{"id":362045,"date":"2026-08-04T01:16:17","date_gmt":"2026-08-04T01:16:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/362045\/"},"modified":"2026-08-04T01:16:17","modified_gmt":"2026-08-04T01:16:17","slug":"for-king-country-brings-a-drummer-boy-christmas-to-tampa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/362045\/","title":{"rendered":"FOR KING + COUNTRY Brings A Drummer Boy Christmas To Tampa"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>            <a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.ospreyobserver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/599936794_1405066494310814_6906820579720036770_n-1.jpg?fit=1536%2C2048&amp;ssl=1\" data-caption=\"\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"696\" height=\"928\" class=\"entry-thumb td-modal-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/599936794_1405066494310814_6906820579720036770_n-1.jpg\"   alt=\"\" title=\"599936794_1405066494310814_6906820579720036770_n (1)\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Four-time Grammy Award-winning duo FOR KING + COUNTRY is bringing its beloved A Drummer Boy Christmas tour to Benchmark International Arena on Sunday, November 29, delivering an unforgettable evening of music, storytelling and celebration. Following the release of the band\u2019s brand-new Christmas album and theatrical film, Drummer Boy, brothers Joel and Luke Smallbone will once again invite audiences to experience one of the season\u2019s most cherished holiday traditions. <\/p>\n<p>For fans who have made the tour an annual tradition, and those experiencing it for the very first time, A Drummer Boy Christmas offers an immersive holiday experience unlike any other. Combining breathtaking production, intimate storytelling and powerful performances, the evening celebrates the hope, joy and true meaning of Christmas through music that has become synonymous with the season. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe most wonderful time of our year is always the one spent with you,\u201d shared Joel and Luke. \u201cTo celebrate the miracle of all miracles, God coming to earth and offering redemption and to experience that together with audiences across America makes this our favorite tour of the year. We can\u2019t wait to celebrate Christmas with you again.\u201d <\/p>\n<p>Audiences can expect soaring performances of beloved Christmas favorites, including \u201cO Come, O Come Emmanuel\u201d and \u201cLittle Drummer Boy,\u201d alongside original holiday music and fan favorites from throughout the duo\u2019s celebrated career. The evening will also feature exclusive moments inspired by the band\u2019s new theatrical film, Drummer Boy, creating an even more immersive and memorable Christmas celebration. <\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"103155\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.ospreyobserver.com\/2026\/08\/for-king-country-brings-a-drummer-boy-christmas-to-tampa\/81rtowe2xpl-_uf10001000_ql80_-1\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.ospreyobserver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/81rTOwe2xPL._UF10001000_QL80_-1.jpg?fit=1000%2C1000&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1000,1000\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"81rTOwe2xPL._UF1000,1000_QL80_ (1)\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.ospreyobserver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/81rTOwe2xPL._UF10001000_QL80_-1.jpg?fit=450%2C450&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/81rTOwe2xPL._UF10001000_QL80_-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"696\" height=\"696\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-103155\"  \/><\/p>\n<p>Known for its cinematic production, heartfelt storytelling and world-class musicianship, A Drummer Boy Christmas has become one of the season\u2019s premier live events, drawing families and fans together for an evening centered on the hope and wonder of Christmas. <\/p>\n<p>FOR KING + COUNTRY is one of the music industry\u2019s most respected and decorated duos. Brothers Joel and Luke have earned four Grammy Awards, 13 No. 1 hits and more than 3 billion career streams. Known for their dynamic live shows and global reach, the platinum-selling act has performed to sold-out crowds across the U.S., Australia and Europe. Their latest album,\u202fWhat Are We Waiting For?, debuted in the top 10 on the\u202fBillboard\u202f200, following the success of\u202fBurn the Ships. What Are We Waiting For? showcases their signature blend of cinematic pop, soaring anthems, and messages of hope. <\/p>\n<p>In 2024, their debut film,\u202fUnsung Hero\u202f(Lionsgate), was released to theaters nationwide, earning a GMA Dove Award for Feature Film of the Year. Later this year, they will release their highly anticipated new album,\u202fThe Most Beautiful Colours, showcasing a fresh collection of songs that continues their signature blend of cinematic pop, soaring anthems and messages of hope. They will also return to the big screen when the\u202fDrummer Boy\u202fmovie, a new holiday film from Angel Studios inspired by the beloved Christmas classic, opens in theaters nationwide on Friday, November 6. Learn more at\u202f<a href=\"http:\/\/www.forkingandcountry.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">www.forkingandcountry.com<\/a>. <\/p>\n<p>Tickets for this event are on sale\u202fat <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ticketmaster.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">www.ticketmaster.com<\/a>. Advanced parking passes are available at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.justpark.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">www.justpark.com<\/a>. Visit\u202f<a href=\"http:\/\/www.benchmarkintlarena.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">www.benchmarkintlarena.com<\/a> or call 813-301-2500 for more information. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Four-time Grammy Award-winning duo FOR KING + COUNTRY is bringing its beloved A Drummer Boy Christmas tour to&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":362046,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[10],"tags":[135,137,136],"class_list":["post-362045","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-tampa","tag-tampa","tag-tampa-headlines","tag-tampa-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/362045","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=362045"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/362045\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/362046"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=362045"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=362045"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=362045"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}