Country

An undisputed expert in the fine art of making hit music, Jim Messina’s legacy of musical genius spans five decades, three super groups, a vibrant solo career and scores of producing and engineering credits. While acting as producer/audio engineer for Rock & Roll Hall of Famers Buffalo Springfield, Messina ultimately joined the band as its bass player. When “the Springfield” disbanded in 1968, Jim and fellow bandmate Richie Furay formed Poco. With Jim on lead guitar, Poco defined a new musical genre of country rock. After three successful albums, Jim was ready for a change and left to return to his passion for producing music. He signed as an independent producer with Columbia Records where he was asked to work with an unknown Kenny Loggins. While helping Kenny get ready for a record and touring, the two discovered that they worked well together and Jim agreed to sit in on Kenny’s first album, and an accidental duo was formed.  Over the next seven years, Loggins & Messina released eight hit albums, had scores of hit songs and sold over 16 million albums.  

DEBBY BOONE is a multiple cross-over artist who has enjoyed Top 10 successes on the Pop, Country, Adult Contemporary, and Contemporary Christian charts. She became a household name thanks to her record-breaking debut single You Light Up My Life in 1977, charting #1 on Billboard for ten straight weeks and selling in excess of four million albums. That year she received the Grammy for Best New Artist and has since received seven Grammy nominations, winning two more. In 2008, the song was ranked #7 in Billboard's 50th Anniversary all-time top charting songs. Debby’s last album release was her thirteenth studio recording, Swing This, music that is evocative of the golden age of Las Vegas. Her accompanying show, which premiered at New York City’s Carlyle Hotel, continues to entertain audiences at performing arts centers, casinos, and symphony halls throughout the U.S. Debby celebrates memories and stories from her formative years, when her father, Pat Boone, was headlining at the Sands and Sahara Hotels. She also shares stories of eventually getting to work with members of the Rat Pack like Frank Sinatra and Sammy Davis Jr.

The Ultimate Eric Church Tribute Band is a high-energy group that has taken the country music scene by storm. With a frontman who looks and sounds like Eric Church himself, the band has become nationally recognized as the top act in the country paying tribute to The Chief. Based in Chicago, the group has toured extensively throughout the Midwest and around the nation, playing shows from Las Vegas to New York. With a mix of rock and country, their live performances are always a hit with audiences, featuring fan favorites like "Springsteen" and "Drink in My Hand" as well as deeper cuts like "Stick that in Your Country Song". If you're a fan of Eric Church and looking for an unforgettable live experience, don't miss the chance to catch this incredibly authentic tribute band in action. Tennessee Whiskey Chicago is a celebration to the music of Chris Stapleton!  Led by an incredibly talented team of Chicago's top musicians, the band has become well-known for their passionate and soulful renditions of Stapleton's songs. With their unique blend of country, blues, and rock, they are able to re-create both the sound and visual experience rivaled only by "The Man" himself! This show is one not to miss for any true Chris Stapleton fan. Their live performance will make you feel like you are watching the REAL DEAL!  Come prepared to sing your heart out with nonstop sing-alongs for the entire show! From his classic hits to modern favorites, Tennessee Whiskey Chicago puts on a show that is sure to leave audiences in awe.

