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.

Photo Courtesy of Ceasars.com

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, Zumba, and the Western lifestyle. She attended Saguaro High School in Scottsdale and then Arizona State University, earning a bachelor’s degree in journalism. Similarly to the protagonist in *The Devil Wears Prada*, Carolyn moved to New York City right after college. She started working for the fashion magazine company Conde Nast but never transitioned to the dark side. After a few years, she left New York in the rearview mirror and returned to her home state, taking a reporter job at the *Apache Junction Independent*. With over 30 years of freelance writing experience, Carolyn especially enjoys writing about community events and profiling individuals who are making a difference in their communities. She had the pleasure of interviewing a variety of cowboy personalities for an article she wrote for the *Scottsdale Independent* about the history of DC Ranch and its roots as a working ranch. Now, her Western adventures with CLN have her diving into the rugged automotive scene, exploring the trucks and rigs cowboys rely on for work, home, and play, a niche where grit meets horsepower. She works at Raising Special Kids, a nonprofit resource center for families of children with disabilities and special healthcare needs. Carolyn also volunteers with the Autism Society of Greater Phoenix. Carolyn believes that everyone has a story, and she loves connecting with others to hear their stories. She’s dedicated to ethical journalism and accurate reporting, which shines through in her storytelling.