The Veterans Tribute Concert Series will return to
Penn Station in Arthur, Illinois on Saturday, June 15th featuring Vietnam Combat Veteran
Ronnie McDowell
with special guests Dan Kouba
& Tina Patterson-White
Arthur, Illinois at Penn Station
Saturday, June 15th
7 PM
Tickets only $25
available online HERE
or at the door !
"a platform and network comprised of independent traditional country music artists, veterans, supporters and related organizations dedicated to working together to raise public awareness and bringing communities together through special concerts and events in order to further AMVETS mission of helping enhance and safeguard the entitlements for all American Veterans who have served honorably and to improve the quality of life for them, their families, and the communities where they live."
Louisville, Kentucky
Keeping It Country Live returned for another year to the Mid-America Truck Show (the largest trucking show in North America) and featured live entertainment and veteran resources at booth 40448 with Taxation Solutions / Trucker Tax Tools in the North Wing Lobby. This year we incorporated the Veterans Tribute Concert series and had resources and information on hand to help with veterans. It's more than the music, it's about building relationships and making a greater impact and through these type networking events we are able to do even more to help and get others involved.
Keeping it Country Live is based in Louisiana and we are very proud to bring the State of Louisiana to other states we visit and invite everyone to visit our home state and the rich history and culture. Please check out more information at the link below.
explorelouisiana.com
Shreveport, Louisiana
The Keeping It Country Live & Sons of AMVETS Veterans Tribute Concert was held Saturday November 4th, 2023 at the Historic Shreveport Municipal Auditorium
THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO ATTENDED THIS HUGE & HISTORIC TRIBUTE TO OUR VETERANS & MILITARY
WE WILL BE ANNOUNCING THE DATE FOR 2024 IN THE NEAR FUTURE
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the 2023 concert featured country legends The Bellamy Brothers, Ronnie McDowell, Leona Williams, Tony Booth and many more special guests including a surprise encore with Grammy Award Winner Jo-El Sonnier at one of the most historic stages on earth, the Shreveport Municipal Auditorium, the very same stage where the Louisiana Hayride started and launched the careers of many legends including: Elvis Presley, Hank Williams, Johnny Cash, George Jones and countless others.
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THIS WAS THE 2ND ANNUAL EVENT
HOSTED BY KEEPING IT COUNTRY LIVE
AT THE SHREVEPORT MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM
Making History together and making an impact in the community!
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First and foremost we want to thank GOD for allowing us to do this event for a 2nd year at the Shreveport Municipal Auditorium and to be able to partner with Sons of AMVETS to give back to veterans and the community !
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Thank you to our Gold Level sponsors
Magic Grill II on 18th St.
&
Origin Bank
also thank you to
The Healing Clinics
Good Day Farm
3 State Harley Davidson
Louisiana Grandstand
Barksdale Federal Credit Union
Thank you to Q941 KRLQ in Ruston, LA
for outstanding media & broadcast support !
Thank you to Billy Nungesser, Lt. Governor of Louisiana
and Louisiana Tourism for the support as well !
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The concert featured performances by the following artists
Jo-El Sonnier (Surprise Guest)
We had a surprise encore performance of "Jambalaya" with The Bellamy Brothers to close the night with Grammy Award Winner Louisiana legend, Jo-El Sonnier - along side the original KWKH Studio Microphone provided by Joey Kent - this was Jo-El's first appearance on the Historic Shreveport Municipal Stage since 1974.
The Bellamy Brothers
Starting in the late 1970s, the Bellamy Brothers found success in country music as well, charting 10 number one singles, 25 top 10 and more than 50 hits overall on the country charts.
More info at: bellamybrothers.com
Ronnie McDowell
Ronnie McDowell is a US Navy veteran who has charted more than thirty Top 40 hits on the Billboard country music charts and featured a tribute to Elvis Presley for his second time ever on stage at the Historic Shreveport Municipal Auditorium.
More info at: ronniemcdowell.com
Leona Williams
Active since 1958, Leona Williams has been a backing musician for Loretta Lynn and Merle Haggard and The Strangers. (She and Haggard were married between 1978 and 1983.) She also charted eight times on Hot Country Songs as well as has success as a songwriter. Leona wrote two of Merle's No. 1 hits, "Someday When Things Are Good", and "You Take Me For Granted". She also wrote songs for Connie Smith--"Dallas", Loretta Lynn--"Get Whatcha Got And Go", and others.
