The auditorium inside John Handley High School was named Thursday to honor a former student and country music icon.

The auditorium has been named the Patsy Cline Theatre.

A second announcement made Thursday was that a dedication ceremony will be held October 29 with a concert by Willie Nelson.

Winchester Superintendent Rick Leonard and school Principal Doug Joyner said they are happy to have recognition for the Handley family in a theatre rich in history.

Money raised from the concert will benefit the Winchester Education Foundation, which raises money for various school programs.

Damon Dearment, with the Winchester Education Foundation, says, "We feel this event will bring credibility and awareness to the mission of the Winchester Education Foundation, which is to provide funding for academic programs, scholarships, teacher and student enrichment, athletic equipment and uniforms, and other projects to enhance the education of all the students in the Winchester school system."

This concernt will be Nelson's second appearance in Winchester since the 1966 Apple Blossom Festival.

Tickets for the dedication ceremony go on sale September 21.