Dwight Yoakam set to perform at the new Events Center at Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino

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Dwight Yoakam takes Harrah's stage on May 11

Country music fans: Get on your cowboy hat and boots—it’s time to see Dwight Yoakam at the new Events Center at Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino! Yoakam brings his signature, swingy honkytonk sound to the Maricopa hotspot on Saturday, May 11. You might hear favorites like “Honky Tonk Man,” “Ain’t That Lonely Yet,” and “A Thousand Miles from Nowhere,” along with other iconic songs. He’s sure to perform classic favorites and more.

This country music legend has sold more than 25 million albums worldwide and is a 21-time nominated, multiple Grammy award winner. Yoakam has scored 12 gold albums and nine platinum or multi-platinum albums, with five of those albums topping Billboard’s Country Albums chart and another 14 landing in the Billboard Top 10. Don’t miss this great show!

Get your tickets today, before the show sells out! Tickets are available now at Ticketmaster.com. Doors open at 7 p.m. and Yoakam starts performing at 8 p.m. All ages are welcome to attend. Bring the family or a group of friends or coworkers and make a fun night of it!

Photo Courtesy of Dwight Yoakam Facebook

Give yourself ample time to enjoy all the other amenities at Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino. If you’re looking for a hearty meal before the concert, The Buffet is sure to please. Interactive stations serve up classic favorites, including the seafood buffet offered most Friday and Saturday nights.

For an upscale, date-night atmosphere, Oak and Fork serve up quality wines paired with small plates. Or Chop, Block & Brew specializes in gourmet burgers and features a wood-burning mesquite grill.

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If you’re attending with an adult crowd age 21 and over, visit the newly upgraded casino floor to try your luck at slot machines, table games or bingo. Tantalize your taste buds with the monthly featured drink—each month, Harrah’s features a unique specialty cocktail at a discounted price.

Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino is located at 15406 Maricopa Road in Maricopa. Don’t miss the chance to enjoy great entertainment by Dwight Yoakam at the new Events Center at Harrah’s Ak-Chin!

Carolyn Sostrom

Carolyn Sostrom is a long-time Arizona resident who loves desert sunsets, warm weather and zumba. As a writer, she’s covered technology, medical and travel topics.