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Genre: Country

Venue: The Railhead

Date: Saturday, August 27, 2011, at 8 p.m.

Ticket Prices: $24.95, $34.95, $44.95 and $54.95 plus tax and applicable fees

Artist Info: Tanya Tucker broke onto the country music scene with her cover of “Delta Dawn” and had a top-ten hit to her name at the age of 13.

Tucker established herself as a major star with three number one songs, “What’s Your Mama’s Name,” “Blood Red and Goin’ Down” and “Would You Lay with Me (In a Field of Stone).”

Tucker made the transition to rock in 1978, with her gold-certified album, TNT.

With a career spanning nearly 40 years, Tucker has released 24 studio albums, nine of which have received gold certification or higher, two live albums and 10 compilation albums.

This is an all ages show; those under 21 must be accompanied by an adult

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Genre: Blues/Rock

Venue: The Railhead

Date: Friday, August 12, 2011, at 8 p.m.

Ticket Prices: $24, $33, $40 and $48 plus tax and applicable fees

Artist Info: Multiple Grammy Award-winner, Delbert McClinton¸ has been performing for more than 40 years, with more than 25 albums to his name. Several of McClinton’s albums have reached number one on the Billboard blues charts including, Nothing Personal, Room to Breathe, The Cost of Living and Acquired Taste. McClinton won Grammy Awards in 1991 for his duet with Bonnie Raitt, “Good Man, Good Woman” and in 2006 for his album, The Cost of Living.
This is an all ages show; those under 21 must be accompanied by an adult
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Featuring Rob Crosby and Will Robinson
Venue: Ovation
Genre: Country
Date: Friday, August 5, 2011, at 8 p.m.

Ticket Prices: $5 cover at the door

Artist Info: Now appearing twice a month, hosts and singer/songwriters Brian McComas, who wrote and sang “I Could Never Love You Enough,” and Aaron Benward of Blue County, who wrote and sang “That’s Cool,” present “Nashville Unplugged: The Story Behind the Song.”

In addition to these two talented musicians, they host well-known songwriters to create a fun and unique experience, akin to Nashville’s Bluebird Café.

After obtaining regional success in the Southeast playing clubs and colleges, Rob Crosby moved to Nashville and became a staff writer for a small publishing company. Within a few years Lee Greenwood recorded Crosby’s song, “Holdin’ a Good Hand,” which reached the Billboard top 10. Other writing credits include Martina McBride’s “Concrete Angel” and Andy Griggs’ “She’s More,” both of which reached the Billboard top 10. Crosby’s songs have been recorded by artists including, BlackHawk, Brooks & Dunn, Ty Herndon, Paul Overstreet, Carl Perkins, Restless Heart, Ricochet, Paul Simon, The Wilkinsons and Darryl Worley, among others. Crosby has also recorded six studio albums, with his most recent, Catfish Baby, being released in 2007.

Throughout his career, which has spanned over 25 years, Will Robinson’s music has sold over 35 million records around the world. With several number one records and top 10 singles to his name, Robinson has written songs for a long list of talented artists including, Shenandoah, Earl Thomas Conley, Doug Stone, Peter Cetera and The Cheetah Girls, among others. Robinson’s song credits include, Alabama’s “There’s No Way” and “You’ve Got the Touch” and Reba McEntire’s “I Know How He Feels,” all of which climbed to number one on the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts.

Must be 21 years or older

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Nashville Unplugged

Arlos Smith and Brice Long

Venue: Ovation

Genre: Country

Date: Friday, August 12, 2011, at 8 p.m.

Ticket Prices: $5 cover at the door

Artist Info: Now appearing twice a month, hosts and singer/songwriters Brian McComas, who wrote and sang “I Could Never Love You Enough,” and Aaron Benward of Blue County, who wrote and sang “That’s Cool,” present “Nashville Unplugged: The Story Behind the Song.”

In addition to these two talented musicians, they host well-known songwriters to create a fun and unique experience, akin to Nashville’s Bluebird Café.

With a collection of hit songs to his name including, Rascal Flatts’ “Mayberry,” which climbed to number one on the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts, Arlos Smith has established himself as one of the most successful songwriters in the country music industry today.

Smith has written songs for artists including, Rascal Flatts, Trent Tomlinson, James Otto, Michael Peterson, David Kersh and Neal McCoy, among others.

Other song credits include, John Michael Montgomery’s “Home to You,” which climbed to number two on the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts and Steve Holy’s “Men Buy the Drinks (Girls Call the Shots).”

Following a short career with the rodeo, Brice Long followed his father’s advice and embarked on a successful songwriting career.