Individually, they're Devon Allman and Duane Betts, two solo artists and modern-day guitar heroes who've both spent years creating their own version of American roots music. Together, they're the leaders of The Allman Betts Band, a supergroup anchored by sharp songwriting, fiery fretwork, and an historic legacy. Inspired by the classic sounds of the group's family tree, The Allman Betts Band makes timeless rock & roll for the modern world, blurring the boundaries between blues, Americana, and southern soul. Over the course of two critically-acclaimed studio albums, hundreds of live shows, and annual performances of the Allman Betts Family Revival, The Allman Betts Band has established its own legacy of music and brotherhood. Devon and Duane first met as children in 1989, when their fathers — keyboardist Gregg Allman and guitarist Dickey Betts, both co-founders of The Allman Brothers Band — brought their boys on tour for the group's 20th anniversary tour. "When you grow up on tour like that, it connects you at a young age," Duane says. "From that point on, we knew we were family. Even though we never lived in the same city, we always had that bond." There's a rich lineage to The Allman Betts Band, whose two leaders are carrying the musical torch once held by their fathers.  JD Simo... The Chicago-born, now Nashville transplant is like a one-man crusade dedicated to keeping music real, raw, and honest. No matter the setting and no matter his role (whether it’s wingman or bandleader) J.D.’s presence infuses the situation of the moment with the music that’s been fueling him pretty much his whole life, spiced with influences that straddle both decades and dimensions. As a songwriter, guitarist, and producer he has worked with the likes of Jack White, Tommy Emmanuel, Luther Dickinson, Dave Cobb, Blackberry Smoke, and even been a member of Grateful Dead founder Phil Lesh' "Phil & Friends". 

Icons of Country is the hottest country tribute show on earth! THREE artists, ONE stage, ONE night! Hear ALL of your favorite songs from Toby Keith, Miranda Lambert, and Zac Brown Band!  An AMAZING night of country music!

Lonestar, one of country music’s most celebrated groups, announces the addition of Brownwood, Texas native, and multi-award-winning, singer/songwriter Drew Womack as the group’s lead singer.   Dean Sams, Michael Britt, and Keech Rainwater, the remaining three principals of the ACM, CMA, and Billboard award-winning group are looking forward to the next chapter of the band as they set out on a national tour later this year.  Lonestar has amassed RIAA-certified sales in excess of ten million albums since their national launch in 1995 and achieved ten #1 country hits including "No News," "Come Crying To Me,” “I’m Already There,” “What About Now,” and their crossover smash "Amazed" (which was also #1 on the Billboard Hot 100, the first record since 1983's "Islands in the Stream", to top both charts). The band's awards include 1996 ACM Top New Vocal Group, 1999 ACM Single of The Year for "Amazed" (the song also won “Song of the Year “), 2001 CMA “Vocal Group of the Year and 2002 ACM Top Vocal Group.  With an average of 80 dates worldwide per year, they are celebrating over 25 years together.

With over fifty years in show business, Ricky Skaggs is a true Bluegrass and Country music legend.  The fifteen-time Grammy Award winner, Country Music Hall of Famer (among many other Hall of Fame inductions) and the “Master Fidler” brings his fabulous and inspirational Bluegrass, Country and Gospel show to The Arcada stage after a sold-out show. Notable hits include "Country Boy," " Highway 40 Blues," " Honey (Open That Door)," "Heartbroke,", and so many more!

Larry, Steve & Rudy: The Gatlin Brothers have been dazzling audiences for more than 60 years. “Broken Lady.” “All the Gold in California,” “Houston (Means I’m One Day Closer to You).” “I Don’t Wanna Cry,” “ I Just Wish You Were Someone I Love,” “Statues Without Hearts,” “Love is Just a Game,” and “Night Time Magic.”

Loretta Lynn. The Most Awarded Lady in Country Music History with more than 60 years of recording and touring is celebrated royally in this special production that is a collaboration of Emily Portman, who formed a close friendship with the legendary singer-songwriter over the past 2 decades, and original members of The Coalminers Band (Loretta’s long time backup group). Together, and with the approval of the Loretta Lynn Family, they present an intimate evening of songs and stories about this groundbreaking performer whose body of work defined a genre and whose songs have inspired a new generation of musicians. You’ll learn why fans fell in love with Loretta’s instantly recognizable voice and distinctive body of work, with “shoot from the hip” songs that explore subjects like female empowerment, blue collar pride, sex, divorce, alcohol, and war. It’s a show filled with fond reminiscences of Loretta’s amazing life plus authentically recreated performances of her greatest hits by the people who knew her best.