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Diffie brings country hits to Franklin

art diffieCountry star Joe Diffie will perform at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 21, at the Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts in Franklin.

With chart-toppers like “Pickup Man,” “Third Rock From the Sun” and “John Deere Green,” and 13 albums and over 20 Top 10 singles to his credit, Diffie has yet to quench the desire to make good country music. A renowned songwriter in his own right who recently turned his focus back to writing after years on the road, Diffie has written hits for artists like Tim McGraw, Conway Twitty and Jo Dee Messina.

Whether it’s writing, touring or recording a myriad of projects, including his critically acclaimed 2010 bluegrass album “Homecoming,” and his recent Roots And Boots acoustic tour with fellow hit makers Sammy Kershaw and Aaron Tippin, Diffie is having the time of his life.

Tickets start at $20.

866.273.4615 or www.greatmountainmusic.com

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