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Chris Cagle to Perform Free Country Night at Cherokee Casino Roland on Aug. 14
The familiar twang of a steel guitar will echo through the Lee Creek Tavern on Thursday, August 14, as American country singer Chris Cagle takes the stage for a free concert that promises to be a highlight of the Oklahoma summer. The show opens at 8 p.m. and is open to anyone 21 years of age or older, offering a chance for fans and newcomers alike to experience Cagle’s blend of classic storytelling and contemporary production.
Cagle burst onto the country‑music scene in 2000 with his debut album Play It Loud, which earned a gold certification and produced the Top 10 hit “Laredo.” The 2002 self‑titled album also went gold and delivered the Top 5 singles “What a Beautiful Day” and “Chicks Dig It.” In 2008, his single “What Kinda Gone” climbed to No. 3 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart, cementing his status as a chart‑topping artist. Over the course of his career, he has released five studio albums, three compilation releases, and sixteen singles that have charted on Billboard’s country list.
The setlist for the Cherokee Casino event is expected to feature fan favorites such as “My Love Goes On and On,” “Laredo,” “Miss Me Baby,” “What Kinda Gone,” “Got My Country On,” “Let There Be Cowgirls,” and “Country by the Grace of God.” The recent single “Got My Country On” reached the top ten on the country charts, a milestone that inspired the concert’s title.
After parting ways with Capitol Records in 2008, Cagle signed with Bigger Picture Music Group in 2011. He announced a brief retirement in 2015 but returned to recording in 2019, and his latest releases have continued to perform strongly on the charts. His enduring appeal is reflected in the choice of the free‑admission format, designed to draw a wide audience and showcase the casino’s hospitality services.
The Lee Creek Tavern sits inside Cherokee Casino Roland, a complex owned and operated by Cherokee Nation Entertainment, a division of Cherokee Nation Businesses. Located in the town of Roland, Oklahoma, the casino offers nightly musical performances in addition to gaming and dining options.
Cherokee Casino Roland’s August lineup is packed: Uncrowned Kings opened the month on July 31, followed by Dead Metal Society on August 1, Drake Hyde on August 7, Deanna Carter on August 8, and the upcoming Chris Cagle on August 14. The schedule continues with Empire on August 21, Encore on August 22, Audio Crush on September 4, and Unknown Causes featuring Lacey Shaffer‑Thomas on September 12.
The region is rich in live‑music venues beyond the casino. The River Valley hosts events at the Akins Feed Store and the ArcBest Performing Arts Center, while Tulsa’s Bakery District offers regular jazz and blues jams. Fort Smith’s Symphony presents the Dazzling Debuts series starting in September, adding to the cultural tapestry of Oklahoma.
Cagle’s appearance aligns with a broader trend of country artists returning to regional venues after the pandemic‑era shift toward streaming. The free‑admission policy not only invites a diverse crowd but also underscores the importance of live performance in sustaining the genre’s community and economic vitality.
The concert is slated to run for approximately two hours, concluding around 10 p.m. This event highlights country music’s continued relevance in Oklahoma’s cultural landscape and reaffirms the role of regional venues in keeping live‑music traditions alive.
Cagle burst onto the country‑music scene in 2000 with his debut album Play It Loud, which earned a gold certification and produced the Top 10 hit “Laredo.” The 2002 self‑titled album also went gold and delivered the Top 5 singles “What a Beautiful Day” and “Chicks Dig It.” In 2008, his single “What Kinda Gone” climbed to No. 3 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart, cementing his status as a chart‑topping artist. Over the course of his career, he has released five studio albums, three compilation releases, and sixteen singles that have charted on Billboard’s country list.
The setlist for the Cherokee Casino event is expected to feature fan favorites such as “My Love Goes On and On,” “Laredo,” “Miss Me Baby,” “What Kinda Gone,” “Got My Country On,” “Let There Be Cowgirls,” and “Country by the Grace of God.” The recent single “Got My Country On” reached the top ten on the country charts, a milestone that inspired the concert’s title.
After parting ways with Capitol Records in 2008, Cagle signed with Bigger Picture Music Group in 2011. He announced a brief retirement in 2015 but returned to recording in 2019, and his latest releases have continued to perform strongly on the charts. His enduring appeal is reflected in the choice of the free‑admission format, designed to draw a wide audience and showcase the casino’s hospitality services.
The Lee Creek Tavern sits inside Cherokee Casino Roland, a complex owned and operated by Cherokee Nation Entertainment, a division of Cherokee Nation Businesses. Located in the town of Roland, Oklahoma, the casino offers nightly musical performances in addition to gaming and dining options.
Cherokee Casino Roland’s August lineup is packed: Uncrowned Kings opened the month on July 31, followed by Dead Metal Society on August 1, Drake Hyde on August 7, Deanna Carter on August 8, and the upcoming Chris Cagle on August 14. The schedule continues with Empire on August 21, Encore on August 22, Audio Crush on September 4, and Unknown Causes featuring Lacey Shaffer‑Thomas on September 12.
The region is rich in live‑music venues beyond the casino. The River Valley hosts events at the Akins Feed Store and the ArcBest Performing Arts Center, while Tulsa’s Bakery District offers regular jazz and blues jams. Fort Smith’s Symphony presents the Dazzling Debuts series starting in September, adding to the cultural tapestry of Oklahoma.
Cagle’s appearance aligns with a broader trend of country artists returning to regional venues after the pandemic‑era shift toward streaming. The free‑admission policy not only invites a diverse crowd but also underscores the importance of live performance in sustaining the genre’s community and economic vitality.
The concert is slated to run for approximately two hours, concluding around 10 p.m. This event highlights country music’s continued relevance in Oklahoma’s cultural landscape and reaffirms the role of regional venues in keeping live‑music traditions alive.