GRASS VALLEY, CA, February 16, 2024 – The Center for the Arts is thrilled to present “Penntucky Country Music Series” at Penn Valley Rodeo Grounds this summer featuring Lonestar on July 20th and the Sawyer Brown 40th Anniversary Tour on September 8th.
A kickin’ new country music series in Penn Valley, CA, presented by The Center for the Arts at the Penn Valley Rodeo Grounds. Come out and enjoy country music under an open sky with great food and beer! Get your cowboy boots ready, because it’s sure to be a rootin’ tootin’ time!
On July 20th, country hit music group Lonestar will take the stage! Lonestar just celebrated 30 years together in 2022. This streak started in 1996 with the band’s second single, the rock-edged “No News,” and the following year’s tender “Come Cryin’ to Me” and “Everything’s Changed.” The band’s quadruple-platinum 1999 album Lonely Grill spawned four No. 1 hits (including the beloved global smash “Amazed”) and established Lonestar as music’s preeminent pop-country band—a status they’d maintain through the 2000’s and beyond, thanks to songs full of energy and creative lyrics (“What About Now”) and (“Mr. Mom”), along with heartfelt messages and soaring melodies (“I’m Already There”). Not every musician has the opportunity to revisit and even potentially improve upon their biggest hits. But on their most recent record, TEN to 1, the award-winning band Lonestar— Dean Sams (keyboards, acoustic guitar, background vocals), Michael Britt (lead guitarist, background vocals), Keech Rainwater (drums) and Drew Womack (lead vocals, guitar)—took a fresh look at all 10 of their chart-topping country songs.
Perhaps the biggest example of this contemporary updating is “Come Cryin’ to Me,” which the band members agree is the biggest sonic departure. A particular concert by indie-folk act The Lumineers inspired a completely new direction for the song; Lonestar’s updated version has gang vocals, four-on-the-floor beats, and percussion that adds a galloping vibe. Needless to say, long-time fans and new Lonestar lovers alike are in for a treat when they see the band live this summer!
On September 8th, trailblazing Sawyer Brown will perform at Penn Valley Rodeo Grounds as part of their 40th Anniversary Tour. In March, they will share new music for the first time in nearly two decades with the road-warrior anthem “Under This Ole Hat.” Blake Shelton produced the upcoming album, ‘Desperado Troubadours’ and “Under This Ole Hat” is the kickoff of Sawyer Brown’s 40th anniversary celebration. The group released the highly anticipated Get Me To The Stage On Time documentary on October 1st, 2023 at the Nashville Film Festival. The film features Executive Producer Blake Shelton, and other artists including Dolly Parton, Dierks Bentley, and more.
After winning the first-ever televised singing competition Star Search (Britney Spears, Beyonce, Justin Timberlake and more) in 1983, the band became a genre staple thanks to hits including “Some Girls Do” (1992), “Thank God for You” (1993), “Step That Step” (1985) and more. Sawyer Brown’s storied career includes awards such as the Country Music Association’s Horizon Award, the Academy of Country Music’s Vocal Group of the Year, multiple CMT Video Group of the Year Awards, and beyond.
With all there is to celebrate, Penntucky Country Music Series at Penn Valley Rodeo Grounds is sure to be a wonderful addition to summer 2024. Buy tickets to both shows and you’ll receive 10% off! In addition, members of The Center for the Arts receive $10 off each ticket. Join today and keep great country music in your hometown!
WHAT: Penntucky Country Music Series
WHERE: The Center for the Arts | 314 West Main Street, Grass Valley, CA 95945
WHEN:Lonestar July 20th, 2024 | Sawyer Brown 40th Anniversary Tour | September 8th, 2024 | Opener (tbd) 7 pm | Concert 8 pm
TICKETS: https://thecenterforthearts.org/penntucky/
WEBSITE & INFO:thecenterforthearts.org | (530) 274-8384