Long has written songs for accomplished country music stars including, Randy Travis, Josh Turner and John Michael Montgomery. Following his debut single, “It’s Only Monday,” Long found himself on the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts with his hit single, “Anywhere But Here.” Long’s resume also includes Gary Allan’s “Nothing On but the Radio,” which was co-written by Long and climbed to number one on the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts.
Must be 21 years or older

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Venue: Ovation
Genre: Variety

Date: Friday, August 19, 2011, at 8 p.m.

Ticket Prices: $9.95 plus tax and applicable fees for General

Admission; $19.95 plus tax and applicable fees for

Artist Info: Hosted by Brody Dolyniuk, veteran of the Las Vegas music scene and former lead singer and founding member of Yellow Brick Road, Brody’s World stems from Dolyniuk’s unique ability to mimic a wide variety of voices.

With amazing music, comedy and impressions ranging from Queen to Stevie Wonder to Metallica, Brody’s World is a performance unlike any other. Must be 21 years or older

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Luke Bryan, Steel Magnolia, David Nail and Frankie Ballard

Venue: Ovation

Genre: Country

Date: Wednesday, August 3, 2011, at 7 p.m.

Ticket Prices: Listen to 95.5 KWNR to win tickets
Artist Info: 95.5 KWNR is celebrating its listener with an appreciation event that features Luke Bryan, Steel Magnolia, David Nail and Frankie Ballard.

Luke Bryan broke onto the country music scene with the hit single, “All My Friends Say,” which climbed to number five on the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts.

Bryan’s debut album, I’ll Stay Me, was released in 2007 and produced the singles “We Rode in Trucks” and “Country Man.” In 2009, Bryan released Doin’ My Thing, which featured the number one hits, “Rain Is a Good Thing” and “Someone Else Calling You Baby.”

After winning CMT’s Can You Duet, Steel Magnolia released its debut single, “Keep On Lovin’ You” in 2009, which rose to number four on the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts.

Steel Magnolia’s self-titled debut album climbed to the top 10 of the Billboard 200 and Billboard Top Country Albums charts and featured the hit singles, “Just By Being You (Halo and Wings)” and “Last Night Again.”

With his 2002 single, “Memphis,” David Nail established himself as one of country music’s up-and-coming musicians. Nail’s debut album, I’m About to Come Alive, was released in 2009 and featured the hit songs, “Red Light” and “Turning Home,” both of which reached the top 20 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts.

In 2011, Nail was nominated for a Grammy Award for best “Male Country Vocal Performance.”

After winning Kenny Chesney’s “Next Big Star” regional talent contest, Frankie Ballard released his self-titled debut album in 2011.

The album debuted at #33 on the Billboard Top Country Albums charts and featured the songs, “Tell Me You Get Lonely” and “A Buncha Girls,” both of which reached the top 40 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts.

Must be 21 years or older

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Genre: Rock

Venue: Access Showroom

Date: Friday, August 26, 2011, at 8 p.m.

Ticket Prices: $39, $52 and $65 plus tax and applicable fees

Artist Info:

Front man Aaron Lewis of Staind blends heavy metal with soulful melodic rock, sensitive lyrics and an emotionally vulnerable image.

After recording their first album Tormented in 1996, the band reached No. 1 in 2001 on The Billboard Hot 200 chart with Break The Cycle and again in 2005 with Chapter V. Through the band’s success, Lewis has shined as a solo act, rocking mainstream radio with “Outside,” a live collaboration with Limp Bizkit’s Fred Durst during the 1999 Family Values Tour, which hit No. 1 on Billboard’s Main Stream Rock Tracks in 2001.

He has continued to release albums and tour, both with Staind and solo. Lewis’ latest solo effort is the country album, Town Line.

This is an all ages show; those under 21 must be accompanied by an adult

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Genre: Jazz

Venue: Access Showroom

Date: Friday, August 12, 2011, at 8 p.m.

Ticket Prices: $30, $40 and $50 plus tax and applicable fees

Artist Info:

With more than 20 albums and a number of major hits to his name, Michael Frank’s gentle songs have topped jazz charts and delighted listeners for more than 30 years. Franks’ most well-known songs include, “When I Give My Love to You,” “Popsicle Toes,” “Monkey See, Monkey Do,” “Tiger in the Rain,” “Rainy Night in Tokyo” and “Tell Me All About It.”

Franks has recorded with a variety of well-known artists, including Patti Austin, Brenda Russell, Art Garfunkel and David Sanborn and his music has been featured in several films including, Count Your Bullets, Cockfighter and Zandy’s Bride.

This is an all ages show; those under 21 must be accompanied by an adult

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Venue: Ovation
Genre: Rock
Date: Saturday, August 20, 2011, at 8 p.m.

