Ryan Mavity
Milton native and country singer Jimmie Allen has set a September performance as his first concert since his career was rocked by two lawsuits accusing the singer of sexual misconduct.
Allen said of the Friday, Sept. 29 show at the Bottle and Cork in Dewey Beach, “I’ve spent a lot of time home in Delaware the last few months, hanging with family/friends, fishing and bowling. Being home made me fall in love with music again and remember why I began this journey. It’s only right to start my next run of shows in the place where it all started. I haven’t quite decided what exactly I’m gonna play yet, but it’s going to be a blend of some oldies, along with new songs. Just looking forward to connecting with my fans through music again.”
He said he was looking forward to being back on stage again. In addition, through his public Instagram page, the singer has been teasing new music in the future.
The announcement of the show, billed as There’s No Place Like Home, comes as Allen has increased his public profile since the allegations first became public in May.
In a statement to the Cape Gazette regarding the allegations, he said, “As a result of numerous false allegations, I have engaged with a legal team to proceed with an appropriate course of action to protect my reputation and refute these claims that have caused severe damage to my family, mental health and business. I’ve taken a couple months before publicly responding to these claims, because I wanted to fix my...
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