DUBUQUE, IOWA (August 13, 2026) — Relive the magic of perhaps the greatest country music supergroup of all time with Willie, Waylon, and Johnny Cash as The Highwaymen Live “A Musical Tribute,” presented by the Dubuque Arts Council, at 7:30PM, Saturday, September 19, in John and Alice Butler Hall, Heritage Center on the University of Dubuque campus.

“The Dubuque Arts Council has presented many shows throughout the years, and the request for ‘a little country’ keeps coming back. The Highwaymen Live certainly fills that need. You won’t find a better show,” said Dave Grable, a Dubuque Arts Council board member.

In The Highwaymen Live, Michael Moore, August Manley, and Mark Gagnon embody icons Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings, and Johnny Cash. Moore, an accomplished guitar player born and raised in McKinney, Texas, captures Willie Nelson's legendary voice and style. Manley, a Tacoma, Washington, native who grew up on country music, is the nation's premier Waylon Jennings tribute. Gagnon, a US Army veteran originally from Southington, Connecticut, recreates the memory of Johnny Cash as authentically as possible with his voice, style, and mannerisms.

This ninety-minute country music tribute show is full of upbeat honky-tonk hits like “On the Road Again,” “Ring of Fire,” “Folsom Prison Blues,” “Good Hearted Woman,” “Whiskey River,” and more.

Reserved seating tickets are $46 to $56. Stop by the Farber Box Office, Heritage Center, 2255 Bennett Street; call 563.585.7469; or visit dbq.edu/heritagecenter to purchase tickets. The box office is open 11AM-2PM Thursdays and Fridays as well as ninety minutes prior to events.

UD students may attend Heritage Center events for free. UD affiliates discount and non-UD student rush tickets are not available.

Willie, Waylon, and Johnny Cash as The Highwaymen Live “A Musical Tribute” is a bonus event hosted by a third party at Heritage Center. The performance is sponsored by the McCoy Group.

About the Dubuque Arts Council

Founded in 1969, the Dubuque Arts Council has been a cultural pillar in the community, dedicated to educating and entertaining. Through diverse, multi-disciplinary, artistic, and educational opportunities, the council continues to enrich the lives of residents and elevate the cultural landscape in the Dubuque area.

Learn more at dubuqueartscouncil.com.

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