Josh Gracin will kick off the Wingate University Fine Arts of Being Southern Symposium with a concert on March 28 at 8 p.m. in Cuddy Arena on the university’s campus. Tickets are $20.

Most easily recognized as a finalist, placing fourth, on “American Idol” in its second season, Gracin used that experience to jump start a career in country singing. After an audition on “Music Row,” Gracin signed with Lyric Street Records.

His self-titled debut album, featuring his first single, “I Want to Live,” was released in 2004. Its second single, “Nothin’ to Lose,” reached No. 1 on country radio. Other hit songs include, “Favorite State of Mind,” and “Stay With Me.”

For more information or tickets to the event visit http://wingate.tickets.musictoday.com or call 233-8482. For general information about other symposium events go to www.wingate.edu/FABS.asp or call 233-8129.

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