“Raiding the Country Vault” premieres at the iconic Starlite Theatre on March 9
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BRANSON, MO (March 7, 2017) – Country music fans, rejoice! Producers of the acclaimed Las Vegas production “Raiding the Rock Vault” will premiere their new show, “Raiding the Country Vault,” at the Starlite Theatre on March 9. The production brings together musicians from country music’s most iconic acts playing a set list featuring the biggest hits of America’s most beloved genre. Tickets for “Raiding the Country Vault” are on sale now.
“In ‘Raiding the Rock Vault,’ musicians from famous bands in classic rock recreate the timeless music of an entire generation,” said producer Sir Harry Cowell. “ ‘In ‘Raiding the Country Vault,’ we’ve carefully selected talented performers and songs that bring the history of country music to life for audiences.”
The impressive lineup of musicians in “Raiding the Country Vault” includes Michelle Poe [Lead Vocals and Bass] (Dierks Bentley, Hank Williams, Jr.), Billy Yates [Lead Vocals and Guitar] (George Jones, Kenny Chesney), and Billboard chart toppers Michael Peterson (From Here To Eternity, Drink, Swear, Steal & Lie) [Lead Vocals and Guitar], Keith Horne Lead Guitar (Garth Brooks & Trisha Yearwood), Melody Hart (Joe Diffee, Grand Country), David Smith, piano (Roy Clark, Mel Tillis, Johnny Lee), Steve Ramsey, keyboard (Tanya Tucker, Travis Tritt), Peter Generous Drums, (Connie Smith, Jean Shepherd), Scott Kwapiszski, Pedal Steel and Banjo (The George Brothers Band)
“Raiding the Country Vault” will feature a set list of country music’s most renowned favorites by legendary artists including: Conway Twitty, Patsy Cline, Johnny Cash, Buck Owens, Charlie Daniels Band, Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings, Garth Brooks, Dolly Parton, Dwight Yoakam, George Strait, and many, many more.
Raiding The Country Vault was rated #3 show in Branson within its first three months.
“Raiding the Rock Vault,” which premiered in Las Vegas in 2013 to popular and critical acclaim, has the distinguished honor of being the #1 Las Vegas Show on TripAdvisor four years in a row and each year has been awarded “Best of Las Vegas” by the Las Vegas Review-Journal. The Hard Rock Hotel and Casino is the new home to ‘Raiding The Rock Vault.’
“’The great Simon Napier-Bell and I had a vision for ‘Raiding the Country Vault’ for a long time and it’s finally come to fruition,” said Cowell. “The success we’ve seen in Las Vegas with ‘Raiding the Rock Vault’ has been a dream come true and we’re excited to bring ‘Raiding the Country Vault’ to Branson. We’re also thrilled to be working alongside Paul Dexter, our writer, director and production designer from ‘Raiding The Rock Vault’ to help continue our exciting brand.”
The Starlite Theatre has undergone extensive renovations to the stage, including new sound system and state-of-the-art lighting, LED screens and lasers. Located in the heart of Highway 76 across from The Hollywood Wax Museum, with its signature atrium lobby including new restaurant featuring award-winning BBQ. The Starlite will also be bring “Raiding The Rock Vault” from Las Vegas this summer as well as being home to The Texas Tenors; Larry’s Country Diner; Boot Daddy Concert Series; AYO, Voices of Glory; and Buckets and Boards.
“Raiding the Country Vault” will perform 100 shows in 2016. For a full schedule and to purchase tickets, visit www.raidingthecountryvault.com or www.themansiontheatre.com or call (866) 707-4100.
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