Ticket Prices: $19.95, $29.95 and $39.95 plus tax and applicable fees

Artist Info: With 23 studio albums to their name, Uriah Heep has sold more than 30 million records worldwide. Uriah Heep’s most successful album, Demons and Wizards, received gold certification and featured the songs, “The Wizard” and “Easy Livin’,” the latter of which entered the US Top 40 chart. Uriah Heep released their 23rd studio album,

Into the Wild, in 2011.

This is an all ages show; those under 21 must be accompanied by an adult

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Genre: Blues/Rock
Venue: Sunset Amphitheater
Date: Saturday, August 27, 2011, at 8 p.m.
Ticket Prices: $19.95, $24.95 and $32.50 plus tax and applicable fees

Artist Info: Long-time member of Bruce Springsteen’s E Street Band and former member of Crazy Horse and Grin, Nils Lofgren has released more than 40 solo albums, including, “Nils Lofgren,” which was labeled one of the finest rock albums of the year by Rolling Stone. Lofgren’s success continued in the mid-1970s, with the rock hits, “Back It Up,” “Keith Don’t Go,” “I Came to Dance” and “Bullets Fever.” Beginning in the mid-1980s, Lofgren began touring with Bruce Springsteen’s famous E Street Band.

This is an all ages show; those under 21 must be accompanied by an adult

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Weezer
Genre: Alternative Rock
Venue: Sandbar outdoor poolside venue
Date: Friday, August 5, 2011, at 9 p.m.
Ticket Prices: $30 plus tax and applicable fees
Artist Info: With more than 10 million albums sold to date, Weezer has established itself as one of rock music’s most successful bands.

The band’s debut album, Weezer (also known as The Blue Album) featured the successful singles, “Say It Ain’t So,” “Undone – The Sweater Song” and “Buddy Holly,” the latter of which was certified triple platinum status. Weezer’s 2005 release, Make Believe, was certified platinum and featured the singles, “Perfect Situation” and “Beverly Hills,” both of which climbed to number one on the Billboard Modern Rock chart. “Beverly Hills” was nominated for “Best Rock Song” at the 48th Annual Grammy Awards, Weezer’s first such nomination. Other hit songs in Weezer’s playbook include “Island in the Sun,” “Memories” and “Pork and Beans.”

Must be 16 years or older

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Toby Keith, Eric Church and JT Hodges
Genre: Country
Venue: Amphitheatre at Red Rock Resort
Date: Saturday, August 6, 2011, at 7 p.m.

Ticket Prices: $43, $69, $89 and $125 plus any additional service fees

Artist Info: One of country music’s biggest stars, Toby Keith has released thirteen studio albums, two Christmas albums and multiple compilation albums.

Keith has also charted more than forty singles on the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts, including 19 number-one hits and 16 additional top-ten hits. Keith’s first four albums, Toby Keith, Boomtown, Blue Moon and Dream Walkin’, all earned gold or higher certification and produced several chart singles, including “Should’ve Been a Cowboy,” which topped the country charts and was the most played country song of the 1990s. Keith’s breakthrough single, “How Do You Like Me Now?!” was the number one country song of 2000. Keith’s 14th studio album, Bullets in the Gun, was released in 2010 and debuted at number one on both the US Billboard 200 chart and Top Country albums chart. Along with his yearly trips to visit American soldiers in Iraq and Afghanistan Keith, released his patriotic “Made in America” in 2011.

Eric Church’s 2006 debut album, Sinners Like Me, produced four singles in the top 20 of the Billboard Country Charts, including “How ‘Bout You,” “Two Pink Lines,” “Guys Like Me” and “Sinners Like Me.” Church’s 2009 follow-up, Carolina, included hit singles “Hell on the Heart,” which reached number 10 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart, and the gold-certified “Love Your Love the Most” and “Smoke a Little Smoke.”

A newcomer to the country music industry, JT Hodges’ 2011 debut single, “Hunt You Down,” is currently climbing the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts. Signed to Toby Keith’s Show Dog-Universal Music record label, Hodges joins Keith on his 2011 “Locked and Loaded Tour.”

This show is all ages

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Gipsy Kings
Genre: Rumba/Flamenca
Venue: Sandbar outdoor poolside venue
Date: Friday, August 12, 2011, at 9 p.m.

Ticket Prices: $30 plus tax and applicable fees for standing room only. $99 plus tax and applicable fees for reserved seating

Artist Info: Largely responsible for bringing the sounds of progressive pop-oriented flamenco to the world, the Gipsy Kings began their career playing weddings and festivals in France. Their eponymous debut album spent 40 weeks on the American charts, one of very few Spanish-language albums to do so. Gipsy Kings has released more than 15 studio albums and their music has been featured in several popular movies and television shows including, The Big Lebowski, Entourage and Toy Story 3.

Must be 16 years or older

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