Young Country Music Concert with Ian Harrison
September 12, 2022Pre – Show Parade of Lights
September 26, 2022La-Z-Boy Family Holiday Concert Series
Located in the New and Heated Christmas in Ida Theatre Center
Presented By
Country Music Concert
Presented by
Details:
DAY: Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024
TIME: 5:25 PM | COST: Free
LOCATION: Ida Township Parking Lot – Downtown on Lewis Avenue
Featuring
Chayce Beckham
In true Christmas in Ida tradition, all concerts are free with many opportunities to meet the stars of the concerts.
2021 American Idol Winner to Headline
Christmas in Ida Country Concert
Winner of the 2021 American Idol Show, Chayce Beckham is the only winner to ever win American Idol with a self-written original song titled “23.” The song has shot to the top of the charts and has gone Platinum with over one million on-demands per week since its release.
Beckman will be performing his hits which includes, “23”, “Little Less Lonely”, “Doin It Right”, “Till the Day I Die”, and “Where the River Goes”. Other songs written and performed by Beckham “Talk to Me” are lush and sultry, and “Love to Burn” is an energetic, upbeat love song about the feelings of falling in love and being untouchable.
After winning the 19 th season of “American Idol” in 2021, Beckham has been embraced by the entire country watching his songs such as Doin It Right skyrocketed to No. 1 on iTunes All Genre and Country charts. Taste of Country magazine listed Beckham as “the real deal” and Country Swag Magazine said, “he was destined for a stellar career”. Chayce Beckham became the one to watch as listed by several media outlets. Beckham was nominated at this year’s CMT Music Awards for Breakthrough Male Video of the Year for his #1, Platinum hit single “23”.
Beckham has been touring with Luke Bryan’s Mind Of A Country Boy Tour 2024 and made his Grand Ole Opry debut in October of 2023. He has also toured with Parker McCollum and Luke Combs. Katy Perry said Beckham sounds “like the heart of America” as he went from working as a fork-lift driver to winning American Idol to appearing on Good Morning America, Jimmy Kimmel, and Live with Kelly & Ryan to being in the writing room with some of the best songwriters and producer in the music industry.
With an authentic voice for the working-class generation Beckham’s projects an honest, slice-of-life storytelling and a voice that attracts all ages and genres. Beckham’s music serves as a reminder that it is the simple things in life that matter most. Beckham is considered a true music triple threat as a performer, vocalist, and songwriter who grew up in the small desert town of Apple Valley, California and has moved to Nashville to further his career.
The Storied History of Christmas in Ida Concerts
In 2005, the Executive Board of the Christmas in Ida Festival made a strategic decision to enhance the musical offerings of this quintessential small-town American event by introducing renowned headliner entertainment. It was also at that time the concerts became known as the La-Z-Boy Family Holiday Concert Series.
The initiative began with a focus on popular music to appeal to younger demographics. Through a partnership with Radio Disney AM950, the festival secured top-tier performers, including Drew Seeley, KeKe Palmer, Macy Kate, JUMP5, Savvy and Mandy, Joey Page, Booboo Stewart, and Fivel, as well as the acclaimed Radio Disney’s Next Big Thing WINNER– Jasmine, and the Radio Disney National Tour-Jingle Jam.
In 2011, a pivotal shift occurred under the guidance of the Executive Board, transitioning the festival’s musical genre to country music. This transformation marked the inaugural performance of Little Texas, the first of three appearances by the band. The festival has consistently presented renowned national country headliners such as Diamond Reo, Tracy Byrd, BlackHawk, Collin Raye, Restless Heart, Keith Anderson, Josh Gracin, Tyler Rich, Presley & Taylor, and Grace Leer.
Subsequently, the festival expanded its repertoire by introducing two additional prestigious events: the Commemorative and the Jingle Bell Rockout! Concerts; and new in 2024, A Unique Evening of Trans-Siberian Music will open the festival on Thursday night.
As a result of these deliberate efforts, Christmas in Ida has evolved into a premier Midwest concert destination renowned for its exceptional country music offerings and heated outdoor theater. Notably, the festival maintains its commitment to accessibility by continuing to offer free admission to all concerts.
