Fan Favorites Foreigner Will be 'Rockin' at the Ryman' Sunday, September 19 on HDNet Concert Series

Fan Favorites Foreigner Will be 'Rockin' at the Ryman' Sunday, September 19 on HDNet Concert Series

Catch the high definition debut of these Jukebox Heroes, Sunday, September 19 at 8:00 p.m. ET

DALLAS, Sept. 15 /PRNewswire/ -- HDNet Concert Series will present the high definition debut of one of the most popular rock acts in history as Foreigner "Can't Slow Down: Rockin' at the Ryman," premieres on Sunday, September 19 at 8:00 p.m. ET.

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Foreigner is universally hailed as one of the most popular rock acts in the world, racking up scores of smash hits, multi-platinum albums, and sold out concert tours. Formed by veteran British guitarist Mick Jones in New York City in 1976, Foreigner has sold over 70 million albums to date, as well as garnering nine Top Ten singles. Foreigner's thrilling mix of blustery blues and impeccably crafted pop continues to captivate generation after generation of music fans.

In this concert, filmed at the renowned Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, Tennessee shortly after the release of "Can't Slow Down", their first new album in nearly fifteen years, Mick and the band take to the stage and perform all of their biggest hits, including, "Cold As Ice", "Double Vision", "Head Games," "Jukebox Hero," and "I Want to Know What Love Is."

Don't miss these legendary rockers in an equally legendary setting, Sunday, September 19 on HDNet!

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