The Bradshaw Performing Arts Center in Pinehurst will welcome an international music icon when singer Sheena Easton performs live for audiences in the Sandhills. The concert on March 20 will take place at the venue located at 3395 Airport Rd., and is expected to draw fans from across the region for a night of classic pop hits and celebrated vocals. Tickets can be found at https://www.sandhillsbpac.com/. The concert begins at 7 p.m.
Dedicated in 2019, the Bradshaw Performing Arts Center has quickly established itself as one of the most modern arts venues in the Sandhills.
The center has become a cultural destination for residents and visitors alike. More than 80,000 people attend events at the facility each year, representing audiences from all 50 states.
Easton’s upcoming appearance adds another major performer to the venue’s growing lineup of national and international acts. Concert organizers say the performance will offer audiences a rare opportunity to experience a globally recognized recording artist in a more intimate theater setting.
Fans attending the concert can expect an evening filled with some of Easton’s most recognizable songs. Her catalog includes a wide range of pop and adult contemporary hits that have remained staples on radio playlists for decades. Songs such as Morning Train Nine to Five, For Your Eyes Only, Strut, Telefone Long Distance Love Affair and Almost Over You helped define the sound of 1980s pop music and continue to resonate with longtime listeners.
The performance reflects the Bradshaw Performing Arts Center’s mission to bring diverse entertainment experiences to the Sandhills region. By presenting artists with international recognition alongside regional performers and educational programming, the venue has positioned itself as a key contributor to the cultural life of Moore County.
Easton’s career spans more than four decades and includes major accomplishments in music, film and theater. She first gained widespread attention in the early 1980s after appearing on the British television program The Big Time, which documented her rise from music student to professional recording artist.
Her debut success came quickly. Morning Train Nine to Five reached the top of the Billboard Hot 100 chart and introduced Easton to a global audience. Over time, she built a catalog that crossed multiple genres, including pop, R & B and adult contemporary music.
Easton has sold more than 20 million records worldwide during her career. She achieved the rare distinction of placing songs on five major Billboard charts simultaneously, reflecting her wide appeal across different audiences and musical styles.
Her recording For Your Eyes Only, the theme song for the James Bond film of the same name, became one of her signature performances and earned an Academy Award nomination for Best Original Song. The track demonstrated her ability to combine pop vocals with dramatic orchestral arrangements.
Easton is also a two-time Grammy Award winner. She received the Grammy Award for Best New Artist in 1981 during the early stage of her career. Later, she earned another Grammy for the hit duet U Got the Look with Prince, a collaboration that blended pop and funk and became a major international success.
In addition to her recording achievements, Easton has built an impressive career on the stage. She has appeared in Broadway productions, including Grease and Man of La Mancha and performed in London’s West End in the musical 42nd Street. She has also toured internationally and performed with symphony orchestras, continuing to showcase her vocal range and stage presence.
With decades of hits and an enduring reputation as a powerful live performer, Easton remains one of pop music’s most recognizable voices. Her upcoming appearance in Pinehurst offers Sandhills audiences the chance to experience a celebrated performer whose music has reached listeners around the world.