Columbia State Community College recently hosted the world-renowned vocal group The Irish Tenors as part of the Performance Series sponsored by First Farmers & Merchants Bank.

Irish Tenors Dr. Ronan Tynan, Anthony Kearns and Patrick Hyland, joined by an 18-piece orchestra, performed to a sold-out Cherry Theater featuring several Irish folk tunes, traditional ballads and holiday favorites, including Only Our Rivers Run Free, Danny Boy, Silent Night and Feliz Navidad. With over 20 tunes featured across the night, all three tenors and the orchestra performed pieces individually and as a group, offering a diverse listening experience.

“The venue, the people who looked after us and the ambiance of the whole place was just awesome,” Tynan said. “Can't wait to return to such a fantastic venue and wonderful staff.”

“A heartfelt thank you to all the staff and crew at Columbia State in Tennessee for so graciously hosting The Irish Tenors during this past holiday season,” Kearns said. “From the moment we arrived, we received the warmest welcome and were treated to a truly wonderful experience. Life on the road can be demanding for touring artists, and it’s often the little things that mean the most to weary travelers: excellent food, comfortable accommodations and — most importantly — kind, professional people to work with make all the difference and remind us why we love what we do. Thank you as well to everyone who came out to the concert and made the evening so special. We sincerely look forward to returning in the future.” 

Performing around the world for almost 30 years, The Irish Tenors have worked alongside orchestras to captivate audiences in many acclaimed venues, including the Sydney Opera House, Carnegie Hall, Radio City Music Hall, Madison Square Garden and even Ellis Island. 

“The Columbia State Foundation, patrons and a grant from the Tennessee Arts Commission brought this extraordinary evening to our community,” said Bethany Lay, Columbia State vice president for advancement and executive director of the Columbia State Foundation. “It was a night to be remembered.”

Columbia State would like to thank The Irish Tenors and the accompanying orchestra for their fantastic performance.

For more information on the Performance Series or to purchase tickets to future events, visit Columbia State's Performance Series. Individuals may also contact the Performance Series box office at 931.540.2879, Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.