March 24, 2016
2016 rodeo entertainment is announced
SIKESTON - The entertainment for the Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo will feature a singer with a history of hits as well as performers with songs rising on the charts. The Jaycees announced the lineup for the 2016 event during a special press conference today at Sikeston Area Chamber of Commerce meeting...
SIKESTON - The entertainment for the Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo will feature a singer with a history of hits as well as performers with songs rising on the charts.
The Jaycees announced the lineup for the 2016 event during a special press conference today at Sikeston Area Chamber of Commerce meeting.
Kicking off the rodeo on Aug. 10 will be Chase Rice followed on Aug. 11 by Granger Smith. Dwight Yokum is slated for Aug. 12 and Frankie Ballard on Aug. 13.
"We feel, with our entertainment lineup, all four nights of our rodeo will bring out all ages," said Craig Templeton, Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo entertainment chairman.
Templeton pointed out this year's lineup should appeal to younger country music fans as well as those who listen to classic country.
"With Chase Rice, he is what I call someone that the younger generation will come out to see," Templeton said. "He is very hot on the radio right now with multiple singles. He should be a great push for a good opening night."
Rice is known for his raucous, high energy concerts.
Florida-born, North Carolina-raised, Rice said he always had a knack when growing up for recognizing what makes a quality song. But it was journaling in high school, a practice he's maintained even as his touring life got crazy and hectic, that helped him evolve into an artist and song writer.
For the full story, see the Thursday, March 24, 2016, edition of the Standard Democrat.
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