Kenny Rogers Celebrates 30th Anniversary of Christmas & Hits Tour

Grammy Award-winning music legend Kenny Rogers will celebrate the 30th Anniversary of his Christmas & Hits Tour in 2011 with a festive show featuring live performances of holiday classics and his biggest hits. The one-of-a-kind vocalist and entertainer will be live at the State Theatre Friday, December 16th at 8 PM. Throughout the show Rogers will be joined by special guest Billy Dean and a special appearance by Easton Area High School Camerata.

Rogers is known for creating an inviting atmosphere with his critically acclaimed Christmas & Hits Tour, which has become a holiday tradition in its own right since its start 30 years ago. He will deliver heartfelt performances of traditional and original holiday songs such as "White Christmas," "Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let it Snow!," "The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting On An Open Fire)," "Joy To The World," "O Holy Night," and "'Til The Season Comes ‘Round Again," the way only he can, with the help of local choirs and children chosen to perform in each city of the tour. The State Theatre performance will feature the Easton Area High School Camerata, under the direction of John Shilanskas.

Rogers will also sing many of the classics from his overflowing catalog of hits ("The Gambler," "Lady," "She Believes In Me," "Islands In The Stream," "Ruby, Don't Take Your Love To Town," "Lucille," "Through The Years" and many others).

A beloved, universally known icon of American entertainment, Kenny Rogers, with his unique storytelling ability and soulful voice, has thrived as a singer, musician, and showman for over 50 years. He has recorded more than 65 albums, which have sold more than 120 million units worldwide. Rogers is the only artist to chart a record in each of the last six decades. He has received countless honors, including three Grammy Awards, five Country Music Association Awards, eighteen American Music Awards, eight Academy of Country Music Awards and eleven People's Choice Awards. He's ranked #8 on the R.I.A.A.'s list of Top Selling Male Artists of all time. Rogers' critically acclaimed new album The Love of God, was released in 2011 and became his 21st Top 10 Country album. The timeless project is available exclusively at Cracker Barrel Old Country Stores & www.crackerbarrel.com. Rogers has said of the record, "It's one of the best things I've ever done."

Talented musician and songwriter Billy Dean has received numerous awards including the Academy of Country Music's Song of the Year "Somewhere In My Broken Heart", ACM New Male Vocalist of The Year, Country Music Television Rising Star Award, and a Grammy for a Country Tribute "Amazing Grace". For information visit www.billydean.com.

Kenny Rogers Website: www.kennyrogers.com

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