Country Star Rodney Atkins Performs at 'Back The Badge' Benefit Concert Supporting Local Law Enforcement at Orleans Arena 4/20

Country superstar Rodney Atkins will headline "Back The Badge," a benefit concert which will support southern Nevada's local law enforcement, at the Orleans Arena on Thursday, April 20.

Atkins is best known for his #1 country hits "Take A Back Road," "It's America," "These Are My People" and "Watching You." Throughout his musical career, Atkins has released four albums, including "Honesty" and the certified-Platinum album "If You're Going Through Hell." By winning over fans with chart-topping songs like "Farmer's Daughter," the country star has sold more than 4 million singles in the past five years. In 2006, Atkins won an Academy of Country Music (ACM) award for Top New Male Vocalist.

The show is presented by Orleans Arena, Beasley Media Group, Inc. and Real Estate Expo Las Vegas. Proceeds from the concert will benefit the Injured Police Officers Fund (IPOF) and the Southern Nevada Concerns of Police Survivors (SNVCOPS). The IPOF provides financial assistance to police officers and their families facing an injury or death in the line of duty. The SNVCOPS provides resources to the families and colleagues of fallen police officers, including counseling reimbursements, peer support, retreats, camps and scholarships. Both organizations support the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, North Las Vegas Police Department and Henderson Police Department.

Showtime is 7:30 p.m. Doors open one hour prior to the show. Tickets start at $25 plus tax and fees, and can be purchased by calling Ticketmaster at 800-745-3000; online at www.orleanscasino.com; or in-person at gift shops inside The Orleans, Suncoast, Gold Coast and Sam's Town. Tickets may also be purchased the day of the show (depending upon availability) at the venue box office. Tables are also available for purchase online at http://realestateexpolv.com/. Table purchases start at $150 and include dinner as well as show admission.

About Orleans Arena
The Orleans Arena, a Venues Today magazine, the Orleans Arena, which hosts more than 200 events each year, consistently ranks in the Top 10 for ticket sales in the United States and internationally among venues of similar size. These events include nationally touring concerts, NCAA basketball conference tournaments, family shows, motorsports and other unique events. For more information, call 702-365-7469 or visit www.OrleansArena.com. Stay connected to the Orleans Arena on Facebook (www.facebook.com/orleansarena) and on Twitter (@orleansarena). The Orleans Arena is a property of Boyd Gaming. Headquartered in Las Vegas, Boyd Gaming is a leading diversified owner and operator of 24 gaming entertainment properties located in Nevada, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana and Mississippi. Additional news and information on Boyd Gaming can be found at www.boydgaming.com.