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GOLDEN NUGGET AND WRANGLER NATIONAL FINALS RODEO ANNOUNCE COUNTRY ENTERTAINMENT LINEUP Tickets on-sale beginning Monday, May 24

WHAT: Golden Nugget Hotel and is excited to announce a dynamite entertainment lineup coming to The Showroom for the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo! The Wrangler National Finals Rodeo will take place from Thursday, December 2 – Saturday, December 11 at the Thomas & Mack Center. In addition to the rodeo’s competitive events, area-residents and visitors can enjoy as country legends take the Golden Nugget Showroom stage from Friday, December 3 – Friday, December 10. Tickets for all shows are on sale through ticketmaster now.

Jo Dee Messina - is a seasoned veteran in the music industry, always evolving and reintroducing herself and her sound as she gains new experiences in life. Following the success of her debut, Jo Dee posted nine number one hits, sixteen Top 40 songs, sold over five million albums worldwide, and was honored by the ACM Awards, CMA Awards, and GRAMMY Awards. With a decorated past in the rearview mirror and endless dreams and an open road of possibility before her, Messina is planning to rock the stage at the Golden Nugget on December 2.

John Michael Montgomery – Since the days when "Life's A Dance" turned him from an unknown artist into a national star, John Michael’s rich baritone has carried that most important of assets--believability. Few artists in any genre sing with more heart than this Kentucky-born artist. On December 4, concert goers can experience the chart-topping hits that helped earn him the honors of the Association’s Single and Song of the Year, Billboard’s Top Country Artist, and a GRAMMY nomination.

Ray Wylie Hubbard – A favorite among fans of outlaw country and Americana, Ray Wylie Hubbard is an Austin Music and Eric Church-inducted Heritage Hall of Famer and the go-to for Lucinda Williams, Pat Green and . Although never signing to a major label, Hubbard will stun the crowd on December 5 with songs from his 16 albums.

Ronnie Milsap – Born blind, Ronnie Milsap discovered his love for music at North Carolina State School for the Blind. After performing at local clubs and at tiny indie labels, Milsap became the keyboard player for JJ Cale. Later in his career, Milsap ventured out on his own, amassing five decades of charted singles and awards including CMA Entertainer of the Year and four Album of the Year Awards. On December 6, Milsap will stun the Golden Nugget Las Vegas crowd with his genre-breaking rules and unique sound.

Tracy Lawrence – Influenced by neotraditional country and honky-tonk music, this singer, songwriter, and producer has been performing since the age of 15. With more than 13 million albums sold, 22 songs on the Billboard top 10 charts and 18 number one songs including “Sticks and Stones,” “Alibis,” and “Can’t Break It to My Heart,” Lawrence’s December 7 show is sure to be a night to remember!

Terri Clark – This Canadian country music star soared to the top of the charts in both Canada and the US when all three of her first albums went platinum in both countries. In 2018, Clark was inducted into the Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame. On December 8, fans won’t want to miss her hit singles including “,” “,” and “.”

John Anderson – With 50 years of country music experience, scored his first number one hits in the ‘80s with “Wild and Blue,” “Swingin’,” and “Black Sheep.” Later in his career, he co-wrote his most famous hit “Years” with producer, Dan Auerbach. On December 9, Anderson will serenade Golden Nugget Las Vegas’ audience with other hits including “I’m Still Hangin’ On,” ““Tuesday I’ll Be Gone” and “What’s a Man Got to Do.”

Jamey Johnson – Eleven-time GRAMMY-nominated singer-songwriter, Jamey Johnson made a name for himself with his prolific songwriting abilities. He is one of only a few people in the history of country music to win two Song of the Year Awards from both the CMA and ACM. In addition to writing all his own music, he has written hits for many country legends including Willie Nelson, Trace Adkins, and Merle Haggard. On December 10, he will close out the rodeo performances with an epic night of country music!

WHEN: Jo Dee Messina – December 2

Tanya Tucker - December 3

John Michael Montgomery - December 4

Ray Wylie Hubbard - December 5

Ronnie Milsap – December 6

Tracy Lawrence - December 7

Terri Clark - December 8

John Anderson – December 9

Jamey Johnson - December 10

WHERE: Golden Nugget Las Vegas 129 Las Vegas, NV 89101

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