Tom Jones @ Tennessee Theatre

There aren't many in the entertainment industry that have a  resumé as lengthy and diverse as that of Tom Jones. Born in 1940, in the United Kingdom, Thomas John Woodward was raised in South Wales. Jones began singing at an early age and in 1963 became part of the British Invasion when he became lead singer of Tommy Scott and the Senators. Breaking away from his welsh beat group, Tom signed with Decca records. His first international, hit single came with Jones' "It's Not Unusual." The song peaked at number one in the UK and the top 10 in the US. 

Throughout the late 60's, Tom Jones was a recurring name on pop charts and began playing regularly in Las Vegas. Relocating to America, Jones became the host of This is Tom Jones!, a variety show hosted by the man himself. With his popularity slipping by the end of the 70s, Jones began recording country in the early 80s. Always evolving, Jones began teaming up with modern artists and producers in the 90s and early 00s, including Wyclef Jean, Future Cut, and Jools Holland. Jones latest release, 2010's Praise and Blame, features him digging into the American songbook including numbers by John Lee Hooker and Bob Dylan. 

You can catch Tom Jones tonite at Tennessee's State Theatre located in the heart of downtown. Tickets for the show will set you back either $90 or $65 plus fees.  Read more for what to expect from Tom Jones legendary, 46 year career...