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Green Valley Ranch

Daughtry & 3 Doors Down

Venue: Grand Events Center

Genre: Rock

Date:  Friday, December 14, 2012, at 8 p.m.

Ticket Prices: $45, $65 and $95 plus tax and applicable fees

Artist Info: In less than four years, multi-platinum band Daughtry has scored four number-one hits, garnered four Grammy nominations, won four American Music Awards, sold more than seven million albums and played sold-out concerts around the world. Daughtry’s self-titled debut album was the fastest-selling rock debut in Soundscan history and its follow up Leave This Town marked the quintet’s second consecutive number-one album. Daughtry’s latest album Break The Spell, which was certified gold in four weeks, features the new radio hit single, “Start of Something Good.” The album builds on the band’s reputation for melodic hooks and anthemic choruses, while providing a powerful showcase for Chris Daughtry’s emotionally resonant voice. In addition to recording and touring, Daughtry is also dedicated to using its position to raise awareness about a number of charitable causes.

Since forming in 1995, Mississippi rock quintet 3 Doors Down (vocalist Brad Arnold, lead guitarist Chris Henderson, bassist Todd Harrell, drummer Greg Upchurch and guitarist Chet Roberts) has sold more than 16 million albums worldwide, garnered three Grammy nominations, two American Music Awards and five BMI Pop Awards for songwriting, including BMI’s coveted "Songwriter of the Year" award. The band’s debut album, 2000’s The Better Life, which is now certified six-times platinum, featured the smash hit “Kryptonite.” Their sophomore album, 2002’s Away from the Sun, saw similar success with its radio mainstays “When I’m Gone” and “Here Without You.” Their subsequent efforts, including 2005’s platinum certified Seventeen Days and 2008’s 3 Doors Down, debuted at number one on the Billboard Hot 200 Chart. In November, 3 Doors Down will be releasing its first ever Greatest hits package, featuring nine number-one songs, including “Kryptonite,” “It’s Not My Time,” “When I’m Gone” and “Here Without You,” as well as new tracks “One Light” and “Goodbyes.”

This is an all ages show; those under 21 must be accompanied by an adult

Red Rock Resort

Nashville Unplugged

Featuring Deana Carter

Venue: Rocks Lounge

Genre: Country

Date:  Friday, December 14, 2012, at 8 p.m.

Ticket Prices: $5 cover at the door

Artist Info: Now appearing twice a month, hosts and singer/songwriters Brian McComas, who wrote and sang “I Could Never Love You Enough,” and Aaron Benward of Blue County, who wrote and sang “That’s Cool,” present “Nashville Unplugged: The Story Behind the Song.” In addition to these two talented musicians, they host well-known songwriters to create a fun and unique experience, akin to Nashville’s Bluebird Café.

A Nashville native, Deana Carter released her debut album Did I Shave My Legs for This? In 1995.  The album, which sold more than five million copies and peaked at number two on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart, featured the number-one hit singles “Strawberry Wine,” “We Danced Anyway” and “How Do I Get There.” Carter’s success continued with the album Everything’s Gonna Be Alright, which received gold certification and produced the singles “You Still Shake Me” and “Angels Working Overtime.” Carter’s single “You and Tequila,” which was recorded by Kenny Chesney in 2010, peaked at number three on the Billboard charts and was nominated for “Song of the Year” at the 2011 CMA Awards.

Must be 21 years or older

Boulder Station

Boulder Blues

Featuring Tommy Castro

Venue: The Railhead

Genre: Blues

Date: Thursday, December 13, 2012, at 8 p.m.

Ticket Prices: $5 cover at the door

Artist Info: A California native, Tommy Castro began playing guitar at age 10. Influenced by artists such as Eric Clapton, Mike Bloomfield and Buddy Guy, Castro joined The Dynatones in the late 1980s. After touring the country for several years, Castro the first incarnation of The Tommy Castro Band in 1991, releasing the album Exception to the Rule in 1995. In the mid 1990s, The Tommy Castro Band served as the house for NBC Television’s “Comedy Showcase.” After several successful albums and playing more than 150 shows per year through the 1990s and 2000s, Castro released the albums Hard Believer and Tommy Castro Presents The Legendary Rhythm & Blues Revue – Live!

Must be 21 years or older

Palace Station

Louie Anderson’s Big Baby Boomer

Genre: Comedy

Venue:  Louie Anderson Theater

Dates: Wednesdays through Saturdays at 7 p.m.

Ticket Prices: $59.95 plus tax and applicable fees

                        $109.95 plus tax and applicable fees for VIP package

                        Locals and Station Casinos hotel guests receive a $20 discount

Artist Info: Younger, fatter and funnier than ever, Big Baby Boomer is a family-friendly show where guests can catch the esteemed headliner in the intimate Louie Anderson Theatre. A two-time Emmy award winner, Anderson is one of the country’s most recognized and adored comics. The comic’s material relates stories about growing up in the Midwest, being one of 11 children and dealing with an alcoholic father. Anderson constantly introduces new material to keep the comedy timely. Based off his recent comedy special on CMT and featuring all-new, autobiographical material on his life, Big Baby Boomer kicked off in May.

Anderson was named by Comedy Central as “One of 100 Greatest Stand-Up Comedians of All Time.” In addition to starring in his own CBS sitcom, “The Louie Show,” and his own comedy specials for both HBO and Showtime, Anderson has appeared in several films including, “Coming to America” opposite Eddie Murphy. Anderson has hosted the syndicated hit series, “Family Feud” and was executive producer and creator of the two-time Emmy Award-winning animated series on FOX, “Life with Louie.” Anderson is also a best-selling author and has written three books, including the best-seller book “Dear Dad-Letters from an Adult Child” in 1989.

Must be 10 years or older; those under 21 must be accompanied by an adult

Station Casinos’ concert and entertainment lounge venues include: The Railhead at Boulder Station, a 650-seat venue; Grand Events Center, a 2,000-seat venue, and The Backyard, a poolside venue accommodating up to 4,000 guests, at Green Valley Ranch; Club Tequila at Fiesta Rancho, a 380-seat venue; Louie Anderson Theater at Palace Station, a 200-seat venue; Rocks Lounge, a 350-seat venue, The Sandbar, a poolside venue accommodating 4,000 guests, and the Amphitheatre at Red Rock accommodating up to 8,800 guests, at Red Rock Resort; Chrome Showroom at Santa Fe Station, a 550-seat venue; Club Madrid, a 500-seat venue, and Sunset Amphitheater, an outdoor venue accommodating up to 5,000 guests, at Sunset Station and Dallas Events Center, a 1,800-seat venue and South Padre, a 300-seat venue, at Texas Station. For up-to-the-minute news, connect with Station Casinos on Facebook or follow on twitter @stationcasinos. 

Tickets can be purchased at any Station Casinos Reward Center and The Fiestas, by logging onto www.sclv.com/concerts or through Ticketmaster at 1.800.745.3000 or www.ticketmaster.com.