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Music stars coming to Gold Strike
Keith Anderson, The Family Stone, The Band Perry among the acts
TUNICA — Gold Strike Casino Resort is set for an exciting season of live music, with a diverse lineup of country, rock and funk acts. From February through June, the Tunica, Mississippi, venue welcomes Keith Anderson, The Family Stone, The Band Perry, Jefferson Starship and Lorrie Morgan, delivering signature sounds to enthusiastic crowds.
The series opens with country artist Keith Anderson on Friday, Feb. 27, at 8 p.m. Born Jan. 12, 1968, in Miami, Oklahoma, Anderson discovered his love
for music young, balancing
it with strong academics and athletics. He learned guitar in his teens, started songwriting and relocated to Nashville for a professional career. Before his own deal, he co-wrote hits like “Beer Run (B Double E Double Are You In?)” for Garth Brooks and George Jones.
Signed to Arista Nashville
in 2004, Anderson debuted
with “Three Chord Country
and American Rock & Roll” in 2005, featuring the Top 10 hit “Pickin’ Wildflowers.” Other standouts include “Every Time I Hear Your Name” (No. 7 on Billboard Hot Country Songs) and “XXL,” mixing heartfelt ballads with energetic anthems. Today, he tours actively, recently marking the 20th anniversary of “Pickin’ Wildflowers” in 2025 with media spots. Expect a lively show packed with fan favorites.
Next comes The Family Stone on Friday, March 20, at 8 p.m. The Family Stone keeps the music of Sly and the Family Stone alive on stages around the world. Formed and originally fronted by the visionary Sly Stone in 1966, Sly and The Family Stone’s infectious blend of funk, soul, R&B, rock, and psychedelia propelled them to global fame. Fast forward to today, and carrying the torch forward for the band is powerhouse vocalist Phunne Stone—daughter of Cynthia Robinson and Sly Stone. Her electrifying performances honor her parents’ legacies while forging a bold path of her own. The Family Stone is the only band officially authorized by the legendary Sly Stone to carry on the legacy of his iconic music. It is led by Rock n’ Roll Hall of Fame inductee and founding member Jerry Martini.
The Band Perry performs Thursday, April 16, at 8 p.m. This sibling trio — Kimberly Perry on vocals and guitar, Reid on bass and Neil on mandolin and drums — from Ridgeland, Mississippi, formed as teens. Signing with Republic Nashville
in 2009, their 2010 platinum self-titled debut broke them wide open. Hits like the Grammy-winning “If I Die Young” (chart- topping, over 5 million sold), “All Your Life” and “Better Dig Two” fused pop-country with poignant lyrics. Follow-up “Pioneer” (2013) debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard 200.
With 2.5 million albums, 12 million singles and over 1 billion streams sold, plus CMA and ACM awards, they’ve endured. After a break, they returned in 2025 with a remastered debut for its 15th anniversary and are teasing 2026 new music and tours. Their Gold Strike set will blend classics with previews of fresh material.
Jefferson Starship rocks the stage Friday, May 1, at 8 p.m. Born from Jefferson Airplane in 1974 San Francisco, with key members like Paul Kantner and
Grace Slick, the band evolved amid
changes to score big in the ‘70s and ‘80s — three platinum and eight gold albums.
Timeless hits include “Miracles”
(No. 3 Billboard Hot 100), “Jane,”
“We Built This City” and film-
featured chart-topper “Nothing’s
Gonna Stop Us Now.” Shifting
from psychedelic roots to accessible
pop-rock, they’ve influenced
countless artists. Selling over 20
million albums with enduring
radio play, the current lineup under founding member David Freiberg tours relentlessly. After celebrating 50 years in 2024, they continue delivering classics to devoted fans nationwide.
Lorrie Morgan closes the lineup Friday, June 12, at 8 p.m. Born Loretta Lynn Morgan June 27, 1959, in Nashville, Tennessee, daughter of Hall of Famer George Morgan, she debuted at the Grand Ole Opry at 13. She sharpened her skills opening for acts like Jack Greene and Jeannie Seely.
Her late-1980s RCA breakthrough yielded No. 1s like “Five Minutes” and “What Part of No,” plus favorites “Watch Me” and “Something in Red.” As Keith Whitley’s widow, her life experiences enriched her emotive delivery.
Peaking in the ‘90s with platinum albums and acclaimed song interpretation, she’s sold over 6 million records and stays a country radio fixture. Marking her 40th Opry anniversary in 2024, she released “Dead Girl Walking” — her first album in seven years. Still touring strong, Morgan captivates with her commanding voice and enduring hits.
Get tickets at Goldstrike.com. Enjoy live entertainment at Stage 2 Thursday-Sunday. Call (866) 245-4536 for ticket info and (888) 245-7829 for hotel information.
Keith Anderson
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Lorrie Morgan