Travis Kriens

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SDSU Announces Jacks Bash 3 with Blake Shelton and Thomas Rhett

BROOKINGS, S.D. – South Dakota State University revealed today that country music stars Blake Shelton and Thomas Rhett will headline Jacks Bash 3 at Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium. The August 28 show will also include special guests Ty Myers and DJ Blake Horstmann. First PREMIER Bank and PREMIER Bankcard, exclusive sponsors of Jacks Bash 3, said …

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Justin Moore to Headline Corn Palace Festival on August 21

Country music star Justin Moore will kick off the 2025 Corn Palace Festival with a headline performance on Thursday, August 21, bringing his high-energy show and chart-topping hits to Mitchell for the very first time. Moore has become a staple in modern country music over the past decade, known for his authentic sound and relatable …

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Cole Swindell Announces Stop in Brookings for Happy Hour Sad Tour

Country music star Cole Swindell will perform at the Dacotah Bank Center in Brookings on Thursday, September 25, as part of his Happy Hour Sad Tour. Known for hits like “She Had Me at Heads Carolina” and “Chillin’ It,” Swindell will be joined by special guests Priscilla Block and Greylan James. Ticket presale starts Thursday, …

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Rascal Flatts Reunites for ‘Life Is A Highway’ Tour with a stop in Sioux Falls

Rascal Flatts will reunite for their ‘Life Is A Highway’ tour, celebrating their 25th anniversary, with performances beginning February 13, 2025. The country trio, known for hits like “Bless the Broken Road” and “What Hurts the Most,” will perform at the Denny Sanford Premier Center in Sioux Falls on Thursday, February 27. Special guests Lauren …

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Court appearance for Morgan Wallen in chair-throwing case postponed until August

0 seconds of 57 secondsVolume 90% NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — An initial hearing for country music star Morgan Wallen was postponed Friday until August in a case in which he’s accused of throwing a chair from the rooftop of a six-story bar and nearly hitting two police officers. Wallen’s attorney, Worrick Robinson, told reporters that the case …

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George Strait To Perform At Texas A&M’s Kyle Field In June

George Strait has announced that he will perform a concert on June 15 at Texas A&M’s Kyle Field. The show will be the only performance be the Texas troubadour in his home state this year. The King of Country Music will be joined by special guests Parker McCollum and Catie Offerman. The news follows the recent announcement that Strait …

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Jimmie Allen Reveals He Had Twins With Another Woman Amid Divorce

Jimmie Allen recently took to social media to reveal he had twins with another woman amid his divorce from his estranged wife, Alexis Gale. Allen shared some photos on Instagram Stories. There are snaps of his older three children – son Aadyn (9) from a previous relationship, and daughters Naomi (4) and Zara (2) with Alexis, and photos …

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Alabama Announce 2024 ‘Roll On II’ North American Tour

Alabama recently announced the 20-city 2024 Roll On II North America Tour. The second edition of their 2023 tour of the same name kicked off at Lucas Oil Live in Thackerville, Oklahoma, on March 23. Artists such as The Marshall Tucker Band, Diamond Rio, Jamey Johnson, the Bellamy Brothers, and Lee Greenwood will perform as special guests on select dates. Alabama frontman Randy Owen …

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Country Music Icon Trace Adkins to Perform at South Dakota State Fair

HURON, S.D. –The South Dakota State Fair and Legend Seeds are excited to welcome country legend Trace Adkins to the South Dakota State Fair Grandstand on Sunday, September 1. In his 25-year Country music career, Adkins has sold over 11 million albums, charted over 20 singles, earned numerous awards and Grammy nominations, and garnered over …

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DEXtravaganza in Huron to Feature Thomas Rhett

HURON, S.D. – The South Dakota State Fair and the South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources (DANR) are thrilled to welcome country music superstar Thomas Rhett to the DEX for the DEXtravaganza ‘Grand Opening’ Concert on June 13, 2024. Tickets go on-sale to the public on Friday, March 22 at 10:00 am CDT …

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