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Dec. 15, 2025 – Multiplatinum singer-songwriter Deana Carter, known for her worldwide, chart-topping smash “Strawberry Wine,” performs at the Alan Jay Wildstein Center for the Performing Arts at South Florida State College (SFSC) in Avon Park on Saturday, Jan. 10 at 7 p.m. “Deana Carter is a Grammy-nominated country artist that is known for her heartfelt performances,” said Cindy Garren, director of cultural programs at SFSC. “She inspires her fans with her authenticity and heartfelt performances, and it’s her first appearance in Central Florida.”
Carter’s breakthrough came in 1996 with the release of her debut album, “Did I Shave My Legs for This?” which went multiplatinum in the United States. Three hit singles, “Strawberry Wine,” “We Danced Anyway,” and “How Do I Get There?” all reached number one on the Billboard country charts. “Strawberry Wine” won the Country Music Association Single of the Year and Song of the Year in 1997.
Following her debut, she released 14 albums, solidifying her status in the country music scene. Carter, whose music helped define an era of ‘90s country with its emotional depth and relatable honesty, continues to resonate with audiences of all ages. “I’m incredibly grateful for the journey my music has taken me on,” said Carter. “This new season is all about celebrating the fans who have supported me from the beginning and finding fresh ways to share stories from the heart.”
Four-time Josie Music Award winner, Blackbird Anthem, will open the show for Carter. Led by Adam Martin, Blackbird Anthem is a veteran-led Americana band that blends grit-soaked vocals and earnest songwriting into a fusion of country, rock, and Southern swagger.
Sheila’s Mobile Pub is now serving beer and wine at the Wildstein Center for the Performing Arts prior to performances and throughout intermission.
Tickets for Deana Carter and Blackbird Anthem start at $30. The performance is sponsored by MidFlorida Credit Union and the SFSC Foundation and co-presented by Sun Events. Tickets are available online at sfscARTS.org, by phone at 863-784-7178, or by visiting the SFSC Box Office located on campus at 600 West College Drive in Avon Park.
The SFSC Box Office is closed Dec. 13 through Jan. 4, reopening on Monday, Jan. 5. The Box Office is open Monday through Friday, 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
