This Spring, Richard was honored with the 2011 Alumni of the Year Award from the American Association of Community Colleges. In his words, "It was the proudest moment of my professional life". The three other honorees that night were;
Rosaria Haugland; Elva Morales; and President and CEO of AT&T Mobility, Ralph de la Vega. The festivities were held at the Riverfront Hilton in New Orleans, LA. Past recipients of this distinguished national award include Ross Perot; Jim Lehrer; James Belushi; George Lucas; and Amy Tan. To read the full article about Richard, click here.
Tribute from a Friend
Billy Dean's Latest Album Spotlights Songs From Grammy Winner Richard Leigh. Musical Interpretations include hits made famous by Crystal Gayle and Reba McEntire and eight brand new tracks... Available at itunes, amazon.com, and BillyDean.com
....." I was in awe the first time I got the chance to work with Richard Leigh. I put him right up there with the master songwrtiter's such as Harlan Howard, Hal David, Burt Bacharach, Jimmy Webb, Guy Clark to name a few. He dedicated his life to songwriting as well as protecting the rights of songwriters. He is also a wonderful entertainer who adds a touch of class and sophistication to any occasion with his quick sense of humor and compelling storytelling. I feel like he is long overdue and deserving of more than just my simple gratitude for writing career breaking hit songs for me like "Only Here For A Little While", and co-writing with me "Somewhere In My Broken Heart". I decided to record a collection of his latest work including two of his classics, as a way to say thank you. Thank you Richard, for the lives you've touched and for your loyal friendship. Some call him "THE KING OF CRY" down in Texas, some have even nicknamed him "HANK SINATRA", but no matter what you mau call him, Richard Leigh is a name to be remembered for his wonderful music.
~ Billy Dean
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- Friday, February 10
- Richard Leigh House Concert
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Mansfield, TX
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- Richard's first time in Mansfield! He's Looking forward to seeing new and old friends!
Private Event
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- Saturday, February 11
- Valentine's Dinner Theater
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Melody Mountain Ranch:
1290 Private Road 707, Stephenville, TX
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- Details to follow!
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- Sunday, February 12
- Richard Leigh's Valentine's House Concert
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League City, TX
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- Richard's Annual Valentine's Concert in League City, TX
Private Event
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- Wednesday, February 15
7:00 pm
- Richard Leigh with Davin James @ Puffabelly's
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Puffabelly's:
100 Main Street, Spring, TX
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Enjoy music at it's finest from Texas legends to new artists here at Puffabellys. Come out and see Davin James and a special guest each Wednesday night at 8:00pm. This songwriter showcase is one of the longest running live music showcases in the Houston area.
Come out and enjoy some great music, great food and cold beer!
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- Friday, February 17
- Richard Leigh House Concert
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Corpus Christi, TX
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- Richard's first time in Corpus! What a great group for which to be performing. Private Event
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- Saturday, February 18
7:00 pm
- Richard Leigh and Larry Joe Taylor
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Third Coast Theater:
502 East Ave. G, Port Aransas, TX
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- Those that know...this will sell out! Get your tickets early.
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- Sunday, February 19
- Richard Leigh House Concert
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San Antonio, TX
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- Richard's Second Annual Performance at this "great venue". He's looking forward to his encore! Private event.
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- Tuesday, March 20
- Richard Leigh performs at MECC Scholar Recognition Night
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Goodloe Center of Phillips-Taylor Hall:
Big Stone Gap, VA
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- Private Acoustic Performance for Scholar's Recognition Night, Mountain Empire Community College, Big Stone Gap, VA
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- Tuesday, March 27
7:00 pm
- Della Clayton Lee Concert Series featuring Richard Leigh, Arlos Smith, and Will Robinson
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Martin Methodist College Theater:
Pulaski, TN
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- Richard Leigh brings hit Songwriter's Arlos Smith and Will Robinson to the stage as his guests for his annual performance at the Della Clayton Lee Concert Series.
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- Thursday, March 29 – Friday, March 30
- Richard Leigh Keynote Speaker and Performance
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TBA:
Richmond, VA
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- Great Expectatons welcomes Richard Leigh for a Keynote Adress and Performance for former foster children about to become students of the Virginia Community College System.
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- Thursday, April 19
- J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College welcomes Richard Leigh
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J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College:
Richmond, VA
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- Thursday, April 26
7:00 pm
- Richard Leigh at The Larry Joe Taylor Texas Music Festival
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Melody Mountain Ranch:
Stephenville, TX
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- Saturday, June 9
- Richard Leigh Host and Performance 2012 Songwriter's Night
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Peggy's Field:
Columbia, TN
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