More info at: leonawilliams.com
Ron Williams
Ron has performed on shows featuring other recording artists such as Gene Watson, Marty Stewart, Mel Tillis, Travis Tritt, Vern Gosdin, Mandy Barnett, Sammy Kershaw, Clinton Gregory, Lorrie Morgan, and many others. “It’s been my greatest honor to work with legends of the Grand Ole Opry” states Ron, such as Ferlin Husky, Charlie Louvin, Margo Smith, Jean Shepard, Stonewall Jackson, Barbara Fairchild, Billy Walker, Jan Howard, Jett Williams, Jim Ed Brown, Helen Cornelius, Pretty Miss Norma Jean, Claude Gray, Jeannie Sealy, Wanda Jackson, Freddie Hart, Bill Anderson and more
More info at: ronwilliamscountry.com
Tony Booth
Tony Booth is an American country music singer who participated in Buck Owens' "Bakersfield sound" revolution and he won the ACM award for Most Promising Male Vocalist. He signed with Capitol Records and became one of several artists to record under Buck Owens. He also went on to tour in Gene Watson's band and played bass and sang backup on many of his mid-1980s albums. Today he is part of Heart of Texas Records with a large following in Texas and around the world.
More info at: Tony Booth Classic Country Music
Tugboat Jerry
Tugboat Jerry has played on many stages over his career including the Grand Old Opry and has even been featured in movies and films but this was his first time on the historic Municipal Auditorium Stage and he has a special connection with the late great Ernest Tubb
David Church
Known for his uncanny ability to sound like “Hank Williams Sr.”, David is a singer/songwriter and Nashville recording artist, and also performs and records his originals and other traditional country music. David Church payed a tribute to Hank Williams Senior as this year marks Hank's 100 Birthday.
More info at: davidchurch.net
Tim Atwood
Tim Atwood hails from East Peoria, Illinois, where he began his music career playing gospel music at the age of thirteen for The Harris Family. It wasn’t long before Tim decided music was his calling and headed to Music City USA. Tim immediately began touring with country legends Mel Street, Lynn Anderson and Jim Ed Brown, before settling in at the Grand Ole Opry, where he racked up over 8,500 Grand Ole Opry performances to his credit.
More info at: timatwood.com
2Country4Nashville
Jo-el and LeAnne are the embodiment of perseverance and what it means to not only chase a dream but to make it come true. They don’t know how to quit, and they don’t take no for an answer. They just keep on moving forward, climbing the mountain, singing, and strumming.
More info at: 2country4nashville.com
Joe & Diane
Like a step into the past, the music of Joe and Diane is a refreshing reminder of the quality and richness of true, traditional country music at it’s finest! Together, they deliver some of the best country music found anywhere today.
More info at: joeanddiane.com
Richard Lynch
Lynch refers to his music as "pure country, showcasing elements of western swing, honky tonk and outlaw country". His style is influenced by classic American country artists like Keith Whitley, Conway Twitty and George Strait. Lynch also collaborated with Ronnie McDowell on a military tribute duet "Love Tattoo". Lynch's third studio album "Mending Fences" was released via an independent record label, Fence Row Records. The album features a duet with a bluegrass singer Rhonda Vincent.
More info at: richardlynchband.com
Missy Dunaway
More info at: mdunaway.com
Rebecca & Jamey
More info at: rebeccaandjamey.com
Tommy Lee Crosslin
More info at: Tommy Lee Crosslin (Facebook)
Anna Marie & Lenny
More info at: anna-marie-music.com
Cheridy Adams
More info at: cheridyadamsmusic.webs.com
Mike Hughes
More info at: Michael Hughes (Facebook)
Dave Gore
More info at: davegoremusic.com
Brenda Lynn Allen
More info at: Brenda Lynn Allen (Facebook)
Don Caldwell
Don Caldwell is the founder of the Keeping it Country group that formed back in 2012. Other the years he has interviewed countless music legends as well as an amazing list of independent artists. Don has helped to unite so many people who share the same passions for the music we love !
SPECIAL THANKS TO MAGIC GRILL on 18th in MONROE, LA FOR THEIR SUPPORT
Visit them online at: www.magicgrill.net
SPECIAL THANKS TO ORIGIN BANK FOR THEIR SUPPORT
Visit them online at: origin.bank/heroes
Media Sponsors
Thank You to our Media Partners !
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Ruston, Louisiana
Affordable Hotel Accommodations
THANK YOU TO LeBOSSIER HOTEL !!!
If you are looking for a great rate, we recommend LeBossier as an affordable and very nice hotel option, located just a few minutes East of the Municipal Auditorium near Interstate 20 (Exit 23) in Bossier City, LA
Call for reservations 318-747-0711
Address: 4000 Industrial Drive, Bossier City, LA, 71112