(December 18, 2024 – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE) – Country music singer-songwriter Deana Carter took center stage for the taping of Louisiana Public Broadcasting’s (LPB) annual celebration AN EVENING AT THE GOVERNOR’S MANSION. Hosted by Governor Jeff Landry and First Lady Sharon Landry, Carter’s performance premieres Thursday, December 19 at 7:00 PM on LPB’s statewide network. In addition, the special will air on WYES-TV (in the New Orleans and the Gulf Coast Region) Saturday, December 21 at 7:00 PM and WLAE (in New Orleans) Saturday, December 21 at 9:00 PM.

Carter shares a mixture of her beloved hits and holiday favorites during this intimate performance at the Louisiana Governor’s Mansion as LPB cameras rolled for her memorable performance. Carter has been nominated for multiple Grammy, ACMA, and CMA Awards. Her hit single, “Strawberry Wine” won Single of the Year at the 1997 Country Music Association Awards. While originally from Nashville, Carter’s Louisiana roots run deep, with her father, the late multi-talented musician Fred Carter, Jr., hailing from Winnsboro.

“This event is really a musical gift to Louisiana with families across the state looking forward to watching it every year,” says LPB President and CEO Clarence “C.C” Copeland. “We are grateful to the Governor and First Lady, the Mansion staff and Deana Carter and her team for making this memorable night happen.”

LPB continues its commitment to bring viewers programs that celebrate Louisiana’s rich history and culture. Previous artists featured on AN EVENING AT THE GOVERNOR’S MANSION include multi-award-winning artist Jon Batiste, Mandeville’s Amanda Shaw, The Preservation Hall All-Stars, Shreveport native Kix Brooks, Lake Charles native and Metropolitan Opera star Paul Groves, New Orleans jazz artist John Boutte’, and Zachary Richard with the Myrtle Place French Immersion Children’s Choir.

For more information, contact Colleen Spillane, Public Information Officer, Louisiana Public Broadcasting at (225)-767-4453 or 1-800-272-8161 ext. 4453 or by email at cspillane@lpb.org.

About Louisiana Public Broadcasting
Since 1975, Louisiana Public Broadcasting has been the public television network for the state of Louisiana with stations in Alexandria, Baton Rouge, Lafayette, Lake Charles, Monroe and Shreveport. LPB is also affiliated with WLAE-TV in New Orleans. In addition to its award-winning documentaries about the history and people of Louisiana, LPB is dedicated to helping children throughout the state develop their literacy, math and science skills through its numerous educational outreach programs.