Program 2016

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