TULSA, Okla. — Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tulsa will welcome the electrifying country music artist Chris Cagle at 8 p.m. on Friday, May 8, at Hard Rock Live inside the casino.
Cagle, known for high-energy performances and chart-topping hits, rose to prominence in the early 2000s with songs such as “I Breathe In, I Breathe Out,” “Laredo,” “What a Beautiful Day” and “Chicks Dig It.”
Born in De Ridder, Louisiana, and raised in Houston, Cagle moved to Nashville in 1994 to pursue a career in country music. While working a variety of jobs — including nanny, waiter, prep chef and golf caddy — he secured a publishing deal with Caliber Music. Within eight months, country artist David Kersh recorded Cagle’s song “I Breathe In, I Breathe Out,” marking an early milestone in his songwriting career.
Determined to perform his own music, Cagle signed with Virgin Records in 2000. He co-wrote and co-produced his debut album, “Play It Loud,” which earned gold certification and produced several hits, including the Top 10 single “My Love Goes On & On,” the Top 5 hit “Laredo” and the No. 1 single “I Breathe In, I Breathe Out.”
His self-titled follow-up album debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart and was certified gold. The project delivered two additional Top 5 singles: “What a Beautiful Day” and “Chicks Dig It.”
Cagle continued to build his catalog with popular tracks, including “Miss Me Baby,” “What Kinda Gone,” “Got My Country On,” “Let There Be Cowgirls” and “Country by the Grace of God.”
In 2002, he was nominated for New Male Vocalist of the Year by the Academy of Country Music and was voted CMT’s Breakthrough Artist of the Year. Known for his passionate stage presence, Cagle has built a reputation as a dynamic live performer who gives everything he has to his fans.
Tickets start at $19.50 and are on sale now.
With more than 2,300 electronic games, signature restaurants and nationally acclaimed live entertainment, Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tulsa is Oklahoma’s unrivaled leader for world-class gaming and hospitality. Located on I-44 east of the Tulsa metro, Hard Rock has been owned and operated by Cherokee Nation Entertainment since 1993. Its reputation is backed by national and regional recognition, earning 24 wins in CasinoPlayer Magazine’s 2025 “Best of Gaming Awards” and a record 18 wins in Tulsa World’s 2025 “Best in the World” awards. Information on upcoming shows at Hard Rock Live, Track 5., Riff’s and Amp Bar is available online at www.hardrockcasinotulsa.com or by calling (918) 384-ROCK 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. To explore upcoming events, resort amenities or special offers, connect with us on Facebook, X and Instagram. More information about One Star Rewards® is available at www.onestarrewards.com.