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Tracy Byrd performs his hits at Fitz Casino
Get ready to party with country music great on May 24
TUNICA — Country music great Tracy Byrd is set to perform at Fitz Casino & Hotel on Friday, May 24. Tracy Byrd became a household name in 1993 when his third single, “Holdin’ Heaven,” off of his MCA Records’ self-titled debut album hit #1 on the Billboard Country Charts.
15 singles, “Walking to Jerusalem” and “Heaven in My Woman’s Eyes.” A fourth top 15 single was released called “4 to 1 in Atlanta.” The album also reached sales of 500,000 copies, certifying Gold.
The fifth album, Big Love, spawned two more top five singles with the release of the title track and “Don’t Take Her She’s All I’ve Got”
The fifth project on MCA was titled, I’m From the Country, and it contained the title track - a fun, party song stating what most fan’s already knew, that Tracy Byrd was from the country. It also in- cluded a ballad called “I Wanna Feel That Way
Byrd’s second project, No Ordinary Man,
spawned single “Lifestyle’s of the Not so Rich
and Famous,” which reached #4, followed by an-
other top five hit, “The First Step.” Then with
the release of the smash, chart topping hit “Wa-
termelon Crawl,” the second album was certified
Gold. The realease of the fourth and last single
called “The Keeper of the Star’s” shot to #1 on the singles charts and pushed the album to Double Platinum status. “The Keeper of the Star’s” won Academy of Country Music’s “Song of the Year” award in 1995.
His third studio album, Love Lesson, included the title track, another top five hit single for Byrd. Also included were the top
Tracy Byrd
Again.” Both of these single’s reached the Top Five on the Charts.
Many more hits followed, including“The Drinkin’ Bone,” which became a crowd favorite sing along song.
Tickets start at $45. Purchase tickets to all shows at the Fitz Gift Shop or visit eventbrite.com - taxes and fees apply. Hotel packages are also available. Call (662) 363-LUCK (5825).
Tower of Power, Melissa Etheridge at Gold Strike
TUNICA — Two impressive performers have been added to the entertainment lineup at Gold Strike Casino Resort. Funk and soul legends Tower of Power and the incomparable music industry icon Melissa Etheridge are set to perfom at Gold Strike Theatre.
• Tower of Power
Tower of Power is celebrating 55 years of funk and soul excellence with their arrival at Gold Strike Theatre on Friday, March 15, at 8 p.m. Tickets start at $49.50 and are on sale now.
Originally named The Motowns, Tower of Power transformed in 1968 to achieve their goal of performing at the iconic Fillmore Auditorium. With hits like “You’re Still a Young Man” and “So Very Hard To Go,” their 1972 breakthrough album, Bump City, solidified their place in music history. Their 2018 release, 50 Years of Funk & Soul: Live at the Fox Theater, commemorates their half-century milestone. Tower of Power, synonymous with the “Oakland
Melissa Etheridge is scheduled to take stage at Gold Strike Theatre April 20.
soul sound,” continues to captivate global audiences, promising a dynamic future filled with their signature grooves.
• Melissa Etheridge
Grammy winner and six-time platinum winner Melissa Etheridge takes on Gold Strike Theatre on Saturday, April 20, at 8 p.m. Tickets start at $69.50 and are on sale
now.
Etheridge is gearing up for her
triumphant return with her upcoming tribute album, Memphis Rock and Soul, paying homage to the legendary Stax Records. This eagerly anticipated release, the first since her acclaimed This Is M.E. in 2014, follows Etheridge’s recording sessions at the iconic Royal Studios in Memphis, infusing her signature sound with the timeless spirit of Stax. Known for her double-platinum debut, Etheridge’s dual Grammy-winning hits like “Bring Me Some Water,” “I’m the Only One” and “Come to My Window” are integral parts of her illustrious career, which soared to commercial and artistic heights with the six-time platinum album Yes I Am. Etheridge’s ability to weave personal narratives with societal reflections underscores her enduring influence and cultural significance in the realm of rock music.
For more information and to purchase tickets, visit goldstrike.com.
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