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Saturday, July 26, 2008
7:00 p.m.

Jeff Hunt

Opening Saturdays evening of entertainment is Missouri-based country artist Jeff Hunt. Jeff has a distinctive voice and a passion for singing, no matter how big or small a crowd. Vocally, Jeff has been compared to Toby Keith, Ricky Van Shelton and Gary Allen. Jeff spent a year and a half in Nashville, playing at places like the Wild Horse Saloon, and Nashville Palace working with song writers, and other talented musicians. His roots are firmly planted in Pike County, MO, where he continues to perform and pursue the music business.

Saturday, July 26, 2008
8:00 p.m.

Jason Michael Carroll

Best known for his debut single, "Alyssa Lies," Jason Michael Carroll is a straight-up, full-tilt, no-frills country singer.  "Alyssa Lies" made it all the way to #5 on the charts.  His follow-up single, "Livin' Our Love Song," earned Jason his second Top 5 single. In February 2008, Jason's 3rd single was released, "I Can Sleep When I'm Dead". This upbeat song showcases Carroll's broad vocal, and his songwriting. It is currently making an impressive climb on the charts.

Saturday, July 26, 2008
9:00 p.m.

John Anderson

Best known for his 1983 signature hit Swingin' and his more recent platinum-plus album Seminole Wind, John Anderson has an instantly recognizable vocal style.  He first hit country music by storm in the early '80's with musical hits including Wild and Blue, I'm Just An Old Chunk Of Coal, 1959, I Just Came Home To Count The Memories, Black Sheep and Swingin'.  John Anderson is a seasoned and improved model of the same tried-and-true, dyed-in-the-wool country vocalist who critics lauded more than a decade ago for having brought, "renewed beauty and elegance to the twin-fiddle, steel guitar tradition of the old-time honky-tonk balladeer."

Awards include a Grammy Award in 1996 for Amazing Grace: A Country Salute To Gospel. In 1994 the Academy of Country Music honored him with their “Career Achievement Award.” The same year he received the Country Music Association “Album of the Year” for Common Threads: The Songs of the Eagles. Swingin’ won the CMA “Single of the Year” in 1983. He has also received numerous nominations for Grammies, ACM’s and CMA’s and has several gold and platinum album certifications.

For more information on John Anderson, visit his website.