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GRAMMY®, TONY®, and EMMY® Award-winning music icon Barry Manilow has announced the return of the Manilow Music Teacher Award, which will celebrate an outstanding music educator in Columbus, OH during his upcoming farewell performance at Nationwide Arena on January 18, 2026.
Created through the Manilow Music Project, a program of the Manilow Fund, the Manilow Music Teacher Award honors educators whose passion and dedication help bring music to life for their students. In each tour market, including Columbus, the teacher receiving the most online votes will be recognized live onstage during Manilow’s concert and will receive a total prize of $10,000 — a $5,000 cash award and $5,000 in “Manilow Bucks” for classroom instrument purchases.
Nominees for the Manilow Music Teacher Award have been unveiled and voting is now open. Community members, students, and families are encouraged to support their favorite local music teacher by casting a vote HERE. Voting closes on December 15th, with the winner announcement to follow later in December.
“While Barry continues his extraordinary career with arena shows this spring and summer, he has chosen to share the spotlight with those he believes truly deserve it: music educators,” said Matt Parrish, President of the Manilow Fund.
In addition to celebrating the Manilow Music Teacher Award winner from Columbus during the show, audiences can expect an unforgettable evening as Manilow performs his greatest hits, including “Mandy,” “I Write the Songs,” “Looks Like We Made It,” “Can’t Smile Without You,” and “Copacabana (At the Copa).” With his signature showmanship and timeless catalog, the performance at Nationwide Arena will be a once-in-a-lifetime celebration with one of music’s most legendary performers. For all dates, tickets, and VIP packages, please visit https://barrymanilow.com/.
Barry Manilow 2026 Tour Dates
The Last Sunrise Show – Sunrise, FL @ Amerant Bank Arena on January 6
The Last Orlando Show – Orlando, FL @ Kia Center on January 7
The Last Tampa Show – Tampa, FL @ Benchmark International Arena on January 8
The Last Estero Show – Estero, FL @ Hertz Arena on January 10 & 11
The Last Jacksonville Show – Jacksonville, FL @VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena on January 12
The Last Charleston Show – Charleston, SC @ North Charleston Coliseum on January 14
The Last Greensboro Show – Greensboro, NC @ First Horizon Coliseum on January 15
The Last Duluth Show – Duluth, GA @ Gas South Arena on January 16
The Last Columbus Show – Columbus, OH @ Nationwide Arena on January 18
