Worley is known as one of country music’s stars. He is a traditionalist, true to his sound no matter where the country music pendulum is swinging.

In 2002, he visited Afghanistan, Kuwait and Uzbekistan, which helped inspire his hit, “Have You Forgotten?” He’s been back nine times since then, playing both full band concerts and special acoustic sets at remote Forward Operating Bases for troops. Worley has been honored with the VFW’s Americanism Award, the USO Merit Award and the U.S. Army Appreciation Award. He has also been cited by the Tennessee House of Representatives for his contributions to country music. Tickets range from $22 to $25.

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Acclaimed country singer Darryl Worley will be hitting the stage at the Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts in Franklin on Sept. 28.