The Massillon Museum’s first Rhythms concert of the year will feature singer/songwriter Lauren Mascitti on Thursday, May 15. The doors will open at 6:30 p.m. for the 7:30 p.m. performance in Gessner Hall. ASL interpretation will be provided.

Tickets ($12 each or $10 per member) can be purchased at MassillonMuseum.org/Tickets, in person, or by phone at 330.833.4061. Membership will be verified at the door; memberships can be purchased at any time. A cash bar will be available for attendees 21 and older.

Many fans discovered the Nashville-based Mascitti during her appearance on the 2020 season of American Idol, but she has been performing and writing songs since the age of seven. By the time she was a teen, she was performing six shows a week in Branson, MO, with gospel singer Gary McSpadden, one of the original Oak Ridge Boys.  

After earning a nursing degree, she moved from her hometown of Louisville, OH, to Nashville, where she has co-written and/or performed with artists including Pam Tillis, Matraca Berg, Suzy Roggus, and Delbert McClinton.

Mascitti performed with Brad Paisley and Shania Twain in a concert honoring her fellow healthcare workers during the pandemic and has appeared on the Grand Ole Opry stage many times. This year, she opened several shows for Lonestar, including their first headline performance at the Ryman Auditorium.

Mascitti’s most recent album, God Made a Woman, was named to the New York Times and Saving Country Music’s “Best of 2020” lists. It reached #4 on iTunes for country album sales. Her current project, produced by Dean Sams of Lonestar, is scheduled for release this summer.

For more information about performances and social links, visit laurenmascitti.com.

Chaired by Dan Kane, the Rhythms concert series provides an intimate and accessible atmosphere for enjoying top-notch entertainment. 

The Massillon Museum is grateful for operating support from the Ohio Arts Council, ArtsinStark, and the citizens of Massillon, as well as marketing support from Visit Canton. This concert is funded in part by the National Endowment for the Arts.

The Massillon Museum is located at 121 Lincoln Way East in downtown Massillon. A visit to the Massillon Museum is always free. Free parking is available on adjacent streets and in nearby city lots. For more information, call the Museum at 330-833-4061 or visit massillonmuseum.org.