Program 2016
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Entertainment<br />
FRONTIER STAGE<br />
July 26<br />
Bud Light & Cantinas<br />
Tix Free with Admissions<br />
BJ THOMAS<br />
6:30p + 8:30p<br />
BJ Thomas is a true American institution whose<br />
iconic pop, country and gospel hits defined<br />
their respective generations. Thomas is a five<br />
time Grammy and two time Dove Award winner<br />
who has sold more than 70 million records and<br />
is ranked in Billboard’s Top 50 most played artists<br />
over the past 50 years. His most-beloved songs<br />
include “Raindrops Keep Fallin’ On My Head”<br />
and “Hooked on a Feeling.”<br />
A THOUSAND HORSES<br />
6:30p + 8:30p<br />
July 27<br />
A Thousand Horses has a distinct sound that<br />
melds together muscular country, drawling rock,<br />
high gospel harmony, low-country blues and old<br />
school soul. The band earned themselves a CMT<br />
Music Awards nomination for Group Video of<br />
the Year, and their hit single, “Smoke” landed a<br />
number one spot on Billboard’s Country Airplay<br />
Chart. Other popular songs include “Drunk Dial,”<br />
“Travelin’ Man” and “Southernality.”<br />
July 28<br />
ASLEEP AT THE WHEEL<br />
6:30p + 8:30p<br />
Asleep at The Wheel has garnered ten GRAM-<br />
MY Awards and released more than 25 studio<br />
and live albums. A quick scan of awards, such<br />
as “Touring Band of the Year” (CMAs, 1976)<br />
and “Lifetime Achievement in Performance”<br />
(Americana Music Awards 2009), not to mention<br />
near dominance of the GRAMMY “Country<br />
Instrumental” category over the years, reflects<br />
the reputation of the band’s musicianship.<br />
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