Renowned for her powerhouse presence and passionate performances, audiences will not want to miss the chance to see LeAnn Rimes in Brilliance at The Bankhead, live in Downtown Livermore on Saturday, August 23, 2025. LeAnn Rimes VIP and Sponsor tickets are on sale now and can be purchased at LivermoreArts.org, with general seating on sale scheduled for Wednesday, February 5 at 12 pm noon.
This upcoming season marks Livermore Valley Arts’ 19th season of programming which will be announced this spring, and the organization is thrilled to kick off the 2025-2026 celebration and the season with this true music icon of an entertainer. In addition to this star performance, Brilliance at The Bankhead includes a gourmet dinner provided by On The Vine, exciting raffle prizes, and live and silent auction items. Multiple sponsorships make this evening Livermore Valley Arts’ biggest fundraising event of the year. Seven months in advance of the event, initial sponsors for the 2025 Season Gala already include Denise Watkins, Amos Productions, Visit Tri-Valley, On the Vine, Story Coffee, and Altamont Limo. At this early date, Livermore Valley Arts welcomes sponsorships for this glamorous night of entertainment from corporations, media, and individuals. To sponsor this evening, please send a note to the Development Department at [email protected].
Livermore Valley Arts offers wide-ranging programs that provide access to the arts for the Tri-Valley community and beyond. Located in the heart of Downtown Livermore, the Bankhead
Theater welcomes artists from diverse musical genres, as well as theater, dance, comedy, and other entertainment to suit all ages. The Bothwell Arts Center at 2466 Eighth Street is an arts incubator offering affordable studio, classroom, rehearsal, performance, and event space. Art exhibits curated by the Bothwell are on display year-round in the UNCLE Credit Union Art Gallery at The Bankhead. Together, The Bankhead and Bothwell are home to eight resident performing arts companies, as well as over 40 studio artists and cultural arts instructors; for more information, visit LivermoreArts.org.
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Show: Brilliance at The Bankhead starring LeAnn Rimes
Date/Time: Saturday, August 23, 2025
Doors for Sponsors & VIP’s at 5:00 pm, General Tickets at 5:30 pm
Tickets: $350 General Tickets, $750 VIP Tickets (includes gourmet dinner on the Bankhead Plaza and Performance)
Dates, times, and ticket prices for other events available at www.LivermoreArts.org
