FIREKEEPERS CASINO HOTEL WELCOMES COUNTRY MUSIC SENSATION WALKER HAYES
(Battle Creek, Mich.) Apr. 5, 2024 — FireKeepers Casino Hotel is excited to announce that Monument Records recording artist Walker Hayes will be gracing the stage of the FireKeepers Casino Event Center on Friday, July 12, 2024, at 8 p.m. The concert is part of his highly anticipated "Same Drunk Tour," promising a lively night of country music fun. Tickets will go on sale Saturday, April 13, at 10 a.m. Prices start at $99 + fees and can be purchased online at FireKeepersCasino.com or in-person at the FireKeepers Casino Box Office, conveniently located in the hotel lobby.Walker Hayes, known for his energetic performances and chart-topping hits, has made waves in the music industry with his unique blend of country pop. In 2021, his smash hit “Fancy Like” dominated the charts, spending over six months at the No. 1 spot on the Billboard Hot Country Songs Chart and reaching the top 5 on Billboard’s Hot 100 Songs. The song's massive success earned Hayes his first GRAMMY Award nomination for Best Country Song and was featured in a nationwide Applebee’s commercial.
Following the success of “Fancy Like,” Hayes continued to captivate audiences with singles such as “AA,” “Y’all Life,” and “Good With Me,” solidifying his position as one of the top-selling and most-streamed artists in country music.
His current project, "Sober Thoughts," features the single “Same Drunk,” showcasing Hayes' unparalleled songwriting talent and storytelling prowess. In a unique collaboration, Hayes partnered with Athletic Brewing to create a custom non-alcoholic beer inspired by the song.
Hayes has performed his music to national audiences on prominent platforms such as Good Morning America, Late Night with Seth Meyers, The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, and TODAY. His life story will also be adapted into a TV drama series by Untitled Entertainment.
"Having Walker Hayes perform at FireKeepers Casino is an incredible opportunity for our guests to experience the energy of his music live," says Jim Wise, VP of Marketing at FireKeepers Casino. "Walker's unique style and electrifying stage presence make him a standout performer, and we're excited to welcome him to our stage."
Don't miss your chance to experience the chart-topping hits and electrifying energy of Walker Hayes live! Join us for a night of feel-good country music entertainment at FireKeepers Casino Event Center.
FireKeepers upcoming entertainment lineup:
- Great White & Slaughter – April 19
- Brantley Gilbert – May 4
- Jay Leno – May 24
- Daniel Tosh – June 14 SOLD OUT
- Walker Hayes – July 12
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FireKeepers Casino Hotel, conveniently located just off Interstate 94 at Exit 104 in Battle Creek, MI, has been acclaimed as the Best Casino by audiences in Western Michigan and Northern Indiana. Furthermore, it has garnered over 30 awards in the Casino Player Magazine's Best of Gaming 2023 Native Midwest category, including the esteemed title of Best Overall Gaming Resort, affirming its status as a premier gaming destination. FireKeepers has been recognized as a Best-in-State Employer by Forbes and Employer of the Year by Michigan Works! Association. Additionally, it was chosen as one of the Best Casinos to Work For by Casino Player Magazine. FireKeepers' signature restaurant, Nibi, is a multiple recipient of the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence and awarded a AAA Four Diamond designation in 2023. The property features 2,900 slot machines, 63 table games, and a 26-table live poker room. FireKeepers’ resort-style hotel has been rated AAA Four Diamond for nine consecutive years and offers 446 rooms, a functional multi-purpose event center, six distinctive dining destinations, and multiple lounges. FireKeepers is the title sponsor of the FireKeepers Casino 400, a NASCAR Cup Series race at Michigan International Speedway, and a host of the FireKeepers Casino Hotel Championship, an EPSON Tour-Road to the LPGA golf event. For more information, visit firekeeperscasino.com.
FireKeepers Casino Hotel is owned and operated by the Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi. For more information on the NHBP, visit nhbp-nsn.gov.