ROLAND, Okla. — Cherokee Casino & Hotel Roland will welcome multiplatinum trio The Band Perry at 8 p.m. Friday, April 17, at Lee Creek Tavern inside the casino.

The Band Perry is a Grammy, CMA and ACM Award-winning trio known for their genre-defying sound and bold artistic reinvention. Since bursting onto the scene with their RIAA diamond-certified smash hit “If I Die Young,” the band, led by the artistic eye and creative direction of lead singer/songwriter Kimberly Perry, have captivated audiences worldwide. 

Spanning over a decade of music and two albums, The Band Perry has sold 2.5 million albums and 12 million singles and amassed more than 1 billion streams. Their success story continues to grow both domestically and globally, a talent powerhouse touting sold-out world tours, six No. 1 singles, multiple RIAA platinum and gold certifications, and pioneering chart success.

Their Appalachian gothic sound is amplified by heartfelt, original storytelling, dynamic musicianship and high-energy performance. Known for pushing creative boundaries while staying rooted in Southern tradition, the duo continues to evolve, both artistically and as individuals.

The show is free for those 21 and older.

Serving the River Valley for 35 years, Cherokee Casino & Hotel Roland is the ultimate entertainment destination just minutes from downtown Fort Smith. What began as a small bingo hall in 1990 has grown to more than 300,000 square feet of award-winning gaming, dining and nightlife that’s been recognized by the Southwest Times Record and Arkansas Democrat Gazette, among many others. The resort, along with the Cherokee Travel Plaza and Gaming Parlor are located on Cherokee Blvd. in Roland, just off the intersection of I-40 and Highway 64. For more information, visit www.cherokeecasino.com and click on the Roland tab, or call 800-256-2338. More information about One Star Rewards® is available at www.onestarrewards.com.